HistoryShots by ThisDay

7th of September is celebrated in India as 'Vande Mataram Day'. This is the day that Vande Mataram was adopted as a National Song at the Varanasi session of the AICC on September 7, 1905. Voiced by: Esha Jain Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to...

Rakesh Roshan is known as a much-loved Bollywood music composer and director, but he went through quite a struggle in his early days. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to find out more! Voiced by: Priyanka M. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistorySho...

The story of Neerja Bhanot is one that is full of courage and bravado! It is the story of how a woman single-handedly saved hundreds from a hijacked flight, while putting her own life on the line. Listen to the Neerja Bhanot story on today's episode of HistoryShots! Voiced by: Priyanka M. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google...

The Nehru family has had many illustrious names who have stood on the political forefront, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Arun Nehru, and Motilal Nehru. However, this is the story of Braj Kumar Nehru, a diplomat who was India's ambassador to the US in the 60s.   Voiced by: Priyanka M. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play S...

Daughter of Shah Jahan, Roshanara was one of the leading ladies of the Mughal era, and continued to hold great power and influence during the reign of both, her father as well as her brother, Aurangzeb.   Voiced by: Priyanka M. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe...

When it came to Paranormal activity in India, there's only one name you could rely on for the best explanations - Gaurav Tiwari. In today's episode, we take a closer look at the life and time of this 'Ghostbuster'.   Voiced by: Priyanka M. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure...

Suryanarayanan Srinivasan was among the pioneering figures in India's race to the space. Along with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Srinivasan was one of the key members of India's space program. Tune in to today's episode of History Shots to know more about his story. This episode has been voiced by Priyanka M.   Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app...

Jehangir, the son of Akbar, was a prominent figure in the Mughal dynasty, and was considered a ruler who was curious, brave, and peaceful at the same time. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of Jehangir. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to su...

Shailendra is among the biggest names in the early days of Bollywood, and particularly a favorite of Raj Kapoor. Many of Kapoor's iconic songs were penned by Shailendra. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this legend. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make...

Among the finest names in Telugu Cinema, Nagarjun has starred in some of the biggest films in India. Born to a film family, Nagarjuna has taken things to a whole new level with his charisma and skills. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about the man! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or o...

Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of Rajendra Yadav - a literary legend who took Hindi literature to the next level! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every da...

The journey of Dalip Singh Rana to becoming 'The Great Khali' is quite an intriguing one! Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this giant of Indian wrestling. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's...

Mother Teresa's name is synonymous to dedication, devotion, and affection. On this episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at the journey of this iconic woman. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history an...

Having released over 500 albums, Nithysree Mahadevan is among the most popular singers from India. She comes from a family of prominent Carnatic singers and carries the legacy forward. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India...

K Kelappan is called 'The Gandhi of Kerala', as he was among the tallest reformers from the state who dedicated his life to fight caste-based discrimination. Tune in to HistoryShots to listen to his story. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to ge...

Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu was the first chief minister of the Andhra State, and is among the tallest political leaders from the region. Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about 'The Lion of Andhra' Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to Hist...

22 August is celebrated as 'Madras Day', which commemorates the foundation of this city in 1639. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this day. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history...

P Jeevanandham was among the most notable social reformers from Tamil Nadu who believed in upliftment of all the communities around him. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to his story. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get...

The region of Awadh has had many notable Nawabs, but Bijris Qadr stands out as perhaps the most revolutionary of them all. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this legend. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get storie...

Satya Nadella is among the tallest figures in global tech, and the head of Microsoft. However, his journey started right here in India - in Hyderabad. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this man. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to H...

Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar is among the most respected and loved names when it comes to the world of Hindustani Classical Music. He is the founder of the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, and is best known for singing Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure...

If you have watched Satyajit Ray's works, you are likely to have come across the work of Dulal Dutt, who was his right hand man. Dutt edited almost all of Ray's films, and is considered the invisible artist behind Ray's genius.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscrib...

While 15th August marks India's independence day - the day the British left, it took another while for the French to quit India. 16th of August is celebrated as 'De Jure Day' to celebrate the independence from the French! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to Hi...

On 15th of August, India celebrates another year of Independence. Do tune in to this special episode of HistoryShots to mark this special day!  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Kuldip Nayyar was among the finest journalists from the golden days of Indian journalism. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this giant of Indian journalism. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India...