In this deeply personal episode of Adding Zindagi to Years, host Ankur Gupta invites his mother, Beila Gupta, a talented actress and entrepreneur, to share her extraordinary life story. From a childhood marked by adoption to a later-in-life reinvention that defied expectations, Beila’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. Together, they uncover emotional truths about family, self-discovery, and the courage to chase dreams at any age. She has appeared in television series like ‘Call Me Bae’ and ‘Abhay’, as well as films such as ‘Murder Mubarak’. Don’t miss this intimate and inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of love, perseverance, and familial bonds.

For most people, retirement marks the end of a long journey, but for Ravi Bala Sharma, it was just the beginning of a new chapter. Ravi spent decades as a school teacher, channeling her love for classical music into her work, but her true passion—Bollywood dance—had always remained in the background. That all changed after retirement, when she decided to lace up her dancing shoes and share her joy with the world. Despite battling arthritis and societal expectations about “slowing down” with age, Ravi reignited her spark and became a social media star. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how her early fascination with Bollywood songs, combined with her classical upbringing, shaped her creative journey. Ravi shares her challenges, from finding confidence in front of the camera to managing her health, and reflects on how this journey has brought her closer to her family and her younger self. Her story is a reminder that life’s most beautiful moments often come when we dare to embrace who we truly are.

Welcome to today’s episode with Dinesh Mohan, a 64-year-old model and actor who turned his life around after years of battling depression and eating disorders. In 2012, Dinesh felt trapped, simply existing amidst negative thoughts. “I had never thought of destroying myself,” he reflects.

But he realized that “nobody will rescue you” from your challenges, sparking his journey to reclaim his life for the sake of his family. Join us as Dinesh shares his inspiring story of resilience and how he discovered joy and purpose later in life.

Retirement isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning of a whole new adventure! Welcome to "Adding Zindagi to Years", a podcast by Ashiana Housing, where we smash the stereotypes of aging and redefine what it means to live after 55. Hosted by Mr. Ankur Gupta, Joint Managing Director at Ashiana, we celebrate those who’ve defied expectations and lived life on their own terms. Every episode brings you heartwarming and uplifting stories of seniors who have transformed their post-retirement years into a time of passion, purpose, and pure joy. Inspired by Ankur’s father’s vision of vibrant senior communities, this podcast is a testament to the idea that it’s never too late to dream big, start anew, and add more life to your years. Whether you’re looking to break free from the usual retirement clichés or simply need a spark of inspiration, join us and discover the boundless possibilities that await. Because life doesn’t come with an expiration date, it’s all about how you choose to live it!