CANDID TALKS-with BharatV

In Conversation with Shilpa Balakrishnan, a Solo Female Motorcyclist from Mumbai who attempted a 90 Days long Himalayan Conquest 2021...

Let's hear her further experiences in this Season-3:Episode-02 of CANDID TALKS with BharatV - The PODCAST Show....

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In Conversation with Shilpa Balakrishnan, a Solo Female Motorcyclist from Mumbai who attempted a 90 Days long Himalayan Conquest 2021...

Let's hear her experience in this new episode of SEASON 3 of CANDID TALKS with BharatV - The PODCAST Show....

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Ankit Mackar - A Passionate Entrepreneur who left his corporate job to take a plunge in a totally different arena pertaining to his passion and started CRANKIT AUTOMOTIVE. So let's hear from the man himself what he has to say about his Passion...only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV Podcast.

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She is a passionate biker, a realtor, a single mother and a CANCER FIGHTER...

A Big salute to her determination of fighting all the odds and living her life to the fullest....She is NEENA SHARMA. Tune in today to hear her episode.....only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV Podcast.

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Dashmi Mohan - a professional teacher, passionate biker, civic leader and corona warrior . During pandemic as a corona warrior she served humanity supplying emergency medicines, groceries and sanitary supplies to remote villages for all those in need across Karnataka n other states on her bike. She truly is a HERO and deserves a SALUTE to her determination to serve humanity in this dire need..

Tune in today to listen to her only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV

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Mohini Dey, one of the world’s – and certainly India’s – youngest female bass guitarists whose fan base includes AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain. Hailed as a prodigy from the age of 10, Mohini Dey has collaborated with some of the biggest names in India and the West.

Tune in today to listen to her only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV

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Mohini Dey, one of the world’s – and certainly India’s – youngest female bass guitarists whose fan base includes AR Rahman and Zakir Hussain. Hailed as a prodigy from the age of 10, Mohini Dey has collaborated with some of the biggest names in India and the West.

Tune in today to listen to her only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV

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In this episode we will continue our discussion with Biking Queen Sarika Mehta - a Psychologist, Social Activist, a Mountaineer & a Biker. She also is a proud mother of children who became the youngest mountaineers to climb the summit of Mt. Elbrus. Tune in today to listen to her story of 21 Nation Ride only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV

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Sarika Mehta - a Psychologist, Social Activist, a Mountaineer & a Biker; fondly called as Biking Queen in Riding Fraternity. She also is a proud mother of children who became the youngest mountaineers to climb the summit of Mt. Elbrus. Tune in today to listen to her story of 21 Nation Ride only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV

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A common man from India who left his career & drove more than 60,000 kms across INDIA with a mission to pay homage to all the Martyr's of the nation by vising the birth place of the Martyr's, collecting the soil from there and carrying it all the way to Pulwama with aim to build a memorial in their respect who protects us and the Nation. His simple motto - #NATIONFIRST.

So let's continue to hear the story of this common man from the man himself - Umesh Gopinath Jadhav in Part-II of the episode.

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A common man from India who left his career & drove more than 60,000 kms across INDIA with a mission to pay homage to all the Martyr's of the nation by vising the birth place of the Martyr's, collecting the soil from there and carrying it all the way to Pulwama with aim to build a memorial in their respect who protects us and the Nation. His simple motto - #NATIONFIRST.

So let hear the story of this common man from the man himself - Umesh Gopinath Jadhav.

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This episode is very special as we have a special guest on the show today….Archana Timmaraju - the first hearing-and-speech challenged Indian female motorcycle traveler in the world. With over 40,000 kms of motorcycle touring experience, she has ridden from Bengaluru all the way to Leh and back, covering 8,300 kms in a single shot during April-May 2018. The main purpose of this trip was to spread awareness about different forms of communication, non-verbal in particular. This also led her to co-found a company called Silent Expedition, which emphasizes on inspiring and building confidence to those people with hearing disabilities to take up motorcycling or any other means to explore the world outside. So lets hear her experiences of the challenges she faced and how she overcame those challenges only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV.

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This episode is very special as we have a special guest on the show today….Archana Timmaraju - the first hearing-and-speech challenged Indian female motorcycle traveler in the world. With over 40,000 kms of motorcycle touring experience, she has ridden from Bengaluru all the way to Leh and back, covering 8,300 kms in a single shot during April-May 2018. The main purpose of this trip was to spread awareness about different forms of communication, non-verbal in particular. This also led her to co-found a company called Silent Expedition, which emphasizes on inspiring and building confidence to those people with hearing disabilities to take up motorcycling or any other means to explore the world outside. So lets hear her experiences of the challenges she faced and how she overcame those challenges only on CANDID TALKS with BharatV.

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The First Indian Biker Couple - Sameera Dahiya & Praveen Ramakrishnan from Bangalore to attempt the Fastest All India ride expedition successfully covering 28 states-capitals and 6 UT's with 16300 kms in 24 days 9 hrs. on their motorcycle....Let's continue to hear about their amazing experience in this episode of CANDID TALKS with BharatV.

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Sameera Dahiya & Praveen Ramakrishnan, the Fastest Indian couple from Bangalore covering 28 states-capitals and 6 UT's with 16300 kms in 24 days 9 hrs on their motorcycle....Let's hear about their amazing All India Ride and the experience in this episode of CANDID TALKS with BharatV.

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In our today's episode we will continue our conversation with Premlata Agrawal, the first Indian woman to climb "Seven Summits" - the Seven highest peaks of the seven continents….her amazing journey from being a house maker to becoming a mountaineer  and making INDIA Proud. Kudos to her determination & undeterred Spirit... and a Big Salute to INDIAN WOMEN....

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The first Indian woman to scale all Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks of the seven continents And Oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest @ the age of 48 on 20th May 2011.....Premlata Agrawal....The story of a house maker making history of conquering mountains and making INDIA Proud. Kudos to her determination & undeterred Spirit... and a Big Salute to INDIAN WOMEN....

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Dr. Neharika Yadav, fondly called as Dr. N by her friends - INDIA'S fastest female Superbike TRACK Racer & a Dental Surgeon; the Indian Wonder Woman....who survived a near-fatal car crash, overcame that phase of her life and became India’s fastest female superbike Track Racer...Let's get to know more about her...

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Dr. Neharika Yadav (Dr.N) - INDIA'S fastest female Superbike TRACK Racer & a Dental Surgeon; After meeting with a fatal accident & undergoing 3 major surgeries she was left with 50% movement in her right hand. Inspite of that she went on to become India's fastest female superbike racer. Lets take a peep into her life through her own voice....

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India's Only Marvel Stuntwoman - a lady who strives to bring the most thrills on screen; the lady with immense power and knowledge; the superstar behind Bollywood 's Super Stunts, all started @ mere age of 12. She also has gone through the most difficult training in the world - 'The Training of Shaolin Temple in China'.

So let's hear from the Multi-Talented lady herself - SANOBER PARDIWALLA.

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India's Only Marvel Stuntwoman - a lady who strives to bring the most thrills on screen; the lady with immense power and knowledge; the superstar behind Bollywood 's Super Stunts, all started @ mere age of 12. She also has gone through the most difficult training in the world - 'The Training of Shaolin Temple in China'.

So let's hear from the Multi-Talented lady herself - SANOBER PARDIWALLA.

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Story of an immense, undeterred faith & belief of a common man in Shirdi 'SAI BABA'. - After meeting with an accident, and an ongoing judicial case;  he connected spiritually with 'SAI BABA' did his very first Shirdi Shraddha Yatra solo from Rajasthan on an ordinary cycle with a cut tyre without any preparations and continues to do so year on year without fail....let's hear his story....

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In previous episode we were speaking with Sarah Kashyap, and learned how she got attracted to motorcycles and got into rally racing…In this episode we will learn more facts about her life..so let's hear it from the Queen of Rallies herself.....Sarah Kashyap - the 1st Indian woman motorcycle Cross Country rally-racer to finish both major cross country rallies in India (Raid-de-Himalaya & Desert Storm)..

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Sarah Kashyap - the 1st Indian woman motorcycle Cross Country rally-racer to finish both major cross country rallies in India (Raid-de-Himalaya & Desert Storm).. so let's hear it from the Queen of Rallies herself.....

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Aparna Kumar-DIG ITBP, a 2002 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre... first officer from All India Civil Services to conquer tallest peak Mount Vinson Massifan in Antarctica.

In previous episode we learned how she got attracted to mountains & mountaineering....Today in our continued conversation with her we will learn all about the physical & mental challenges she faced during mountain climbing & how she overcame them....we also will hear about the mistakes one typically makes during these climbing's.. the learnings you take away from those mistakes and the motivation that keeps her going....undeterred...

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Many people’s lives are proliferated with excuses but some of us manage to make our own mark through sheer hard work and dedication. And one of them is Aparna Kumar, an IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh cadre posted as DIG - Indo Tibetan Border Police. She is the first officer from All India Civil Services to conquer tallest peak Mount Vinson Massifan in Antarctica.

Mountain climbing comes with its own set of challenges - like winds blowing at the speed of 100 km/hr, surviving low temperatures, being out of the communication range for many days, and even getting frost bite.... But all that didn’t deter her indomitable spirit. 

She proves to be an inspiration for many women not only in India but also around the world.

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Shally Bhasin - one of the three women lawyers who resolved India's largest bankruptcy case & now have set their sights on a new, bigger target and want more women in courts…She represents a visible change in India’s legal landscape but are also reminders of how much more needs to change in the nation's judiciary system.

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In this episode we continue our conversation with Aditya Raj Kapoor -  son of the legendary actor-couple late Shammi Kapoor and late Geeta Bali - hailing from the First Family of Indian Filmdom, Born on 1st July, 1956 in Mumbai; INDIA.

A retired businessman, part time actor and a full time biker, an amazingly down to earth & multi talented spiritual personality, who never stopped Dreaming and made his own identity outside the Kapoor league.

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A retired businessman, part time actor and a full time biker. He is the son of the legendary actor-couple late Shammi Kapoor and late Geeta Bali - hailing from the First Family of Indian Filmdom, Born on 1st July, 1956 in Mumbai; INDIA.

Aditya Raj Kapoor - An amazingly down to earth & multi talented spiritual personality, who never stopped Dreaming and made his own identity outside the Kapoor league.

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'Everything was perfect - good travelling job, happy married life, kids, friends, everything.

Suddenly one fine day you get to know that you are diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) - a non-curable critical illness and your life comes to a standstill.

Inspite of dealing with the surmountable challenges of ALS condition everyday, Rajeev Shastry decides to live every moment of his life with his family & friends to the fullest. How he overcame this deadly illness with his positive attitude, let's hear from himself on CANDID TALKS with BharatV.

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International Roll Ball Player, Captain Team India, #4 Times World Champion, #4 Times Arjuna Award Nominee. Let's know more about the sport from the Captain of Team India himself - Aditya Ganeshwade.

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From wheelchair to climbing Mount Everest! Aparna has the grit and will power to scale mental and physical mountains. She scaled the Mount Everest in 2017 at the age of 47 and she is a phenomenal inspiration to many.

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For a woman who had been told by doctors that she could never walk again without support, climbing Mt. Everest seemed like a dream. Aparna Prabhudesai made it possible with her will power. This episode is all about her Journey of Grit & Determination, from wheelchair to climbing Mt. Everest.

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The man who reads IMPOSSBLE as I'M POSSIBLE. He says “You don’t stop biking as you age, you age when you stop biking” .

That's Lt. Col. Sohal Roy - Limca Books of Records Holder 2011 to be the oldest man to ride solo on Bajaj Pulsar 220cc to the world’s highest motorable road Khardungla, Ladakh & India Book of Records Holder for his solo East-West ride in 2016. Let's Welcome Lt. Col. Sohan Roy.....

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The man who reads IMPOSSBLE as I'M POSSIBLE. He says “You don’t stop biking as you age, you age when you stop biking” .

That's Lt. Col. Sohal Roy - Limca Books of Records Holder 2011 to be the oldest man to ride solo on Bajaj Pulsar 220cc to the world’s highest motorable road Khardungla, Ladakh & India Book of Records Holder for his solo East-West ride in 2016. Let's Welcome Lt. Col. Sohan Roy.....

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She is Mrs. India Universe Winner Classic 2019 & Winner of Femina Mrs. Stylista 2020. She also is a sports psychologist by profession and image consultant by passion.

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A young DARING rider who completed mustang valley circuit (Nepal) & her very first ride to LADHAKH in WINTER - both on her Gearless Scooter From ASANSOL, INDIA.

So let's hear about experiences of Riya Roy....

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She is an International Physique Athlete, a fitness & a professional Body Builder @ the age of 53 yrs & founder of Yogasstrength Warriors. You can connect with her on her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Yogasstrength

So Let's hear about her fitness mantra from herself.....

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In this episode we would be continuing our discussions with Rahul Mehta - a bike enthusiast who connected the biking community across the globe and created a network even without having any prior biking experience. So lets hear the rest of the story from the man himself in PART2 of this episode.

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In this episode we would be talking to Rahul Mehta - a bike enthusiast who connected the biking community across the globe and created a network even without having any prior biking experience. So lets hear the story from the man himself in PART1 of this episode.

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In this episode we would be speaking to Keyoor – the frontman of the Rockband MH43 INDIA. Let's hear their journey from the man himself.

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Welcome back to the episode In Discussion with Vinod Rawat & Mahen Pitale.....this episode is about COURAGE: two super courageous humans defying all odds & who took up the challenge to overcome their setbacks and made them their strengths

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Welcome back to the episode In Discussion with Vinod Rawat & Mahen Pitale.....this episode is about COURAGE: two super courageous humans defying all odds & who took up the challenge to overcome their setbacks and made them their strengths

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Today's episode is about COURAGE: two super courageous humans  defying all odds & who took up the challenge to overcome their setbacks and made them their strengths

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In discussions with 'UD' Uday Iyer - Indian Rock Vocalist, who was a former vocalist of AGNI who sang in Album Mrityunjaya. He also fronted Qafilaa and is currently fronting SCHWA

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In discussions with 'UD' Uday Iyer - Indian Rock Vocalist, who was a former vocalist of AGNI who sang in Album Mrityunjaya. He also fronted Qafilaa and is currently fronting SCHWA

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In Part-2 of this episode we will be continuing our discussions with Veena Shetty - An entrepreneur by profession but a passionate biker and founder of Roaring Riderz Riding Club, Bengaluru.

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In today’s episode we will be talking to Veena Shetty - An entrepreneur by profession but a passionate biker and founder of Roaring Riderz Riding Club, Bengaluru.

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Welcome to another episode of CANDID TALKS-with BharatV....In this episode we will be talking to Ketaki Jani - INDIA's 1st ALOPECIAN Model....

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