Best Omkar Podcasts (2026)

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CMIOs: Speaking Multiple Languages to Deliver Innovation 25:17

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8h ago25:17

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Pediatric healthcare is shaped by systems that are often invisible to patients and families, yet deeply influential in how care is delivered. In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, Omkar Kulkarni is joined by three leaders working at the intersection of pediatrics, informatics, and digital transformation. Rod Tarrago, CMIO Pediatrics at Amazon Web …

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Community Health Innovations 32:11

2d ago32:11

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Improving children’s health requires more than medical care alone. It depends on access to nutritious food, early learning support, trusted information, and healthcare systems designed around families. In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, Omkar Kulkarni speaks with three leaders working across different parts of the pediatric ecosystem. Sam Polk,…

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Inside the New Asynchronous Pediatrics 30:37

9d ago30:37

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Parents want fast, credible answers about their children’s health, and asynchronous care is opening a new path to get there. In this episode, Omkar Kulkarni speaks with two leaders shaping how families access pediatric care. Ellen Da Silva, Founder and CEO of Summer Health, explains how message based pediatric support can deliver answers from real …

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40 Optimists in One Room in Chicago 38:42

17d ago38:42

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Once a year, a very special group gathers in person: the behind-the-scenes innovators, operators, clinicians, policymakers, and digital health leaders shaping the future of children’s healthcare. This year, that group met in Chicago at the KidsX Pediatric Health Innovation Summit, and we recorded the entire experience. In this unique live episode, …

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From Minecraft to Remote Monitoring: Innovating the Patient Experience 42:01

26d ago42:01

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Pediatric innovation has never been static, and today, children’s hospitals across the country are adopting new tools that make care more connected, supportive, and responsive to family needs. In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, Dr. Bimal Desai of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Dr. Zafar Chaudry of Seattle Children’s share how their tea…

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The Mighty Parentrepreneurs 29:31

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When a child becomes seriously ill, parents often find themselves navigating overwhelming information, emotions, and decisions, all while trying to stay present for their families. In this episode, we meet two remarkable innovators whose ideas were born from these very moments. Aubrey Kelly, CEO of Rabble Health, shares the story of her son’s leuke…

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Preventing Allergies Before They Start 32:16

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Food allergies affect millions of children across the U.S., but what if many could be prevented before they start? In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, host Omkar Kulkarni speaks with Daniel Zakowski, CEO of Ready, Set, Food!, and Dr. Jaclyn Bjelac, pediatric allergist and immunologist at the Cleveland Clinic, about the groundbreaking science and…

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Oracle Health: David Feinberg, MD 30:33

2M ago30:33

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In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, host Omkar Kulkarni sits down with Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health and one of the most influential leaders in modern medicine. From his beginnings as a pediatric psychiatrist to leading organizations like UCLA Health, Geisinger, Google Health, and now Oracle Health, Dr. Feinberg has always focuse…

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Living with Diabetes / Home Plate 36:21

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What does the future of diabetes and nutrition look like for kids? In this episode of A Dose of Optimism, host Omkar Kulkarni speaks with two remarkable pediatricians shaping that future from different angles. Dr. Larry Deeb, a pioneer in pediatric endocrinology, looks back on five decades of diabetes care, from the days of urine glucose tests to t…

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Autism: Tools to help doctors and parents 27:50

2M ago27:50

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This episode of A Dose of Optimism explores how technology and compassion are reshaping the autism journey, from early diagnosis to innovative therapy. Host Omkar Kulkarni talks with Dr. Colleen Kraft, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about how pediatricians are identifying developmental differences earlier than ever. She expla…

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Episode #163 with Lucas Pelizaro 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

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In today's episode I'm in conversation with Filmmaker Lucas Pelizaro. Lucas discusses how his love for cinema began his passion for filmmaking at a young age. We also delve into the deeper meaning to why he describes himself as a 'self-proclaimed film guy', and what filmmaking has taught him so far in his career and life. We also get to play our ow…

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Hungry Children in America 31:36

2M ago31:36

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What if every family could access nutritious food as easily as sending a text message? In this week’s episode of A Dose of Optimism, Dr. Jessica Knurick, nutrition scientist and science communicator, and Adam Dole, co-founder and COO of Bento, explore the intersection of food, health, and equity. Jessica breaks down how food deserts, systemic polic…

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Schools: A Hub for Children's Healthcare 30:43

3M ago30:43

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In this first episode of A Dose of Optimism, host Omkar Kulkarni explores how schools are becoming powerful allies in improving children’s health and well-being. Omkar speaks with Dr. Smita Malhotra, Chief Medical Director for the Los Angeles Unified School District, who shares how her team is reimagining schools as centers for mental, dental, and …

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Bam Bam Om Namah Shivaya Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 7:13

3M ago7:13

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Bam Bam Om Namah Shivaya Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Welcome to Dose of Optimism: Stories of Innovation in Pediatric Healthcare 1:51

3M ago1:51

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Dose of Optimism, hosted by Omkar Kulkarni. Healthcare is full of challenges, but it’s also full of optimists. Hosted by Omkar Kulkarni, Dose of Optimism introduces you to the innovators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors who believe the future of healthcare can, and will, be brighter. Each episode shines a light on bold ideas a…

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Episode #162 with Ozoz Sokoh 53:23

3M ago53:23

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with culinary anthropologist & food explorer and fellow Nigerian Ozoz Sokoh, to talk about her new recipe book 'Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria'. Ozoz shares her food journey with me , celebrating the cuisines of Nigeria, her heritage, what cultural hospitality means to her, and why it was important for…

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Hariom Hariom Sankirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 12:04

3M ago12:04

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Hariom Hariom Sankirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Veer Dhyan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 31:30

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Veer Dhyan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Episode #161 with Dauda Jammeh 1:00:57

4M ago1:00:57

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with Dauda Jammeh, Head of Finance Operations at a specialised insurance company. We talk about aspects of money including generational wealth, financial injustice, the importance of real financial education, and theories as to whether the system is rigged to the benefit of a few at the expense of many. Dauda …

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Ram Raghav Rakshamam Krishna Keshav Pahimam : Ashram 9:44

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Ram Raghav Rakshamam Krishna Keshav Pahimam : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Episode #160 with Nicola Williams 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with Criminal judge and author, Nicola Wililams. Nicola talks about how her love for debating set her on a path of law. We chat about her legal career including being a barrister in private practice specialising in criminal law and police misconduct; her time as a Service Complaints Ombudsman for the UK Armed …

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Jai Jai Vitthal Vitthal Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 4:10

5M ago4:10

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Jai Jai Vitthal Vitthal Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Kirtan : Ashram 4:55

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Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Kirtan : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Episode #159 with Garry Vanderhorne 1:12:09

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with former wrestler, entertainer, geek and creator of 'Lucha Britannia', Garry Vanderhorne. Garry shares how he was influenced by wrestling during his youth, including being introduced to Lucha Libre wrestling from Mexico, and how this encounter has shaped his life. Gary also talks about the power of storytel…

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Shiv Kirtan 2 : Ashram 7:59

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Shiv Kirtan 2 : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Shiv Kirtan 1 : Ashram 8:21

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Shiv Kirtan 1 : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Le Shri Hari Ka Naam Re : Ashram 11:04

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Le Shri Hari Ka Naam Re : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Episode #158 with Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe 1:10:01

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with Dr. Clare Anyiam-Osigwe, a skincare scientist, holistic wellness advocate and filmmaker. Clare talks about her new book 'Clarity' and shares stories of the successes of her life including her businesses as a successful entrepreneur in skincare, but also the challenges in life that have included Bell’s Pal…

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Episode #157 with Kanthi Thamma 57:23

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In today's episode I chat with award-winning chef Kanthi Thamma. Kanthi shares how his passion for cooking started and how it has taken him around the world. We talk about South Indian cuisines and Kanthi gives a breakdown and the historical origins of where certain ingredients originated from various countries and how they have influenced Indian c…

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Episode #156 with Jim Davis 59:07

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In today's episode, I'm in conversation with broadcaster journalist & radio presenter Jim Davis. Jim shares how he started his journey in the industry and why he is passionate about radio. We talk about how the Global pandemic and lockdown transformed his life and career; what he believes it takes to retain and engage listenership and audience in a…

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Episode #155 with Teanne & Anthony Andrews of We Are Parable 59:29

7M ago59:29

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On today's episode, I'm in conversation with Husband and wife duo Anthony & Teanne Andrews, founders of We Are Parable. We talk about the powerful importance of storytelling from a Black perspective & using various platforms of reaching wider audiences across the globe. Teanna and Anthony share why it was important to them to name the company 'We A…

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Episode #154 with Shawn Edwards 1:07:34

7M ago1:07:34

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In this episode, it's all about (mostly) Black films and I'm in conversation with professional film critic & film producer Shawn Edwards about The Black Experience within film, including the importance of a good distribution network to showcase Black cinema to the wider global audience. Shawn discusses what Black cinema and content making means to …

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Episode #153 with Julie Talbot 48:46

8M ago48:46

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On today's episode I chat with Julie Talbot, property investor and travelling nomad. Julie shares how she and her husband were expats working in The Middle East and how they decided to explore the world with their daughters through travel. Julie talks about what she defines as financial freedom, the challenges of being a property owner, nomadic inv…

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Omkar Kirtan Peace And Meditation : Ashram 15:40

8M ago15:40

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Omkar Kirtan Peace And Meditation : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Episode #152 with Tejas Kotecha 1:00:33

8M ago1:00:33

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with former Sky Sports News Producer Tejas Kotecha. Tejas shares how he started in the media at the age of 23 as a Sky News graduate trainee and worked in a variety of roles in the newsroom and out ‘on the road’. We also talk about his time at Sky Sports, his role as a producer and his career highlights. We di…

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Ram Naam Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 30:18

9M ago30:18

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Ram Naam Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Episode #151 with Ashley Tabatabai 52:09

9M ago52:09

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On today's episode I chat with filmmaker and actor Ashley Tabatabai. We talk about his Oscar® qualified short film 'Hamdardi' and why it was important for him to make, and the technical challenges he and his team had to navigate during production. We chat about issues of Identity, heritage, storytelling and how political policies have far reaching …

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Premi Pyara Prem Saan Chao Swami Leelashah : Ashram 4:10

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Premi Pyara Prem Saan Chao Swami Leelashah : Ashram KirtanBy Ashram

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Episode #150 with Deborah McLeod 46:24

10M ago46:24

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In today's episode, I'm in conversation with British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter Deborah McLeod. Deborah talks about how she started off as an interpreter and why it has now become her calling in life. We discuss various aspects within her career including her role as a medium between medical professionals and patients by interpreting complex m…

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Episode #149 with Charlie Lamdin 1:08:18

10M ago1:08:18

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On today's episode I chat with Charlie Lamdin, an entrepreneur, pilot and founder of BestAgent. We chat in-depth about the property market including new builds and house prices, the right time to invest, and what he believes is one, among many, of the great legal scams in the housing market. Charlie is also an advocate for ending homelessness, and …

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Namah Shivay Kirtan 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 26:11

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Namah Shivay Kirtan 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Namah Shivay Kirtan 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 29:52

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Namah Shivay Kirtan 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu

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Episode #148 with Mia Mask 51:29

11M ago51:29

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On today's episode, I'm in conversation with Professor Mia Mask and talk about her book 'Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western', and why she wrote this book. We discuss the film genre of the Westerns and look at issues of whitewashing and changing narratives including revisionist Westerns and critiques. We also chat about the portr…

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Episode #147 with Mario Van Peebles 50:06

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On today's episode, director and actor Mario Van Peebles takes some time out to come on the podcast to chat about his career and life. We talk about the great influence his father, Melvin Van Peebles, has had in his career; his passion for the Western genre and why he made the film 'Posse', and 'Outlaw Posse'. We discuss the importance of telling t…

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Episode #146 with Allison Shadock 36:46

11M ago36:46

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with Allison Shadock, an advocate for Glioblastoma (GBM) awareness and research. Recently her husband John sadly passed away from this malignant brain tumour. With Ali's consent, we made this episode to celebrate John's life and talk about how they both met, their lives together and how they both fought this c…

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Episode #145 with Drs. Sarah & Ata Anane-Adusei 1:09:34

12M ago1:09:34

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with wife and husband medical practitioners Sarah and Ata Anane-Adusei. Sarah shares her career as a radiologist and why she chose this career path. She also stresses the importance for women and men to have regular breast screening checks. Ata talks about his career as a psychiatrist, why mental health and we…

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Episode #144 with Stephen Yemoh 40:09

1y ago40:09

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With the upcoming release of Season 2 of 'Squid Game', on today's episode I chat with BAFTA Award winning Executive Producer Stephen Yemoh. We talk about his work on the Squid Game: The Challenge TV series, how he started off his career within the entertainment industry and also the importance of representation. We also talk about his heritage, his…

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Episode #143 with Miguel Faus 41:22

1y ago41:22

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with director, screenwriter and producer Miguel Faus and talk about his debut feature film "Calladita" ('The Quiet Maid'), the first European film that was funded via an NFT crowdfund that Miguel started. Naturally, Miguel and I talk about NFTs and the community, talk about the challenges he faced with funding…

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Episode #142 with Zai Sylla 1:05:36

1y ago1:05:36

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On today's episode I'm in conversation with actress and creator Zai Sylla. Zai shares how she started on her career path as a content creator, her immense interest in Black stories and lived experiences via the medium of books, film and TV, and the importance of reaching a wider audience in sharing these stories. During the course of our chat, We a…

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Nanak Jayanti Omkar Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu 8:56

1y ago8:56

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Nanak Jayanti Omkar Kirtan : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu KirtanBy Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu