Local Heroes with Mirang Manek

Social media is now the most toxic place on the planet with violence, bullying, trolling and a lot more. Is it worth spending your time there? Between the morphed photos and fake news, is there any good left on the web?

From winning tennis tournaments at the international stage to now filling a huge gap in the athletic space and consulting with the biggest names in sports about their nutrition, Krushmi Chheda (Sports Scientist & Nutritionist) is a fighter. She is an out right winner. Her attitude has been shaped by years of learning to never give up. She opens up about the most vulnerable time of her life whe...

This is a question that has haunted me. Seriously, what is the purpose of life? Are we born with a purpose, do we make our own purpose or is it just an illusion? Is happiness really a purpose for someone’s life or is that make believe too? What do you think? Hit me up on Instagram and let me know!

You've seen him on TV, you follow him on social media. You love his hair and his quirks. If you've been to Comic Con, chances are that his 'Joker' was probably the scariest thing around. Friend, VJ, Celebrity and fellow Geek, I am so proud to introduce one of my best friends of 15 years who was actually the one to coin the term and this meaning of Local Heroes.  This episode opens our eyes to a wh...

Shiv Panditt lives life with the simplest of ideologies. These are secrets that all of us need to listen to and follow. He opens up about his time living with the brave hearts of the country during the filming of his film Shershah: the Indian Army. His first hand experience gives us a whole new perspective on the true courage of our soldiers. His story reminds us that being Indian isn’t political....

When we see something with destructive abilities our first instinct is to run, and our second instinct is to try and contain it. You will get burnt when you play with fire but master the art, and things get magical. There are only 2 ways that I found anger to be channeled positively. I don't believe that 'weaknesses' pull you down but they are actually opportunities to get better.  What I lov...

A lot of people believe that they believe in no regrets but are still victims of one of the biggest lies of the universe: WHAT IF! What if's are easy to live because they are not real. We have a habit to glorify moments, create memories and vicariously live them in our heads as some kind of escapes from tough realities. We somehow believe that 'What If's' are lost opportunities but the truth be to...

We've all looked up to him as an older brother and and friend as he inspired and taught us how to create incredible art that was beyond our understanding. He proved that the unconventional careers are a way of life. ROB opens up about his time hosting ROB, his YourTube career and his incredible journey that has risen above doubt, self doubt and rising above. Join us and dive into the conversation...

She's a woman of Substance, an actor, a parliamentarian, a mother, a wife, an inspiration. You've seen her and loved her as Sita Ma in the original Ramayan series as well as her iconic role in films. She's a trend setter in the Indian Film Industry and a hero to us all. Honoured to have this epic chat with Mrs. Dipika Chikhilia Topiwala!. Dipika speaks about her time on the screen as Sita, the imp...

What is it about dads that leaves such a huge impact in our lives? My dad gave me everything I ever needed. He taught me everything I know and more. And then I got married and got to call another incredible human being Dad.  Both these humans drive me to be better. They knowingly and unknowingly teach me things I could never otherwise have thought was important. Dear Dads, you are the ULTIMATE Loc...

From being an ad student with a passion for films, Abhiraj's hard work and relentlessness led him to helming his own film Loveyatri under the Salman Khan Films banner! He's worked with some of the greats of the Indian Film Industry like Yash Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, John Abraham and many more! His advise for aspiring film makers, actors and professionals...

Coming from a traditional Marwari family, Vinita Jain has been a positive change driver in culture, a messiah for young women and has tread the way for all professionals looking to make it into advertising. She opens up about being a woman with a government cliental, setting up one of the most successful creative teams and pioneering some of the most iconic campaigns! Let's take a walk in her shoe...

Why doesn't positivity work? Where are those miracles that made us great? The truth is that positivity today is broken. Our scars don't let us heal. That's when something hit me. Something from my childhood. Something that helped me survive. 

The struggle doesn't care about how beautiful the dream really is but the goal does take into account when your determination doesn't let you give up.. You've seen her on YouTube in your favourite Girliyapa sketches. You've seen her make Alia Bhatt jealous in Gully Boy and she stole your heart with her stand out performance as she shared the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana & legendary Amitabh B...

From being a mere character to a movement of change, Alexis Manenti is no stranger when it comes to create social change. Alexis has won awards at Cannes, Golden Globe, Oscar Nominated, Cannes & Caeser Award winner Alexis Manenti on Traumatic & Real Roles. He opens up about his role as a police officer who's not black or white. Pink in his language. He talks about disparity in France and t...

My mother taught me how to give. How to have passion. She showed me what strength really looked like. She showed me what love really looks like. When was the last time you told your mom that you cared? I wish I could.

This episode is dedicated to you.  When you get the chance to sit it out or dance, what do you do? I've spoke about Local Heroes being all around us but right now, you don't even need to look around. They are right in front of our eyes. This podcast, the very idea of Local Heroes stems from the belief that we can be bigger that who we are. In the midst of despair there's a very special kind of goo...

The last year has shown us a revolution in digital content but the question arises, can online content be classified as a full time job? Is there money or merely just survival? From being an assistant director to big budget films, todays local Hero pioneered content online as we know it and paved the path for creators across the country. She’s the example young directors give their parents. She’s...

What is reckless optimism? Should it really be your mantra to facing life? Fahad Pathan talks about his journey from a call centre representative to winning a Cannes! He's lived his life from one leap of faith to another and opens up about his unapologetic search for personal development, success & happiness! Watch Fahad's Cannes award winning AD Film Vicks – One In A Million #TouchOfCare on YouTu...

In our candid conversation, Alexx O'Nell opens up about his most painful memory that lead him to the path that made him who he is. He gives us an inside look on the different personas and faces of the Indian Film Industry, working with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and more. He says success isn't finite and talks about the dangers of chasing happiness. Don't miss both t...

Local heroes are ordinary people who come into our lives and spend extraordinary moments with us! This series so dear to me. It's a combination of anecdotes, stories that I’ve shared with these incredible human beings as well as conversations with guests, achiever’s that we can all learn from as they share their journey, thoughts and inspiration with us. Today, on my first episode, I want to talk...