Second Sunrises

In the final episode of Second Sunrises, Pavitra Lokesh and Naresh Babu open up about finding love later in life, after navigating early marriages, separations, and public scrutiny. Naresh Babu reflects on being pushed into marriage at a young age, never truly learning how to navigate relationships, and facing loneliness despite a demanding career and life within a joint family. What began as a fr...

In this episode, Jwala Gutta joins Suhasini Maniratnam for an honest conversation about public scrutiny, personal choices, and the courage to live life on your own terms. Jwala reflects on her childhood, her badminton career, and navigating constant public attention. She speaks about being trolled, developing resilience, and learning to move towards what she truly wanted in life instead of waiting...

In this episode of Second Sunrises, Ramya Subramanian and Suhasini talk about relationships, the idea of moving on, and why it’s important not to place someone else at the centre of our lives. Through a candid conversation, they reflect on love, self-worth, and the realisation that sometimes life begins to feel lighter when we learn to bring the focus back to ourselves. Like many conversations on...

We rarely talk about how much marriage changes as we change. In this episode of Second Sunrises, Sudha Menon speaks about the early years of marriage, the learning curve of growing up within a relationship, and the emotional shifts that time brings. With the clarity that comes from lived experience and years of listening to women’s stories, she reflects on how perspective reshapes the way we respo...

Life doesn’t always follow one straight story. And not every choice in life fits a single definition of happiness. And sometimes, happiness is found not in permanence, but in honesty. Second Sunrises is a podcast series that honours renewal, inner strength, and the quiet power of beginning again. In this episode, Pooja Bedi joins Suhasini Maniratnam for a candid and refreshing conversation, one th...

Not every chapter in life goes as planned. But sometimes, the unexpected paths shape us in the most meaningful ways.   Second Sunrises is a podcast series that honours renewal, inner strength, and the quiet power of beginning again. In this episode, Mamta Mohandas joins Suhasini Maniratnam for an open and deeply personal dialogue. Together, they reflect on pivotal moments, personal evolution, and...

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan, but it always gives us chances to start over. ‘Second Sunrises’ is a space to accept, embrace and celebrate those second chances. The moments that teach us courage and help us become the best versions of ourselves. Ms. Mamta Mohandas (actor, producer, and playback singer) sits down with our host, Ms. Suhasini Maniratnam, to share heartfelt stories from her j...