With what is basically every desi theatre kid’s dream — NSD (National School of Drama).
So get your ears ready, your theatre nostalgia activated, and your inner actor slightly triggered.
Joining us are Kumud Mishra, Gopal Datt, Ipshita Chakraborty Singh, and Durgesh Kumar, as they take us inside those three years — where sleep is optional, hostel beds are mostly decorative, and your sense of self is… negotiable.
From “Home Image” to “Lens of Status,” from Mandi House addas to full-blown existential spirals — this isn’t just training, it’s a personality overhaul.
So if you’ve ever thought, “NSD try karu kya?” — or just want to witness what goes into becoming an actor — stay tuned.
This one’s not just an episode. It’s a rite of passage.
Lights. Stage. Chaos.
Welcome to NSD.
Chapters
00:00:00 to 00:01:18 Episode Highlights
00:01:08 to 00:04:12 Guest Introduction
00:04:12 to 00:10:54 First Day at NSD
00:10:54 to 00:12:34 Life & Camaraderie at NSD
00:12:34 to 00:14:26 Training, Specializations & Learning
00:14:26 to 00:21:10 Mandi House & Delhi’s Theatre Culture
00:21:10 to 00:26:10 Is NSD Still the Same Today?
00:26:10 to 00:32:15 Theatre in Mumbai
00:32:15 to 00:52:24 Cherished Lessons & Habits From NSD
00:52:24 to 01:07:32 Working With Young Talent Today
01:07:32 to 01:29:13 Audience Q&A
01:29:13 to 01:35:16 Surprise Performance by Gopal Datt
Presented by Aadyam Theatre, An Aditya Birla Group Initiative
Executive Producers & Promoters: Hyperlink Brand Solutions
Aadyam Theatre Artistic Directors: Nadir Khan & Akarsh Khurana
Podcast Host: Akarsh Khurana
Podcast Partner: MnM Talkies
Video Production: behindthesteve
Social Media: Kern Culture
PR: The Other Circle
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