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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp 35 | Satya Ki LadaiShattered by catastrophe and losing faith ingoodness, hope is restored when an old friend sends a heartfelt note, reminding him that good things happen to good people.Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow Abhay by clicking this linkFemale Voice by Akanksha Thapliyal (https://www.instagram.com/kahaanibyyogini/)Dear listener, to support the show - Follow, & sign-up for new alerts & leave a rating.LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn...2025-03-0909 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: 'Celebrating 75 years of UNICEF in India' | Sanjay Singh - Chief Field Officer, UNICEF MaharashtraIn the 2nd part of my two-part content partnership with UNICEF India, I am speaking with Mr. Sanjay Singh, CFO UNICEF Maharashtra. With over two decades of programming experience, Sanjay has designed and executed change strategies to advance program outcomes and promote child rights in India, South Asia, and West Africa, across both development and humanitarian contexts. His experience spans five UNICEF offices in India and West Africa, where he has thrived in roles ranging from Social and
Behaviour change Specialist to WASH Specialist, Disaster risk reduction and Gender focal points. As an Emergency Specialist, he has adeptly orchestrated disaster r...2024-11-2044 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp 34 | Zindagi ka cheat code (ft. UNICEF India)A brother embarks on a quest to find a solution for his younger sister, born with a nutrition deficiency that stunted her childhood development. Determined to secure her
long-term happiness, he stands up against societal challenges to ensure she has a safe and comforting space to grow into as she ages – leaving others inspired.
This story is in a content collaboration with UNICEF India.
The story highlights the importance of Early Childhood Development(ECD). The goal of ECD is that all young children, especially the most vulnerable, from conception to the age of school entry, achieve their devel...2024-11-1717 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp33 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Smile Please!Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with beautifully designed landing pages for your social media accounts and that too for free. Mezink is an application for creators, businesses, and individuals where you c...2024-02-0309 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: 'One Day 4 Children' with Cynthia McAffrey | Chief Representative, UNICEF IndiaI was privileged to have been invited by UNICEF India , as the only podcaster to collaborate on their 'One Day 4 Children' initiative. To celebrate this initiative, Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) turned blue on Nov 2nd. UNICEF India in collaboration with the International Cricket Council , Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Indian Ministry of Education has launched the 'Criio for Good' online skills program in the wake of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. It is aimed at promoting gender equality among girls and boys, using Cricket as a metaphor for learning important life lessons. Criiio is a celebration of all...2023-11-1310 min
Introspection StationHow to Make Meaning with Stories Feat. Abhay MaheshwariOn Episode 14 of Introspection Station, we dive into the transformative power of storytelling with special guest Abhay Maheshwari, the insightful host of Laal Chashma podcast. Join us as we unravel the art of crafting meaningful narratives and explore how storytelling becomes a compass for life's purpose. From personal anecdotes to universal truths, discover the tips and tricks that illuminate the path to a more purposeful existence via storytelling. Tune in for a captivating conversation that will inspire you to embrace the narratives that shape your journey on this introspective ride
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast...2023-11-1035 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp32 | Sapno Ki Thaapi (in partnership with UNICEF India)Dreams and aspirations form the foundation for Raani, an 8-year-old aspiring cricketer, with big dreams and hopes for the future. This story is in a content collaboration with UNICEF India.
Checkout:
Criio 4 Good: https://www.unicef.org/india/stories/criiio-4-good-empathy
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Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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Indian Podcasting RevolutionPodPeeps: How a Storyteller Found Success in Podcasting | Abhay MaheshwariPodPeeps is the series where we capture the podcasting journeys of successful Indian podcasters. In this episode, the host Rohit Kokane is in conversation with Abhay Maheshwari, a podcaster, storyteller, coach, and public speaker.Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of inspiration, stories, and insights as Abhay shares how he got into podcasting. He doesn’t focus a lot on the monetizing part as he believes that podcasting is a creative outlet for him. When he started, he didn’t overthink the process and simply recorded the episodes on his phone.2023-09-0651 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: Devendra Fadnavis ki kahaani, unki behen ki zubaaniJoin me for a non-political, Raakhi special storytelling + interview style bonus episode , a tribute to the sacred occasion of Rakshabandhan – a revered Indian festival that illuminates the profound bond between brothers and sisters. In a stroke of serendipity, I had the privilege of conversing with Shrimati Bhavna Khare, the cousin sister of a distinguished Indian statesman, the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis-ji.
This episode cradles cherished memories like precious gems, unveiling a
heartfelt narrative that dances through pivotal moments in his life.
Unconstrained by the shackles of time, we journey through the tapestry of...2023-08-3044 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp31 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Junior ArtistLaunching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with beautifully designed landing pages for your social media accounts and that too for free. Mezink is an application for creators, businesses, and individuals where you can c...2023-07-0909 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp30 | Ek Rishta Aisa BhiMembers of the same family are seldom born under the same roof - the story, brings out this saying alive.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for World Podcaster’s Day 2021" respectively. The show has been identified as having “the best cross...2023-06-2807 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp29 | Achaar ki SheeshiThe protagonist, now settled abroad, recollects and recounts life back home - missing her mother, and realizing that a part of her mother grew within her in time.
Story written, and edited by Abhay Maheshwari & Preeti Tripathi.
Narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick"...2023-06-2408 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp28 | 90 or 9T?The protagonist, as a 12-year-old kid foresees the future and tries to find a sustainable support system for his differently-abled sister – an early stage emotional realization that at times life throws questions that are out of the syllabus makes the protagonist mature early.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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Artwork credits- Ankita Deb
LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been...2023-05-1908 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp27 | Meter DownThe morning bliss suddenly gets uprooted as the hardships of the upcoming ordeal begins to haunt him. Abhay rushes down the stairs, hoping to avoid the catastrophic event while he still can, but to no avail – the agent has gone. Now will begin a punishment cycle as he has pay for the diligence of a govt. employee for the third time this year.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp26 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Ajnabee RishtaLaunching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with beautifully designed landing pages for your social media accounts and that too for free. Mezink is an application for creators, businesses, and individuals where y...2023-03-1207 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp25 | After LifeWe have always been perplexed by the question - What happens after we die? An unexpected trigger propels the protagonist to find this answer
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for World Podcaster’s Day 2021" respectively. The...2022-11-2608 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp24 | Sheheron ke RaazEach city has its own secrets. Secrets and truths that are sometimes blinded by force, by design or by choice. Sparked by a trigger, in today's story the protagonist confronts the lost emotions that the city has to offer
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned In...2022-07-0605 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp23 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | When Music CallsThis episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from my father.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wo...2022-03-2605 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp22 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | De Mauka ZindagiThis episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from my father.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wo...2022-03-1904 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp21 | The Lost & Found ft. Shure & Maed In IndiaA trip back to my ancestral home after the passing of my father rekindles lost emotions in me – but braving my emotional urge, I am actually here to help my son find much-needed closure from the recent tragedy.
Written and narrated by: Abhay Maheshwari
Recorded at: Island City Studios
By Audio Engineer: Hersh Desai
Edited by: Kartik Kulkarni
With Producer: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Partners: Shure
These sessions were recorded using Shure mics and headphones and if you think we sound good, you now know why. Whe...2022-03-1208 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: A poem to calm youVikramaditya Motwane's 'Udaan' is a Bollywood film, that lingers your memory, and gives you the hope to live your dreams. A movie that's very detailed without being showy, poetic without being operatic, subtle without being too restrained, and poignant without being preachy. Today's bonus episode is a recital of one of the poems from this movie. Hope it proves as much inspiration for you, as it does to me.
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Music in this episode: Art of silence by uniq; Music promoted b...2022-03-0501 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp20 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Sabar ka phalThis episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from my father.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wo...2022-02-2604 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp19 | Fancy DressFancy dress play is more than just physically wearing a costume. It also encourages children to express their point of view of the world around them and helps in emotional development. Sparked by his friend's dismissal of a life-changing opportunity, in today's story the protagonist confronts his lost emotions and strives to not let dreams and ambitions be just merely fancy dresses.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
Dear listener, to support the show - Follow, & sign-up for new alerts & leave a r...2022-02-1905 minLaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus : 'Anushaasan' By Shri Harishankar ParsaiHarishankar Parsai (22 August 1924 – 10 August 1995) was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyanga (satire). This bonus episode is one of his popular short stories 'Anushaasan'.
Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Anirudh Das: (IG @das_anirudh). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast.
Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/2022-02-1203 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp 18 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Panchhi aur GhoslaThis episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from my father.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wo...2022-02-0504 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp 17 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Traffic SignalThis episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from my father.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wo...2022-02-0505 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp 16 | Pitthu ft. FinancepeerFamilies are always looking out to maximize returns on their investments. In today’s story, the protagonist's father is not just looking for the best institute that will groom his son to succeed in life, but also an unusual ROI – a modern solution to an age-old problem.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Financepeer, a Google incubated company, born out of the vision to make quality education accessible for all, it helps parents and students pay their education fees in easy monthly installments at zero interest and zero additional costs. Log on to www.financepeer.com to know m...2021-12-1707 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesIntroducing '2BHK' by Abhay Maheshwari - Stories of Indian familiesExplore short, heartwarming stories on the Indian middle class who are built on habits, both tiny and monumental. Simply put, these are stories that will resonate across all 2BHK households. Listen to my newly launched JioSaavn Originals podcast ' 2BHK', where stories are born in the middle class and brought up in India. Click on this link to tune-in for free now.
LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for World Podcaster’s Day...2021-10-2601 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp15 | Sitaaron Ki RoohThe protagonist is in love and wants to take a leap of faith. But traveling all this distance just to meet someone, is this much faith worth the shot?.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's Pick" & curation for Wor...2021-09-1308 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp14 | Farz(i)The protagonist, ever judgmental of the government services and policies, takes a shortcut to solve a documentation problem – only to realize that all this while he has been part of the problem and solution both. Making him realize that our surroundings are nothing but a reflection of our internal conflicts.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short...2021-08-1207 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi Stories'Laakhon Mein Ek' - Celebrating 100k+ organic listensIt gives me immense pleasure to share that the podcast has completed 100k or One Lakh listens, that too in such a short period with such a limited number of episodes. I am indebted to the massive amount of love and affection you (the listener) have given to my stories and I hope and pray to continue sharing similar and even better stories in your life.
In this special episode, I share a behind-the-scenes story of how you and your messages continue to inspire me - especially in the tough times we all are in.
Fo...2021-07-0304 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: Antim UnchaiThis episode is a recital of the inspirational poem "Antim Unchai" originally written by Padma Bhushan Shri Kunwar Narayan. He is one of the finest poets in Hindi literature and never ceased to inspire a generation of people with his work resonating waves of motivational and inspirational vibes.
Antim Unchai (अंतिम ऊँचाई) is part of his collection of poems from the book Apne Sapne published in 2003. Kunwar Narayan embraced life on different grounds of cognition and thought where diversity is his unique element. Most of his poems do not seem to create boundaries but an immersion of various language and subjects.
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesS1E14 | Newspaper Wale UncleToday's emotion of the story: The first step towards our second life
Description: Some relations are so close, that we feel extremely far away when they need us
Story Written & Narrated By Abhay Maheshwari (https://www.instagram.com/maheshwari_abhay91/)
Episode Art By Zaiba Zaheer
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesAn AppealAn appeal to play your part in this large pandemic. The virus doesn't care about religion, caste, creed and freedom. Together you and I can take small steps to make a difference. I am sorry that my appeal is strongly worded and hard-hitting, but it is so by design - even If one person listens to it and stops going out for no reason, I consider it a life saved. Jai Hind
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp12 | Uttejna Ka BeejFrom time to time, our near and dear ones keep fueling ourselves, to keep us inspired of our dreams and goals. As a kid, the protagonist hung around in his neighbor’s home. An elderly couple treated him as their grandson and taught him the most valuable lesson – being forever curious in life.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp11 | PardesThe homecoming of the protagonist after several years believes nothing has changed – well, at least in his memories. But a city grows irrespective, and the protagonist is now headed out with an excited, lost look of nostalgia on his face.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming servi...2021-03-2005 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp10 | Namak KamWith great power comes great responsibility. An ordinary employee meets an extraordinary man – making the employee realize the true scale, nature, and on-ground impact of his assigned responsibilities at work.
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus(3/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh MuraliNikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor, and an Amazon bestselling, Commonwealth Short Story Prize and DWL Story Prize-winning writer.
This is the last part of the three-part conversation series, where I go BTS and speak to Nikesh about his personal life - the genesis of his interests in the dark genre, perspective on life, death, and passion, and finally concluding with thoughts on how art can make this world a more fulfilled and satisfactory place to be in.
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LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus(2/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh MuraliNikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor, and an Amazon bestselling, Commonwealth Short Story Prize and DWL Story Prize-winning writer.
In this three-part conversation series, I go BTS and speak to Nikesh about his personal life - the genesis of his interests in the dark genre, perspective on life, death, and passion, and finally concluding with thoughts on how art can make this world a more fulfilled and satisfactory place to be in.
Stay tuned for part - 3
2021-02-1915 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus(1/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh MuraliNikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor, and an Amazon bestselling, Commonwealth Short Story Prize and DWL Story Prize-winning writer.
In this three-part conversation series, I go BTS and speak to Nikesh about his personal life - the genesis of his interests in the dark genre, perspective on life, death, and passion, and finally concluding with thoughts on how art can make this world a more fulfilled and satisfactory place to be in.
Stay tuned for part - 2
...2021-02-1916 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp9 | Lockdown 2.0As the society/world goes into lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, one inmate raises a desire, an out of the box to his jailer – will fulfilling this ask lead to his redemption?.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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Artwork credits- Ankita Deb
LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana...2021-02-0706 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp8 | The Indian Purple Cow?Only a few in the world have the courage to challenge societal norms, and for those who do, risk follows in all types, shapes, and sizes. The question to ask oneself - is the risk worth it? A dream that makes him question the reality of everything around him.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hi...2020-10-0410 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus: Storytelling for Adults with Seema GauravSeema believes that she is a fluffy potato in the garb of a human. She does technical writing to feed her tummy and storytelling to feed her soul. She feels that there are some awe-inspiring Indian authors who are slowly fading away from our minds. To celebrate such authors, she started Katha Khoj in 2018, a storytelling community for adults. Occasionally, as a storyteller, she also feels the need to tell her side of a story. And that’s when she puts her pen to paper. When she is not writing or narrating stories, she uses her lame jokes as we...2020-08-2924 minLaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesBonus Episode - TeaserI am humbled by the love and response you have shown to this podcast since its inception. I feel honored to have been able to touch so many lives in my own artistic way. As a way to continue to add value to your lives, I have been working on something new, something different - with a twist. Stay tuned.
LaaL Chashma is an attempt to glimpse the invisible emotions in our everyday lives. It’s a look back at our roots and a look ahead with that retrospective guiding us forward. Each story is laced with nos...2020-08-2201 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp7 | LockdownAs humans, it is our natural desire to be free, with the aspiration to live the most at the moment. This story, told through an inmate’s lens – his excitement when he gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be free.
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most re...2020-07-1905 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp6 | Attempt Ke MarksA Father’s Day special - celebrating our trials and attempts. Marks that are given for simply attempting the question - go far beyond exams and become a lesson for life. Taking a cue from solving math problems, a father attempts to score some points as he attempts to re-kindle his relation with his son.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hind...2020-06-2707 min
The Human Spices PodcastBack In 2010 - Abhay, With His Laal ChashmaAbhay Maheshwari, the voice behind Laal Chashma, from Pune, shares his journey of how writing happened out of nowhere and how Laal Chashma, a storytelling podcast, came into existence, taking us through his timeline back in 2010. Background Music: Shouri Dutta2020-06-0355 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp5| Kin-K-artavya-VimudhAll excited to join his first job ever, the protagonist suddenly finds himself in the perplexing feeling of being lost in life, after losing that one thing that he unknowingly took for granted. Later realizing that life is like a big jigsaw puzzle that takes time to build. We can only see the bigger picture, once we start putting in the many important and not-so-important pieces together. It's a way of life to keep tossing the board from time to time. Throwing away our game plan.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me...2020-05-1812 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp4 | SamosaStories through ages have said that we are what we consume. Well, in the literal sense, we all have some foods which hold a special place in our hearts, and sometimes it's not because of their taste, but due to the memories, they associate us with. A COVID-19 health care worker takes a trip down the memory lane when he breaks for hi-tea and snacks during his pandemic shift. This story is dedicated to all the healthcare workers fighting at the frontline of the global COVID-19 pandemic
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow...2020-04-0507 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp3 | Ghar Ki LaxmiA chapter right out of a typical Indian family but with a twist. A son's response to the ever-growing pressure from his family's expectations - his response surprisingly breaking all stereotypes.
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Artwork credits- Ankita Deb
LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Edi...2020-03-0110 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp2 | K for 'Cool'At some point or the other, we have all wanted to be more than what we are or can be. Most times it is a steep climb, but what happens when life exceeds your expectations? This is a transformation story of a college 'nerd' into a 'legend'.
Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link
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LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short sto...2020-02-1207 min
LaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesEp1 | Khooni AkhbaarSome not-so-smart, not the top-of-the-class kid comes, yells, and 'tells you' to forgo your belief and your upbringing of mutual respect you have for those you have known for years. In this world of ever-increasing noise, only your humanity can help you filter out the signal. Being human is a given, but keeping humanity alive is an emotional choice
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Artwork credits- Ankita Deb2020-02-0805 minLaaL Chashma - Hindi StoriesIntro - 'LaaL Chashma' hai kya?Many times in our daily lives, any external stimuli has the potential to trigger a short circuit in our brain, momentarily pushing us down the memory lane and resurfacing those long-forgotten emotions that were once extremely close to our heart but could never be linguistically described. Putting on the 'magical' LaaL Chashma, empowers me to proactively search for such emotions and I bring them to life via realistic short fiction stories, where ordinary characters face extra-ordinary situations. Stories that will make you feel happily nostalgic of those strange feels – one emotion, one episode at a time.
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