You know what made summer bearable in the summer afternoons of the 90's? Maach bhaat or the aam er jhol induced the much needed afternoon siesta. But, not before I could stretch out on the cool floor, a bolster under my head, a book in hand and my legs propped up on my grandmother's heaving tummy! "You know what happened...?" is how the stories started. And there would be stories of good and evil, stories of scientific wonder or even stories that made me dream. Here is an effort to bring back loving memories of stories in audio format for you to enjoy at leisure.
What is more important in life? Money or Passion? Okay, let me rephrase that question - What gives you happiness? Money or Passion? Hmmm let me rephrase that one more time - What would you choose to do at the end of the day? Money or Passion? What would bring you immense happiness? What would burn that fire bright in your eyes? What would make you feel satisfied with your inner calling? All these questions are probably answered in this beautiful story of Patol Babu who aspired to be a film star! Visit me on this link to hear this beautiful story! :) Don't forget to like and share :)
Sometimes all you need is good will. Good people almost always find themselves in the company of good people. The ones who take care, the ones who ensure nothing bad happens and they are the ones who ensure there is goodness around them. Even if it were to be the only one standing up and fighting. Such is the story of Sadbhaav (Goodwill) and how Rajam Ayyar ensures he will not succumb to any bullying nor will he allow a weak person to be bullied. Listen to this short sweet story now!
Abdul "Late Lateef" was always late. His father had given up on him. But, his mother hoped that he would understand the necessity to be on time, sooner than later. One day, as usual, he returned home only to find disaster. Did being Late Lateef, actually pay off? If he had been there earlier, he would have... What did Abdul find or lose? Listen to this short story by one of the best writers, ever was.
In the earlier episode you heard the story of the "blind dog", here we can listen to the heart melting story of the blind beggar who pulled herself to the stature of being rich and "worthy" by just showering her unconditional love. Being loving or caring or giving by nature is not bad; it is bad when these beautiful traits are misused or taken for granted. Listen to this story for more.
We are often told that nothing can be compared to a dog's loyalty and unconditional love. But, is this good trait really good to possess? Listen to this very short story to decide for yourself.
Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences. What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was someone who could not remain idle. She was Ibnebatuti - and how she had transformed herself to reach a place in life, where she had stopped. Ibnebatuti is a beautiful story of mother and son. Their relationship. Their Lucknowi andaaz of speech. Their little fights, their many make ups. The story touched a raw nerve when it came to pass that Shalu's son, Raghav was preparing to leave to study at Stanford University. Who was Shalu? What was her story? Does Raghav, the son understand the mother or does he understand the young girl of 20? Listen to the story of Raghav & his mother, Shalu through this humble narration.
Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences. What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was someone who could not remain idle. She was Ibnebatuti - and how she had transformed herself to reach a place in life, where she had stopped. Ibnebatuti is a beautiful story of mother and son. Their relationship. Their Lucknowi andaaz of speech. Their little fights, their many make ups. The story touched a raw nerve when it came to pass that Shalu's son, Raghav was preparing to leave to study at Stanford University. Who was Shalu? What was her story? Does Raghav, the son understand the mother or does he understand the young girl of 20? Listen to the story of Raghav & his mother, Shalu through this humble narration.
Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences. What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was someone who could not remain idle. She was Ibnebatuti - and how she had transformed herself to reach a place in life, where she had stopped. Ibnebatuti is a beautiful story of mother and son. Their relationship. Their Lucknowi andaaz of speech. Their little fights, their many make ups. The story touched a raw nerve when it came to pass that Shalu's son, Raghav was preparing to leave to study at Stanford University. Who was Shalu? What was her story? Does Raghav, the son understand the mother or does he understand the young girl of 20? Listen to the story of Raghav & his mother, Shalu through this humble narration.
Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences. What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was someone who could not remain idle. She was Ibnebatuti - and how she had transformed herself to reach a place in life, where she had stopped. Ibnebatuti is a beautiful story of mother and son. Their relationship. Their Lucknowi andaaz of speech. Their little fights, their many make ups. The story touched a raw nerve when it came to pass that Shalu's son, Raghav was preparing to leave to study at Stanford University. Who was Shalu? What was her story? Does Raghav, the son understand the mother or does he understand the young girl of 20? Listen to the story of Raghav & his mother, Shalu through this humble narration.
Travel is an activity that is loved by all. The excitement of visiting a new place, seeing beautiful sights, meeting new people is unparalleled. Travel becomes even more enjoyable when you have great company. Family or a friend? People who have the same interests as you and like the same things on a holiday. But imagine, you were meeting another YOU on one such holiday. Would you like to meet yourself? Would you like to have someone accompany you who was your total carbon copy? Would you like it if you had absolutely no differences or dissimilarities with this person? In this story narration, Ratan Babu met someone on a holiday. Someone that caught him by surprise. Did he like who he met? What transpired between them? Listen here for more!
Surapati Mullick was a famous man. Why? Well, he was the famous magician of Calcutta. His magic shows were always houseful. On his way to Lucknow, his first show outside of Bengal, he encounters something that he was not expecting. Surapati was lost in thought of an important person who actually made him the magician he was today. And what does he notice? That person sitting right in front of him! Was it for real? Was it magic? Or was his mind playing tricks? Whatever it was, he had an important lesson to learn - the one of gratitude. Listen to this beautiful story that I loved recording.
It is but human nature to take utmost advantage of a situation or a person. And if neither fights back or rebels, the doings are almost unforgivable. Such is the story of Bula and her family. Bula faced every scolding, every mean word with a smile. Her contribution to the keep the family up and running was immense and irreplaceable. But, nobody every thought how Bula felt. Until, one day Bula chooses another path - the one that keeps her happy. Listen to this beautiful story of Bula, right here.
The life of a zamindar was extravagant. It is often like the hindi saying, rassi jal gaya, par bal nahin gaya - meaning to say, that the rope may have been burnt, but it had not lost its strenth. Bishwambhar Roy has seen the family's history. It's wealth, power, name and fame. He had also seen the Roy family's downfall over the seven generations. Some things are just innate - the pride of being a zamindar. But, is this pride worth it? Listen to this beautiful story to know more.
When misfortune strikes, it takes everything in its wake. Exactly what happened to Gafoor and Amina's home. Slavery, drudgery and starvation was the norm of the day. It would be unfair to think that Gafoor did not try to do his bit and save his home. But, the politics of the landlord and the society made life difficult. Listen to this short story to know what transpired in Gafoor's life.
Govind Singh was an ex-serviceman. He was appointed as gatekeeper at an English Company. He loved his job and made sure that he gave a stiff salute every time the Sahib passed by. He served the company for 25 years without a mistake. Soon he was to retire and was offered a pension. In his retirement days, Govind Singh made amazing clay dolls. The interest in his hobby got better every day. So every time he went to collect his pension, he gifted one of his clay creations to his Sahib. One day, Govind Singh received a registered letter. He shivered with fear. What if the letter called out his doom? What if his pension was going to be stopped? What if ...? What if he had angered the Sahib with his clay creations? Listen to this audio piece to know what was in that letter that drove Govind Singh to insanity.
It is shocking when Byomkesh suddenly figures out who the murderer is and the modus operandi. Who do you think killed or rather murdered Rekha? Who would gain out of it? Did Rekha die as collateral damage? Listen to this audio piece for the final part of the story.
Byomkesh and Ajeet are extremely bored that Calcutta winters have not kept them busy with any case. The cold has seeped into their bones and before they could freeze, a hot case dropped into their laps. A neighbor's daughter had died. Was it suicide or murder? Listen to this audio piece to know if Byomkesh and Ajeet were able to solve the case.
The case is getting messy. Who could be the murderer? All the people in the house had motives. Who would be so innovative in the modus operandi? Listen to this audio piece as the story progresses.
Byomkesh is called by the Commissioner to solve the murder of Karali Babu. The case seems straight forward, but it is obviously not so! Do you want to know who killed Karali Babu and how? Listen to this audio piece.
Byomkesh is a busy detective. Ajeet is sometimes upset that Byomkesh does not take care of himself as he is so engrossed solving some case or the other. One day Ajeet meets his good friend who is a doctor to a very annoying patient. He tells Ajeet and Byomkesh that his patient is addicted to tarantula's poison! He has no idea how he gets and how it is consumed. He needs desperate help to stop this. Will Ajeet and Byomkesh solve this case? Of course yes! Listen to this audio piece to know more!
Byomkesh was known for his intelligence, his keen understanding of things that was way above normal people. That was why he was such a great detective. He broke down the case at various levels and not only helped people from further getting murdered but also saved the police of all the work. But, who was the killer and how did Byomkesh add up the events which led the killer himself to be trapped in Byomkesh's words? Listen to this last part of this wonderful short story.
People come rushing to Byomkesh and Ajeet, seeking their help. One such person was Aashu Babu. He narrowly escaped death by the harrowing gramophone pin. If it wasnt for his pocket watch, he would not be alive today. Does Byomkesh get to solve the Aashu Babu's case? Listen to this part to know more.
Byomkesh and Ajeet are now housemates. While the latter likes to keep life simple and enjoy the everyday simplicity of Calcutta spring time, Byomkesh is always eager to find something or the other to work on. In recent times, his city has been plagued with the Gramophone pin murders. Want to know more? Listen to the first part of the story right here!
Byomkesh and Ajeet are now housemates. While the latter likes to keep life simple and enjoy the everyday simplicity of Calcutta spring time, Byomkesh is always eager to find something or the other to work on. In recent times, his city has been plagued with the Gramophone pin murders. Want to know more? Listen to the first part of the story right here!
The police investigate into the matter about Ashwini Babu's death. They are unable to figure out how someone could walk into the boarding house, under so much of security and kill someone on the first floor! Finally, the secret is in the open. Listen to the story unfold as you meet Byomkesh Bakshi the Investigator, private detective :)
Byomkesh Bakshi is a fictional detective, I can say, who has lived flesh and blood in my imagination. So when the opportunity arose to record this book, some stories which are in the free domain, I was more than happy. And record breaking, I was able to record this part of the first story in 40 minutes without a mistake! Hopefully. This story talks of how Ajeet met Byomkesh for the first time. Ajeet was done with his University and wanted, like any other educated bengali, to do wonders in the field of literature and writing. His father had left him a good amount of money in the bank and was able to live comfortably in a boarding house without really worrying about anything. This boarding house had 6 other tenants - the main owner and few others. Most of them lived here, worked in busy Calcutta and returned home to the outskirts by the end of the week. The rent was affordable, almost cheap, including wholesome meals. And the company great. The tenants were all happy until one day, one tenant Ashwini Babu is found dead in his quarters. Did he commit suicide? Was he murdered? How did the murderer enter the closed house? Why would Ashwini Babu want to end his life? Was he being troubled by thoughts or unknown people? To know more, listen to the first part of this amazing story.
The parrot picking a card, that would reveal my life's secrets, always intrigued me. When the astrologer stopped the passerby, he did not imagine he would come face to face with the person he was avoiding like the plague. How did this astrologer know the passerby? Listen to this audio piece to reveal the secrets of the fleeting stars.
Tring! Tring! Postman! Tanappa was as involved in Kamakshi's wedding was he would have been of his own child. He became more guardian than postman. In the process, he forgot that he was mere outsider. Listen to this beautiful story as you sip your coffee.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Three months later, life goes back to normal. But, something is troubling Siddharth. How was he seeing Naina Jogin? She was to be seen only by people who she wanted to possess. So does that mean ... Listen to this last audio piece to know what happened? Does Naina Jogin come back? Or is it someone else that wants to take revenge? Does the story repeat itself?
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Three months later, life goes back to normal. But, something is troubling Siddharth. How was he seeing Naina Jogin? She was to be seen only by people who she wanted to possess. So does that mean ... Listen to this audio piece and the last episode to know what happened? Does Naina Jogin come back? Or is it someone else that wants to take revenge? Does the story repeat itself?
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. What transpires that night on the railway tracks is beyond explanation. Did Siddharth, along with Chetan, Rudra and Mohini manage to release Naina? Did things go back to normal in the hostel premises? Was Asgar Ali spared of the mistakes of bachelorhood? Listen to this audio and the next to know what happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Listen to this audio to know what plan was hatched to release Naina from the shackles of this world.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Then out comes the reason why Naina has been haunting and troubling the hostellers. She is taking revenge on Asgar Ali for abandoning her 30 years ago. He had promised her marriage, but succumbed to parental pressure. Naina had laid herself down on the railway tracks and given up her life. Now only they could release her from this Earth and allow her to go in peace. Listen to this audio to know what plan was hatched.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Mohini tells Siddharth that she is a psychology student studying paranormal activity. She also informs him that she knows about the happenings in the hostel and that she was preparing herself to help him. Amidst all this, she falls in love with Siddharth. Listen to this audio piece to know how they prepared themselves to get rid of Naina Jogin.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Siddharth and Mohini come face to face and she finally lets him know of her reality. Who was she? LIsten to this audio piece and next to know who Mohini was and what did they do next.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Finally, one day when the three friends were having tea at the tea stall outside their University, a small argument made Siddharth leave the gang. He started him bike and took off towards the market place. On reaching there and actually seeing Mohini, he called his friends to follow her to check where she was from and where he lived. Listen to this audio piece and next to know what happened at the market place.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Asgar Ali was put under medical care in his own home. Siddharth was feeling very upset that he had not met Mohini for the last 15-20 days. Chetan kept troubling and teasing him about it which angered Siddharth immensely. He left his friends at the tea shop and moved away towards the market area. And then suddenly he comes back running to inform his friends that he had seen Mohini and that he would like them to see her. Listen to this audio and the next to know what transpired.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Asgar Ali Sir is shocked beyond words. Listen to this audio piece and the next to know what happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Asgar Ali Sir comes to class to teach Law. He starts to teach the class, when Chetan and Rudra keep laughing and chatting. Asgar Ali gets annoyed and sends them out of class. What Asgar Ali saw next was simply shocking. What did he see? Listen to this audio and the next to know how the story progressed.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Rajeev had brought a girl into his hostel room. Siddharth wanted to teach Rajeev a lesson and he wanted to create a disturbance to this meeting. Listen to this audio piece and the next to know what happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Rajeev was now the new victim of abnormal situations. On the other side, Siddharth declared he was in love with Mohini and that they had kissed each other. His friends, Chetan and Rudra were not very happy with this progress. They kept telling him to stay away, but Siddharth did not bother. Listen to this audio piece and next to know how the story progressed.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Rajeev was another topper in the University. But, he was of promiscuous character. He resorted to porn and was not very respectful towards his women friends. He had had many relationships. But what happened to Rajeev next was equally shocking. Listen to this audio piece and the next to move ahead in the story.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Tantrik Baba Moosa tried his best to bring the spirit under his control. But failed miserably. He ran away from the Boy's Hostel, never to be seen. The boys just did not know what to do. Days went by. One day, another hostel boy, Rajeev heard someone cry in the bathroom. He saw that it was Ravi. Why was he crying and who was Rajeev? Listen to this audio piece and the next to know what happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. What ensues is hilarious! Tantrik baba is funny and claims he can fight and bring omens and spirits under his control. Does he actually do that, is anyone's guess. Listen to this piece and the next to know what happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Siddharth cannot believe his eyes. He locks himself up inside his room and does not want to meet anyone. Rudra and Chetan are trying to convince Siddharth not to meet this girl he has been meeting at odd places. Then they suggest they should go meet an excellent tantrik. The one who knows how to get rid of spirits! Listen to this and the next audio piece to hear the hilarious scenario of the tantrik baba.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Siddharth is in his own sweet world of new found love. Chetan and Rudra inform him that Ravi has been besides himself lately. Siddharth is upset and concerned. He decides to go meet Ravi and see how he is feeling. What he sees leaves him shaken and scared. Listen to this audio to know what actually happened.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Odd things are happening in the hostel. Yashranjan has been hospitalized with broken bones. Ravi is acting weird as others feel that he was now under the influence of bad omen. Siddharth had no clue what was going on with his classmates. He was in his own world of new found love. With someone he didnt know but wanted to know and someone who nobody else knew. Listen to this audio and next to know what happened in the hostel.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Siddharth wants to spend time with Mohini, but she refuses him to stay further on. Why? Listen to this audio and the next to know what transpires on the Ghat.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Siddharth follows Mohini to find out more about her. Does he figure his way out? Listen to this audio and more to know what happens.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. Chetan and Siddharth have been given duty to look after Yashranjan at the hospital. But, Siddharth notices Mohini in the corridors and follows her. Where does she go? Where does she live? Who is she? Does Siddharth find his answers? Listen to this audio piece and more to find out what happens.
Welcome to Gaatha Gunjan! Book narration for Reader's Forever. The boys cannot believe their ears and eyes to the events. Do things get out of hand? Listen to this audio to know more.
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