Letters from the Lockdown

In our season finale, we're going to hear from a restaurateur who's determined not to give up on hope amidst a series of lockdowns. A first-time mom-to-be shares her fears of taking care of a newborn in the absence of elders in the house. And our Featured Guest, Anupriya Goenka, talks to us about what all she lost and what she gained during the lockdown. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Sneha Suresh, Pamela Paul & Archita Trisal. Music by Swati Bhatt. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a freelancer who's been living out of a suitcase for the last four months. An Indian-origin techie in Texas shares how he's been embracing the lockdown rather well. And our Featured Guest, Moses Koul, talks to us about his feelings, privileges and what he'd like to preserve amidst this chaos and clutter. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Shenaz Merchant, Nigel Rajaratnam & Gaurav Sajjanhar. Music by Skytrip. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a frontline social worker who spends her day looking after Covid patients. A journalist questions the concept of time when everything seems to be in a state of limbo. And our Featured Guest, Shaurya Sanadhya, talks to us about how the lockdown has positively and negatively affected her work as an influencer. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Archita Trisal, Shagun Trisal & Shenaz Merchant. Music by Serpents of Pakhangba. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a Bhilwada native who was deeply affected by the plight of the migrant labours. An MBA students shares his anecdotes from his days on campus and at home during the lockdown. And our Featured Guest, Danish Husain, tells us what he has been up to while being stranded in the US. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Sameer Rahat, Pranav Chaddha & Divyadeep Chaturvedi. Music by Maati Bani. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a young achiever who had been struggling with her mental health but found happiness again during the lockdown. A design professional shares how his perceptions and of those around him are constantly evolving during the lockdown. And our Featured Guest Devika Narain talks to us about unwinding, healing and sustainability in life and at work. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Furkan Latif Khan, Vijdan Saleem & Archita Trisal. Music by Raghav Meatlle. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from an Italy-based automobile designer about how he dealt with the constant flow of gloomy news during the lockdown. A PhD student shares how she just about managed to travel from New Jersey to Toronto to be locked in with her boyfriend. And our Featured Guest, Anshul Tewari, talks about his trip to Europe and his fear of being a carrier of the virus. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Santosh Nair, Pamela Paul & Gaurav Sajjanhar. Music by Faridkot. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a UK national who's locked in Malaysia as an illegal alien. A young paediatrician at a government hospital shares her worries about India's crumbling health care systems. And our Featured Guest, Khalid Ahamed, talks about how the lockdown has affected his plans for 2020 as a performing musician. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Francois Castellino, Vanita Mascarenhas & Shagun Trisal. Music by Hanita Bhambri. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from an inspiring youth who's joined relief work to help stranded migrant workers. A New Yorker shares her tale of contracting the virus and being confined to her bedroom for eight weeks. And our Featured Guest Mishika Singh talks about a rather unique chase sequence that she was part of during the lockdown. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Shashi Pratap Singh, Shazneen Arethna & Archita Trisal. Music by Twin Strings. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from an ice-cream lover who's embracing the lack of unnecessary human interaction. A Kolkata native shares his experiences from one of the scariest cyclones India has seen in recent years. And our Featured Guest Shaad Shafi gives his light-hearted take on doing stand up in a post-COVID world. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Shazneen Arethna, Arnob Bal & Shagun Trisal. Music by Mali. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

In this episode, we're going to hear from a mother of three about how her family is learning to bond again. A student in Singapore shares how living away from her parents for the first time is helping her become self-reliant. And our Featured Guest, Anwesh Kumar Sahoo, reflects on the many emotions he's felt during this period. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music. Read by Archita Trisal & Udita Chaturvedi and our Special Guest Roshan Abbas. Music by 'Khwaab' & Nikhil D'Souza. Produced by Udita Chaturvedi. Presented by Shagun Trisal. Mixed by Payal Rathod. Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'. All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

Through this series, we'll take you on a journey through the hearts and minds of people around the world and their unique experiences of living in a locked-down planet.