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We bring new stories from Indian history, heritage, art, and culture every day! From stories of iconic Indian freedom fighters to Maharajas who rebelled against the British, and from how certain Indian delicacies originated all the way to Indian art that made ripples on a global scale - HistoryShots gives you a daily dose of just about everything!

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United States

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We bring new stories from Indian history, heritage, art, and culture every day! From stories of iconic Indian freedom fighters to Maharajas who rebelled against the British, and from how certain Indian delicacies originated all the way to Indian art that made ripples on a global scale - HistoryShots gives you a daily dose of just about everything!

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English


Episodes
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Harekrushna Mahatab | The Lion of Odisha

11/20/2023
Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of Harekrushna Mahatab, one of the tallest leaders of Odisha. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:03:43

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SS Tilawa | The Story of India's Titanic

11/19/2023
SS Tilawa and the unfortunate accident that happened remains a sad chapter in Indian history. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about this ship. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:04:08

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Indira Gandhi | The Iron Lady of India

11/18/2023
A woman who wore multiple hats, Indira Gandhi was one of the most iconic politicians of Independent India, and the only woman to ever become the Prime Minister of the country. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about her story. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:08:17

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Abrar Alvi | The Midas Touch

11/17/2023
On this episode of HistoryShots, listen to the story of Abrar Alvi - a cinematic genius behind some of the most iconic and cult classic films from Indian Cinema. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:04:26

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Reita Faria | India's First Miss World

11/16/2023
Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of Reita Faria - the first Indian (and Asian) woman to be crowned Miss World! Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:04:06

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Kirti Azad | Stories from the '83 World Cup

11/15/2023
It's always cricket season in India! Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know the story of Kirti Azad and the 1983 world cup Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:06:01

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2 States | When Jharkhand was Formed from Bihar

11/15/2023
15 November 2000 was the day when the state of Jharkhand was officially formed after being separated from Bihar. Know more about this incident on today's episode of HistoryShots. Voiced by: Aditi Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:06:48

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Children's Day | Remembering 'Chacha' Nehru

11/13/2023
Nehru had a special, compassionate, corner in his heart for the children of India, who he saw as the future of the country. In this episode of HistoryShots, we explore this aspect of India's first Prime Minister. Voiced by: Aditi Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:07:08

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh | The Lion of Punjab

11/13/2023
Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about Maharaja Ranjit Singh - the lion of Punjab Voiced by: Aditi Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:10:29

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Madan Mohan Malviya | Educationalist with a Vision

11/11/2023
A freedom fighter and a pioneer in Indian education, tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about the life and legacy of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri-Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:06:25

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Johnny Walker | The Art of Bollywood Comedy

11/10/2023
Johnny Walker was one of the funniest men Bollywood has ever seen, and he established the character of a comic relief in Indian cinema in the early days of Bollywood. Listen to his story on today's episode of HistoryShots. Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri-Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:06:59

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Ashutosh Rana | Bollywood's Power Packed Performer

11/9/2023
Ashutosh Rana is one of the most iconic names when it comes to actors in the Hindi film industry. A man who is as close to his culture as he is to his craft, listen to the story of Ashutosh Rana in today's episode of HistoryShots. Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri-Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:05:18

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Sam Pitroda | India's Telecom Revolution

11/9/2023
In today's episode of HistoryShots, listen to the story of Sam Pitroda, the father of India's telecom revolution. Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri-Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:06:27

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LK Advani | The Charioteer of BJP's Success

11/7/2023
In this episode we take a closer look at the life and legacy of Indian politician LK Advani

Duration:00:04:58

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Usha Uthup | India's Queen of Pop

11/6/2023
One of the most recognizable voices in Indian music, let's take a closer look at the career of the Queen of Pop herself, Usha Uthup

Duration:00:03:22

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Tarla Dalal | Redefining Vegetarian Food

11/5/2023
No more vegetarian jokes! Tarla Dalal was the woman who made veg cooking cool. In today's episode, we take a closer look at the life and times of this cooking legend.

Duration:00:04:02

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Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das | Friend of the Nation

11/4/2023
Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das is one of the most revered names in the Indian freedom movement. Listen to his story in today's episode of HistoryShots.

Duration:00:05:00

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Milind Soman | The Fitness Icon of Bollywood

11/3/2023
Milind Soman is much more than just a fitness icon and an actor. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at his exceptional career.

Duration:00:04:55

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Prithvi Raj Kapoor | Bollywood's OG Kapoor

11/2/2023
Prithvi Raj Kapoor is one of the most celebrated names in Bollywood history, as the man behind a legendary Bollywood family. We take a closer look at his life and career in today's episode of HistoryShots.

Duration:00:05:41

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Mamta Kalia | India's Living Legend of Literature

11/2/2023
Mamta Kalia's contribution to Indian literature is immense! Take a look at her life and legacy on this week's episode of HistoryShots Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store. Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from India's rich history and heritage - every day!

Duration:00:04:25