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Paakashala launches ‘Paakashala Diaries’
Bangalore – Paakashala launched Paakashala Diaries, a first-of-its-kind video initiative that dives deep into the vibrant world of food and the individuals who shape it. This project aims to showcase a multi-cuisine approach that reflects the diverse culinary landscape of India. Hosted by Chandru, a celebrated figure in South Indian cinema known for his role in Ganeshana Maduve, the 1st season promises an engaging exploration of Bangalore’s culinary heritage and beyond.
Unlike traditional cooking shows, Paakashala Diaries is a multi-series video project, each focusing on different aspects of the food industry. This format aims to showcase various culinary contributors and their untold stories. Beyond the surface level of cooking, it delves into the very essence of food culture, exposing the inventiveness, passion, and devotion that characterise India’s illustrious culinary history.
“As a multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant brand, Paakashala has always been about bringing diverse flavours together. Through Paakashala Diaries, we aim to pull back the curtain on the culinary world, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the dedication and passion that drive Karnataka’s food scene,” said Paakashala director of marketing and associate VP of operations, Vyjayanti Adiga. “By sharing the stories of those behind the food, we hope to educate and inspire, shedding light on the many layers that make the food industry so dynamic.”
The six episode series consists of:
The first season of Paakashala Diaries consists of six episodes, each focusing on a unique aspect of Bangalore’s food scene.
1. Bangalore Female Food Bloggers
This episode dives into local female food bloggers’ journeys, challenges, and insights, offering inspiration for aspiring content creators and food enthusiasts alike.
2. Food Delivery Partners: Challenges, Experiences & Customer Interactions
This episode sheds light on the often-overlooked delivery partners. It explores their challenges, daily experiences, and the critical role they play in ensuring customers get their meals on time.
3. Bangalore Street Food Vendors
A behind-the-scenes look at the entrepreneurial spirit of Bangalore’s street food vendors, showcasing authentic local flavours and the dedication that goes into each dish.
4. Legendary Restaurant Owners from Bangalore
It features iconic restaurateurs such as P Chandrashekhar Rao, founder of Rao Ideal Solution, who is known for his restaurant industry leadership. Gopady Srinivasa Rao – Owner of several popular eateries including Eshanya Street Food Café, Taaza Thindi, Mayura, Cane-O-La, Nammoora Hotel, and Arogya Ahaara. B Chandrashekhar Hebbar – President of Karnataka State Hotel Association, former President of Bruhath Bangalore Hotel Association, and owner of Anna Kuteera. Vasudeva Adiga – Founder of Paakashala and Nandi Upachar, shares his journey of creating beloved dining spaces. Arun Adiga – Owner of the iconic Vidyarthi Bhavan, a restaurant synonymous with traditional South Indian cuisine, this episode highlights the innovation and perseverance required to build successful restaurants.
5. Bangalore Male Food Bloggers
This episode features male food bloggers sharing their journeys, challenges, and unique perspectives on the food blogging world.
Premieres on: 25/10/2024
6. Paakashala Staff Journeys
This episode focuses on the dedicated Paakashala staff, sharing personal stories of their work, support during challenging times like COVID-19, and the community spirit that drives Paakashala.
Premieres on: 08/11/2024
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
