HistoryShots by ThisDay

A young revolutionary who sacrificed her life at the mere age of 22. Listen to the amazing story of Pritilata Waddedar and the role she played in Chittagong uprising to find out more! 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'...

Tipu Sultan ranks as a tall figure when it comes to anti-British forces in the 18th century, who managed to defeat the English East India Company in 4 wars. This is the story of the final days of the Sultan. 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...

Dadasaheb Phalke was the pioneer of filmmaking in India. In this episode of HistoryShots, we explore the story of the first film he made, 'Raja Harishchandra', which premiered on 13th of May, 1913! 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...

What can we say about the master himself, Satyajit Ray, that hasn't been said already? Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to celebrate the life and times of this cinematic 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 subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India...

Iltutmish, whose final resting place is in the famous Qutub Minar complex of Delhi, was one of the key rulers of the Mamluk dynasty, and a man who ensured that the Delhi Sultanate stays firm for years to come. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at his story. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play St...

Chandro Tomar, known as 'Shooter Dadi', was the oldest sharpshooter in the world, and won over 30 national championship after 60 years of age! Listen to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about her. 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...

The Red Fort stands out as a monument that defines the city of New Delhi. Ever wondered what is the story behind the fort? Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to find out! 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 hi...

The first Indian to bring an Oscar home! In today's episode of HistoryShots, listen to the story of Bhanu Athaiya and her journey to find out more. 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...

Zohra Sehgal started off as a dancer, and ended up as Bollywood's most famous and beloved Nani and Dadi. A veteran of Indian cinema who enjoyed over a 100 years of spreading smiles, this is the story of Zohra Sehgal. 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 History...

An absolute legend and a visionary in the field of mathematics, Srinivasa Ramanujan was the living embodiment of India's excellence in the mathematical sciences. This is 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 stories from  India's r...

A hijacked flight, 136 passengers and a 5 minute operation to rescue! Listen to the thrilling story of the hijack of an Indian flight and how the Indian forces dealt with it. 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 hi...

The Master Blaster hits his most glorious half century today. Join us for a very special episode on Sachin Tendulkar, one of the biggest sporting icons worldwide, as he turns 50. 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 ric...

Having recorded over 48,000 songs in 17 languages, S Janaki started her career in 1957 and continued all the way till 2018. Listen to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about the 'Gaana Kogile'. 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 st...

The morning of 22nd April 2006 came as a shocker, as one of the most promising political figures of the nation was shot down by his own brother. This is the story of that fateful 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'...

The story of Shakuntala Devi is a fascinating one! Named 'The Human Calculator', her mathematical skills dazzled everyone who witnessed them. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we celebrate the life and times of this incredible mathematical 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 . ...

Shakeel Badayuni was an Urdu poet and lyricist who left his mark on Bollywood. A giant in the cinema world, who continues to be a revered figure even half a century after his passing. Listen to the story of this stalwart of Indian cinema on this episode of HistoryShots. 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...

India embarks on a new journey. Listen to the story of first Indian satellite Aryabhatta and the mission that took it to space!  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!

Sardar Bahadur Sir Sobha Singh's legacy can be felt even today, close to half a century after his passing. He was the man who built the city of New Delhi. Here's a closer look at the life and times of this city icon. 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 History...

When a single vote brought down the government. Listen to the story to find out what happens when BJP under Prime Minister Vajpayee faced a no confidence motion. 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 her...

The arrival of the first passenger train in India was a small step towards what was eventually to become one of the largest passenger rail networks in the world. This is the story of that iconic 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 stor...

Sudarshan Pattnaik has been a permanent fixture at the beach of Puri for several decades now. This is the story of the iconic Indian sand artist. 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...

Dr. BR Ambedkar was a key figure at the time of Indian independence, not just for framing the Indian constitution, but also because of his work in social justice and reform. This episode of HistoryShots celebrates the life and times of Dr Ambedkar. 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 .  M...

It was a moment of great joy and surprise, as a young elephant sailed to New York all the way from India! Listen to this story from 1796 on today's episode of HistoryShots. 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 hist...

Maharaja Ranjit Singh was one of the most iconic rulers of the 19th century, and a man who ruled the kingdom of Punjab with an iron fist. This is the story of 'The Lion of Punjab'. 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 r...

Kundan Lal Saigal is a legend of Indian cinema, and anyone who aspires to sing for Bollywood today will vouch for him being the man who revolutionized playback singing in the country. Listen to his story in this episode of HistoryShots. 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...