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Anuj Sawhney & Manav Subodh explore social insecurities today in The Big Small Talk episode two
Mumbai: Following the resounding success and adoration of its inaugural episode, The Big Small Talk is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated second episode: “Fake it…to Make it!”
Anuj Sawhney (ex-Bollywood actor & managing director of Swiss Military Worldwide), and his childhood best friend Manav Subodh (founder of 1M1B – One Million for One Billion), continue to captivate audiences with their thought-provoking discussions on the intricacies of daily life.
In the episode titled “Fake it…to Make it!”, Sawhney and Subodh delve into the dynamics of authenticity and success, exploring the notion of projecting false confidence and achievement to combat underlying insecurities or self-inflicted social stigmas. Drawing from personal anecdotes, the hosts invite listeners to join them on a journey of self-reflection and exploration.
Following the overwhelming love and support for the first episode, Sawhney and Subodh are excited to delve deeper into these themes, providing insight and wisdom that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Anuj Sawhney expressed his excitement for the upcoming episode, stating, “After the incredible response to our debut episode, I couldn’t be more thrilled to continue our exploration of everyday nuances with ‘Fake it…to Make it!’ This episode dives into a topic that is both universal and deeply personal, and I believe our listeners will find resonance in our discussions.”
Manav Subodh echoed Sawhney’s sentiments, adding, “As best friends and co-hosts, Anuj and I are committed to providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and reflection. ‘Fake it…to Make it!’ is just the beginning of what promises to be an enriching and thought-provoking journey for our listeners.”
Listeners can expect a dynamic and engaging conversation as Sawhney and Subodh unpack the complexities of authenticity and success, challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives on achieving one’s goals.
Upcoming episodes preview:
Episode three – The role of abuses in everyday life: Uncover the nuances of language and societal norms with candid discussions on when and where colorful language is acceptable or crass.
Stay tuned for more engaging discussions and thought-provoking conversations on ‘The Big Small’ Talk podcast. Join Anuj Sawhney and Manav Subodh as they navigate life’s subtleties with honesty, wit, and humour. Don’t miss out on the next episode!
Digital
Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
