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IVM Podcasts announces ‘A Century Of Stories’ podcast series
Mumbai: IVM Podcasts, India’s leading podcasting network, has announced an insightful and captivating podcast series titled ‘A Century Of Stories’. The podcast is set to launch on 14 August 2023, and promises to take listeners on an immersive journey through India’s rich history.
The podcast will be hosted by Kunal Vijayakar, a multifaceted figure renowned as a broadcaster, food writer, author, actor, and television personality. A Century Of Stories stands as an exceptional voyage, expertly curated to unveil both familiar and hidden narratives of India. Kunal’s unique storytelling prowess will seamlessly transport listeners through time, offering a captivating perspective on India’s history. With his captivating narration, he will throw light on both the celebrated landmarks and hidden gems that have contributed to the tapestry of India’s past.
From the remarkable first steps of ISRO to the uncelebrated heroes of IPL, Kunal Vijayakar will delve into the behind-the-scenes moments that have profoundly shaped modern India. The podcast series aims to bring these stories to life, providing a fresh perspective on historical events and celebrating the essence of the nation. The podcast will take audiences through 100 stories of India. Some of the episodes will touch on The birth of our national anthem, 1983 world cup, AMUL girl and a host of other iconic tales that shaped India.
Kunal Vijayakar, the host of the podcast said “History isn’t just about events; it’s about the people, emotions, and moments that define a nation. These stories are more than mere historical accounts, they are the echoes of a nation’s journey through time. I am excited to uncover the some known and some forgotten gems of India’s past through this podcast.”
IVM Podcasts- Pratilipi co-founder Kavita Rajwade said, “We aim to provide audiences with a unique perspective on India’s history, showcasing the human stories that have shaped our nation. This podcast marks an exciting opportunity to bring these incredible narratives to a wider audience. Our present needs to know our past in a more intimate way, which is what we are trying to offer with A Century Of Stories”
IVM Podcasts- Pratilipi business head Sanjeev Mehta said “ We create content for our partners that will not only entertain and engage audiences but also deliver the brand partner’s message or values seamlessly”
Catch the first episode live today on ‘A Century Of Stories’ YouTube channel and all leading audio streaming platforms.
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.
