Second Sunrises

Finding Love Again | Pavitra Lokesh & Naresh Babu | Second Sunrises | EP 6

In the final episode of Second Sunrises, Pavitra Lokesh and Naresh Babu open up about finding love later in life, after navigating early marriages, separations, and public scrutiny. Naresh Babu reflects on being pushed into marriage at a young age, never truly learning how to navigate relationships, and facing loneliness despite a demanding career and life within a joint family. What began as a friendship on a film set slowly evolved through long, honest conversations. Together, they share how they stood strong through media chaos, blended their families of five children, and built a life rooted in simplicity - early mornings, work, shared meals, movies, and meaningful time together. This episode is a reminder that love doesn’t follow timelines. And sometimes, the most meaningful beginnings come after everything you thought was the end. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the podcast episode 03:28 First Break in Films 04:24 Early Marriage Pressures 08:18 Single Father Struggles 12:04 Finding Real Love 14:00 Public Scrutiny and Resilience 15:45 How They First Met 18:51 Coffee That Changed Everything 23:11 Facing The Chaos 24:13 Blending Families 28:04 Destiny And Love 30:43 Modern Commitment Crisis 32:48 Daily Life Together 7:54 Advice while taking second chances 40:29 Defining Second Sunrise

Public Pressure, Personal Choices & Second Chances | Jwala Gutta | Episode 5 | Jos Alukkas

In this episode, Jwala Gutta joins Suhasini Maniratnam for an honest conversation about public scrutiny, personal choices, and the courage to live life on your own terms. Jwala reflects on her childhood, her badminton career, and navigating constant public attention. She speaks about being trolled, developing resilience, and learning to move towards what she truly wanted in life instead of waiting for opportunities to arrive. From relationships and family to the life she has built for herself today, Jwala shares why marriage is only one part of life, and why choosing your own happiness is an act of strength. A champion on court and in life, her story is a reminder that life can hold many beautiful chapters, and that every ending can lead to a new beginning.

Ramya Subramanian on Love, Moving On & Finding Yourself | Second Sunrises | Jos Alukkas

In this episode of Second Sunrises, Ramya Subramanian and Suhasini talk about relationships, the idea of moving on, and why it’s important not to place someone else at the centre of our lives. Through a candid conversation, they reflect on love, self-worth, and the realisation that sometimes life begins to feel lighter when we learn to bring the focus back to ourselves. Like many conversations on Second Sunrises, this one gently reminds us that new beginnings and second chances often start with a small shift in how we see ourselves and the lives we want to build. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the podcast Episode 01:00 Meet Ramya Subramanian 02:28 Making Guests Comfortable 04:40 Starting Work at 14 06:15 Early Money and Discipline 08:48 Body Image and Fitness Shift 11:59 Family Limits and Film Offers 14:04 Arranged Marriage Reality 16:59 Choosing Yourself After Marriage 19:05 Relationship Advice in Public Eye 20:46 Choosing Yourself First 21:57 Handling Criticism Better 24:30 Optimism After Failure 29:28 Authenticity on Social Media 31:08 Learning Money Management 36:57 Love As Friendship 38:25 Defining Second Chances

Sudha Menon speaks about love that matures with time | Suhasini Maniratnam | Second Sunrises | EP 3

We rarely talk about how much marriage changes as we change. In this episode of Second Sunrises, Sudha Menon speaks about the early years of marriage, the learning curve of growing up within a relationship, and the emotional shifts that time brings. With the clarity that comes from lived experience and years of listening to women’s stories, she reflects on how perspective reshapes the way we respond, communicate, and connect. She speaks about the importance of feeling heard. About how maturity alters conflict. About how two people can either drift through change or consciously grow through it. The conversation also touches on post-partum depression and the quiet strain it can place on a relationship, reminding us that compassion and patience are not luxuries in marriage. They are necessities. This episode is a gentle but honest look at what it really takes to stay connected over time. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the podcast episode 01:04 Introducing Sudha Menon 01:37 Bombay to Pune Shift 03:18 Finding Identity in Journalism 04:49 Young Marriage and Reality Check 06:22 Postpartum and Pressure 07:37 Family Guilt and Divorce 09:36 Female Friends as Lifeline 13:13 Shared Parenting Support 15:20 Second Marriage at 40 18:40 Life in Pune Today 19:01 Never Settling Down 19:35 Fifties as Freedom 21:38 Writing Leading Ladies 23:46 Accidental Acting Break 25:21 Next Skills to Learn 26:00 Advice to Other Women 28:14 Reconnecting With Mother 30:40 Calling Out Ageism 35:24 Dancing for Yourself 36:25 Closing Reflections

Love, Letting Go & Starting Again | Pooja Bedi with Suhasini Maniratnam | Second Sunrises by Jos Alukkas

Life doesn’t always follow one straight story. And not every choice in life fits a single definition of happiness. And sometimes, happiness is found not in permanence, but in honesty. Second Sunrises is a podcast series that honours renewal, inner strength, and the quiet power of beginning again. In this episode, Pooja Bedi joins Suhasini Maniratnam for a candid and refreshing conversation, one that speaks openly about love, marriage, divorce, and the strength it takes to embrace every phase of life with clarity and confidence. Pooja reflects on being happy in marriage, equally at peace after divorce, and unapologetically honest about relationships that felt right, and, in fact, were absolutely the right choices, at different moments in her journey. With warmth and wit, she shares how she navigated the industry, public perception, and personal decisions, always with a positive outlook and a wonderfully sporting spirit. This conversation is about self-acceptance, emotional freedom, and the courage to live life on your own terms, without regret. Because growth doesn’t come from fitting into boxes. It comes from honouring who you are, exactly when you need it the most. Watch the full episode and join a conversation that celebrates honesty, resilience, and living life on your own terms.   00:00 Highlights of the podcast episode 00:54 Meet Pooja Bedi 02:32 Pooja Bedi’s Multicultural Lineage 03:58 Bohemian Childhood 05:17 Parenting Philosophy 07:53 From Sex Symbol to Rebel Icon 11:14 Choosing Marriage and Quitting Films 14:35 Motherhood, Divorce & Starting Over as a Single Working Mom 18:46 Rethinking What Separation Means 19:49 When Divorce Becomes the Healthiest Option 20:58 Breaking the ‘Stay for the Kids’ Myth 22:33 Co-Parenting with Love 23:49 Mindset Shifts & Rewriting the Divorce Narrative 24:36 Building an Empowering Second Chapter 26:15 Second Chances vs Society 29:09 Setting Boundaries 30:43 Proud Mom Moment 32:40 Defining Real Success 33:13 Courage to Love Again 34:38 No Regrets, Only Growth 36:36 Self-Forgiveness Meditation & Final Takeaway