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Jos Alukkas launches Second Sunrises Podcast on new beginnings
Six-episode podcast hosted by Suhasini Maniratnam spotlights remarriage.
MUMBAI: Every sunrise tells a story. Some simply shine brighter the second time. Jewellery brand Jos Alukkas has launched Second Sunrises, a six-episode storytelling podcast hosted by actor and filmmaker Suhasini Maniratnam, placing the spotlight on women who have chosen to begin again. The series explores remarriage, renewed companionship and fresh chapters in life, framing them not as footnotes but as defining milestones.
In India, conversations around remarriage particularly for women are often muted or confined to private circles. Second Sunrises moves that dialogue into the public domain, offering intimate, reflective conversations that treat second beginnings with dignity rather than drama. Across its six episodes, the podcast foregrounds courage, agency and the quiet strength required to choose happiness again.
The opening episode features actor and singer Mamta Mohandas. The series also includes Film and media personality Pooja Bedi, author Sudha Menon, actor and television host Ramya Subramanian, international badminton champion Jwala Gutta, and celebrated screen performers Pavitra Lokesh and Vijaykrishna Naresh. Each brings a deeply personal perspective on resilience, reinvention and rediscovery.
Suhasini Maniratnam, who hosts the series, noted that many women rebuild their lives with remarkable strength, yet their journeys are rarely discussed openly. She described the podcast as a space where such stories can unfold with honesty and warmth, reflecting the courage it takes to start over.
The series has been developed in collaboration with Dentsu Creative Isobar and the Dentsu Podcast Network. Dentsu Creative Isobar CEO Sahil Shah said the intent was to challenge the notion that second beginnings are tied to failure or loss. Instead, he suggested, choosing to begin again is among the most courageous acts a person can undertake.
Dentsu Podcast Network vice president Aditya Kuber added that the creative approach prioritised authenticity over commentary. The conversations are designed to feel unhurried, allowing lived experiences to shape the narrative in their own rhythm.
For Jos Alukkas, the initiative signals a broader engagement with contemporary social realities. While traditionally associated with milestone celebrations, the brand appears keen to acknowledge that modern milestones are as much about renewal and personal choice as they are about convention.
Second Sunrises begins streaming this week on Youtube and leading audio platforms, inviting listeners to tune in and perhaps reconsider what a “new beginning” truly looks like.
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Saugata Mukherjee exits SonyLIV after steering standout content run
Streaming chief signs off after a prolific phase of originals and awards
MUMBAI: SonyLIV is set for a leadership transition, with its executive vice president and head of content Saugata Mukherjee announcing his departure after a three-and-a-half-year stint that helped shape the platform’s creative identity.
In a reflective note shared publicly, SonyLIV executive vice president and head of content saugata mukherjee described his tenure as more than just building a slate of shows, calling it “a shared belief in stories, in risks, in pushing ourselves a little further every single day”. He pointed to a wide-ranging line-up including The Hunt, Mayasabha, Kankhajura, Black White and Gray, Four and Half Gang, Kuttram Purindhavan, Real Kashmir Football Club, Maharani S4 and Freedom at Midnight S2 as a fitting close to his journey with the platform.
Mukherjee credited the team’s resilience through “crazy deadlines, uncertain moments and audacious choices”, adding that what stood out most were the quieter wins and collective spirit behind the scenes. “Some goodbyes are harder than others. This is one of them,” he noted, signalling an emotional sign-off.
During his tenure, Mukherjee oversaw content strategy, commissioning and original programming across languages and genres, helping SonyLIV cement its position in India’s increasingly competitive streaming landscape. The platform’s catalogue under his watch included critically acclaimed titles such as Scam 1992, Maharani, Rocket Boys, Tabbar, Gullak and Freedom at Midnight, collectively earning over 100 industry awards and several international nominations.
Before rejoining SonyLIV in 2022 as EVP, Mukherjee had a brief stint at HBO Max under Warner Bros. Discovery, where he led India content strategy and worked on the platform’s global rollout. Earlier, he held senior creative roles at Disney+ Hotstar and Star TV Network, shaping original programming during the early days of India’s OTT boom.
His career began in publishing, with leadership roles at Pan Macmillan and HarperCollins Publishers, where he worked closely with some of India’s most prominent literary voices.
Mukherjee’s exit marks the end of a defining chapter for SonyLIV’s content journey. As the platform looks ahead, it does so on the back of a creative foundation that has consistently punched above its weight in a crowded streaming arena.
