Adding Zindagi to Years

Age Is Just a Number: Bala & Nina on Living Fully After 60

In this heartfelt episode of Adding Zindagi to Years, Ankur Gupta speaks with two Ashiana residents: Bala from Ashiana Shubham, Chennai, and Nina from Ashiana Nirmay, Bhiwadi. From initial hesitation about “senior living” to finding freedom, friendships, and rediscovering passions, their journeys prove that retirement isn’t an ending, it’s a reinvention. Bala shares his shift from corporate life to directing and acting in stage productions, while Nina talks about reclaiming confidence through music, swimming, anchoring, and even walking the ramp at Jashn. A warm, honest conversation about dignity, independence, and purposeful living. Presented by Ashiana Housing Limited, Adding Zindagi to Years celebrates adding life to years...not just years to life. Data Sources used in the episode: Senior Living Market in India Report - https://www.colliers.com/en-in/news/indian-senior-living-market-has-the-potential-to-grow-5x-by-2030 National Institute on Aging – Exercise & Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity U.S. News & World Report – Senior Living Survey Findings https://health.usnews.com/senior-care/articles/senior-living-survey"

From Family First to Self First: Rekha Desai's Second Innings

We all know people who dedicate their lives to others, their children, their families, their responsibilities. But at some point, a question arises: “What about my dreams?” Rekha Desai’s life is a reflection of that journey. Through Peach Events, Rekha is giving countless seniors a chance to live the dreams they once had to leave behind. Because life isn’t just about sacrifice. It’s also about rediscovery.

From Momager to Manan, Yasmin Sait's Story

“I lived my life for my children.” It’s something a lot of people say. But we rarely talk about what happens after that. For Yasmin Sait, that moment came when she stepped away from being a “mom manager”, a role she had lived in for years. And suddenly, there was silence. No routine. No clear direction. Just a feeling of, now what? She talks honestly about that phase: the loneliness, the uncertainty, and not knowing who she was outside of her responsibilities. But she didn’t stay there. Through small steps: therapy, learning, rebuilding her days.. she slowly started again. Not from scratch, but from experience. This isn’t just a story about change. It’s about having the courage to start over, even when it feels uncomfortable."

From "I Have To" to "I Can" | Rethinking Work, Money & Life

Most of us grow up with a simple script: study well, get a good job, earn more, keep going. Ramki followed that too….for 30 years. Until one day, he asked a different question: What if I don’t have to… what if I actually can? In this episode, he shares what it really took to make that shift — not just emotionally, but practically. This isn’t about quitting your job overnight.  It’s about thinking differently about time, money, and choice."

India's Oldest Ironman: Redefining Age at 70

What if turning 70 wasn’t about slowing down — but pushing your limits even further? In this episode of Adding Zindagi to Years, host Ankur Gupta sits down with Sridhar Venkataraman, India’s oldest Ironman and Founder, Trizones. While most people see age as a reason to take it easy, Sridhar sees it as a challenge to explore the science of endurance, fitness, and human potential. From learning to swim in his mid-50s to completing Ironman races in his 70s, Sridhar shares how curiosity, discipline, and the right ecosystem helped him break stereotypes about aging. A powerful episode about mindset, resilience, and living fully at any age. ️Watch Adding Zindagi to Years – Season 2 on Ashiana’s YouTube channel                                                    Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Hubhopper