As a year comes to an end, our Padhaku Pandas are here to tell you exactly how these bizarre, wacko and hilarious episodes came to be. But the question remains... is this goodbye? #LastEpisode #AbbasMustan #Tenet #fish #gills #biology #sardarpanda #panda #PadhakuPanda #PadhakuPandaPod #IndianPodcasts #Bollywood #Terminator2 #2Fast2Furious #secrets #revelations

Sometimes, we hear a song and go 'I think I've heard this before'. If this isn't the worst kind of deja vu we don't know what is, especially if it comes as a surprise! Today's podcast unravels TONS of Bollywood songs that you probably didn't know were stolen! And to go on this journey we have a special Panda Pal with us, Anuj Agarwal! #BollywoodCopies #PadhakuPandaPod

We are lucky to have a wide wide pallet to choose from when it comes to Bollywood directors and storytelling styles. We have something for everyone. And in that spirit we decided to talk about some of India's directors and we brought on an up and coming director to do so - Divyank Arur along with our pandas ofcourse. #RGV #Bansali #jugalHansraj #imtiazAli #zoyaAkhtar #indianDirectors #BollywoodDirectors #Bollywood #bollywoodmovies #padhakupanda #padhankupandapod #indianpodcast

Remember watching literally ANY heist movie and seeing a nerdy hacker man "get into" systems and mess around with security? Well most of that hacking is BULLCRAP. Turns out if someone wanted to get you, it can be relatively simple. Watch us feel real dumb as our Panda pal and cyber security specialist Srushti Iyer takes us through the massive and looney toons like difference between reel and real cyber crime! . . #cybercrime #cybercrimeindia #hackersindia #crimeonTV #ethicalhacker #heist...

The freedom struggle was a traumatic period for India. And dark times are often the most fertile bed for mysteries and legends and for us Subhas Chandra Bose was easily the biggest mystery of all. His quest for a revolution, nomadic life, Austrian "wife" and ultimately his questionable demise, is all fuel for this exploratory conspiracy episode. We have a real special Panda pal with us, Rohan - History Buff and Conspiracy aficionado, watch as Anurag and Rohan dive into this realm of intrigue...

Do you think the time you spent in tuition class really useful? Well, we don't know but the general consensus is that it sure was fun! Today is particularly special as our Pandas are joined by our awesome guest Nikita Das, the owner of The Baked Affair. As an avid tuition goer in her youth, Nikita adds some real flavour to this nostalgia flavoured podcasts. . . #TuitionTime #schooldays #PuneTuitions #TuitionClass #Nostalgia #90sKids #PuneKids #BoraClasses #YuktiTuitions #DotiwalaTuitions...

Serial killers are terrifying, but what do they really tell us about who we are as humans. What do they reveal about how we have grown and evolved into the dominant life force that runs the planet? Most importantly, are all serial killers dumb enough to get caught? Jump into this rather sinister rabbit hole with Anurag and Akanksha as they explore the Indian serial killers. Happy nightmares! And don’t forget to lock your doors =P    Are there any serial killers that you think we should have...

The origins of our favourite games are always super interesting but none as unexpected as the journey of Battle royal games. Join our Gamer duo Soumya and Anurag as they discover what makes  PubG and Fortnite so god damn brilliant. . . #PUBG #Fortnite #BattleRoyale #Videogames #WWE #Gladiator #RoyalRumble #Manga #Anime #COD #CallOfDuty #MobileGames #TrumpCards #MobileBattleground #UnknownBattleground #Freefire #gamers #originstory #PubGIndia #PadhakuPandaPod #teaser #TBT #Throwback...

Feeling a bit listless? Need to kick-start your drive? This is the ultimate breakdown of all the success hacks and motivational mojo out there! Laugh all the way to success with Anurag and Ramanujan! . . #dailymotivation #motivationalquotes #inspirationalQuotes #mondayMotivation #dailyinspiration #jayshetty #chanakyariti #beerbiceps #semenretention #scam #gurus #motivationalSpeakers #youtubemotivation #instamotivation #pandapeeks #trailer #teaser #padhakupandapod #indianpodcasts...

What do a monkey, a horse and a God have in common? No this is not the beginning of a terrible joke, its a sneak peek into the house of horror/wonder that is India's viral youtube. Explore this space with Soumya and Anurag. And trust us, it's a WILD ride. We promise you that you will understand the universe a bit better after watching this podcast. Let us know what you think in the comments. #youtubeIndia #youtubestars #youtubeInfluencers #youtubealgorithm #viralvideo #viralcontent...

Ever wondered what happened to Aftab Shivdasani? Where IS Chunky Pandey nowadays? There are so many actors in Bollywood that deserve more credit that they usually get. Find out what they are up to now and join us in our daydreams of what they would have achieved if given a decent shot. Watch Soumya and Ramanujan unravel the mysteries where these “promising” careers went.   Twitter: @padhakupanda Facebook: @padhakupandapod Instagram: @padhakupanda Also available on Spotify, Google...

Gossip gets a bad rep. It is considered nasty, mean and in general RUDE. Soumya and Akanksha really get into gossip mode discussing everything from Raj Kundra to Bombshell babes. But what if we told you that all this gossip is actually pretty important for human civilisation? Join us on this strange but awesome ride down a guilty pleasure rabbit hole. #BollywoodGossip #GossipGirl #SSR #SSRWarriors #celebrityGossip #XOXO #Bombshell #breakingnews #mediaTrial #ShilpaShetty #Page3 #Gossip...

Take a deep breath, you have arrived at Station Relaxation. So time time to take a load off and talk to some panda pals. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that the whole world can be stressed at the same time. It was a palpable feeling but now that things are opening up, maybe its time to confront the stress that is not going anywhere. WORK STRESS! SCHOOL STRESS! PARENTAL STRESS! Don’t worry this is not an alarmist podcast. It’s a take a chill pill podcast. So chill out and join this...

The Olympics used to be a giant celebration and tribute to the gods. What would it look like if we got that vibe back in? Imagine if this self-serious sporting event was hosted like Burning Man? Wouldn’t that be incredible? Watch Anurag and Ramanujan as they piece together an Olympic itinerary we would LOVE to watch.    Twitter: @padhakupanda Facebook: @padhakupandapod Instagram: @padhakupanda Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts! New Episodes out every...

Sarabhai VS Sarabhai was probably the best thing to come out Hindi TV for a while. But that's not true, remember Jaspal Bhatti's sketch show? That was pretty amazing too. Yet somehow we changed gears and arrived at the Kapil Show and Tarak Mehta. But is it possible that comedy is like fashion? Cyclic in nature and maybe even a little predictable? Find out what Soumya and Ramanujan think of the whole deal! . . . . #IndianComedy #HindiShows #90sHindiShows #Tutumeinmein #justmohabbat...

When being in a particular degree starts to feel like a fail – the lucky few can decide to jump ship and go out on your own. But being a dropout in India comes with its own set of unique challenges. Not only do you have to deal with the prospect of not knowing what to do with your life again, you also have to deal with paperwork, parents, public judgement etc. All this while trying to prove your worth as a productive member of society! Watch Ramanujan and Akanksha discuss the ins and outs of...

Just yell the words Mortal Kombat at a party and everyone will respond with a KO! That’s simply because we all shared that part of our childhood – Video Games! The perfect escape from homework but as time has gone by this interactive form of entertainment has morphed into something brilliant. Watch Anurag and Soumya explore how the video game landscape has evolved and what it means to them.   Twitter: @padhakupanda Facebook: @padhakupandapod Instagram: @padhakupanda Also available...

Superstitions have earned a bed rep recently (and for good reason). They are the easiest way to let a scammy baba ruin your life Cough Ramdev Cough so why do we all still have our own brand of superstitions? Anurag and Ramanujan try to answer this exact question. And come to some really surprising conclusions. They are such a fun duo, these two - Hayee Nazar na Lage!   Twitter: @padhakupanda Facebook: @padhakupandapod Instagram: @padhakupanda Also available on Spotify, Google Podcasts...

What is it like to be the most famous unknown lyricist in Bollywood history? Soumya and Ramanujan take an investigative look into the life of Sameer Anjaan. The name who has anonymous IN his name (James Bond you jealous?) We revisit his greatest hits and the man behind the music.  Hindi Geet Mala: https://www.hindigeetmala.net/lyricist/sameer.php  .  .  .  .  #SameerAnjaan #KuchKuchHotaHai #NazarKeSaamne #ZaraZara #Dhoom #Race #KumarSanu #Anjaan #K3G #ShavaShava #Aashiqui #AlkaYagnik...

The humble potato, so round, comforting and unassuming. Yet this rotund bestie has the most INSANE backstory. And just like all potato junk food, this story is delicious and addictive! Watch Anurag and Akanksha as they dig up the past (and maybe some aloos) and ride that potato wave that swept the world. This story may begin in South America but this yummy, creamy root has made its place in the cookbooks of our hearts and the history of human civilization.    Twitter:...

Let’s spare a thought for Harry’s classmates. Man those kids went through a LOT. All because there was this one lanky specky boy who was always up to something. The more we thought about this, the more we couldn’t help ourselves. ALL of us know that one kid who ruins everything and for the kids in Harry’s batch - it was HIM. Akanksha and Soumya talk about all things cursed and strangely enough, probability makes an appearance. . . . . #HarryPotter #ghoststories #SchoolDays #potterheads...

Anyone who grew up in India in the 2000s has been infected with the Roadies virus in some way, shape or form. Either you ironically watched it like a cool kid or wanted to be on it cause, “Yeh sab toh mein aaraam se karlunga.” Whatever may be the case it is hard to argue with the fact that it was a cultural phenomenon. So how did it lose its charm? Did we grow up or did we get worse? Jump down this rabbit hole with Soumya and Ramanujan to figure it all out.    Twitter:...

You wedding is supposed to be one of the most important days of your life, but why does have to be ruthlessly expensive? The answer is that it doesn’t. There is a huge marriage industrial complex in the works that makes insane profits of this emotional time it your life. It’s a web of manipulation and deceit and that’s not including ANY family drama. Watch Soumya and Akanksha decipher the creepy marriage industrial complex.   Twitter: @padhakupanda  Facebook: @padhakupandapod  Instagram:...

Everyone what a bit of Space. Whether it Americans, Russians or super-rich individuals *Ahem Elon Ahem* they all want one thing - To capitalize on this whole outer space thing. But when it comes to wriggling into markets unexpectedly – India has age-old dominion! So what are our chances of winning this outer space race in the first place… at a rapid pace…without so much as a trace…in this case…It will be Ace #SorryNotSorry Join Ramanujan and Anurag on this wild intergalactic...