Real Life Heroes – by Manvi – Passionate about narrative storytelling and uses it as a medium to tell the 'why' behind every human.

“Creativity helped me escape severe depression” – Anne Leuck

Chicago-based artist Anne Leuck calls herself a child of the ’70s, an era known for its bold sense of color and graphics. Grew up in Sparta, a small, idyllic, midwestern town in Wisconsin, Anne got intimately attached to the delights of color at home, where creativity spurred in little things since both her parents had…

“If you try to study yourself according to another, you will always remain a secondhand human being” – Jiddu Krishnamurti

If you have read Freedom from the Known (1969) by the enlightened mystic of the 20th century, the great philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, you would know he was a man who questioned the conventional, authoritative and mechanical workings of the world. Born to an orthodox Brahmin Telugu family on May 11th 1895, in Madanapalle, a small town in…

To succeed in business and to progress consistently, you have to change, improve and innovate – Dr. Dhananjay Datar

In a candid chat with Real Life Heroes – by Manvi, Dubai based Indian billionaire, a dynamic leader heading the Al Adil Trading groups, Dr. Dhananjay Datar talks about self-reliance, honesty and hard work. From selling phenyl and instant mixes door-to-door in Mumbai’s suburbs to establishing a chain of 44 spacious super stores spread across…

I like to feel free and just enjoy the given moment on stage as much as I can because a dancer’s career is short – Sayaka Wakita

Narratives are changing. The fearless and confident women of today are transcending all boundaries and creating new ones. They are writing stories beyond the margins of the text, stories of hope, courage, persistence, and unwavering dedication. One such story that offers an inspiring testament is of Sayaka Wakita – A Ballerina, An Entrepreneur, A Speaker…

Does your gender really make a difference when it comes to publishing? – Sujata S. Sabnis

In an exclusive interview with Real Life Heroes – by Manvi, Pune based novelist, screenplay writer, and principal author of a web series coming this May at MX Player, Sujata S. Sabnis talks on life’s purpose, biggest challenges, and her characters. Walk us through your childhood… From the very beginning, I was a dreamer with…

‘Don’t give up when the going gets tough, feelings never produce outcomes. Actions do!’ – Priya Gour & Sumedha Mahajan

Artists, Social Entrepreneurs and Founders of a sustainability start-up, PaperBaag, Priya Gour and Sumedha Mahajan may share their love for economics, art, books and coffee, but they come from somewhat different backgrounds. Sumedha spent her childhood in the terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. Both her parents are doctors and a huge supporter of art. They sensed her inclination…

‘I would rather release 10 flop albums than buy a car’ – Shriram Alluri

In an exclusive interview, Real Life Heroes – By Manvi speaks to indie rock sensation and internationally acclaimed songwriter Shriram Alluri about his musical journey, work collaborations and his love for Telugu. Telugu Artist Shriram Alluri was introduced to music at the age of four by his father who encouraged him and his sister to…

As a composer, I am very particular about the sounds I choose – Bonny Abraham

He heard a song. The voice behind the mic, the soulful, the delectable penetrated the most intimate areas of his psyche, but the symphony in the background, stole his heart. He didn’t want to be that voice, he wanted to be that symphony. Bonny Abraham forayed into music at the age of eight. His mother, who…

We have built so many walls around us that, forget about enemies even lovers can’t enter – Paromita Bardoloi

In the world so fragile and irreparably broken, somewhere in the chambers of grief and exhausting silence, the writings of theatre activist, Paromita Bardoloi offer extraordinary compassion. Her work is reflective, decisive and takes one through a broad range of emotions. Born and raised in a joint family in a sleepy town of Assam called…

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art

Rohini Devasher has had an intriguing journey into art. Ten years ago, the painter and printmaker collaborated on a project with amateur astronomers in Delhi. What began as joint investigations, stories and conversations culminated into a chronicle of this almost obsessive group of people whose lives have been transformed by the night sky. A matter…

Real Life Heroes – by Manvi

“Creativity helped me escape severe depression” – Anne Leuck

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art

I was not afraid to stand out, says Vogue featured artist Olga Kamenetskaya

I was afraid imagining what would people think if they knew I had a bipolar disorder – Diana Chao

Facebook Live with Jenny Choken!

He violated me physically, terrified me and then began to repeatedly rape me – Brisa De Angulo

“Creativity helped me escape severe depression” – Anne Leuck

“If you try to study yourself according to another, you will always remain a secondhand human being” – Jiddu Krishnamurti

To succeed in business and to progress consistently, you have to change, improve and innovate – Dr. Dhananjay Datar

I like to feel free and just enjoy the given moment on stage as much as I can because a dancer’s career is short – Sayaka Wakita

Does your gender really make a difference when it comes to publishing? – Sujata S. Sabnis

‘Don’t give up when the going gets tough, feelings never produce outcomes. Actions do!’ – Priya Gour & Sumedha Mahajan

‘I would rather release 10 flop albums than buy a car’ – Shriram Alluri

As a composer, I am very particular about the sounds I choose – Bonny Abraham

We have built so many walls around us that, forget about enemies even lovers can’t enter – Paromita Bardoloi

26 days on an oil tanker, and other experiments in Art