Making Mandiyali Cool | DOPCAST #01 | Nikhil Thakur ft. Abhimanyu Rai

Welcome to the first episode of DOPCAST, the premier Podcast from Himachal brought to you by Pahadi Dabba Films, dedicated to highlight the best Regional Creators. Today, we kick things off with a true pioneer of Mandiyali content: Abhimanyu Rai, better known as Hi Rai Mandyal/Mirchi Hi Rai. From ignoring an SBI PO exam to ruling the hearts of millions and lighting up the airwaves as an RJ at Radio Mirchi, the journey is nothing short of inspiring. We discuss his creative process, early days of fame, his love for ghazals, and some hard-hitting truths about the need for an artist association in the Himachali entertainment industry. Stay for a hilarious village ghost story at the end! Grab your headphones and let's get into it. About DOPCAST Hosted by the Nikhil Thakur, DOPCAST is a space for creative conversations with cinematic emotional depth. Expect pure pahadi energy, grounded conversations, and unfiltered storytelling from the hills. About Nikhil Thakur Coming from different background, Nikhil began his film-making journey in 2017. He has been part of over 300 projects (including songs, ads, films, short films, corporate runs) as a director, writer, editor and DOP. His love for his roots is the reason for the existence of this podcast series. Host - Nikhil Thakur Guest - Abhimanyu Rai Director - Diksha Thakur AD's - Akshay Thakur (Vrollit), Saksham Patyal Sound - IDHAN Post Production - Pahadi Dabba FIlms Edit - Aiden Motion Graphics - Aryan Special Thanks - Harshvardhan Soni, Akanksha Rai, Neeraj Thakur, Sahil Thakur #DOPCAST #HiRai #HimachalPodcast #PahadiDabbaFilms #Mandyali