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Naatak RadioAPNI APNI BIMARI by Harishankar ParsaiSend us a textApni Apni Bimari by Harishankar Parsai masterfully explores the nuanced landscape of human suffering through the lens of satire. This story unveils the peculiar and often ironic hierarchies of problems people face in life—from those who lament their financial hardships over taxes while living comfortably, to those who struggle for basic needs, and the inescapable burden of small-scale troubles that seem monumental to those bearing them. Parsai's storytelling highlights the relativity of pain and how one’s perspective shapes their sense of struggle. Join us as we delve into this comedic yet poig...
2024-11-0108 min
Naatak RadioA Face in the Dark by Ruskin BondSend us a textNaatak Radio is back! And we are back with a classic from one of India's most prominent short story writer Ruskin Bond. This also happens to be our 100th episode!! Here's to many more. A Face in the Dark is a tale of Mr. Oliver, a school teacher in Simla, and his rather strange encounter on his walk back to town via the forest.Performed by Vikas Dhurka. Support the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever yo...
2024-08-0304 min
Naatak RadioAao Bahas Karein (आओ बहस करें) a hilarious radio play by Saadat Hasan MantoPresenting in our series of Manto's radio plays, Aao Bahas Karein. In "Aao Bahas Karein", Lajwanti challenges Kishore and Narayan for a debate. Will they hold the fort, retort or abort? Sunny Moza returns as Kishore, Shravanti Yadav debuts as Lajwanti, and Anush Moorthy returns as Narayan. Directed by Vikas Dhurka
2021-05-3020 min
Naatak RadioAao Bahas Karein (आओ बहस करें) a hilarious radio play by Saadat Hasan MantoSend us a textPresenting in our series of Manto's radio plays, Aao Bahas Karein. In "Aao Bahas Karein", Lajwanti challenges Kishore and Narayan for a debate. Will they hold the fort, retort or abort? Sunny Moza returns as Kishore, Shravanti Yadav debuts as Lajwanti, and Anush Moorthy returns as Narayan. Directed by Vikas Dhurka Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show...
2021-05-3019 min
Naatak RadioParde Mein Rehne Do Parda Na Uthao; a hilarious radio playThis week on Naatak Radio, presenting George Bernard Shaw's classic "How He Lied to Her Husband" in Hindi. A married woman and her lover get into a pickle with her husband and then get out of it. Performed by: Snehal Pachigar, Ekta Brahmakshatri, Sanju Pancholi Adapted by: Paresh Vyas and Vikas Dhurka
2021-05-2326 min
Naatak RadioParde Mein Rehne Do Parda Na Uthao; a hilarious radio playSend us a textThis week on Naatak Radio, presenting George Bernard Shaw's classic "How He Lied to Her Husband" in Hindi. A married woman and her lover get into a pickle with her husband and then get out of it.Performed by:Snehal Pachigar,Ekta Brahmakshatri, Sanju PancholiAdapted by:Paresh Vyas and Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our li...
2021-05-2325 min
Naatak Radioखिड़की based on H. H. Munro's "The Open Window", a radio play in Hindi by Mugdha KulkarniWhen talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and impact, something the short story medium is designed to do. Performed by: Anoushka Dave, Ritwik Verma, Pooja Sabharwal, and Vikas Dhurka
2021-05-0917 min
Naatak RadioThe Open Window by H.H. Munro, performed by Vikas DhurkaWhen talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and impact, something the short story medium is designed to do. Performed by: Vikas Dhurka
2021-05-0909 min
Naatak Radioखिड़की based on H. H. Munro's "The Open Window", a radio play in Hindi by Mugdha KulkarniSend us a textWhen talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and impact, something the short story medium is designed to do. Performed by: Anoushka Dave, Ritwik Verma, Pooja Sabharwal, and Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on A...
2021-05-0915 min
Naatak RadioThe Open Window by H.H. Munro, performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textWhen talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and impact, something the short story medium is designed to do. Performed by: Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn o...
2021-05-0908 min
Naatak RadioAao Chori Karein by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by Vikas Dhurka, Pooja Sabharwal, Anush Moorthy, and Anjali KirloskarContinuing our series of hilarious radio play written by Saadat Hasan Manto, Kishore persuades Lajwanti to steal what he thinks is his friend Narayan's parcel. Performed by: Kishore: Vikas Dhurka Lajwanti: Pooja Sabharwal Narayan: Anush Moorthy Mrs. Narayan and Durga: Anjali Kirloskar
2021-04-2519 min
Naatak RadioAao Chori Karein by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by Vikas Dhurka, Pooja Sabharwal, Anush Moorthy, and Anjali KirloskarSend us a textContinuing our series of hilarious radio play written by Saadat Hasan Manto, Kishore persuades Lajwanti to steal what he thinks is his friend Narayan's parcel. Performed by:Kishore: Vikas DhurkaLajwanti: Pooja SabharwalNarayan: Anush MoorthyMrs. Narayan and Durga: Anjali KirloskarSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on our website at naatak.org/naatakradio/Love t...
2021-04-2518 min
Naatak Radioटॉर्च बेचनेवाले (Flashlight Salesmen) by Harishankar Parsai; performed by Vikas Dhurka"Torch Bechnewale" is a short story written by one of India's most famous satirist, Harishankar Parsai. It talks about the fundamental sales strategy humans deployed ever since they first walked the planet: To Sell on Fear. Today's society has taken this to a new extreme, the scarier the narrative, the better the results. Two friends make a pact to try out their luck for 5 years by going in different directions. When they meet again, they're both in the same business of selling flashlights. They're just working for different companies! Harishankar Parsai (22 August 1922 – 10 August 1995) was a Hindi...
2021-04-1012 min
Naatak RadioTorch Bananewale by Harishankar Parsai in Hindi; performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a text"Torch Bechnewale" is a short story written by one of India's most famous satirist, Harishankar Parsai. It talks about the fundamental sales strategy humans deployed ever since they first walked the planet: To Sell on Fear. Today's society has taken this to a new extreme, the scarier the narrative, the better the results. Two friends make a pact to try out their luck for 5 years by going in different directions. When they meet again, they're both in the same business of selling flashlights. They're just working for different companies!
2021-04-1011 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 Radioदाज्यू (Dajyu or big brother) by Shekhar Joshi in Hindi; performed by Vikas DhurkaThis 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...
2021-03-1309 min
Naatak Radioदाज्यू (Dajyu or big brother) by Shekhar Joshi (हिंदी); performed by Vikas DhurkaSend 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...
2021-03-1309 min
Naatak RadioAao Khat Suno (आओ ख़त सुनो) by Saadat Hasan Manto, performed by Sunny Moza, Sonia Saini, and Vikas DhurkaPresenting the next play: Aao Khat Suno in the hilarious series of radio plays by Saadat Hasan Manto. Lajwanti doesn't allow Kishore to read through a letter by Narayan until the letter writer himself makes an appearance. Performers: Kishore: Sunny Moza Lajwanti: Sonia Saini Narayan: Vikas Dhurka
2021-03-0619 min
Naatak RadioAao Khat Suno (आओ ख़त सुनो) by Saadat Hasan Manto, performed by Sunny Moza, Sonia Saini, and Vikas DhurkaSend us a textPresenting the next play: Aao Khat Suno in the hilarious series of radio plays by Saadat Hasan Manto. Lajwanti doesn't allow Kishore to read through a letter by Narayan until the letter writer himself makes an appearance. Performers:Kishore: Sunny MozaLajwanti: Sonia SainiNarayan: Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on our website at naatak.org/n...
2021-03-0619 min
Naatak Radioगोरखधंधा (A labyrinth) by Amritlal Nagar; performed by Vikas DhurkaThis weeks marks the 31st death anniversary of Shri Amritlal Nagar, one of the most prominent Hindi writers, often called the true literary heir of Premchand. Gorakhdhandha, that literally translates to a labyrinth, is one of his most famous short stories. It is a tale of a lower middle class married guy named Satish. Satish has been looking for a job for the last two years and is now fighting for every last penny. Things don't look favorable for him, but he doesn't give up hope. Creative and imaginative, he comes up with several ideas to get himself and...
2021-02-2722 min
Naatak Radioगोरखधंधा (A labyrinth) by Amritlal Nagar; performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textThis weeks marks the 31st death anniversary of Shri Amritlal Nagar, one of the most prominent Hindi writers, often called the true literary heir of Premchand. Gorakhdhandha, that literally translates to a labyrinth, is one of his most famous short stories. It is a tale of a lower middle class married guy named Satish. Satish has been looking for a job for the last two years and is now fighting for every last penny. Things don't look favorable for him, but he doesn't give up hope. Creative and imaginative, he comes up with...
2021-02-2722 min
Naatak RadioAao Khoj Lagayein (आओ खोज लगाएँ) a radio play; performed by Sunny Moza, Sonia Saini, Vikas Dhurka, and Mustafa KhanSend us a textIn this edition of the series of hilarious radio plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto, a thief robs Kishore and Lajwanti and then himself makes an appearance to explain the act leaving their friend Narayan more than just speechless. Aao Khoj Lagayein! Kishore: Sunny MozaLajwanti: Sonia SainiNarayan: Vikas Dhurka"Mulakati": Mustafa KhanSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our l...
2021-02-1319 min
Naatak RadioAao Khoj Lagayein (आओ खोज लगाएँ) a radio play; performed by Sunny Moza, Sonia Saini, Vikas Dhurka, and Mustafa KhanIn this hilarious edition of the series of hilarious radio plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto, a thief robs Kishore and Lajwanti and then himself makes an appearance to explain the act leaving their friend Narayan more than just speechless. Aao Khoj Lagayein! Kishore: Sunny Moza Lajwanti: Sonia Saini Narayan: Vikas Dhurka "Mulakati": Mustafa Khan
2021-02-1319 min
Naatak Radioअधूरा सवाल जनतंत्र का by Rajendra Tyagi, performed by Vikas Dhurkaक्या तंत्र जन की रक्षा के लिए है या जन तंत्र की सेवा के लिए? और क्या राजपथ जनपथ को काटता है या जनपथ राजपथ को? A Democratic Republic, India celebrates its 72nd Republic on 26th January 2021. Naatak Radio celebrates this occasion with this fascinating story by Rajendra Tyagi: Adhoora Sawal Janatantra Ka. The question of whether the system (तंत्र) is serving the public (जन) or the public serving the system plagues all republics and democracies alike. Munnalal is at the crossroads of Rajpath and Janpath in New Delhi and has a fundamental question: does Rajpath cross Janpath or Janpath cross Rajpath? And while figuring this question out, he comes across a more fundamental question about the existence and purpose of a Democratic Republic. Written by: Rajendra Tyagi Performed by: Vikas Dhurka
2021-01-2517 min
Naatak RadioAdhoora Sawal Jantantra Ka (अधूरा सवाल जनतंत्र का) by Rajendra Tyagi, performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textक्या तंत्र जन की रक्षा के लिए है या जन तंत्र की सेवा के लिए?A Democratic Republic, India celebrates its 72nd Republic on 26th January 2021. Naatak Radio celebrates this occasion with this fascinating story by Rajendra Tyagi: Adhoora Sawal Janatantra Ka. The question of whether the system (तंत्र) is serving the public (जन) or the public serving the system plagues all republics and democracies alike. Munnalal is at the crossroads of Rajpath and Janpath in New Delhi and has a fundamental question: does Rajpath cross Janpath or Janpath cross Rajpath? And while figuring this question out, he comes across a more fundamental question about the existence and purpose of a Democratic Republic.Written by: Rajendra TyagiPerformed by: Vik...
2021-01-2317 min
Naatak Radioआओ Radio सुनें, a hilarious radio play by Saadat Hasan MantoPresenting Saadat Hasan Manto's radio play: Aao Radio Sunein. Lajwanti and Kishore are at each other over what radio station to tune into, until Narayan steps to save the day. Performers: Sunny Moza, Monica Singh, Mustafa Khan, Vikas Dhurka
2021-01-2216 min
Naatak RadioAao Jhooth Bolein (आओ झूठ बोलें) a hilarious radio playLajwanti convinces her husband Kishore and his friend Narayan to spin a web of lies together with her. Will they get entangled or manage to escape? Presenting the 4th in the series of hilarious radio plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto. In 1940, when Manto left Lahore for New Delhi to take up the position of staff artist at All India Radio in New Delhi, he stopped en route at Amritsar where he wrote the preface for Aao, his first anthology of short humorous plays. Written over a span of five months, these plays “raise a variety of so...
2021-01-1917 min
Naatak RadioAao Radio Sunein (आओ Radio सुनें), a radio play by Saadat Hasan MantoSend us a textPresenting Saadat Hasan Manto's radio play: Aao Radio Sunein. Lajwanti and Kishore are at each other over what radio station to tune into, until Narayan steps to save the day. Performers: Sunny Moza, Monica Singh, Mustafa Khan, Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on our website at naatak.org/naatakradio/Love the show? Consider supporting the show here.
2021-01-0216 min
Naatak RadioSANKALP (संकल्प) a Diwali tale written by Bhawna Saxena, performed by Vikas DhurkaOn this Diwali day of 2020, we mark the start of season 2 of Naatak Radio with a beautiful short story on the theme of Diwali: SANKALP. Shreya wants to celebrate her first Diwali in their new home just as she remembers from her childhood. But all is not well in the household, and she needs to muster the strength to kill the darkness within, this Diwali. Can she succeed? Written by: Bhawna Saxena Performed by: Vikas Dhurka
2020-11-1413 min
Naatak RadioSANKALP (संकल्प), a Diwali tale written by Bhawna Saxena, performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textOn this Diwali day of 2020, we mark the start of season 2 of Naatak Radio with a beautiful short story on the theme of Diwali: SANKALP. Shreya wants to celebrate her first Diwali in their new home just as she remembers from her childhood. But all is not well in the household, and she needs to muster the strength to kill the darkness within, this Diwali. Can she succeed?Written by: Bhawna SaxenaPerformed by: Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on A...
2020-11-1413 min
Naatak RadioMannaton Ke Dhaage (मन्नतों के धागे), a short story by Trilochana KaurPresenting the second in our series of Microfiction short stories, Mannaton Ke Dhaage, by Trilochana Kaur. The village's beloved Babool tree was suffering due to the customs held dear by the people until the chief comes up with a clever solution. Narrator: Vikas Dhurka Background score: "Indian Tabla + Hangdrum Music" by Meditative Mind Story source: 1 May 2020 issue of the Abhivyakti monthly publication.
2020-10-1202 min
Naatak RadioAao Jhooth Bolein (आओ झूठ बोलें) a hilarious radio play; performed by Sunny Moza, Sonia Saini, and Vikas DhurkaSend us a textLajwanti convinces her husband Kishore and his friend Narayan to spin a web of lies together with her. Will they get entangled or manage to escape? Presenting the 4th in the series of hilarious radio plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto. In 1940, when Manto left Lahore for New Delhi to take up the position of staff artist at All India Radio in New Delhi, he stopped en route at Amritsar where he wrote the preface for Aao, his first anthology of short humorous plays. Written over a span of five months...
2020-10-1017 min
Naatak RadioAao Taash Khelein (आओ ताश खेलें), a funny radio play, by Saadat Hasan MantoWhy is the Ace, a faceless card considered the most supreme? Why are there only 3 female cards in the whole suite? Kishore is clearly up to something. Can Lajwanti get him to reveal his secrets through a game of cards? Does Narayan's entry change anything? Presenting Aao Taash Kheien (Come, let's play cards), the second in a series of short plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto called Aao. Each play presents a delightful banter between the husband Kishore, the wife Lajwanti, and their friend Narayan. Light-hearted and animated in nature, these lesser knows plays represent the writer...
2020-08-0717 min
Naatak RadioAao Kahani Likhen (आओ कहानी लिखें) by Saadat Hasan MantoPresenting the first in a series of short plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto. While working as a writer for the Urdu service of All India Radio, Manto wrote these short plays in Mumbai specifically for radio and the collection was published in 1940. Each play presents a delightful banter between the husband Kishore, the wife Lajwanti, and their friend Narayan. Light-hearted and animated in nature, these lesser knows plays represent the writer in a different light. Aao Kahani Likhen (Come, let's write a story) is mentioned in the All India Radio progress report as one of the...
2020-08-0716 min
Naatak RadioMannaton Ke Dhaage (मन्नतों के धागे), a short story by Trilochana Kaur; performed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textPresenting the second in our series of Microfiction short stories, Mannaton Ke Dhaage, by Trilochana Kaur.The village's beloved Babool tree was suffering due to the customs held dear by the people until the chief comes up with a clever solution.Narrator: Vikas Dhurka Background score: "Indian Tabla + Hangdrum Music" by Meditative MindStory source: 1 May 2020 issue of the Abhivyakti monthly publication. Support the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn o...
2020-07-2502 min
Naatak RadioDopahar Ka Bhojan (दोपहर का भोजन) by Sahitya Akademi Award winner, AmarkantNearly 300-million (30 crore) people in India live at or below the poverty line and the 2020 pandemic is expected to throw many more in deep penury. This story, written by eminent story writer, Gnanpeeth (2009), Vyas Samman (2009), and Sahitya Akademi Award (2007) winner, Amarkant presents a tale of such a family. It presents the real life struggles of many and uses a narrative that is both poignant and heart-rending. Siddheshwari Devi distributes a very limited quantity of food amongst her retrenched husband and unemployed children so that nobody feels half-fed, but when nothing but half a roti is left for her, she...
2020-07-2516 min
Naatak RadioEk Saste Jahaaj Ka Sapna (एक सस्ते जहाज़ का सपना) by K. M. MishraEk Saste Jahaaj Ka Sapna is a comical take on the life of a common man and his vision towards society. The story revolves around Genda Singh who dreams of owning a new affordable airplane designed in Latvia. Will he be able to turn his dream into a reality? Actors: Yaduvir Singh, Surender Singh, Shreya Bhattacharji and Avadhoot Bhambare Directed by Vikas Dhurka
2020-07-2119 min
Naatak RadioAao Baat To Suno by Saadat Hasan Manto; directed by Vikas DhurkaSend us a textThere is an undisputed law of lazy Sundays. The moment you relax, is the moment you lose the Sunday. Presenting Aao Baat To Suno, the third play in Saadat Hasan Manto's radio play series Aao. On a lazy Sunday, Kishore volunteers to run a small errand for Lajwanti who's feeling under the weather, and the neighborhood piles on.Cast:Kishore: Harish Sunderam AgastyaLajwanti: Sumrah JanPadosan: Smita KholeNarayan: Abhay ParanjapéKishore's Dad: Adnan Siddiqui Gopal, Voice over, Khusku (the parrot): Support t...
2020-07-1113 min
Naatak RadioAao Taash Khelein by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by Harish Agastya, Sumrah Jan, Abhay ParanjapeSend us a textWhy is the Ace, a faceless card considered the most supreme? Why are there only 3 female cards in the whole suite? Kishore is clearly up to something. Can Lajwanti get him to reveal his secrets through a game of cards? Does Narayan's entry change anything? Presenting Aao Taash Kheien (Come, let's play cards), the second in a series of short plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto called Aao. Each play presents a delightful banter between the husband Kishore, the wife Lajwanti, and their friend Narayan. Light-hearted and animated in nature, these...
2020-06-2717 min
Naatak RadioAao Kahaani Likhen by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by Ausaf Masud, Sumrah Jan, Abhay ParanjapeSend us a textPresenting the first in a series of short plays written by Saadat Hasan Manto. While working as a writer for the Urdu service of All India Radio, Manto wrote these short plays in Mumbai specifically for radio and the collection was published in 1940. Each play presents a delightful banter between the husband Kishore, the wife Lajwanti, and their friend Narayan. Light-hearted and animated in nature, these lesser knows plays represent the writer in a different light. Aao Kahani Likhen (Come, let's write a story) is mentioned in the All India Radio...
2020-06-2016 min
Naatak RadioDopahar Ka Bhojan (दोपहर का भोजन) a story in Hindi by Sahitya Akademi Award winner, AmarkantSend us a textNearly 300-million (30 crore) people in India live at or below the poverty line and the 2020 pandemic is expected to throw many more in deep penury. This story, written by eminent story writer, Gnanpeeth (2009), Vyas Samman (2009), and Sahitya Akademi Award (2007) winner, Amarkant presents a tale of such a family. It presents the real life struggles of many and uses a narrative that is both poignant and heart-rending. Siddheshwari Devi distributes a very limited quantity of food amongst her retrenched husband and unemployed children so that nobody feels half-fed, but when nothing but half a...
2020-06-1316 min
Naatak RadioEk Saste Jahaaj Ka Sapna (एक सस्ते जहाज़ का सपना) by K. M. MishraSend us a textEk Saste Jahaaj Ka Sapna is a comical take on the life of a common man and his vision towards society. The story revolves around Genda Singh who dreams of owning a new affordable airplane designed in Latvia. Will he be able to turn his dream into a reality?Actors: Yaduvir Singh, Surender Singh, Shreya Bhattacharji and Avadhoot BhambareDirected by Vikas DhurkaSupport the showSubscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You...
2020-04-1919 min