
Join Meghdut on Make Calcutta Relevant Again as he speaks with Sunil Bhandari, the corporate leader, podcaster, and Chair of Social Venture Partners (SVP) Calcutta. From hosting Uncut Poetry—a global podcast heard in 70+ countries—to his strict 4:30 AM writing routine, Sunil shares the unusual creative process that fuels his life. He dives deep into engaged philanthropy and reveals how his team is making Calcutta a major hub for social change. Learn the secrets behind SETU, the gala that raised ₹6 Crores in a single night, and Fast Pitch, the "Shark Tank" for NGOs . Sunil shares stories of impact, including the "Happy Dance" moment when disabled youth found jobs at Reliance Retail. He closes the episode with a powerful recitation of his poem, "Calcutta: A Lover's Epitaph," an honest reflection on the pain, investment, and inextricable love that binds citizens to their city.