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Moving Forests with Keshav Sharma
by Keshav Sharma
Moving Forests with Keshav Sharma is a wildlife podcast, where I focus on sharing interesting things about different species and fascinating places for wildlife content creators and wild life enthusiasts. The show is for people who are struggling with lack of information and sources and I want to help them through my interviews with prominent wild lifers on knowledge about the wild, some cool hacks that these people have developed through their experience and intrigue the curiosity of more and more people and sensitise them about our beautiful natural world.
Episodes
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The Secret Life of Bird Feathers W/ Esha Munshi | Moving Forests | EP-32
An important note before you watch the episode: This conversation was recorded in May 2026. Since then, Esha has shared publicly that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has spoken about it with remarkable openness, saying that she is ready to face what life has placed in front of her....
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Meet Architect Esha Mushi Who Started a Library of Feathers | Moving Forests | Trailer | EP- 32
What can a single feather tell us about a bird?For Esha, that simple question led her from a 13-year career in architecture to building India’s first Feather Library, a collection of bird feathers and scientific specimens created for research, education and conservation.In this episode, Esha…
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From Rescuing A Bat To Discovering A New Species | Dr. Rohit Chakravarty | Moving Forests | EP- 31
For most people, bats are scary. They attack humans. They spread diseases. They live in dark caves. But how much of what we believe about bats is actually true? In this episode, I speak with renowned bat researcher Dr. Rohit Chakrabarty about the fascinating and often misunderstood world of bats....
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Meet Dr. Rohit Chakravarty | Moving Forests | Trailer EP- 31
We’re taught to be afraid of bats.But what if almost everything we believe about them is wrong?In this episode of Moving Forests, I speak with renowned bat researcher Dr. Rohit Chakrabarty about the secret lives of bats, their importance to forests and farms, and what years of studying them in…
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Meet Noori! She Converted Her Home In to A Bird Hospital | Moving Forests | EP- 30
As a teenager, Noori started rescuing injured and helpless birds using her own money. What began as one young girl's decision to help eventually grew into something much bigger.Today, at just 24 years old, Noori has rescued more than 2,000 birds and registered Chahak Charitable Trust, a bird…
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Meet Noori! Who Converted Her Home In to A Bird Hospital | Moving Forests | Trailer, EP- 30
What would you do if you saw an injured bird on the road? Most people walk away.Noori didn't. She started rescuing birds with her own money when she was just a teenager. Today, at only 24, she has rescued more than 2,000 birds and registered her own charitable trust, Chahak Charitable Trust…
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He Rebuilt Forests By Winning People's Trust | Mudit Kr Singh | Moving Forests | EP- 29
Most of us think saving forests means planting more trees.But after more than 40 years working across India’s forests, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Mudit Kumar Singh has a very different perspective.In this episode, Mr. Singh takes us beyond tree planting and into the much more...
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What 40 Years in The Forest Taught Him | Mudit Kumar Singh | Moving Forests | Trailer | EP-29
Most of us think saving forests means planting more trees.But after more than 40 years working across India’s forests, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Mudit Kumar Singh has a very different perspective.In this episode of Moving Forests, Mudit Kumar Singh takes us beyond tree…
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India's Tiger Princess on Big Cats, Project Cheetah & Saving Our Planet | Dr. Latika Nath | EP-28 | Moving Forests
India is the only country on Earth that is home to six species of big cats; tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards and new the cheetahs. Few people have spent as much time understanding and protecting them as Dr. Latika Nath.Today, I am sitting down with one of India's most...
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Voice of the Voiceless Ft. Neha Sinha | Moving Forests | EP-27
Most of us love wildlife. But very few of us truly understand nature.Today, I am sitting down with conservation biologist, author, and WWF conservation leader Neha Sinha for a conversation that goes far beyond wildlife.We explore what it means to live alongside nature in rapidly changing cities,...
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How Reptiles Get Smuggled Through Airports | Trishala Ashok | Moving Forests | EP-26
Trishala walked away from an award-winning jewellery-design career to become a purpose-driven conservation filmmaker. In this episode, she traces the path from her first tiger sighting in Jim Corbett to rescuing owls, monkeys and snakes on the streets of Bangalore and to a filmmaking practice…
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He Left Coporate Life to Save India's Most Hated Animal. Rajesh Puttaswamaiah. Moving Forests EP-25
Do bats really suck blood? Do they get tangled in people's hair? Are they responsible for spreading diseases?For most people, bats are surrounded by fear and myths. But what if these misunderstood mammals are actually some of the most important animals for our forests, farms, and food systems?In...
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India's Snake Man: Snakebites, Tigers & Saving the Western Ghats | Nirmal Kulkarni | EP-24
Today, I am talking to Nirmal Kulkarni who at 12 years old, carried a snake to school in a steel compass box.That childhood fascination grew into a lifetime dedicated to understanding and protecting the wildlife of the Western Ghats.Nirmal is one of India's most respected herpetologists and...
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Can India Become Rich And Green At The Same Time? | Chandra Bhushan-iFOREST | Moving Forests | EP-23
Today I am talking to Mr. Chandra Bhushan, founder of iFOREST, and we discuss: What does “environment” really mean? Most people think it’s only about forests, wildlife, and conservation. But in this conversation, environmental policy expert Chandra Bhushan expands the definition far beyond nature...
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A Conversation About Wildlife, Communities & Storytelling W/ Munmun Dhalaria | Moving Forests, EP-22
Munmun Dhalaria is a wildlife filmmaker and storyteller from Himachal Pradesh, India. She shares how she went from studying Coyotes in the United States to filming rare wildlife and human stories across Asia.We talk about:• Wildlife filmmaking in India• Her first big project which was also her...
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The Dark Side of Wildlife Conservation | Dr. Kartik Shanker | Moving Forests | EP- 21
Founder Trustee, Dakshin Foundation, Evolutionary Ecologist, Indian Institute of Science, Marine biologist and writer Dr. Kartik Shanker has spent decades studying sea turtles, coral reefs, coastal ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them. Today, he explains why conservation is far…
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The Hidden World of Tiger Conservation Nobody Sees | Amy Van Gelder | Moving Forests | EP-20
Most people think wildlife conservation is only about scientists and animals in the forest. But behind every rescued animal, protected tiger, and conservation success story, there are people working tirelessly to make it happen. Today, I am speaking with Amy van Gelder, Communications Specialist…
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She Came to India for Work & Ended Up Changing an Entire Ecosystem | Janie O’Connor- ARC GOA | EP-19
This is the story of a woman who came to India for work… and ended up transforming an entire ecosystem.It began with one injured puppy on the beach and today, her work has helped reduce rabies and manage stray dog populations through one simple, powerful approach: sterilisation and vaccination.In...
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Rajendra Kerkar on Saving Goa’s Forests, Policy Battles & A Life of Activism | Moving Forests. EP-18
Today, we sit down with Rajendra Pandurang Kerkar; one of Goa’s most respected environmental voices.With decades of work in conservation, education, and policy, he has played a key role in protecting Goa’s ecological and cultural heritage.This conversation explores:His journey into environmental...
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India Didn’t Save Wildlife by Accident | The Real Story of Coexistence | Vidya Venkatesh | EP- 17
What if conservation isn’t about protecting nature… but about learning how to live with it? I am super excited to finally share my conversation with Vidya Venkatesh, Director of Last Wilderness Foundation, in this episode she shares an insightful perspective on conservation in India, one that…
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The Nature's Citizen; Alex Carpenter | EP16
Meet Alex, originally from the UK, he moved to Goa around 2015. He is a conservationist with a passion for tropical jungles. He’s lived in places like Costa Rica and Sri Lanka before coming to Goa. A nature lover who’s been living in the goan jungles for over 9 years now. He started The Tribe…
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Lessons from Goa's Wildest w/ Benhail Antao | EP15
In this episode of Moving Forests, we sit down with Benhail Antao, a celebrated wildlife rescuer and educator. From saving venomous snakes to protecting Goa’s diverse wildlife, Ben shares how his passion evolved into a life mission. We discuss his educational talks on coexisting with animals, the...
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Tanhau Tales w/ Sunando Sen | EP 14
I had the pleasure of interviewing Sunando Sen, a former corporate professional turned consultant, investment banker, and entrepreneur. Along with everything else he is also a wildlife conservationist who now runs a sustainable home stay atop a small hill in Jim Corbett. I recorded this piece at...
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Why Sharing Stories of Conservation Matters w/ Anita Mani | EP 13
Join us for the second season premiere of Moving Forests, where we dive into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation and trailblazing women with Anita Mani, the editor of this wonderful book "Women in the Wild." In this episode, we explore the stories of courageous women field biologists…
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Meet Nature's Advocate Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay | EP 12
In this episode, I am joined by Senior Advocate Mr. Sanjay Upadhyay, who oozes love for nature and believes that if you are practising law in the environment field you have to be on the ground. He recollects several incidents from his long and illustrious career that are super inspiring and fun…
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Man on a Mission to Restore Bio Diversity w/ Dr. Faiyaz Ahmad Khudsar | EP 11
Today we are in conversation with Dr. Faiyaz Ahmad Khudsar a passionate scientist who has led an amazing team to restore acres of sodic land into flourishing bio diverse forest within Delhi-NCR. This is a feat that noone has been able to accomplish in the whole world and as I promised, here are…
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Beyond The Lens: Discovering the Multifaceted World of Akash Das | EP 10
In the Episode.. I am joined by Mr. Akashendu Das, also known as Akash Das, he is a prominent wildlife, advertising and fashion photographer known for his work in the genres of Fine Art and Art Wildlife photography. A recipient of more than 100 prestigious awards, Akash Das has done 16 solo...
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Landfills to Lifelines: Reshaping Waste Management w/ Bharati Chaturvedi | EP 09
Today we are in conversation with Bharati Chaturvedi, a passionate advocate for environmental issues and gender equality, she embarked on a remarkable journey shaped by her deep connection with the natural world. It was her growing awareness of the double burden of inequity and pollution borne by...
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Embracing Self-Questioning & Constant Growth w/ Nitye Sood | EP 08
Today, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating world of wildlife and documentary filmmaking with none other than the brilliant Nitye Sood. At just 33 years old, Nitye has already made a mark for himself in the industry, earning accolades and contributing to some of the most...
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The Elephant Chronicles w/ Dr. Sreedhar Vijayakrishnan | EP 07
Today, I am joined by Dr. Sreedhar Vijayakrishnan, an Elephant, Biologist. He is a post-doctoral researcher with the Centre for Conservation and Research. A wildlife biologist by training, Sreedhar has had research interests, over the last decade, in behavioural ecology, wildlife endocrinology,...
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Call of the Tiger w/ Camilla Malvestiti | EP 06
Today, I am joined by Camilla Malvestivi, an international wildlife professional and photographer, Camilla was born in Italy. She has then spent many years in France as a vegan chef, before moving to India to pursue her career in wildlife. In this Episode, we will learn about: Camilla's...
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The Onus is Upon Us w/ Ananda Banerjee | EP 05
Key Takeaways: The remarkable journey of Ananda Banerjee, spanning journalism, graphic artistry, and communications, in the pursuit of wildlife protection and environmental preservation. Ananda's role in driving sustainable development, environmental economics, and ecological restoration through...
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Finding Joy In The Pause w/ Doel Trivedy | EP 04
In the Episode.. I am joined by Doel Trivedy, a highly acclaimed filmmaker whose passion lies in producing and directing impactful documentaries. For over 2 decades, she has fearlessly ventured into some of the most challenging locations alongside the Riverbanks team, listen to this episode to...
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Building A Sustainable Business Around Wildlife w/ Pankaj Lad | EP 03
In this episode of Moving Forests, we sit down with Pankaj Lad - one of the top naturalists and birders out there. He likes to call himself a nature entrepreneur and rightly so. His passion is wildlife and everything he does, is build around the same anchor. From humble beginnings, Pankaj has…
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Put in the Efforts and Don't Worry About the Rest w/ Sudhir Shivaram | EP 02
In the Episode.. We will go through the entire career of Sudhir Sivaram who is a multi-talented person, one of the best wildlife photographers, a passionate teacher, a storyteller, an artist, a conservationist, a born marketer and an entrepreneur who has an interesting relationship with money. We...
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Shifting The Discourse Through Gradual Change w/ Gautam Pandey | EP 01
In today's episode, we'll be exploring the world of wildlife filmmaking through the eyes of Gautam Pandey. Gautam is a director at River Bank Studios and has spent years traveling all over to capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world, his work has been featured in documentaries…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Moving Forests with Keshav Sharma is a wildlife podcast, where I focus on sharing interesting things about different species and fascinating places for wildlife content creators and wild life enthusiasts. The show is for people who are struggling with lack of information and sources and I want to help them through my interviews with prominent wild lifers on knowledge about the wild, some cool hacks that these people have developed through their experience and intrigue the curiosity of more and more people and sensitise them about our beautiful natural world.
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