ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

Smita Prakash

podcast@aniin.com

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Booking Overview

This is an interview-led public-affairs and society show featuring prominent figures, authors, researchers, former officials, and public commentators across politics, national security, history, and culture. Credible pitches include policymakers, senior government or security officials, historians, authors, academics, and recognized public intellectuals with substantive expertise or notable achievements; booking difficulty is high because the show positions itself around eminent guests and is produced by a major news agency.

Metrics

Episodes: 437

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

podcast@aniin.com

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Host

Smita Prakash - Senior journalist and editor at Asian News International (ANI), known for interviewing prominent figures on issues affecting Indian society and public life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized authors, researchers, academics, policymakers, former senior government or security officials, and public commentators with specialized expertise and a strong connection to Indian public affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant research, Senior government or institutional experience, National awards or formal recognition, Established public commentary or media profile

Recent Guest Discussions

Arnab Ray - Indian Immigrants, Racism, H-1b Visas, Artificial Intelligence-driven Job Cuts, The Indian Diaspora, And Political Polarization.

Medha Bhaskaran - Maratha And Mughal History, Aurangzeb’s Deccan Campaign, Shivaji Maharaj’s Leadership, Maharani Tarabai, And Debates Over Indian Historical Narratives.

R. V. S. Mani - The Hindu Terror Narrative, The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, The Malegaon Blast, The Ishrat Jahan Case, Terror Financing, Cross-border Trafficking, And India’s Internal-security Strategy.

Recent Topics

Indian Politics, National Security, History, Society

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash
:

EP-437 I Bollywood PR Culture, Typecasting, Political Films, Theatre & More | Pavan Malhotra

August 02, 2026

Pavan Malhotra is one of Hindi cinema’s finest actors, known for his powerful performances across films, television, theatre and OTT. In a career spanning over 45 years, he has delivered memorable roles in films like ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’, ‘Black Friday’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and ‘Jab We Met’.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pavan Malhotra talks about his journey in cinema, working with legendary actors and directors, Bollywood’s PR culture, typecasting, political fil...

EP-436 | Education System, CJP, Degree vs Skills, AI, Movies, China & Startups | Ronnie Screwvala

July 29, 2026

Ronnie Screwvala wears many hats: entrepreneur, investor, film producer and philanthropist. He built UTV into one of India’s biggest media companies, co-founded upGrad and established the Swades Foundation.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Ronnie Screwvala speaks about the student anger, paper leaks and what is wrong with India’s education system.He also discusses degrees versus skills, unemployment, AI, India’s competition with China, entrepreneurship, start-ups and why ...

EP-435 | 26/11 Attacks, Modi, LK Advani, Gujarat Riots & Judicial Reforms | Mahesh Jethmalani

July 27, 2026

Mahesh Jethmalani is a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and a former Rajya Sabha MP. He has represented the BJP in several high-profile legal battles over the past four decades.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mahesh Jethmalani speaks about his father Ram Jethmalani's legacy.The conversation also covers 2002 Gujarat riots, 26/11 Mumbai attacks, judicial reforms, anti-defection law, Vande Mataram debate and NEET student protests.Timestamps00:00 – Introduc...

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