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This is our 70th episode and to celebrate, we wanted a celebrity to join us on our show. And who better than the man who still makes many hearts flutter – Shahrukh Khan? There was only a teensy weensy problem - none of us have the clout to invite Shahrukh Khan. But as true improvisers, we took a leaf from the Khannas who wanted their Diwali party to pop and sparkle and we made do with a cheap imitation – a Malayali version of SRK.  Karthik tries to smuggle in something brown and something white and when caught, offers to gift it to the taciturn Immigration officer and cop.  He might have escaped the long hands of the law, but he is serving life sentence with a shrew of a wife who shreds him to bits while the hapless film maker is dreaming about food. All this and much more in our 70th episode! The tribe is taking a break for a while. We will see you in 2022, with a revamped version of the show – which will continue to be unknown, unplanned, and of course, unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Happy Halloween to you all! And commiserations for those of you who need to attend parties. My least favorite part is getting into conversations with groups who are already talking. There's never really a smooth way to get into such a conversation, or so I thought. The rest of the tribe decided I needed a lesson. In the acting profession, directors have been known to be... how do you say, difficult. They all have particular styles of directing, some more specific, some less. And a whole range of those styles are on display here. Learns yours today! And of course, we also remember that sometimes, less is more. Watch a movie in 2x, no movie exists that isn't improved by doing this. Especially if they're educational videos. Turns out that's applicable to improv as well. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Climate change is real, despite those news channels that tell you it itsn't. One such channel, our very own Mox News, shows you exactly how these channels operate. The process may surprise you! Who said Tinder and other dating apps were only for the new generation? People above 60 also deserve love, happiness and all the other things not usually found on Tinder. Watch as Karthik and Hari guide you on the exhilarating journey of dating after 60. Deadly Information Today!!! And if you ever fear you'll forget what to say next while on stage, learn from Robert how to turn a potentially catastrophic forgetting of your lines into an epic chase after a girlfriend who spurned him. The lengths we go to sometimes... All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Requesting a bank loan is probably one of the most stressful things you could experience. The bank manager doesn't want to sanction a loan, the client wants as much money as they can get - it's set up to be a tense situation from the off. Add to this that anything other than the most polite behaviour is frowned upon, and you're all set to dance. Hari isn't great at dancing, and on this evidence, neither is Jay. Slightly higher on the list of stressful activities is wedding planning. It's even worse if the wedding planner is a member of your close family. Fortunately, you don't have to pay them. Unfortunately, you can't fire them. Fortunately, you probably see less of them after the wedding. Unfortunately, you'll see them at every family occasion. And imagine getting married on a day that a pair of superheroes won't even save the world. You guys had one job... All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Every day is a new adventure. To be more precise, the kind of adventure made famous by movies like Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Poltergeist and the like. In other words, it can be quite terrifying. Facing the unknown and the unexpected is what improv is all about, as demonstrated to great effect by Prateek and Karthik. Rashmi and Hari find ways to integrate random inputs into scenes, and finally all the tribe find themselves switching in and out of a scene as fluidly as they can. Learning to cope with the unknown and unknowable is a great asset to get through the times we live in, so what are you waiting for? Dive in! And remember to join in at our open jamming sessions every Sunday! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

All right, are you ready for a different kind of show? In honor of International Podcast Day, we got all our tribe members to show up and put on a show. The best part was that the tribe members had no idea that we had planned this. It truly opened some of our eyes as to what Unplanned, Unknown and Unscripted really means! In addition to our usual gig, we also had a little chat with all of our tribe members, sharing with each other how the art of Improv has touched our lives in a very challenging time. We'll be releasing that as a special episode soon, so stay tuned. Our latest round of cocktails throws up several surprises - it seems as though some forget that electric and water bills need to be paid after a few rounds have gone down. It really was a fun experience, listening to our latest members, Benjamin, Kalpak, Anita and Sudha mix it up with our usual veterans. We also have a fun press conference where the person giving it has no idea who he is, only that he's answering very specific questions about an event he's unaware of. Watch the tribe try (and succeed) in confounding Hari (that's me). He would make a great politician, even if he does say so himself! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

You'd think artists and therapists would get along. After all, they're both obsessed with imaginary stuff  reading between the lines. Watch what happens when an artist decides he needs some therapy, and they decide to do a bit of a deep dive into something they would have rather left alone.   Cocktails at a bar are a huge scam, even more so when you find the vodka has been replaced by water. See how Karthik and Hari deal with bartender Prateek, while stepping gently over the word limit set by the sadistic Roma. And as always, whenever I'm in the mood for philosophy, I always find it useful to ask myself - Phil or Sophie? Listen to the tribe deal with this conundrum as they rip every argument into pieces in a dazzling display of rhetoric. Hey, I never accused any of them of brilliance...  All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Interviews often bring out the most illuminating insights. Some of the best things came out of an interview. This isn't one of them. This one tries to bring out the animalistic side of politics, and we succeed... I think. Customer service can be a difficult experience. Here, you get to see both sides of the coin, angry customers, angry customer care execs, generally angry people. While unpleasant in real life, it just couldn't be funnier here. And the phenomenon known as catfishing, where someone you meet online pretends to be someone they're not. Meeting a catfish in real life can be a surreal experience. See how Prateek and Hari deal with just such a situation in as few words as they could. And finally, sometimes, the best advice comes from the most unexpected sources. Like prima donna actors who really can't take direction from a newbie director. Thanks to them, you will learn that buds do grow on trees, and that water is precious! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

If there's one mantra I can't stand in real life, it's Mark Zuckerberg's "Move fast and break things". Because of people who actually think this is a good idea, I guess some of us have jobs at DIT, so I really shouldn't complain. When our lives feel like they're breaking down, who do we call? The sane ones among us would call a therapist. Luckily, we're all out of sanity here at DIT, so we're taking the DIY approach. Whether it's roofs or your internet router, someone here can fix it. Sometimes they may even work after being fixed. However, we provide no guarantees. So join us as we try to put the pieces together. Heck, even this old VCR could work! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ever been to an Art Exhibition at a gallery? I haven't, and I think they're pretty stuffy with pretentious phrases tossed around like live grenades. I don't think any of us have either, but if all those movies and TV shows glamorizing artists are to be believed, this is probably how it goes down. I've known quite a few people who are terrified of speaking on stage. And this next scene will do them absolutely no favors. Enjoy our brand new game, which somehow turns into the nightmare scenario for all those who fear the stage. And we end with my personal favorite phrase; "That's not right." And we proceed to rip everything everyone else says to ribbons. Need I say more? All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned, and Unscripted!  Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We made it to 60 Episodes! Again, thank you to all you wonderful listeners. Improv is all about collaborative storytelling. (Note to self: Go ahead, stick that one on your resume!) And here, we endeavor to do just that. Watch how the tribe  of us create a spooky story, with Jathin and Hari acting out the parts. Or how Robert can turn the most random quotes out of random books into a believable, if farcical trial.  And that really is the magic of improv. It opens you up to worlds of possibilities, all of which you are free to explore without fear. Interested in trying it out for yourselves? Do join our open jamming sessions! You can find the links on our social media platforms: 1. @dubaiimprovtribe - FB/Instagram 2. @unscriptedwdit - Twitter) Once again, thank you so much for keeping our journey going! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The early bird gets the worm. But who wants worms for breakfast?? Yuck!! Like Garfield, Roma and Rashmi believe that mornings should begin much later in the day. And when they are forced by a well-meaning friend to join the 5 AM jogging club, they are out with their claws and even sharper tongues! It is back to school time in most places around the world. Our tribe members are no exception. Two not-so-yummy-mummies engage in an almost-fist fight as they compare the merits of their pre-schoolers. A young man decides to start the year with a possible prom date – but is handicapped by the number of words he can use and more importantly by the fact that he is not George Clooney. And Physics teacher Karthik tries to figure out what on earth was his recalcitrant student, Saira doing the whole academic year. Do you think he will succeed? All this and much more on our show that’s unknown, unplanned and Unscripted. Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

I have little idea why people are so afraid of this whole Friday the 13th thing. But it seems suitably spooky, and since we were recording this on Friday, it was a no-brainer. To start us off, Prateek and Hari demonstrate what to do if you're ever in a horror movie and have to hide from a (or his) mummy. Rashmi demonstrates the dangers of autonomous vehicles that gain a mind of  your own. And to top it all off, everyone manages to mangle a scene from FRIENDS so badly you'd think it was resurrected much like Jason was (in so many movies). If that doesn't terrify you, then you're made of sterner stuff than most of us, especially Jathin. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Improv can get you on lists, apparently. No guarantee what list, mind you - it could just as well be a guest list to that exclusive club, or on your boss's hit list. Improvise at your own discretion. We love well-meaning strangers. They're helpful, kind, considerate, and most of all, incredibly annoying. And it's always a bonus when someone can drive even Roma up the wall, so Rashmi does an amazing job in that department! All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Sometimes, it pays to interrupt people. I remember several times when a conversation I was in got hijacked and ended up in weird new places. Weird is what we do best, so check out the freezing extravaganza that starts in a single's bar for married people and ends in cryptocurrency investments. Sometimes things are fortunate. Sometimes they're not. And sometimes, you can end up sharing a train compartment with a creepy stranger on your honeymoon. Leave them alone, Aarti! And for those of you who can't wait to go on a long hike once this whole pandemic is done, I have one extremely credible piece of advice - Leave Roma at home. Give her a jigsaw puzzle to keep her busy or something. All this and more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The big news this week was that billionaires are going to space. Some of them in very interestingly designed rockets that make one wonder what they're trying to overcompensate for. Ever wondered if Richard Branson was a little jealous of Jeff Bezos? If so, we've tried our best to portray how that scene would have played out in real life. We also show what it would look like if you put people from DIT in charge of a space mission. Good thing none of us are astronauts. Have you ever wondered what makes superheroes, well, heroes? Is it their powers? Would a superhero shorn of their powers continue to be heroes? We examine this complex issue of morality, and if you want to know how that turns out... Find out on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Summer is here. Yay... Honestly, I've no idea what the fuss is all about. I mean, it's really really HOT out there. And yet, more and more people just wanna go on picnics. But beware, being exposed to the heat is only the second worst thing that could happen to you. You could run into some really creepy people, as you will shortly find out. Worse, the people in question might be even creepier.... And while these folks are away, the cats come out to play. And this cat has developed some... exquisite tastes. And all of this leads us to our true test of loyalty - will we do what it takes to save our pets? Or just swipe that exotic bottle for ourselves? Find out on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

I'll confess that I've never looked forward to building a house - too many details to think about! But the pillars that the roof stands on - those are critical, and if you're not careful, can come crashing down over your heads, as Karthik's greatest fear is reveled. Jathin and Robert try their best to spare Karthik (from Roma and Rashmi). Find out how that goes! Ever since I (Hari) got married, I've been told about a hundred times that communication is key to keeping your marriage smooth. I took that advice to heart, honest! And yet, every time I'm tapping away on the phone, I'm met with angry glares! Hello? I'm communicating here! Ever wondered what to do in that situation? We find out so you don't have to! And one of the things most people never think about is the education of senior citizens. And if you've got Robert and Karthik in senior citizen spelling class... well, we tried to warn you. Oh, and someone might have unleashed a mummy's curse. Thought you'd wanna know! All this and much more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Ever been in a meeting where you've been blindsided by a seemingly random question from the audience? Where you had no idea what to say next? Watch as we put one of us in exactly that position? If you or someone else you know need an unflappable CEO, drop us an email - we have a whole list! It should come as no surprise to anyone that members of our tribe have pretty fertile imaginations. Listen to how a conversation about never finishing what someone started spirals way out of control, spanning buses, fitting rooms, and the world itself as it grapples with globalization!  All this and much more on our show that's unknown, unplanned and Unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This is our 51st episode! 51 weeks of providing awesome (at least in our opinion) entertainment to all our listeners. This episode, we decided to stretch the tribe by challenging them to educate while entertaining. As always, the tribe rose magnificently to the occasion. We leave no branch of studies untouched. Always wanted to learn about astronomy? Take a stroll around the DIT astronomical laboratory – where you can gaze at stars like LoonaMoona and MoonaSoona through a special eyepiece- Sparklers™ (patent pending). Lockdown forcing you to stay at home and develop new hobbies like gardening? Do not miss inputs on Gardening 101 and how the width and length of watering pipes can affect the growth of petunias and pumpkins. Oceanography? Pyrotechnics?  We have got you covered. To our tribe members, both these areas are but two sides of the same coin! Archaeology, did you say?  We give you all the dirt behind becoming a master digger. Treasure hunting? Do not forget to pack a special equipment – the PICKASS (patent pending). All this and more, on our show that’s unknown, unplanned and of course, unscripted! Go on, leave us a review: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unscripted-with-dit-1264555/reviews    Music: Rockapalooza by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com