Episode 22: Varun Sivaram

On this podcast, Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital, sits down with Varun Sivaram, a thought leader in the clean energy space. This podcast discusses the bestseller’s new book “Taming the Sun”, which outlines the current clean energy landscape, and the advances needed to unleash it.

Besides being a writer, Varun Sivaram is a physicist and Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power Ventures, a multibillion-dollar renewable energy firm. He is also a senior research scholar at Columbia University, a board member for the Stanford University Energy and Environment Institutes, and an editorial board member for the journal “Global Transitions”. Previously, Varun was a professor at Georgetown University and is a Rhodes and a Truman Scholar. Dr. Sivaram holds a degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from St. John’s College, Oxford University.

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Shrishti confronts Amit. Instead of a tearful reconciliation, the show realistically depicts his defensiveness and her humiliation. She leaves the marital home, a rare narrative choice for 1990s TV.

The series followed both households—Shrishti’s struggle for independence and Amit-Neha’s new marriage, which itself begins to crack under the weight of guilt and trust issues. Kora Kagaz Serial

Mahesh Bhatt often cast theater-trained actors, resulting in nuanced, understated performances. 5. Plot Synopsis (Major Arcs) The series unfolded in phases: Shrishti confronts Amit

Shrishti and Amit are a seemingly happy middle-class couple. Shrishti discovers Amit’s affair with his colleague Neha. Her world collapses. Plot Synopsis (Major Arcs) The series unfolded in

The legal and emotional process of divorce is shown. Amit marries Neha. Shrishti rebuilds her life, finding employment and self-worth.

| Actor | Character | Description | |-------|-----------|-------------| | | Shrishti | The protagonist; an educated, middle-class wife who discovers her husband’s affair. Her journey from devoted wife to a self-respecting independent woman forms the core. | | Yatin Karyekar | Amit | Shrishti’s husband; a successful professional who becomes entangled in an extramarital relationship. | | Sadiya Siddiqui | Neha | Amit’s mistress and later second wife; portrayed not as a vamp but as a conflicted woman. | | Neena Gupta | (Supporting role) | Played a significant supporting character (details vary by episode arc). |

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