Part 2/2 | എല്ലാം ചോദ്യം ചെയ്യണം...Manu S Pillai |

Manu S. Pillai is an Indian writer and popular historian. Known for his works on the Travancore monarchy and the history of Princely India, he is most famous for his debut book, The Ivory Throne, which is about Rani Sethu Lakshmi Bhay's reign as the Regent of Travancore.
Manu S. Pillai was born in Mavelikkara, Kerala in 1990. He grew up in Pune. He got his bachelor's degree in economics from Fergusson College, Pune. He got a master's degree in international relations from King's College London. Following his education, he worked with the Parliamentary office of Shashi Tharoor in New Delhi and Lord Karan Bilimoria in London. He also worked as a researcher on the BBC Series, Incarnations with Sunil Khilnani, which tells the story of India through fifty great lives. In 2017, he became a full-time historian and writer.
Pillai is known for his debut non-fiction The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore for which he won the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2017.The story is expected to be adapted into a web series by Arka Mediaworks. Rebel Sultans, Pillai's second work, narrates the story of the Deccan from the close of the thirteenth century to the dawn of the eighteenth century. He has released two more books since, The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin and False Allies: India's Maharajas in the Age of Ravi Varma.
In this two part series Manu S Pillai talks about his personal and professional journey. He talks about his grandparents and how their relationship shaped his worldview. He talks about his childhood and what it was growing up with very strong women around him. Manu S Pillai speaks about his process of creation of his work and why he chose Ivory Throne as his first book.
In part 2 you hear his thoughts on various subjects including the caste system. He talks about his experience working with Shashi Tharoor and how he was influenced by Shashi Tharoor.
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[@BGR2024]

​​​@@iamwithdhanyavarmaManu is a personality any youngster can look upon. So much of dedication, clarity in thoughts, highly intelligent,elegant in thoughts and words and yet so down to earth. His urge to learn more is so inspiring. Thanks for the wonderful interview. It's a pleasure to hear him

[@praseedaa]

So young, yet so accomplished!! Ivory Throne is so well researched, well written and brought out, and sure was a runaway success! Kudos to this gentleman..

[@fit4travel459]

No comments about Manu… He is inspiring and expects a lot from him… Congratulations… and best wishes.😍

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Thanks Dhanya for having a good time with Manu…. He is really a brilliant storyteller

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ഓരോരുത്തർക്കും ഓരോരോ വിത്യസ്ഥമായ കഥകൾ .....കൂടുതൽ കഥകൾ കേൾക്കാൻ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നു . അതിഥികൾ പറയുന്ന കഥകൾ കേൾക്കുന്ന, പറയാൻ അനുവദിക്കുന്ന ധന്യയ്ക് നന്ദി!

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[@jestinapaul1267]

He is an excellent historian. Manu, proud of you.❤❤ Thanks Dhanya, for this beautiful interview. 🙏🙏

[@ananyanair9836]

To be honest... I wasn't a big fan of non fictional books.. But this interview actually made me decide to read such type of books as well.. Such a great interview ma'am. I have already started planning to read his books.

[@zenith2480]

One of the best guests on this show and what an engaging personality. He has our attention throughout. Fabulous choice Dhanya. Thank you. ❤

[@sreedevikrishnap]

Clarity of his talking...Brilliant and interesting... He is not making answers..he just answering his own way...we need more personalities like this... And he talked about grief.. thats amazing and relevant. ...Thank you Dhanya ma'am for this "Thinkable" Conversation with this young talented writter Manu S Pillai.

[@roshna108]

Proud to be in Manu S Pillai's generation ! Once again Thank you so much Dhanya Mam ❤

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Such an elegant soul with rich thinking

[@aparnapm4566]

I enjoy his interviews and discussions. He presents his thoughts so naturally that they stay in our minds, and we start thinking about them over and over.

[@aryachandrakantham9504]

Wonderful perspectives of Manu... Please bring KR Meera mam too

[@overtherainbow12345]

thankyou so much Dhanya... Mr. Manu S Pillai, you've earned a huge fan.. Ive bought the Ivory Throne, just started reading it..

[@JustIndian24]

Proud of you Manu. Thank you Dhanya for the nice interview

[@aghila7373]

It is so nice to hear him and thank you for this interview❤

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Great choice in inviting Manu ❤ Really enjoyed both the episodes ❤

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A great treat for us. Thnk u n well done with Manu S Pillai❤️

[@yamunaram3269]

Wonderful episode..... Thankyou Dhanya chechi for bringing him ...such a intellectual and humble personality...He makes us thinking too

[@premithas6754]

Just fascinated by Manu's talks . Thanks Dhanya fr bringing him in 🙏

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I always get hooked to the way he talks and his articulation. Thank you Dhanya Varma for bringing him on your show 😊

[@st-xj1eu]

Ah ... Didn't want it to end. Excellent interview..

[@meditalks9022]

I like the way he uses manglish in the interview..a promising author...

[@vijilavijayan523]

Hi chechee, this was the best interview in your show!! thank you for bringing him in..❤

[@smithaleo1442]

Thank you Dhanya for introducing us to this intellectual genius, such a privilege to hear Manu speak and learn that we have such brilliant minds in our country.

[@seetharaman3507]

Wowwww interview....the way he talked about grief....very truthful....worth listening.... Thank you....

[@chithra....]

I have been following " waat coconut" in Instagram since lockdown times.I still remember me going to a bookstall in the town to just see the book ' Ivory throne ' in hands. Still now ,my KZbin suggestions fill with travancore stories,I do follow this man's contents with very passion. So happy to see hime here and in my favourite show .❤️

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That's great

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❤

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Gem... Both manu and dhanya. ❤

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Amazing personality Thank you for bringing up him to the show dhanya ❤

[@pksatish2643]

As always, it is a pleasure to listen to Manu

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One of the best episodes.The interview ended on a right note, we need more authors on this show.

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Omg...such a wonderful interview 😊....This kept me and my mind hooked on to this video for straight 36 mins which otherwise would juggle between different tabs and instagram in 5-10 mins.

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prophets facing backwards - meera nanda short history of nearly everything

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These are the kind of interviews we expct from ur channel.

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The final question and answer before wrapping up❤..Superb!

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Very interesting and he is a future promise Thank you Dhanya

[@arshachacko6727]

Clarity of thoughts and words. Impressed 💯

[@ThisisAathira]

I was eagerly waiting for the second part, it was absolutely amazing getting to know him. Thank you Dhanya!

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Thanks. Pls share

[@amruthamanayath]

Most waited second part

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Loved this interview, please bring in more of such personalities who give you food for thought.

[@vinithanair7695]

The way he speaks , cld listen for long...🎉

[@laxmi3014]

As a history maniac, it feels amazing to listen to him. Thankyou Dhanya for inviting him.

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Such a brilliant interview.The openess and lucidity with which Manu presented each of the questions asked was heartwarming.. Lots to think and ponder. ❤️

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Lovely conversation…. Enjoyed every bit of it. Glad to get to know this person and already thinking of reading his books. Thank you Dhanya for this excellent choice 🎉👍🏻

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He talking about his whole experience after his father's demise reminds me of mine. I too feel the same.

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U could have done a third part..it was totally Worthing.

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Fantastic Conversation. I personally would like to see Shashi Tharoor also with Dhanya.

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This interview motivated me to wake up and work hard... ❤

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The best till date!!! Loved every bit of it and you two have been amazing all throughout!!♥️♥️

[@vijayasidhan8283]

Enjoyed the interview with Manu Have read his Italian Brahman and... a few years back Have to get back to more works from there

[@asha9988]

Brilliant! Missed Vanessa's Card game. It would have been great to hear his answers through the game.

[@user-pu9dk5jh3i]

Hi Manu, l'm a huge fan of your books. Thank you Dhanya

[@drmeerar3329]

What a lovely interaction, could not take my eyes off the screen for a second!..I was particularly impressed by Manu's pragmatic outlook to life as a whole.He comes across as such an articulate and honest person , at the same time is so awe-inspiring..I can see why you would be scared to interview him, Dhanya .. But certainly enough cannot be said for your skill as a wonderful interviewer and for the prep that you must do to bring forth such amazing and thought provoking questions!... Thanks and waiting for more such interactions

[@the_happy_mind]

It was so lovely episode.. one of the best guest ever.. please do bring such great personalities in your show😊

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Hope to..if you share the videos on my behalf😀

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@@iamwithdhanyavarma yup for sure 😊

[@samitanveer1694]

There is always another side for the stories that one narrates. Thanks

[@suchitranarayan1158]

Great interview...Manu was as always open, frank and erudite. Dhanya your questions were very well thought through and helped the viewer get different perspectives of the interviewee, from the experiences of writing and publishing, to other aspects of life like death and grief etc...thus making the person seem more human and approachable;.. .. not one who is on a higher plane than others... Loved the way conversation flowed with so much ease. Kudos to both Manu and you.👏👏🌹🌹

[@DhanyaShanker]

Dhanya, this is one of the shows I watch till the end and leave my device with zero regret for having spent time on... You are introducing such wonderful personalities and we are so fortunate to listen to them within the comforts of our homes. Thanks a lot!!

[@iamwithdhanyavarma]

Thanks so much for your love

[@surenjanardhanan2953]

Great show and choice in picking Manu . Thank you

[@malvika505]

very inspiring what a show .. both the questions and the answers❤

[@iamwithdhanyavarma]

Thanks so much.do share and spread the word

[@Curious364]

Thanq Dhanya for the question about the book which influenced him , it revealed two books.All the questions were very standard,it doesn't feels like an interview, its just a flow..❤

[@DrHailin]

I am thinking…. One of the best of the best interviews.. Jus took our minds to another level of thinking n perspective.. No words to express but just wowwww.. Am lost with words to describe how amazing this n each interviews are becoming each time… Hats off to you, Dhanya.. A lot energy providing interview, especially when I myself is going through a very severe depression n helplessness n hopelessness… Ur interviews r the only thing that i haven’t lost interest after am hit with the most debilitating depression n anxiety phase am going through now.. Once again, no words for ur great interviews each time ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@abhiramivenugopal9868]

great interview

[@gautamjayasurya]

Hi Dhanya. Wonderful work customising your questions based on the background of the guest. I felt this episode was exceptional as it had lot more questions around how to be a writer, landscape of publishing, realities of being a writer, perspective of a writer etc. It'll be great if you continue to include questions that give insights into how the guest got better at their craft, work ethic, skills that need to be focussed on. Cheers!

[@sreejar7996]

Manu is India’s Yuval Noah Harari. Huge fan here.

[@heerasunish5826]

Listening to Manu S Pillai is always an exhilarating experience. The clarity of thoughts and expressions are awesome. His words are always an eye-openor for many, irrespective of their age. Apt questions and precise answers made the two interviews unique. Wish to listen to more sessions of Manu. Hope and pray the 'thinking' Manu will produce more and more books related to history and fiction in the years to come..💐💐💐

[@shambhusnair91]

Very valid point on Caste Surname and can relate to it. And little discrimination faced as a student in North India.

[@sonikanair8418]

What a beautiful interview!

[@iamwithdhanyavarma]

Thanks so much.pls do share and support

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Good talk with a wonderful personality like him....👌👌🥰🥰👍

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What a personality..

[@jayakumardivakaran537]

Please bring Dr. Divya S Iyer Madam.. 🙂

[@rakeshram3448]

Yet another classy conversation...❤️❤️❤️

[@smithaks6705]

He should walk to all schools of India

[@alsagmony6392]

Amazing episode. Thank you !!! 😍

[@anju334]

Thank you Dhanya ma'am for the fantastic interview. Loved every minute of it.

[@ananthakrishnan3366]

Thank you dhyanya ❤ u have done something that most of us were aspiring to listen to !! U just let us be a part of someone's journey !! Hats off to your efforts on being such a great receptive host !

[@hashilmuhammed9004]

I don't usually comment on videos but this episode made me to. Perfectly done interview i would say..it kinda felt like getting stuck in something amazing and for the first time i watched an interview without checking the time left...amazing personality and the way you dealt with him is just perfect 💯

[@aryaanil1785]

This was a truly amazing episode ! Thank you!:)

[@gangamanesh3720]

Great choice

[@devikabs8944]

Excellent interview Ms.Dhyanya . Please keep more like this coming ❤

[@Easypeasy74]

Thank you again ..Dhanya ma’am. Loved the questions ! Definitely gonna come back to this interview time and again… Love his perception regarding multiple topics touched here. Hats off to his clarity of thought and for the author he is !!!!!!!! Proud to share the malayalee identity with such a promising author and individual!

[@Minnus1312]

Wonderful and you brought a great person thanks, Dhanya ma'am.

[@remyaaysh6690]

This time, 'Vanessa's Card' was missing 😊, but yeah, still, it's an amazing interview with Manu ❤️😍🎉 Keep Going Dear🥰

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I am in love with this channel

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Thank you..do share

[@arathiss-hg5uz]

One of the best episodes❤

[@athulyaraj1353]

This is the right way to interview someone..giving enough time to explain their answers. Very precise questions.... Clear answers manu a pillai😁

[@anucs9890]

I was eagerly waiting for this gentleman 😍Thank you so much

[@rajprad9120]

Great choice of guest👌

[@gopakumargnair6960]

beautiful interview..excellent speech by Mr.Manu.. Ofcourse interviewer too super👍👍

[@nishajai2102]

Omg!!!absolutely loved this interview…

[@sreejaraveendran]

Brilliant episode Dhanya! You brought out the best in him. Loved your questions and Manu was warm, grounded and articulate. And he reminded me a lot of our dear Professor MSP too. Thank you for this episode 🙏

[@sreekalaomanagopinath2249]

Under each episodes I used to write , dhanya u r pro ,u r too good,u r adipoli ❤❤.. yes u r excellent

[@sunithapn6344]

Thank you so much Dhanya varma❤

[@ashicuty]

So much energy and positivity! alot to take away too..

[@sindhupillai2165]

always looking forward to manu' s interviews !👍