A heart to heart interview based exclusive show started in 2011 on Rajya Sabha TV. Guftagoo is an explorative-inquisitive and intimate conversation with celebrated personalities from various fields of Cinema, Theatre, Visual Arts, Literature and Culture.
The show focuses on the life experiences, emotional conflicts, inspirations, struggles that brought out the the real self in them and shaped the way they perceived the world.
Show’s host is Syed Mohd Irfan.
Irfan is an industry veteran with a rich media experience of over three decades. He has been associated with all forms of media from print, radio, television to the digital media.
As a host and media personality Irfan has been the marvelous communicator and and bridge builder known for his knowledge, precision and compassion, as a television host his appeal exists from art and culture doyen to all people together, evolved.
Guftagoo is an attempt to put together the guest’s concerns, ideas, passions towards his/her fields and reflections on existing time and society. Interspersed with relevant visuals/songs/video clips and inputs from person’s work.
I have compiled a collection of carefully chosen recordings from my extensive collection of sounds, encompassing various aspects of people, places, and cultural studies. Additionally, I have included snippets from my personal music archive, which I have painstakingly gathered through immense dedication and hard work. Throughout the podcast, I will also intersperse readings from classical and contemporary literature, as well as other relevant texts. I am thrilled to create and produce new podcast series, and I eagerly await your feedback in the upcomin
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Salima Raza is a veteran personality in the world of radio, television, theatre, and films, whose illustrious career has been an inspiration to many.
I had the privilege of meeting her on 31st January 2025 in Mumbai, where she currently resides.
As someone who has admired her work for years, I can never forget her iconic radio show ”Awaz-aur-Andaz” on FM, which she co-presented with the late V.M. Badola, the renowned journalist and actor. Excerpts from Awaz-aur-Andaz (recorded in 1997) can be heard at the end of this Guftagoo.
Our conversation was recorded at Andalucia, Raheja, Mudh, Mumbai, with the kind support of Kumud Mishra and Ayesha Raza, and I was accompanied by Pramod Singh.
Photo Irfan