The Indian Premier League expanded in 2022 to make it a 10 team tournament from the 8 team tournament that it was when it began in 2008. However, there have also been teams that once were part of this extravaganza but no longer are. Former Mumbai Captain Shishir Hattangadi who was the Director of Cricket of one such team in the inaugural edition recalls the journey of few such teams on this episode of A Century of Stories: Cricket podcast presented by IDFC FIRST Bank.

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Why did India’s biggest film industry take root in Mumbai? From the first silent film screenings to the dream factories of Girgaum, this episode of A Century of Stories: India, brought to you by IDFC First Bank, traces the fascinating story of how Bombay became Bollywood.
Join host Kunal Vijayakar in conversation with heritage expert Bharat Gothoskar as they explore:

• The rise of cinema halls in Grant Road

• The studio boom in Dadar and Andheri

• How the partition shifted India’s film power to Bombay

• The evolution from black-and-white reels to Netflix and OTT

This is the story of how Mumbai became more than a city—it became a screen where India saw itself.

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Mumbai wasn’t always India’s financial powerhouse—but how did it get there? In this episode, Kunal Vijayar sits down with heritage expert and city chronicler Bharat Godoskar to explore the fascinating journey of Mumbai, from its early colonial days to becoming the economic engine of India.

Join us as we uncover the city’s rich history, pivotal moments, and the forces that shaped it into the bustling metropolis it is today.

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