What if a person’s voice could echo through a city long after they’re gone? 🕯️ In this final chapter, 8-year-old Thea and her parents say farewell to Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett)—the hero who helped shape Mumbai’s schools, gardens, trains, courts, and theatres.
But what happened after his last breath? Why did the whole city stop for his funeral? And how did a statue, a ship, and a letter to Queen Victoria help carry his story forward?
This emotional finale celebrates Nana’s life, legacy, and the timeless lessons he left for every little history lover. Join us for the last time on this magical journey through India’s past.
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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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What do a lost museum, a forgotten play, and a public garden have in common? They were all part of one man’s dream to make Mumbai magical. 🌳🎭📚 In this episode, Thea and her parents travel back to 19th-century India to uncover how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) helped build the city’s very first museum, theatre, and green spaces.
But how did he inspire artists, writers, and even children to believe in beauty? And what secret does Mumbai’s oldest garden still hold today?
Listen to this kids' history podcast and discover how one quiet visionary turned Mumbai into a city that thinks, dreams, and blooms.
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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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What happens when one Indian walks into a room full of British lawmakers—and decides to rewrite the rules? 🏛️ In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents follow Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), one of India’s first lawmakers, as he takes a seat at the table and shakes the system from the inside. But what laws did he fight to change? And how did his quiet courage ripple through generations?
Join this family-friendly Indian history podcast to uncover how one voice in Parliament became a force for justice—for children, women, and an entire nation.
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!
Support the Podcast!
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What if one quiet voice could shake courtrooms, challenge colonial power, and even reach the Queen of England? 🗣️🇮🇳 In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents uncover the bold moves of Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), the first Indian Justice of the Peace. But Nana didn’t raise his fist—he raised a petition. Discover how he rewrote the rules of justice, pushed Parliament to listen, and sparked a movement that would echo through generations.
A history podcast for kids and curious families who want to know how India found its voice—starting with one brave question.
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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What if your city was falling apart, and one person stepped up to rebuild it? 🏥💡🚰 In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents explore how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) transformed 19th-century Mumbai from a struggling town into a thriving city. From free clinics and maternity hospitals to gas lamps, clean water, and even defending cremation rights, Nana used smart ideas and big heart to change lives. A powerful story for curious kids and families exploring the roots of Indian urban history.
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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What do doctors, artists, Sanskrit scholars, and second-chance students all have in common? 🧐 They were shaped by one man’s mission: to make learning a superpower for everyone. Join 8-year-old Thea and her parents as they discover how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) built colleges, launched scholarships, protected ancient Indian languages, and even started schools for kids who needed a second chance.
This family-friendly history podcast explores how one visionary helped transform education in 19th-century Mumbai—for rich, poor, and everyone in between.
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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What if schools in 1800s India were only for a few—and one man changed that forever? 🎒✊ In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents time-travel to meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) and Scottish Governor Elphinstone, who launched a quiet education revolution in Mumbai. From starting Elphinstone College to sending his own daughters to school, discover how Nana fought for equality in the classroom. A history podcast for kids that makes learning personal.
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—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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What do a sea goddess, a royal dowry, and a betel leaf business have in common? 🤔 They all helped shape Mumbai! In this first episode of Magic Nana Ajoba, 8-year-old Thea and her parents uncover the true story of Mumbai’s origins—through temples, traders, and a visionary named Jagannath Shankarshet (Sunkersett).
If you're looking for an Indian history podcast for kids (or grownups who love a good story), this one’s packed with surprises you won't find in any textbook.
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—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!
Support the Podcast!
Follow Magic Nana Ajoba on:
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Facebook: 👉 📘 https://www.facebook.com/share/19WQDF3x4X/
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Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
What if the city you live in was shaped by one man—and you’d never heard his name?
🕵🏽♂️ Meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet, the forgotten hero who helped build Mumbai’s schools, trains, gardens, laws... and legacy. In Magic Nana Ajoba, 8-year-old Thea and her parents time-travel through 1800s Bombay, uncovering magical true stories hidden beneath the city’s streets. Packed with sound effects, heart, and history, this family-friendly series makes the past feel personal—and the future feel full of possibility.
🎧 Start listening. The city’s secrets are waiting.
Credits:
Creators: Thea Sunkersett, Shamoni Mulay and Shreerang Sunkersett.
Team: Dhanasshri Bhalekar (Director), and Sarang Shirsat (Production).
Inspired by the book: "महाराष्ट्राचे शिल्पकार आधुनिक मुंबईचे आद्य शिल्पकार नामदार जगन्नाथ उर्फ नाना शंकरशेट"
Special thanks to:
President Maharashtra rajya sahitya Aani Sanskriti Mandal Mumbai - Dr. Sadanand More
Senior Journalist - Mr.Ravindra Bedkihal
Writer - Mr. Amar Shende
Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
