In this episode, Karthik speaks to Sandeep Bhushan, Director, and Head of Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook India. Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

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Sandeep Bhushan on India's Digital Continuum

In this episode, Karthik speaks to author Manreet Sodhi who recently published 'Lahore' - the first book in her trilogy on the partition of India. Karthik speaks to her about her childhood in a border town in Punjab, where a young Manreet grew up listening to stories of partition. They discuss why there is a lack of literature and cinema on the subject when compared to how the holocaust has been documented in the west and why it is important to tell this story from a woman's perspective. They also talk about why fiction as a genre works for her body of work even though Manreet spends decades researching the subject. Manreet also talks about insights on the partition that surprised her and changed her perspectives, during her 20-year research on the subject.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Manreet Sodhi on Lahore - A Partition Tale

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Megha Tata - MD of Discovery Communications, South Asia. They speak about how India is one of the most complex markets for entertainment and infotainment, how customization at scale is the norm. They also talk about the nature of non-scripted content and how brand 'Discovery' has been built over the last two and half decades in India. Karthik also talks to Megha about glass ceilings and gender inclusion within the media & entertainment industry in India, especially at a leadership level.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Megha Tata on Building 'Brand Discovery'

In this episode, Karthik speaks with Vedashree Khambete Sharma, Author of Fatal Mistakes. It is a story of a crime reporter, Avantika Pandit in pursuit of the truth, but will she discover, that all it really takes to end up begging for your life, is one fatal mistake? They also talk about her journey from the advertising industry to becoming an author, motherhood, Mumbai, and murders. What it is like to be a woman in a city? Tune in to this intriguing conversation only on The Filter Koffee Podcast.You can reach out to Vedashree on social media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vedashreeks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theotherveda?s=20You can also buy Fatal Mistakes on: https://www.vedashreeks.com/fatal-mistakesTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Vedashree Khambete Sharma on Motherhood, Mumbai & Murders

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Anant Roongta - MD of one of India's oldest movie studios - Famous Studios. Karthik speaks to Anant about how a Studio set up in pre-independence India not just survived but thrived through 75 years while most others around the country shut down. Anant speaks about how among other things, a very future-focused technology outlook and honest openness to change were the key reasons for this longevity. They also talk about the creator and streaming economies of today. Anant confides on how and why he gave up his entrepreneurial career in sports tourism to become the third-generation leader of this iconic enterprise.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Anant Roongta on The show that went on

In this episode, Karthik speaks with Nirupama Subramanian - A leadership coach and author of 'Powerful', her new book. In her third book, Nirupama creates 6 archetypes that women can use to unlock the power in different life situations. Nirupama and Karthik talk about gender stereotypes at work, the different political and literary personalities she has referenced in her book, and the various inspirations for her book. They also talk about the author's process of shifting to non-fiction after two fictional books. Karthik references the Bechdel test and they both discuss content on streaming platforms that pass the test.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Nirupama Subramanian on The many avatars inside a woman

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Vishnu Varadhan, Director of Shershaah. They talk about his acting debut in the '90s for a Mani Ratnam film, his quirky and noir filmography style, and the experience of creating a real-life of Captain Vikram Batra in his latest film 'Shershaah'. You can follow Vishnu Varadhan or Shershaah on Twitter: #ShershaahOnPrime @vishnu_dir @primevideoinYou can follow Vishnu Varadhan or Shershaah on Instagram: #ShershaahOnPrime #VishnuVaradhan @primevideoinTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Vishnu Varadhan on Imagining Shershaah

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Sameer Nair - CEO of Applause entertainment. Sameer is a legend in the entertainment industry, having created some of the most famous shows on Indian Television, including Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) - the Indian version of 'Who wants to be a millionaire'. Sameer talks to Karthik about setting up programming during the formative years of Indian satellite television in the mid-late 90s and also the story behind how KBC was born. They also discuss the story behind the game-changing series that Applause entertainment launched last year - Scam 1992 and the soon-to-be-released animation series based on the legendary Amar Chitra Katha. Sameer also shares his perspective on how entertainment and audience have changed and how the streaming industry will take shape over the next decade. You can follow Mr. Sameer Nair on:Instagram: @sameernTwitter: @nairsameerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-nair-92295397/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameer.nair.77You can follow Applause Entertainment on:Instagram: @applausesocialTwitter: @ApplauseSocialLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/applausesocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApplauseSocialTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Sameer Nair: The Modern Mythologist

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Nikhil Taneja, Co-founder, and CEO of Yuvaa - an organization that is trying to empower young Indians and get their voice heard. Nikhil talks about the incidents that happened when he was a professor and how a simple act of listening to his students sparked the inspiration for what is his organization today. Karthik and Nikhil also discuss the lack of dialogue with the youth and how that is the cause of depression and distrust at their end. Nikhil also speaks about his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and how it is impacting voices from around the World regarding the UN sustainability goals.Follow Nikhil on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tanejamainhoon/Facebook: www.facebook.com/tanejamainhoonTwitter: https://twitter.com/tanejamainhoonYou can also check out 'Yuvaa' on: https://yuvaa.co.in/Follow Yuvaa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareyuvaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareyuvaaFacebook: www.facebook.com/weareyuvaaTweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Nikhil Taneja on The Young & the Lonely

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Jon Lefkovitz - independent filmmaker and teacher of cinema, from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. They speak about Jon's new documentary film - Sight & Sound - the cinema of Walter Murch (https://t.co/W22f0L5vB3?amp=1). Walter - considered one of the greatest film editors of all time is also the first artist to have been given the film credit of 'sound designer'. Karthik and Jon talk about some of Walter's greatest collaborations with Coppola (Godfather, Conversations, Apocalypse Now), Anthony Minghella (Cold Mountain, English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley), and George Lucas (THX 1138). They also talk about their favorite cinematic moments involving Walter and the art of editing itself.You can buy the book 'Conversations' by Michael Ondaatje here: https://www.amazon.in/Conversations-Walter-Murch-Editing-Film/dp/0375709827You can buy the book 'In the blink of an eye' by Walter Murch: https://www.amazon.in/Blink-Eye-2nd-Walter-Murch/dp/1879505622/Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Jon Lefkovitz on The cinema of Walter Murch

This week on the Filter Kofee Podcast, Karthik speaks to Avinash Pant, Director - Marketing for Facebook (India). They talk about his love for cycling, his journey in the advertising and marketing industry, how Facebook is building communities, and he sees the changes in the creator economy system.Few campaigns by Avinash Pant:FB #MoreTogether campaign, ‘Pooja didi’ film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXaeeqfHNHQ&t=40sNike ‘make every yard count’ campaign:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtxLmInvFcwCoca cola ‘Thanda matlab Coca cola’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-19panyC7ITweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

On riding in the rain & building communities Ft. Avinash Pant

In this episode, Karthik speaks with veteran publisher Sridhar Balan about his book 'Off the shelf - on the book, book people and places' (Speaking Tiger, 2019). They discuss some of the most interesting stories from Sridhar's journey of publishing - which takes them to great books, authors, and interesting incidents. In the process, they discuss some of the idiosyncrasies of the business in the 80s and how publishing itself has evolved in India over the last many decades. Their discussion takes them through many anecdotes involving authors like Vikram Seth, Ruskin Bond, Salim Ali, and Jim Corbett.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Stories from India's Publishing History Ft. Sridhar Balan

In this episode, Karthik speaks to Imtiaz Anees - Olympian and equestrian champion, about his new memoir - Riding Free: My Olympic Journey (Harper Collins, 2021). Imtiaz - the only Indian to have ever completed all three days of the event at the Olympics (Sydney 2000), speaks about falling in love with horse riding as a five-year-old and how that love took him places and continues to, to this day. They talk about Imtiaz's experience at the Sydney Olympics and what it takes to compete at that level. Especially how he had to move to Australia three years prior to prepare for his event. They also discuss how this gender-neutral sport has grown globally, how the man-animal relationship is uniquely important in this sport, and how learning horse riding is a great way for children to not only understand our relationship with animals better but also inculcate a life of discipline and attention to detail. (please also add links to the book on amazon)Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Riding Free: My Olympic Journey Ft. Imtiaz Anees

This episode features excerpts from a live panel discussion that Karthik hosted in June 2021, for an internal event at WPP, celebrating Pride month. The panelists include senior leaders as well as young employees of the organization and the discussion is largely about Pride at the workplace. Karthik speaks to the panelists (which includes members of the LGBTQ community) about the amendment of Section 377 in 2018 (which until then had criminalized homosexuality), their personal journeys of coming out, whether workplaces in India are safe spaces for members of the community and how conscious and subconscious biases work. They also talk about how organizations should hire to ensure diversity in the workforce and how 'hiring blind' might not work for everyone.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

All Pride & No Prejudice (Live Episode)

In this episode, Karthik speaks with Pooja Jauhari - CEO of The Glitch, a leading digital advertising agency. They talk about organizational cultures and how to create a diversified team that is inclusive by design. They discuss hiring practices that help organizations like The Glitch to preserve their diversity and inclusion. They also discuss the start-up ecosystem and how it is dominated by males from popular educational institutions. Pooja talks about her initiative - Seat At The Table which is striving to bring diversity into the start-up ecosystem.Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Seat at the table ft. Pooja Jauhari

The Filter Koffee podcast is not an interview. It is a window into the minds of the most interesting people that the host has met. A peek into their craft, passions and convictions. Mostly, it is a conversation. The kind that leaves you richer. The kind that only coffee can bring out. Karthik Nagarajan likes his coffee strong, just like his conversations. This cryptographer turned researcher turned screen writer turned marketer, sits down with creators, activists, business leaders, and the occasional neighbour for an unstructured chat. The only thing filtered on this podcast is the coffee. The Filter Koffee Podcast with Karthik Nagarajan - Episodes out every Wednesday, starting 16th January. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

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