Topiary Studios - Sculpting Stories
Topiary Studios is a space for conversations, stories and moments from the world of creativity.
Named after the living sculptures shaped from foliage, Topiary reflects the idea that stories - like art - grow, evolve and take form over time.
Through conversations with filmmakers, musicians, artists and thinkers, the channel explores the ideas, humour and humanity behind the creative process.
From intimate anecdotes to cultural history, Topiary Studios is about documenting voices that shape our artistic landscape.
Produced and hosted by Archana Iyer.
Topiary Studios - Sculpting Stories
Still processing what an incredible few days this has been. ❤️
Documenting A Genius: Untold Stories of Ustaad Zakir Hussain won the Quill Podcast Award 2026 for Best Society & Culture Podcast - and was also featured in Sunday Mid-Day this weekend.
One of the most moving moments in this journey was reading the jury citation:
“Documenting a Genius has the strongest sense of occasion: it preserves cultural memory, centres artistic legacy, and combines excellent technical execution with a more unique subject. It feels less like a standard expert interview series and more like a meaningful cultural document.”
This podcast was created with immense love, admiration and gratitude for Ustaad Zakir Hussain and the extraordinary stories shared by Sumantra Ghosal, Ram Madhvani and Mujeeb Dadarkar.
Thank you to everyone who listened, supported and believed in the project. 🙏
🏆 Quill Podcast Awards 2026
www.quillpodcasting.com/2026-quill-podcast-award-w…
📰 Sunday Mid-Day Feature
www.mid-day.com/amp/sunday-mid-day/article/inside-…
🎧 Watch / Listen to the Podcast
https://youtu.be/6EKRzxTWvmE
Produced by Topiary Studios.
#DocumentingAGenius #QuillPodcastAwards #UstadZakirHussain #TopiaryStudios #Podcast #Storytelling
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We’re honoured that "Documenting A Genius – Untold Stories of Ustaad Zakir Hussain" has won the Best Society & Culture Podcast at the Quill Podcast Awards 2026.
The Quill Podcast Awards celebrate excellence in podcasting across storytelling, culture, education and entertainment, recognising some of the most compelling audio and video creators from around the world.
Here's what the judges had to say, "Documenting a Genius has the strongest sense of occasion: it preserves cultural memory, centres artistic legacy, and combines excellent technical execution with a more unique subject. It feels less like a standard expert interview series and more like a meaningful cultural document."
Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, supported and voted for the series. 💚
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✨ Proud to share that *Documenting A Genius – Untold Stories of Ustaad Zakir Hussain* is a finalist at the Quill Podcast Awards 2026 in TWO categories:
🏆 Best Video Podcast
🏆 Best Society & Culture Podcast
Thank you for all the love, support and votes. Means the world to us. 💚
— Team Topiary Studios
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Hey everyone 😊
Okay this just got more exciting — *Documenting A Genius* has been nominated at the Quill Podcast Awards 2026 in **TWO categories** ❤️
• Best Society & Culture Podcast
• Best Video Podcast
If you’ve watched it, shared it, or supported me in any way, I’d really love your vote 🙏🏽
**Super quick voting (30 seconds):**
1. Open this link: wophaeto.formester.com/f/CKllb71UZ
2. Add your email ID
3. Scroll to both categories
4. Click on **Documenting A Genius**
5. Submit
If you haven’t seen it yet, here it is:
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EKRz...
🗳 Last date: **8th May, 2026**
Every vote genuinely helps. Thank you so much 🤍
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Hi guys ❤️
If you’ve been enjoying Documenting A Genius, I’d really appreciate your support 🙏
Nominate it for the Quill Podcast Awards:
lnkd.in/dJDDe7x4
Steps:
1. Open link
2. Tap “Nominate Now”
3. Choose category (Society & Culture)
4. Enter details below 👇
Podcast Name: Documenting A Genius
Link: lnkd.in/dZx-Q33m
Last date: 20th April
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Video Out Now!
Soirée by Archana | Ep 1 | Chandan Roy Sanyal | On Acting, Process & Presence
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Starting something new.
Conversations that matter to me.
Episode 1 drops 9th April.
#SoiréeByArchana #ChandanRoySanyal #ComingSoon
#NewSeries #IndianCinema #ActorLife #Storytelling
#Filmmaking #CreativeConversations #TopiaryStudios
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If this episode stayed with you…
Documenting A Genius has been submitted to the Quill Podcast Awards under Best Society & Culture Podcast.
🎬 Watch / revisit here: https://youtu.be/6EKRzxTWvmE
If you’d like to support it, you can nominate it here:
www.quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awards
Just search for Documenting A Genius - it takes less than a minute.
Thank you for being part of this journey 🤍
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Announcement!!!
Coming Soon!
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Crossed 2k organic views...
Thank you for your continued support...
Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/6EKRzxTWvmE
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