EP4: All Aboard with Nana (India’s First Train Ride)

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Magic Nana Ajoba

Thea Sunkersett

10 episodes

4 days ago

A time-travel history podcast for kids—set in 1800s Mumbai! Magic Nana Ajoba brings to life the inspiring story of Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett)—Mumbai’s unsung builder of schools, trains, laws, and legacy. Hosted by his real-life great-great-great-great-granddaughter Thea (age 8) and her parents, this family-friendly podcast mixes playful storytelling, rich sound design, and big ideas. Perfect for kids, tweens, and curious grown-ups who love Indian history, social reform, and epic tales of real-life heroes. 🎧Start your adventure through Mumbai’s magical past today!

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EP4: All Aboard with Nana (India’s First Train Ride)

Magic Nana Ajoba

8 minutes 42 seconds

2 months ago

EP4: All Aboard with Nana (India’s First Train Ride)

What if your city’s very first train ride started with one man’s dream? 🚂 Join 8-year-old Thea and her parents as they time-travel to 1853 and meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), the visionary who helped launch India’s first railway. From donating land to offering office space in his own home, Nana laid the tracks—literally—for a new India.

Perfect for young listeners exploring Indian history, this episode features fireworks, steamships, golden passes, and the story behind the statue at CST station.

About Magic Nana Ajoba Podcast:

A time-travel history podcast for kids—set in 1800s Mumbai!

Magic Nana Ajoba brings to life the inspiring story of Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett)—Mumbai’s unsung builder of schools, trains, laws, and legacy.

Hosted by his real-life great-great-great-great-granddaughter Thea (age 8) and her parents, this family-friendly podcast mixes playful storytelling, rich sound design, and big ideas.

Perfect for kids, tweens, and curious grown-ups who love Indian history, social reform, and epic tales of real-life heroes.

🎧 Start your adventure through Mumbai’s magical past today!

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