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Spykar and Vidyut Jammwal stitch together stories in new podcast drop
MUMBAI: Looks like Spykar is weaving more than denim, it’s stitching together stories worth listening to. The homegrown fashion brand has dropped the second episode of its podcast series, It’s in our jeans, featuring actor and martial artist Vidyut Jammwal in an unfiltered, heart-to-heart chat with Spykar co-founder and CEO Sanjay Vakharia.
Following the success of its debut episode, the series continues to celebrate Indian grit, creativity, and ambition through candid conversations. In this latest instalment, Vidyut takes listeners on a journey through his modelling days, film career, and Hollywood debut: all while reflecting on failure, discipline, and the art of staying grounded.
“It’s always a pleasure speaking with Vidyut, and sharing our camaraderie with the world through this podcast was truly special,” said Vakharia. “His discipline and energy are infectious. This episode offers a deep dive into his life and mindset that’s sure to inspire many.”
Fittingly recorded at Spykar’s stylish corporate headquarters, the episode captures the brand’s authenticity and the actor’s raw honesty. Jammwal fondly recalls his first big modelling campaign for Spykar itself calling it a full-circle moment. “Imagine going from modelling for a brand to acting, and then endorsing it again. That’s an achievement,” he said.
On failure, he offered a striking perspective: “The difference between a student and a master is that the student fails a few times, but a master fails a zillion times. I don’t see failures as failures. Nothing in my life has gone my way and thank god for that.”
With new episodes dropping every fortnight, ‘It’s in our jeans’ continues to bring India’s finest voices to the forefront. The podcast is streaming on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple podcasts, making it easy to tune in wherever you are.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
