At the heart of Memorywala is Syed Mohd Irfan, a media professional whose work spans more than three decades across print, radio, television and digital media.

Known for his distinctive style of long-form dialogue, Irfan has spent much of his career exploring the stories and reflections of extraordinary individuals. As the founder, producer and host of Guftagoo, he has engaged in thoughtful conversations with hundreds of distinguished personalities across cinema, literature, theatre, music and public life.

His work has also appeared on platforms such as BBC News, and he previously served as Editor-in-Charge of the Art and Culture Desk at Rajya Sabha Television, where he helped bring India’s cultural heritage to a wider audience.

Across these decades of conversations, Irfan has developed something rare, the ability to make people feel truly heard.

His dialogues are known not for quick soundbites, but for depth, patience and thoughtful exploration. People often find themselves reflecting on their lives in ways they never have before.

Memorywala brings that same spirit of listening into a more personal space, where individual journeys are given the time and attention they deserve.

Syed Mohd Irfan - The Archivist.

Gallery

A curated collection reflecting Irfan's professional journey.

Timeless Conversations

Fan favorite Interviews - Loved by Viewers Across the World

FAQs

Who is Irfan?

A renowned anchor and producer with a legacy of 35+ years of work in all forms of media and is well known for the highly acclaimed “Guftagoo” series on Rajya Sabha TV(now Sansad TV) which continuously aired for 10 years. At RSTV, Irfan was the Editor-in-Chief of the Art, Culture, and History Desk. Irfan has worked with the BBC for “Kahani Zindagi Ki” .

What mediums?

What is his approach?

Why experience matters?

How to collaborate?

Syed Mohd Irfan’s approach is built on patience, preparation, and meaningful conversation. He conducts well-researched, unhurried interviews in a comfortable setting, allowing people to share their stories in their own voice.

These conversations are then thoughtfully combined with personal photos, videos, and archives to create a deeply personal documentary film delivered as a polished audio-visual biography along with the complete raw footage for personal keepsake.

You can reach out via
Email: memorywalamail@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9818-098-790
or through the website to initiate the process.

You can also schedule a one-on-one conversation through the Google Meet option available on the homepage.

From there, the team understands your requirements, plans the interview, and schedules the recording at a place of your choice. Every step is handled closely with artistic expertise to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and meaningful experience.

Irfan and his production team takes personal interviews of figures by exploring, capturing and treasuring the self-told life journeys and memories finally produced and presented in a prime audiovisual auto-biographical interview film. Being a bespoke service, Memorywala brings to light the legacy which may be forgotten otherwise. The film is produced for the personal use of the clients and handed over to them for their personal keepsake

Experience shapes the difference between recording a story and truly understanding it. With years of working closely with people from different walks of life, Syed Mohd Irfan has developed the ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and capture emotions that might otherwise remain unspoken.

This sensitivity comes only with time and practice, it allows him to create an environment where people feel comfortable sharing their most personal memories. The result is not just a film, but a thoughtfully crafted narrative that feels authentic, intimate, and timeless.

Experience also ensures consistency in quality, from conducting unhurried interviews to structuring stories and delivering a polished final film. It’s what transforms memories into meaningful legacies that people can cherish for generations.