Special Mission

Untold human stories from the Indian Armed Forces.

A Spotify Original Podcast, Special Mission is curated by Saishree Ashwin, narrated by Gul Panag, and produced by ATS Studio and Rainshine Entertainment. This podcast gives you a “behind the scenes” insight into some iconic stories from the Indian Armed Forces.

Featuring interviews with the characters themselves, deeply researched narratives, and rich audio production, Special Mission is a great listen!

Our special thanks to everyone in the armed forces for everything they do for our country. This podcast is our tribute to all of you. We can’t thank you enough.

Episode 2

Of Love & Longing

Indu and Mukund first met at Madras Christian College. Their relationship was nothing if not complicated. Especially when Mukund enrolled in the army and the couple lived apart for 4 tortuous years. Eventually the couple married and had a daughter. And then in April 2014 Mukund fell in the line of duty.

Episode 1

Two men and a boat

It was smooth sailing for Commander Abhilash Tomy in the Golden Globe Race, one of the world’s most arduous sporting challenges. Until a freak storm cripple Cdr. Tomy and his boat. What followed was a unlikely international rescue operation that touched the lives of everyone including Cdr. Tomy.