Passion Fruit

About Passion Fruit

Have You Met? is a podcast that shines a light on the hidden gems in our community. We often see these people around us, cross paths with them regularly, yet know very little about who they truly are. This podcast is about rediscovering and reintroducing the people we live among—sharing their stories, journeys, and the quiet impact they make every day.

Publisher

Saravana Creations

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Dec 2024

Latest episode

8 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Aug 2026

   Deepta Sheshadri: From Lawyer to Full-Time Bharatanatyam Artist | Have You Met?

   What inspires someone to leave a successful legal career and pursue Bharatanatyam full-time? In this episode of Have You Met?, Bharatanatyam artist and teacher Deepta Sheshadri shares her remarkable journey from the courtroom to the stage. She talks about growing up in Bangalore, relocating to Dallas, and navigating the challenges of building a sustainable career in Indian classical arts. The conversation goes beyond dance, exploring the realities of being an independent artist—managing teaching, performances, marketing, finances, and everything in between. Deepta also discusses the importance of collaboration and why artists need a strong support network to thrive. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about passion, purpose, perseverance, and preserving Indian classical arts for future generations. Topics covered: Transitioning from law to the performing arts Bharatanatyam in India vs. the U.S. Challenges of being a full-time artist Building a sustainable career in the arts The importance of community and collaboration Advice for aspiring artists Have You Met? is a podcast by Saravana Creations, celebrating the remarkable people who enrich our communities through their talent, passion, and dedication.

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   06.01 Have You Met? | Srini Prabhala – AI Expert, Musician, Actor, Director & Storyteller

   In this episode of Have You Met?, we sit down with the incredibly talented Srini Prabhala—an AI technologist, musician, composer, actor, writer, director, and community builder. From performing alongside legendary artists such as Balu Garu, Chitra Garu, S. Janaki Garu, P. Susheela Garu, and Vani Jayaram Garu, to writing award-winning plays, directing films, composing music, and pioneering AI solutions long before AI became mainstream, Srini Garu shares an inspiring journey that spans technology and the arts. In this conversation, we discuss: His early days in music and orchestras in Hyderabad Learning and performing Carnatic and film music His journey into screenwriting, acting, and directing Winning recognition through award-winning films The impact of Artificial Intelligence on creativity and storytelling How artists can use AI as a tool rather than view it as a threat Building platforms for aspiring filmmakers and creators Six Element Productions and the NEST filmmaker community Opportunities for actors, writers, musicians, directors, and technicians in the Dallas creative community The future of filmmaking, storytelling, and artist collaboration Whether you’re an artist, filmmaker, musician, technologist, or someone passionate about creativity, this episode offers valuable insights into blending technology with storytelling while building meaningful opportunities for the next generation of creators. Guest: Srini Prabhala Host: Saravana Janardhan Dallas, Texas If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more inspiring stories from artists, creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. #HaveYouMet #SriniPrabhala #Podcast #Storytelling #Filmmaking #Acting #Music #CarnaticMusic #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Screenwriting #Director #Actor #MusicComposer #SixElementProductions #NEST #DallasArtists #IndianAmericanStories #CreativeCommunity #SaravanaCreations #PlatformNo7 #IndependentFilmmaking #ArtistJourney #CreativeLeadership #FilmFestival #IndicaFilmFestival

3. 

   15 Jun 2025

   2.13 The Musical Journey of Savitha Sri Ram

   Savitha Sri Ram, Carnatic musician, recounts her musical evolution from Bombay to Chennai, highlighting Abhang's spiritual importance and offering guidance to young musicians in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Passion Fruit

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Savitha Sri Ram
• Janhvi Sairam
• Krishnaveni Putrevu
• Dr Vijay Gopal
• Vidwan Trichy Harikumar

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,989

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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