We could all use a little something to lift our spirits right now... and that is exactly what Anupam Kher has set out to do. You may know him from 500+ Bollywood films, and Hollywood hits like Silver Linings Playbook, The Big Sick, or Bend It Like Beckham. But in his podcast, he wanted to try something new.Here, Anupam shares the stories that happened off-screen. You’ll hear about his childhood mischief in the hills of Shimla, the highs and lows of his early career, and the lessons learned along the way. And each episode, you’ll also hear stories of unsung heroes from around the world that, despite being miles or generations apart, were learning the same lessons and living the same truths. Join Anupam Kher in celebrating the everyday victories and the things that make us smile.
This is the story of how I learned to, and how not to, ride a bicycle. I’ll also introduce you to the woman who rode around the world on a road bike to win a bet… and to fight for a better world.
This is the story of how I made 27 mistakes in eight lines of a school play... And that was just the beginning of my troubles. I’ll also tell you about a woman who grew a donut empire from just $2.
This is the story of my attempt at Shimla’s literal rite of passage: a sprint through a local train tunnel. And, I’ll introduce you to the young people behind the world’s largest march for climate action.
This is the story of my worst date… A date that was so bad, I had to go to an ashram to recover. I’ll also introduce you to the world-renowned parachutist who got his backyard established as the center of the world.
This is the story of how I bagged a role in Silver Linings Playbook… and how I almost botched it. And, I’ll introduce you to the secret society that has orchestrated countless acts of good: from a lucky penny scavenger hunt… to replacing lost bicycles... to investing in up-and-coming writers.
This is the story of the teacher, and students, who changed my life. I’ll also tell you about how a $170 donation led to generations of friendship between the Choctaw and Irish people.
This is the story of how my grandfather was offered a bribe while working as a civil engineer in Shimla. I’ll also introduce you to a husband who literally moved mountains for his wife.
This is the story of how facial paralysis almost ended my career. I’ll also introduce you to the inventor of cruise control… and how he faced the people that underestimated him.
This is the story of a lesson my father taught me about failure. I’ll also introduce you to a sheep farmer who, to everyone’s surprise, signed up for an ultramarathon with zero racing experience. But what came next was even more surprising...