One Rupee Podcast
Kurakani
with Pradeep
Deep dives, unfiltered conversations, and stories that challenge the status quo. Nepal's most intimate long-form podcast.

Latest Episode
Building a Media Empire from Zero
About the Show
Stories that
matter
“Kurakani with Pradeep” is Nepal's premier long-form podcast where host Pradeep Poudel engages with trailblazers from business, art, technology, medicine, and culture. Every episode is an unscripted, deeply personal exploration of the human journey — stripped of pretense, rich with authenticity.
From intimate one-on-one interviews to panel discussions on pressing societal issues, the show has become a cultural touchstone. Over 100 episodes and counting, we continue to amplify voices that shape the Nepali narrative and inspire global audiences.
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Recent Episodes
Building a Media Empire from Zero
with Rajesh Hamal
The Future of Nepali Cinema
with Dayahang Rai
AI and the Developing World
with Dr. Sanduk Ruit
Mental Health in the Himalayan Culture
with Dr. Aruna Upreti
Conversations With
Featured Guests
Rajesh Hamal
Veteran Actor
Dayahang Rai
Film Director
Dr. Sanduk Ruit
Eye Surgeon
Prabal Gurung
Fashion Designer
Manisha Koirala
Actress & Author
Dr. Aruna Upreti
Public Health Expert
Host & Executive Producer
Pradeep Poudel
Pradeep approaches every conversation with intense curiosity and empathy. The philosophy is simple: everyone has a story worth telling. With a background in investigative media and strategic communications, he strips away the superficial to reach the core of human experience.
His interviewing style — patient, incisive, deeply human — has made “Kurakani with Pradeep” a cultural phenomenon across Nepal and the diaspora.
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