Chai with Manju

Epizodes

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  Panchayat & Art of Storytelling 16.07.2026 32min

  Send us Fan Mail Vijay Koshy, President of TVF, joins Chai with Manju for a conversation about the art of authentic storytelling and the success of beloved series like Panchayat. He shares insights into creating relatable characters, meaningful stories, and content that connects deeply with audiences.
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  Ishan Shivanand Talks About the Yoga of Immortality and Living Your Best Life 04.01.2026 27min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chai with Manju, we sit down with Ishan Shivanand to explore the Yoga of Immortality—ancient practices for vitality, clarity, and living with purpose. Through practical wisdom and modern insight, Ishan shares how to cultivate inner strength, longevity, and your best life from the inside out.
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  The Musical Journey and Legacy of Padmabhushan Budhaditya Mukherjee & Arnab Chakraborty 23.10.2025 29min

  Send us Fan Mail Budhaditya Mukherjee and Arnab Chakraborty took time out of their busy day to chat with Dr. Manju Sheth before their Shadaj performance on October 25, 2025 in Lexington, MA. In this intimate Chai with Manju conversation, Padmabhushan sitar virtuoso Budhaditya Mukherjee and acclaimed musician Arnab Chakraborty trace the human thread that runs beneath their storied careers. They speak of homes where music wasn’t just practiced—it lived in the walls—of parents who opened d...
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  From IIT Mumbai to Monk-hood: Life Lessons with Gauranga Das 07.10.2025 16min

  Send us Fan Mail Dr. Manju Sheth interviews Gauranga Das prior to his visit to Boston on October 11 as the Keynote Speaker for the Ekal National Gala. In this inspiring episode of Chai with Manju, Dr. Manju Sheth sits down with Gauranga Das—an IIT gold medalist who left the corporate world to embrace life as a monk, author, and social innovator. As Director of the Govardhan Eco Village, honored by the United Nations, he shares how ancient wisdom can harmonize with modern life. Gauranga Das re...
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  An up close interview with John Sculley - his experience at Pepsico, Apple and more and his viewpoints on marketing, working and life. 09.11.2024 39min

  Send us Fan Mail An In-Depth Interview with John Sculley on his insights from Pepsico and Apple. In this engaging interview, John Sculley shares his experiences at Pepsico and Apple, along with his perspectives on marketing, work, and life. He reflects on his early career, his relationship with Steve Jobs, his passion for work, valuable advice for others, the mistakes he encountered, his willingness to take risks, and much more!
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  Ranveer Brar's Journey: MasterChef, TV Star & Acting in the movie Buckingham Murders with Kareena Kapoor 29.09.2024 18min

  Send us Fan Mail Manju is back in 2024! Manju talks with Ranveer Brar about his journey as Master Chef, TV Star, and Acting in the movie Buckingham Murders with Kareena Kapoor. Brar has early ties to Boston and tells us the lessons he has learned from his experience in Boston and other life lessons. This interview contains mixed English and Hindi conversation. Visit Ravneer's restaurant in Acton, MA - Soul of India
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  Harvard Business School Dean Srikant Datar Discusses Gratitude, Success & Life at HBS 13.09.2023 39min

  Send us Fan Mail Dr. Manju Sheth has a great interview with the Dean of Harvard Business School. He shares his views on life, his upbringing, his family, his mentors, what he looks for in HBS applicants, what he expects from HBS graduates and so much more. Don't miss this engaging interview! It will make you want to go to Harvard Business School no matter what age you are!
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  Ustad Zakir Hussain shares Landmark Moment of his life & Best Shakti Tour Memories: Chai with Manju 10.08.2023 26min

  Send us Fan Mail Dr. Manju Sheth interviews renowned Tabla musician Ustad Zakir Hussain for the second time! This time before the 50th Anniversary Shakti Tour in Boston's Wang Center on August 17th.
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  Physician Dr. Nahid Bhadelia on her work with Ebola and her life 06.07.2023 12min

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  Raj and Nalini Sharma on their life journey 05.07.2023 34min

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  PPP Small Business Loan Forgiveness & Money Saving Tips with LeaderBank CEO Sushil Tuli 05.07.2023 9min

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  Matriculation to Harvard speaker: Film producer Jayantilal Gada 05.07.2023 10min

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  Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on her new book 'Independence', Bengal, and Akshaya Patra 18.05.2023 23min

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  Discover Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan's Carnatic Music Journey 11.04.2023 22min

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  Pandit Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh talk about their legacy in Indian music 11.04.2023 33min

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  Chitresh Das on his dance philosophies and experience 11.04.2023 21min

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  President Roger Brown of Berklee College of Music shares his Inspiring Journey 10.04.2023 17min

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  Radhe Jaggi talks about her father Sadhguru, Cauvery Calling, & Bharatanatyam 10.04.2023 17min

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  Manju interviews the Doorbeen boys - the guys behind the Lamberghini Song 22.03.2023 17min

  Send us Fan Mail This interview is primarily in Hindi.
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  What’s next for Masaba 2021 Fashion Trends to Know, Season 2 of Masaba Masaba 22.03.2023 20min

  Send us Fan Mail Listen as famed Indian designer and Netflix star Masaba tells Manju who her favorite designers are, her fashion influencers, and who she'd love to design for...Madonna, are you listening?! She talks about the future of shopping that will be based on the experience and be inclusive of people of all sizes, ages, and colors. Masaba other love is acting, like her mom. She talks about working with her mom on Masaba Masaba. Masaba finishes up telling us what's next fo...