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Naatak RadioThe Somersault, by Gopinath Mohanty, performed by Kartic BhargavSahitya Akademi Award winner Gopinath Mohanty is one of Odisha's most prominent writers. This week, we present one of his most famous short stories, The Somersault, in English. Jaga Palei becomes the pride of Odisha by defeating Ramlawan Pande of Bihar in the All-India Wrestling Competition, however success hasn't come easy for him. Will he continue to be the pride of the people of Odisha or will the next fight bright him back to where it all started. Somersault, in short is chronology of outcomes in a person’s life, which also includes how he is perceived at different ju...2021-07-1716 min
Naatak RadioThe Somersault, by Gopinath Mohanty, performed by Kartic BhargavSend us a textSahitya Akademi Award winner Gopinath Mohanty is one of Odisha's most prominent writers. This week, we present one of his most famous short stories, The Somersault, in English. Jaga Palei becomes the pride of Odisha by defeating Ramlawan Pande of Bihar in the All-India Wrestling Competition, however success hasn't come easy for him. Will he continue to be the pride of the people of Odisha or will the next fight bright him back to where it all started. Somersault, in short is chronology of outcomes in a person’s life, which also includes ho...2021-07-1715 min
Naatak RadioPost Office by Dhumketu in English; performed by Kartic Bhargav"Post Office" is a short story written by Indian writer Dhumketu. It was first published in 1923, and is considered Dhumketu's most famous and frequently anthologized short story. The story is about a father's affection for his daughter, and the apathetic bureaucracy of the local post office. It is notable for its description, narrative, and dialogues. Performed by: Kartic Bhargav2021-04-1819 min
Naatak RadioPost Office by Dhumketu in English; performed by Kartic BhargavSend us a text"Post Office" is a short story written by Indian writer Dhumketu. It was first published in 1923, and is considered Dhumketu's most famous and frequently anthologized short story. The story is about a father's affection for his daughter, and the apathetic bureaucracy of the local post office. It is notable for its description, narrative, and dialogues.Performed by: Kartic BhargavSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to...2021-04-1818 min
Naatak RadioDajyu (Big Brother) by Shekhar Joshi in English; performed by Kartic BhargavThis week on Naatak Radio, we present one of Shekhar Joshi's famous short story, Dajyu. A boy from the mountains takes liking to a stranger in a cafe, when he asks him about his village, and considers him his Dajyu or big brother. Does the stranger reciprocate? Performed by Vikas Dhurka About the author: Shekhar Joshi (born 10 September, 1932) is a Hindi author, who is also known for his insight into the culture, traditions and lifestyles of people of Uttarakhand. With Shailesh Matiyani, he created a composite image of ethos of Kumaon. His best-known works are Da...2021-03-1308 min
Naatak RadioDajyu (Big Brother) by Shekhar Joshi in English; performed by Kartic BhargavSend us a textThis week on Naatak Radio, we present one of Shekhar Joshi's famous short story, Dajyu. A boy from the mountains takes liking to a stranger in a cafe, when he asks him about his village, and considers him his Dajyu or big brother. Does the stranger reciprocate?Performed by Vikas DhurkaAbout the author:Shekhar Joshi (born 10 September, 1932) is a Hindi author, who is also known for his insight into the culture, traditions and lifestyles of people of Uttarakhand. With Shailesh Matiyani, he created...2021-03-1308 min
Naatak RadioThe Cub by Lois Dykeman Kleihauer, adapted and performed by Kartic BhargavNaatak Radio presents an English short story “The Cub” by Lois Dykeman Kleihauer, describing the changing relationship between a boy and his father. The young boy grows up admiring his father’s physical strength and the two wrestle and playfight throughout his childhood. Although at first the father always wins, the day comes when things change. Adapted and performed by Kartic Bhargav Music: "Better Days", "November", "Slow Motion", "Tomorrow" by Bensound.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BensoundMusic2021-01-2111 min
Naatak RadioThe Cub by Lois Dykeman Kleihauer, adapted and performed by Kartic BhargavSend us a textThis week on Naatak Radio, a short story “The Cub” by Lois Dykeman Kleihauer, describing the changing relationship between a boy and his father. The young boy grows up admiring his father’s physical strength and the two wrestle and playfight throughout his childhood. Although at first the father always wins, the day comes when things change. Adapted and performed by Kartic BhargavMusic: "Better Days", "November", "Slow Motion", "Tomorrow" by Bensound.comYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BensoundMusicSupport the show2020-12-2611 min
Naatak RadioLucille Fletcher's THE HITCHHIKER, a mystery in EnglishPresenting Lucille Fletcher’s THE HITCHHIKER, directed by Kartic Bhargav and featuring Kartic Bhargav along with Edward Keyani, Shelly Perrier Smith. Sound mixing and remastering by Navi Viswanathan. NOTE: For the most optimal experience, we recommend using headphones for this episode. A typical cross country becomes anything but with a mysterious hitchhiker! A a radio play written by Lucille Fletcher, the Hitchhiker was first presented on the November 17, 1941, broadcast of The Orson Welles Show on CBS Radio, featuring a score written and conducted by Bernard Herrmann. Welles performed The Hitch-Hiker four times on radio, and the play was...2020-12-1024 min
Naatak RadioMonkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs: performed by Kartic BhargavSend us a text"The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in the collection The Lady of the Barge in 1902. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate. It has been adapted many times in other media, including plays, films, TV series, operas, stories and comics, as early as 1903 and as recently as 2019. Naatak Radio's Monkey's Paw is based in Lansing, Michigan and the recipients of the p...2020-10-3124 min
Naatak RadioLucille Fletcher's THE HITCHHIKER, a mystery in English; performed by Kartic Bhargav, Edward Keyani, and Shelly Perrrier SmithSend us a textPresenting Lucille Fletcher’s THE HITCHHIKER, directed by Kartic Bhargav and featuring Kartic Bhargav along with Edward Keyani, Shelly Perrier Smith. Sound mixing and remastering by Navi Viswanathan. NOTE: For the most optimal experience, we recommend using headphones for this episode.A typical cross country becomes anything but with a mysterious hitchhiker!A a radio play written by Lucille Fletcher, the Hitchhiker was first presented on the November 17, 1941, broadcast of The Orson Welles Show on CBS Radio, featuring a score written and conducted by Bernard Herrmann. Welles pe...2020-09-1924 min
Naatak RadioTHE CROSSOVER by Rithvik Agastya, a short play in EnglishWhat happens when California decides to secede from the United States? This is the premise of this brand new play by Rithvik Agastya. Crossover tracks the journey of two couples living in the newly formed "Republic of California" and "Michigan, United States" over a span of 10 years. Are they happy with their choices or are they ready to Crossover? Actors: Amar Chokshi, Mona Deshpande, Kartic Bhargav, Prapti Oswal Written and Directed by: Rithvik Agastya Presented by: Naatak2020-07-2513 min
Naatak RadioTHE CROSSOVER by Rithvik AgastyaSend us a textWhat happens when California decides to secede from the United States? This is the premise of this brand new play by Rithvik Agastya. Crossover tracks the journey of two couples living in the newly formed "Republic of California" and "Michigan, United States" over a span of 10 years. Are they happy with their choices or are they ready to Crossover?Actors: Amar Chokshi, Mona Deshpande, Kartic Bhargav, Prapti OswalWritten and Directed by: Rithvik AgastyaPresented by: NaatakSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on...2020-05-3013 min