In episode 1 of Parenting Aaj Kal, we’re joined by Ira Khan, founder of Agatsu Foundation, and Dr Pervin Dadachanji, a renowned psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience, as we explore what mental health looks like for children, teens, and parents in today’s India.Parenting Aaj Kal is a Much Much Media original series hosted by one of India’s most loved pediatricians, Dr Vibha Krishnamurthy.Watch new episodes every Thursday.This warm and relatable conversation covers:Can children really have anxiety or depression?How do young children express feelings like sadness, worry, or stress?What signs should parents look out for?How can parents raise emotionally healthy kids?How can therapy and family support help?Are screen time and social media impacting children’s mental health?Ira’s personal story of navigating her mental health and therapyHow mental health in children differs from adultsIs therapy more accessible and affordable now?Parenting Aaj Kal is a first-of-its-kind Hindi chat show that brings honest, emotional, and real conversations about modern parenting in India. Hosted by one of India’s most loved pediatricians, Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, the show is a safe and relatable space for families to talk openly about the challenges and joys of raising children today.From autism awareness to divorce and co-parenting, from managing screen time to navigating mental health, the series brings together real parents, youth voices, and leading experts across India. Each episode dives into culturally relevant issues that Indian families face but rarely talk about — all in Hindi – all grounded in science, compassion, and lived experience.No gyaan, no judgment — just heartfelt, informed conversations to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.ABOUT THE HOST:Dr Vibha Krishnamurthy is one of India’s most renowned developmental pediatricians, with over three decades of experience working with children, families, and caregivers. After training and practicing in the United States, she returned to India to address the urgent need for disability-affirming, family-centered care. In 2001, she founded Ummeed Child Development Center, a pioneering non-profit that supports children with developmental disabilities and their families through a multidisciplinary, inclusive approach.Dr Vibha is widely respected for her ability to combine clinical expertise with deep compassion, and for her unwavering belief that every family — regardless of background — deserves access to support, understanding, and dignity. Parenting Aaj Kal is a natural extension of her life’s work: making complex parenting challenges easier to talk about, and ensuring that no parent feels alone in their journey.ABOUT MUCH MUCH MEDIA:Much Much Media is a Mumbai-based purpose-led impact storytelling company creating content that sparks real conversations and lasting change. Through films, shows, and digital storytelling, we center lived experiences around disability, neurodiversity, gender, family, and youth. With a mission to make impact visible, Much Much Media collaborates with communities, experts, and changemakers to tell stories that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.Our platform, Much Much Spectrum, is a youth-led community space amplifying marginalised voices through social storytelling. Known for our bold, honest, and affirming tone, Much Much Spectrum reaches a 75,000+ strong audience across India and beyond, shaping narratives on disability, identity, and inclusion from the ground up.

Parenting Aaj Kal is a first-of-its-kind Hindi chat show by Much Much Media that brings honest, emotional, and real conversations about modern parenting in India.

Hosted by India’s most loved developmental pediatrician, Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, the show is a safe and relatable space for families to talk openly about the challenges and joys of raising children today.

From autism awareness to divorce and co-parenting, from managing screen time to navigating mental health, the series brings together real parents, youth voices, and leading experts across India. Each episode dives into culturally relevant issues that Indian families face but rarely talk about — all in Hindi.

No gyaan, no judgment — just heartfelt, informed conversations to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

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CAST (In Release Order)

Ira Khan - Mental health advocate, founder, Agatsu Foundation

Dr. Pervin Dadachanji - leading psychiatrist with 40+ years of experience

Natasha Badhwar - author, filmmaker, mother of 3

Mirza Afzal Beg - seeker, farmer, father of 3

Anjali Siroya - transwoman, LGBTQIA+ advocate

Shalaka Sisodia - sexuality educator, founder, Seeds of Awareness

Cyrus Broacha - comedian, actor, father

Rafique Siddiqui - school principal, father, educator

Priyanka Shah - family therapist, mother

Rachit Pandey - social worker, director at Bayberry

Ved Gangoly - autistic self-advocate, student

Dr. Nidhi Singhal - Director, Action for Autism

ABOUT THE HOST:

Dr Vibha Krishnamurthy is one of India’s most renowned developmental pediatricians, with over three decades of experience working with children, families, and caregivers. After training and practicing in the United States, she returned to India to address the urgent need for disability-affirming, family-centered care. In 2001, she founded Ummeed Child Development Center, a pioneering non-profit that supports children with developmental disabilities and their families through a multidisciplinary, inclusive approach.

Dr Vibha is widely respected for her ability to combine clinical expertise with deep compassion, and for her unwavering belief that every family — regardless of background — deserves access to support, understanding, and dignity. Parenting Aaj Kal is a natural extension of her life’s work: making complex parenting challenges easier to talk about, and ensuring that no parent feels alone in their journey.

ABOUT MUCH MUCH MEDIA:

Much Much Media is a Mumbai-based purpose-led impact storytelling company creating content that sparks real conversations and lasting change. Through films, shows, and digital storytelling, we center lived experiences around disability, neurodiversity, gender, family, and youth. With a mission to make impact visible, Much Much Media collaborates with communities, experts, and changemakers to tell stories that are deeply personal yet universally resonant.

Our platform, Much Much Spectrum, is a youth-led community space amplifying marginalised voices through social storytelling. Known for our bold, honest, and affirming tone, Much Much Spectrum reaches a 75,000+ strong audience across India and beyond, shaping narratives on disability, identity, and inclusion from the ground up.

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