Qisse Kahaniyaan https://bingepods.com hi 2024 QISSE KAHANIYAAN There is a special place in our memory for our first love. We cherish that sweetness of festivals when we were growing up. A song from the 90s invokes many a colourful memories. The smell of the first monsoon rain evokes the imagery of paper boats that we rowed in little streams. We keep some memories hidden in our chest forever. My name is Alif, and I am a cinematographer by profession and a storyteller by choice. I grew up in a set-up where many evenings were spent listening to folklore from the elderly. I'd get hooked to those stories and would often bring them to life in my imagination. Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words and dressed in sound. My promise is that each of these stories will be juiced with nostalgia and memories. Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b1150294-2956-11ef-b010-9fe78015c894/image/8283164a339ca50289ec5a36cf54df5b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Qisse Kahaniyaan https://bingepods.com no episodic The Quint There is a special place in our memory for our first love. We cherish that sweetness of festivals when we were growing up. A song from the 90s invokes many a colourful memories. The smell of the first monsoon rain evokes the imagery of paper boats that we rowed in little streams. We keep some memories hidden in our chest forever. My name is Alif, and I am a cinematographer by profession and a storyteller by choice. I grew up in a set-up where many evenings were spent listening to folklore from the elderly. I'd get hooked to those stories and would often bring them to life in my imagination. Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words and dressed in sound. My promise is that each of these stories will be juiced with nostalgia and memories. Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple There is a special place in our memory for our first love. We cherish that sweetness of festivals when we were growing up. A song from the 90s invokes many a colourful memories. The smell of the first monsoon rain evokes the imagery of paper boats that we rowed in little streams. We keep some memories hidden in our chest forever. My name is Alif, and I am a cinematographer by profession and a storyteller by choice. I grew up in a set-up where many evenings were spent listening to folklore from the elderly. I'd get hooked to those stories and would often bring them to life in my imagination. Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words and dressed in sound. My promise is that each of these stories will be juiced with nostalgia and memories. Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple

]]> The Quint studio@ideabrews.com From Outlaw to Icon: Phoolan Devi’s Story | Qisse Kahaniyaan Podcast She was born into oppression. She rose in defiance. Phoolan Devi was not just a woman—she was a storm. Branded a criminal, hailed as a warrior, she walked the razor’s edge between vengeance and justice, fear and reverence.  From a child bride to a feared dacoit, from a prison cell to the Indian Parliament—Phoolan’s life was a tale of survival, rebellion, and an unbreakable will. They called her the ‘Bandit Queen,’ but she was far more than that. She was a woman who refused to be erased, a force that demanded to be reckoned with.  In this gripping dramatized episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Phoolan Devi speaks.  Through the voice of an artist, she tells her own story—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic. Alternating between her words and the anchor’s narration, we relive a saga that shook the nation.  Step into the legend of Phoolan Devi and uncover:  The brutal injustices that turned a village girl into a feared outlaw.  Her reign over the Chambal ravines, where she became both savior and terror.  Massacre that made her a symbol of vengeance and resistance.  Her shocking transformation—from fugitive to elected leader of the people.  Was Phoolan Devi a criminal or a revolutionary? A bandit or a queen?  Her story isn’t just history—it’s a legend carved in blood and fire.  Anchor & Script: Athar Rather Voice of Phoolan Devi: Shelly Walia Sound Design: Athar Rather Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:30:00 -0000 full The Quint She was born into oppression. She rose in defiance. Phoolan Devi was not just a woman—she was a storm. Branded a criminal, hailed as a warrior, she walked the razor’s edge between vengeance and justice, fear and reverence.  From a child bride to a feared dacoit, from a prison cell to the Indian Parliament—Phoolan’s life was a tale of survival, rebellion, and an unbreakable will. They called her the ‘Bandit Queen,’ but she was far more than that. She was a woman who refused to be erased, a force that demanded to be reckoned with.  In this gripping dramatized episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Phoolan Devi speaks.  Through the voice of an artist, she tells her own story—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic. Alternating between her words and the anchor’s narration, we relive a saga that shook the nation.  Step into the legend of Phoolan Devi and uncover:  The brutal injustices that turned a village girl into a feared outlaw.  Her reign over the Chambal ravines, where she became both savior and terror.  Massacre that made her a symbol of vengeance and resistance.  Her shocking transformation—from fugitive to elected leader of the people.  Was Phoolan Devi a criminal or a revolutionary? A bandit or a queen?  Her story isn’t just history—it’s a legend carved in blood and fire.  Anchor & Script: Athar Rather Voice of Phoolan Devi: Shelly Walia Sound Design: Athar Rather Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices She was born into oppression. She rose in defiance. Phoolan Devi was not just a woman—she was a storm. Branded a criminal, hailed as a warrior, she walked the razor’s edge between vengeance and justice, fear and reverence. 

From a child bride to a feared dacoit, from a prison cell to the Indian Parliament—Phoolan’s life was a tale of survival, rebellion, and an unbreakable will. They called her the ‘Bandit Queen,’ but she was far more than that. She was a woman who refused to be erased, a force that demanded to be reckoned with. 

In this gripping dramatized episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Phoolan Devi speaks. 

Through the voice of an artist, she tells her own story—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic. Alternating between her words and the anchor’s narration, we relive a saga that shook the nation. 

Step into the legend of Phoolan Devi and uncover: 

  • The brutal injustices that turned a village girl into a feared outlaw. 
  • Her reign over the Chambal ravines, where she became both savior and terror. 
  • Massacre that made her a symbol of vengeance and resistance. 
  • Her shocking transformation—from fugitive to elected leader of the people. 

Was Phoolan Devi a criminal or a revolutionary? A bandit or a queen? 

Her story isn’t just history—it’s a legend carved in blood and fire. 


Anchor & Script: Athar Rather

Voice of Phoolan Devi: Shelly Walia

Sound Design: Athar Rather

Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1117 no Safdar Hashmi: Art, Activism, and a Lasting Legacy | Qisse Kahaniyaan Podcast Some artists perform. Safdar Hashmi provoked. A playwright, poet, and activist, he didn’t just tell stories—he fought battles with them. As the founder of Jana Natya Manch (JANAM), he wielded theatre as a weapon, crafting bold, politically charged performances that laid bare corruption, inequality, and exploitation during Indira Gandhi's era. His art was defiant. And on January 1, 1989, he paid the ultimate price for it—murdered mid-performance for daring to speak truth to power.  In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, the spirit of Safdar Hashmi returns—his voice, his struggle, his unwavering fire—brought to life through a powerful performance. As Safdar narrates his story alternating with Alif's storytelling, we trace the journey of a man who never backed down. Was Safdar Hashmi merely a playwright, or the voice of a revolution? His words ignited minds, his stage was the streets, and his legacy still echoes. Tune in to hear his story. Anchor & Script: Athar Rather Voice of Safdar Hashmi: Siddharth Sarathe Sound Design: Athar Rather Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:30:00 -0000 full The Quint Some artists perform. Safdar Hashmi provoked. A playwright, poet, and activist, he didn’t just tell stories—he fought battles with them. As the founder of Jana Natya Manch (JANAM), he wielded theatre as a weapon, crafting bold, politically charged performances that laid bare corruption, inequality, and exploitation during Indira Gandhi's era. His art was defiant. And on January 1, 1989, he paid the ultimate price for it—murdered mid-performance for daring to speak truth to power.  In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, the spirit of Safdar Hashmi returns—his voice, his struggle, his unwavering fire—brought to life through a powerful performance. As Safdar narrates his story alternating with Alif's storytelling, we trace the journey of a man who never backed down. Was Safdar Hashmi merely a playwright, or the voice of a revolution? His words ignited minds, his stage was the streets, and his legacy still echoes. Tune in to hear his story. Anchor & Script: Athar Rather Voice of Safdar Hashmi: Siddharth Sarathe Sound Design: Athar Rather Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Some artists perform. Safdar Hashmi provoked. A playwright, poet, and activist, he didn’t just tell stories—he fought battles with them. As the founder of Jana Natya Manch (JANAM), he wielded theatre as a weapon, crafting bold, politically charged performances that laid bare corruption, inequality, and exploitation during Indira Gandhi's era.

His art was defiant. And on January 1, 1989, he paid the ultimate price for it—murdered mid-performance for daring to speak truth to power. 

In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, the spirit of Safdar Hashmi returns—his voice, his struggle, his unwavering fire—brought to life through a powerful performance.

As Safdar narrates his story alternating with Alif's storytelling, we trace the journey of a man who never backed down.

Was Safdar Hashmi merely a playwright, or the voice of a revolution?

His words ignited minds, his stage was the streets, and his legacy still echoes.

Tune in to hear his story.


Anchor & Script: Athar Rather

Voice of Safdar Hashmi: Siddharth Sarathe

Sound Design: Athar Rather

Executive Producers: Ritu Kapur, Shelly Walia

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1176 no SHIV KUMAR BATALVI: The Poet Who Lived His Verses | Qisse Kahaniyaan Podcast In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Shiv Kumar Batalvi returns through the voice of an artist, narrating his own life. Blending poetic melancholy with an anchor’s narration, the episode takes you on a journey through his celebrated yet turbulent existence. A rebellious spirit, he defied societal norms, challenging conventions with his impassioned and often controversial themes. But behind his literary brilliance lay an inner turmoil—an anguish that ultimately led to his untimely demise, cementing his legacy as an immortal voice in Punjabi literature. His meteoric rise to fame was driven by Loona, the epic verse play that captivated readers and earned him the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Was Shiv Kumar Batalvi a poet cursed by love, or a misunderstood dreamer chasing the unattainable? Tune in to experience his story—raw, poetic, and unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:30:00 -0000 full 3 3 The Quint In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Shiv Kumar Batalvi returns through the voice of an artist, narrating his own life. Blending poetic melancholy with an anchor’s narration, the episode takes you on a journey through his celebrated yet turbulent existence. A rebellious spirit, he defied societal norms, challenging conventions with his impassioned and often controversial themes. But behind his literary brilliance lay an inner turmoil—an anguish that ultimately led to his untimely demise, cementing his legacy as an immortal voice in Punjabi literature. His meteoric rise to fame was driven by Loona, the epic verse play that captivated readers and earned him the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Was Shiv Kumar Batalvi a poet cursed by love, or a misunderstood dreamer chasing the unattainable? Tune in to experience his story—raw, poetic, and unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Shiv Kumar Batalvi returns through the voice of an artist, narrating his own life. Blending poetic melancholy with an anchor’s narration, the episode takes you on a journey through his celebrated yet turbulent existence. A rebellious spirit, he defied societal norms, challenging conventions with his impassioned and often controversial themes. But behind his literary brilliance lay an inner turmoil—an anguish that ultimately led to his untimely demise, cementing his legacy as an immortal voice in Punjabi literature.


His meteoric rise to fame was driven by Loona, the epic verse play that captivated readers and earned him the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. Was Shiv Kumar Batalvi a poet cursed by love, or a misunderstood dreamer chasing the unattainable?


Tune in to experience his story—raw, poetic, and unforgettable.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1767 no M. F. HUSAIN: BEYOND THE CANVAS | Qisse Kahaniyaan Podcast Few artists have shaped modern Indian art like Maqbool Fida Husain (M.F. Husain)—a painter whose bold strokes told stories of beauty, culture, and controversy. Known as the ‘Picasso of India’, Husain’s life was a canvas filled with triumphs and trials, adored by some and criticised by others.  In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, we bring Husain’s voice to life through a skilled artist, letting him narrate his own journey.   Step into the world of M.F. Husain and discover:  His rise from painting Bollywood posters to becoming India’s most celebrated modern artist.  The vibrant and thought-provoking artworks that made him a legend.  The controversies that led to legal battles, protests, and eventual exile.  His journey from India to Qatar, and the unbreakable spirit of an artist who refused to be silenced.  Was M.F. Husain a fearless visionary, a misunderstood genius, or both? Hear his story—raw, unfiltered, and as colourful as his art.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 02:30:00 -0000 full 3 2 The Quint The journey of M.F. Husain—his art, his controversies, and his undying passion. A dramatised account of the man who painted India like no other. Few artists have shaped modern Indian art like Maqbool Fida Husain (M.F. Husain)—a painter whose bold strokes told stories of beauty, culture, and controversy. Known as the ‘Picasso of India’, Husain’s life was a canvas filled with triumphs and trials, adored by some and criticised by others.  In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, we bring Husain’s voice to life through a skilled artist, letting him narrate his own journey.   Step into the world of M.F. Husain and discover:  His rise from painting Bollywood posters to becoming India’s most celebrated modern artist.  The vibrant and thought-provoking artworks that made him a legend.  The controversies that led to legal battles, protests, and eventual exile.  His journey from India to Qatar, and the unbreakable spirit of an artist who refused to be silenced.  Was M.F. Husain a fearless visionary, a misunderstood genius, or both? Hear his story—raw, unfiltered, and as colourful as his art.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Few artists have shaped modern Indian art like Maqbool Fida Husain (M.F. Husain)—a painter whose bold strokes told stories of beauty, culture, and controversy. Known as the ‘Picasso of India’, Husain’s life was a canvas filled with triumphs and trials, adored by some and criticised by others. 

In this dramatised episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, we bring Husain’s voice to life through a skilled artist, letting him narrate his own journey.  

Step into the world of M.F. Husain and discover: 

His rise from painting Bollywood posters to becoming India’s most celebrated modern artist. 

The vibrant and thought-provoking artworks that made him a legend. 

The controversies that led to legal battles, protests, and eventual exile. 

His journey from India to Qatar, and the unbreakable spirit of an artist who refused to be silenced. 

Was M.F. Husain a fearless visionary, a misunderstood genius, or both? Hear his story—raw, unfiltered, and as colourful as his art. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1572 no Saadat Hasan Manto: Between The Lines | Qisse Kahaniyaan Podcast Step into the world of Saadat Hasan Manto, the literary genius whose stories stirred hearts and sparked debates. In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Manto, brought to life by a talented voice artist, narrates his own story—his rise to fame, the controversies that defined his life, and the legacy that endures.  Alternating between Manto’s evocative voice and the anchor’s compelling narration, this dramatised podcast takes you on an unforgettable journey:  Was Manto a rebel, a genius, or both? Hear his story, told the way only he could tell it—raw, unfiltered, and profoundly human.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:30:00 -0000 full 3 1 The Quint Explore the life of Saadat Hasan Manto in this dramatized podcast episode. From his celebrated stories to his controversies, Manto speaks through time in his own voice. Step into the world of Saadat Hasan Manto, the literary genius whose stories stirred hearts and sparked debates. In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Manto, brought to life by a talented voice artist, narrates his own story—his rise to fame, the controversies that defined his life, and the legacy that endures.  Alternating between Manto’s evocative voice and the anchor’s compelling narration, this dramatised podcast takes you on an unforgettable journey:  Was Manto a rebel, a genius, or both? Hear his story, told the way only he could tell it—raw, unfiltered, and profoundly human.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Step into the world of Saadat Hasan Manto, the literary genius whose stories stirred hearts and sparked debates. In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, Manto, brought to life by a talented voice artist, narrates his own story—his rise to fame, the controversies that defined his life, and the legacy that endures. 

Alternating between Manto’s evocative voice and the anchor’s compelling narration, this dramatised podcast takes you on an unforgettable journey: 

Was Manto a rebel, a genius, or both? Hear his story, told the way only he could tell it—raw, unfiltered, and profoundly human. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1124 no Aayinaa Part 3: A Time Capsule of Forgotten Stories https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/aayinaa-part-3-a-time-capsule-of-forgotten-stories This is the story of an antique mirror that has lived through historical times.  Crafted by Ustaad Azhar Ali in Shahjahanabad, the mirror finds itself in royal possession when it's gifted by his creator to the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. But the glory of living in a Mughal court was short-lived.  In 1857, as Bahadur Shah Zafar's forces clashed with the British Army, the mirror flinches as the horror that is unleashed. The British manage to vanquish the Mughal Empire and Emperor is arrested and exiled to Rangoon. The mirror too is lost and forgotten in a cellar. It is only in 1919, that it sees the first rays of light after it is taken out of a cellar and presented to its new owner General Dyer. What happens next? Tune in this episode to find out. About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:30:00 -0000 Aayinaa Part 3: A Time Capsule of Forgotten Stories full 2 10 The Quint This is the story of an antique mirror that has lived through historical times.  Crafted by Ustaad Azhar Ali in Shahjahanabad, the mirror finds itself in royal possession when it's gifted by his creator to the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. But the glory of living in a Mughal court was short-lived.  In 1857, as Bahadur Shah Zafar's forces clashed with the British Army, the mirror flinches as the horror that is unleashed. The British manage to vanquish the Mughal Empire and Emperor is arrested and exiled to Rangoon. The mirror too is lost and forgotten in a cellar. It is only in 1919, that it sees the first rays of light after it is taken out of a cellar and presented to its new owner General Dyer. What happens next? Tune in this episode to find out. About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crafted by Ustaad Azhar Ali in Shahjahanabad, the mirror finds itself in royal possession when it's gifted by his creator to the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.

But the glory of living in a Mughal court was short-lived. 

In 1857, as Bahadur Shah Zafar's forces clashed with the British Army, the mirror flinches as the horror that is unleashed. The British manage to vanquish the Mughal Empire and Emperor is arrested and exiled to Rangoon.

The mirror too is lost and forgotten in a cellar. It is only in 1919, that it sees the first rays of light after it is taken out of a cellar and presented to its new owner General Dyer.

What happens next? Tune in this episode to find out.

About The Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1151 Aayinaa Part 2: A Slice of History Preserved in Memory https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/aayinaa-part-2-a-slice-of-history-preserved-in-mem Ustaad Azhar Ali, a talented craftsman of Shahjahanabad, wants to make a mirror – a masterpiece worthy enough to be presented before the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar during Shaan-e-Hindustan, an annual festival that is held in the city of Shahjahanabad. In this episode, the mirror that now lies in the dusty corner of an antique shop in modern Delhi, narrates the story of how it found its new owner and also what happened in the year 1857. The mirror catches the reflections of the best and the worst of those days and the story that unfolds in between.  Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan for more! About the podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Mar 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Aayinaa Part 2: A Slice of History Preserved in Memory full 2 9 The Quint Ustaad Azhar Ali, a talented craftsman of Shahjahanabad, wants to make a mirror – a masterpiece worthy enough to be presented before the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar during Shaan-e-Hindustan, an annual festival that is held in the city of Shahjahanabad. In this episode, the mirror that now lies in the dusty corner of an antique shop in modern Delhi, narrates the story of how it found its new owner and also what happened in the year 1857. The mirror catches the reflections of the best and the worst of those days and the story that unfolds in between.  Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan for more! About the podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, the mirror that now lies in the dusty corner of an antique shop in modern Delhi, narrates the story of how it found its new owner and also what happened in the year 1857.

The mirror catches the reflections of the best and the worst of those days and the story that unfolds in between. 

Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan for more!

About the podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover: Athar Rather

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 691 Aayinaa Part 1: Reflections of The Time Bygone https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/aayinaa-part-1-reflections-of-the-time-bygone An old mirror lies in a dusty corner of an antique shop in New Delhi's Janpath Market.  Over the years it has passed through many hands and although the mirror has lost its sheen now, it has seen a lot of history.  In this episode, the mirror tells us the story of its maker Azhar Ali — a skilled but poor carpenter who used to reside in the city of Shahjahanabad. Tune in! About the Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:30:00 -0000 Aayinaa Part 1: Reflections of The Time Bygone full 2 8 The Quint An old mirror lies in a dusty corner of an antique shop in New Delhi's Janpath Market.  Over the years it has passed through many hands and although the mirror has lost its sheen now, it has seen a lot of history.  In this episode, the mirror tells us the story of its maker Azhar Ali — a skilled but poor carpenter who used to reside in the city of Shahjahanabad. Tune in! About the Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the years it has passed through many hands and although the mirror has lost its sheen now, it has seen a lot of history. 

In this episode, the mirror tells us the story of its maker Azhar Ali — a skilled but poor carpenter who used to reside in the city of Shahjahanabad.

Tune in!

About the Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read, and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover: Athar Rather

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]]> 681 Candyman: Temptations and Curiosity of a School Boy https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/candyman-temptations-and-curiosity-of-a-school-boy Pappu, a 9-year-old boy, is intrigued by a man who he sees distributing candies to children outside his school. Even though he resists his temptations, his curiosity grows. While he is skeptical of approaching a stranger, he also wonders why this man is giving away free candies to all his friends?  Will he make a move for it, or will he remember the 'stranger danger' rule? Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. About This Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Stay tuned! Story by: Rohan Puri Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:21:25 -0000 Candyman: Temptations and Curiosity of a School Boy full 2 7 The Quint Pappu, a 9-year-old boy, is intrigued by a man who he sees distributing candies to children outside his school. Even though he resists his temptations, his curiosity grows. While he is skeptical of approaching a stranger, he also wonders why this man is giving away free candies to all his friends?  Will he make a move for it, or will he remember the 'stranger danger' rule? Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. About This Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Stay tuned! Story by: Rohan Puri Voiceover: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even though he resists his temptations, his curiosity grows. While he is skeptical of approaching a stranger, he also wonders why this man is giving away free candies to all his friends? 

Will he make a move for it, or will he remember the 'stranger danger' rule?

Tune in to this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2.

About This Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Stay tuned!

Story by: Rohan Puri
Voiceover: Athar Rather

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]]> 869 Librarian Part 2: When the Lines of Partition Cut Across Books https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/librarian-part-2-when-the-lines-of-partition-cut-a As the subcontinent is set to be divided in two separate nations – Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan, Amarjeet, a librarian in the small town of Amritsar gets a notice that his library will also be partitioned much like every other thing.  The task of separating the books becomes an emotionally taxing situation for him personally, for he must choose which book will go to which country.  How is Amarjeet going to decide about the fate of books? What is going to happen to the library? Tune in to find out in this episode. VO and Writing: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:45:23 -0000 Librarian Part 2: When the Lines of Partition Cut Across Books full 2 6 The Quint As the subcontinent is set to be divided in two separate nations – Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan, Amarjeet, a librarian in the small town of Amritsar gets a notice that his library will also be partitioned much like every other thing.  The task of separating the books becomes an emotionally taxing situation for him personally, for he must choose which book will go to which country.  How is Amarjeet going to decide about the fate of books? What is going to happen to the library? Tune in to find out in this episode. VO and Writing: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The task of separating the books becomes an emotionally taxing situation for him personally, for he must choose which book will go to which country. 

How is Amarjeet going to decide about the fate of books? What is going to happen to the library?

Tune in to find out in this episode.

VO and Writing: Athar Rather

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]]> 647 Librarian Part 1: Of Books, Freedom and Partition https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/librarian-part-1-of-books-freedom-and-partition It is the year 1947. The prolonged colonial occupation has finally ended but the subcontinent will be divided in two separate nations — Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. In a small town of Amritsar, a library will be partitioned as well. Amarjeet, the librarian is caught between the whirlwind of emotions when he finds out that the library's books will also be divided between two nations. And he has to decided the fate of the book.  How will the story unfold? Tune in to find out in this episode. About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:57:04 -0000 Librarian Part 1: Of Books, Freedom and Partition full 2 5 The Quint It is the year 1947. The prolonged colonial occupation has finally ended but the subcontinent will be divided in two separate nations — Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. In a small town of Amritsar, a library will be partitioned as well. Amarjeet, the librarian is caught between the whirlwind of emotions when he finds out that the library's books will also be divided between two nations. And he has to decided the fate of the book.  How will the story unfold? Tune in to find out in this episode. About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a small town of Amritsar, a library will be partitioned as well. Amarjeet, the librarian is caught between the whirlwind of emotions when he finds out that the library's books will also be divided between two nations. And he has to decided the fate of the book. 

How will the story unfold? Tune in to find out in this episode.

About The Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather

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]]> 606 Panna Lal Panauti Part 2: Breaking The Jinx https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/panna-lal-panauti-part-2-breaking-the-jinx Misfortunes refuse to leave Panna Lal alone, they keep tailing him like a shadow. His rotten luck is such that it has earned him the nickname of 'Panauti'. Now, Panna Lal has fallen in love with Jhilmil, a girl in his college, but he has not dared to express his love to her. He doesn't want to lose her because of his 'panauti' (unlucky or bad omen). All he wants to do now is to prove to the world that he is not bad luck. What is Panna Lal going to do about his life and his jinxes? Will he be able to express his love to Jhilmil? To dive into Panna's universe, tune in to this episode! Voice-over and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:40:54 -0000 Panna Lal Panauti Part 2: Breaking The Jinx full 2 4 The Quint Misfortunes refuse to leave Panna Lal alone, they keep tailing him like a shadow. His rotten luck is such that it has earned him the nickname of 'Panauti'. Now, Panna Lal has fallen in love with Jhilmil, a girl in his college, but he has not dared to express his love to her. He doesn't want to lose her because of his 'panauti' (unlucky or bad omen). All he wants to do now is to prove to the world that he is not bad luck. What is Panna Lal going to do about his life and his jinxes? Will he be able to express his love to Jhilmil? To dive into Panna's universe, tune in to this episode! Voice-over and Production: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now, Panna Lal has fallen in love with Jhilmil, a girl in his college, but he has not dared to express his love to her. He doesn't want to lose her because of his 'panauti' (unlucky or bad omen).

All he wants to do now is to prove to the world that he is not bad luck. What is Panna Lal going to do about his life and his jinxes? Will he be able to express his love to Jhilmil?

To dive into Panna's universe, tune in to this episode!
Voice-over and Production: Athar Rather

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]]> 494 Panna Lal Panauti Part 1: A Life Full of Misadventures https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/panna-lal-panauti-part-1-a-life-full-of-misadventu They say life is full of ups and downs but for Panna Lal, it's a never-ending trail of misadventures. The poor chap's life is a tragicomedy where misfortune have been following him like a shadow since the very moment of his birth.  Now Panna Lal wants to prove to the world that he is not a panauti and he is ready to do whatever it takes. Will he be able to get rid off his jinx and prove that he is not bad luck? Tune in to this new episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to find out what Panna Lal 'Panauti' is upto! About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Editing: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:12:44 -0000 Panna Lal Panauti Part 1: A Life Full of Misadventures full 2 3 The Quint They say life is full of ups and downs but for Panna Lal, it's a never-ending trail of misadventures. The poor chap's life is a tragicomedy where misfortune have been following him like a shadow since the very moment of his birth.  Now Panna Lal wants to prove to the world that he is not a panauti and he is ready to do whatever it takes. Will he be able to get rid off his jinx and prove that he is not bad luck? Tune in to this new episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to find out what Panna Lal 'Panauti' is upto! About The Podcast Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch. We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories. Voiceover and Editing: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The poor chap's life is a tragicomedy where misfortune have been following him like a shadow since the very moment of his birth. 

Now Panna Lal wants to prove to the world that he is not a panauti and he is ready to do whatever it takes. Will he be able to get rid off his jinx and prove that he is not bad luck?

Tune in to this new episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to find out what Panna Lal 'Panauti' is upto!

About The Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover and Editing: Athar Rather

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]]> 464 Baarishein Part 2 - Facing The Past to Cope With The Present https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/baarishein-part-2-facing-the-past-to-cope-with-the Sahil, an ambitious man from a small town has made it big in Mumbai. He has managed to accomplish the dreams that he's been chasing after but not without paying a heavy price. He's been estranged from his family for the last seven years away and none of his achievements have been able to fill that void. In the second episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan 2, we find Sahil at a crossroads. His daughter Ahana's persistent questions about her grandfather leaves Sahil restless. While he can't lie to his daughter, he is not willing to face the truth either. After all how do you explain the pain of an estranged relationship to a four-year-old?  Will he be able to face his past and find the answer before it's too late? Will Sahil be able to redeem himself before the loss becomes too heavy to bear? Tune in! Also listen to: 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost VO and Production: Athar Rather Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:45:36 -0000 Baarishein Part 2 - Facing The Past to Cope With The Present full 2 2 The Quint Sahil, an ambitious man from a small town has made it big in Mumbai. He has managed to accomplish the dreams that he's been chasing after but not without paying a heavy price. He's been estranged from his family for the last seven years away and none of his achievements have been able to fill that void. In the second episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan 2, we find Sahil at a crossroads. His daughter Ahana's persistent questions about her grandfather leaves Sahil restless. While he can't lie to his daughter, he is not willing to face the truth either. After all how do you explain the pain of an estranged relationship to a four-year-old?  Will he be able to face his past and find the answer before it's too late? Will Sahil be able to redeem himself before the loss becomes too heavy to bear? Tune in! Also listen to: 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost VO and Production: Athar Rather Music: Big Bang Fuzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's been estranged from his family for the last seven years away and none of his achievements have been able to fill that void.
In the second episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan 2, we find Sahil at a crossroads. His daughter Ahana's persistent questions about her grandfather leaves Sahil restless.

While he can't lie to his daughter, he is not willing to face the truth either. After all how do you explain the pain of an estranged relationship to a four-year-old? 

Will he be able to face his past and find the answer before it's too late? Will Sahil be able to redeem himself before the loss becomes too heavy to bear?
Tune in!

Also listen to: 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost
VO and Production: Athar Rather
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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]]> 760 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/baarishein-part-1-when-chasing-dreams-comes-at-a-c Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif is back and in the first episode of season 2, Alif narrates the story of Sahil, who pays the price of chasing his dreams with a personal loss. What should he do to leave behind the shadow of his past and move on with his life? It's a question he must answer before it's too late. Tune in to know what is it that can bring Sahil some closure and peace. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:04:48 -0000 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost full 2 1 The Quint Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif is back and in the first episode of season 2, Alif narrates the story of Sahil, who pays the price of chasing his dreams with a personal loss. What should he do to leave behind the shadow of his past and move on with his life? It's a question he must answer before it's too late. Tune in to know what is it that can bring Sahil some closure and peace. Tune in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif is back and in the first episode of season 2, Alif narrates the story of Sahil, who pays the price of chasing his dreams with a personal loss. What should he do to leave behind the shadow of his past and move on with his life? It's a question he must answer before it's too late. Tune in to know what is it that can bring Sahil some closure and peace.

Tune in. 

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]]> 761 S2: Qisse Kahaniyaan is Coming Back This January, Submit Your Best Fiction Stories! https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/s2-qisse-kahaniyaan-is-coming-back-this-january-su Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.  We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller. This new year, I promise to bring you new characters and new stories on love and nostalgia on Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. And, I would love for you to join me in this journey of storytelling! Submit your original short fiction pieces and I will feature the best ones in the new season of Qisse Kahaniyaan. Send upto 2 pieces in a Word or Google Doc to athar.rather@thequint.com along with a short bio. If your story gets selected, we will send you a confirmation.  Waiting for your stories! VO and Producer: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:41:30 -0000 S2: Qisse Kahaniyaan is Coming Back This January, Submit Your Best Fiction Stories! full 2 The Quint Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.  We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own. My name is Alif and I am a storyteller. This new year, I promise to bring you new characters and new stories on love and nostalgia on Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. And, I would love for you to join me in this journey of storytelling! Submit your original short fiction pieces and I will feature the best ones in the new season of Qisse Kahaniyaan. Send upto 2 pieces in a Word or Google Doc to athar.rather@thequint.com along with a short bio. If your story gets selected, we will send you a confirmation.  Waiting for your stories! VO and Producer: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller. This new year, I promise to bring you new characters and new stories on love and nostalgia on Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. And, I would love for you to join me in this journey of storytelling!

Submit your original short fiction pieces and I will feature the best ones in the new season of Qisse Kahaniyaan. Send upto 2 pieces in a Word or Google Doc to athar.rather@thequint.com along with a short bio. If your story gets selected, we will send you a confirmation. 

Waiting for your stories!

VO and Producer: Athar Rather

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]]> 62 'Gul aur Gulshan': A Love Story With No Ending https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/gul-aur-gulshan-a-love-story-with-no-ending All of us have read passionate stories about tragic lovers like Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranja, or Soni-Mahiwal who stood with each other in the face of adversities. This episode of Qisse Kahaniya is based on one such story. It is the tale of Gul aur Gulshan from Gulistan — a small hamlet in Kashmir. These two lovers are madly in love with each other when the rivalry between their families is equally bitter.  In year 2008, their story faces the most difficult phase, much like Kashmir itself. What happens to their lives when fate takes its turn? Does it have a happy ending? Well, what is the meaning of a happy ending when some love stories just don't end? Tune in to episode 11 of Qisse Kahaniyaan! Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:27:19 -0000 'Gul aur Gulshan': A Love Story With No Ending full 1 12 The Quint All of us have read passionate stories about tragic lovers like Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranja, or Soni-Mahiwal who stood with each other in the face of adversities. This episode of Qisse Kahaniya is based on one such story. It is the tale of Gul aur Gulshan from Gulistan — a small hamlet in Kashmir. These two lovers are madly in love with each other when the rivalry between their families is equally bitter.  In year 2008, their story faces the most difficult phase, much like Kashmir itself. What happens to their lives when fate takes its turn? Does it have a happy ending? Well, what is the meaning of a happy ending when some love stories just don't end? Tune in to episode 11 of Qisse Kahaniyaan! Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranja, or Soni-Mahiwal who stood with each other in the face of adversities.

This episode of Qisse Kahaniya is based on one such story. It is the tale of Gul aur Gulshan from Gulistan — a small hamlet in Kashmir. These two lovers are madly in love with each other when the rivalry between their families is equally bitter. 

In year 2008, their story faces the most difficult phase, much like Kashmir itself.

What happens to their lives when fate takes its turn? Does it have a happy ending? Well, what is the meaning of a happy ending when some love stories just don't end?

Tune in to episode 11 of Qisse Kahaniyaan!

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 539 'Mere Kuch Sawaal': In Search of Answers and Longing for Lost Love https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/mere-kuch-sawaal-in-search-of-answers-and-longing Life is filled with questions, many of them are answered but many others remain unanswered. The unease of not knowing why things happened to us when they happened to us gets deeper with the passage of time. Mere Kuch Sawaal is a story where a protagonist is struggling with his unanswered questions. Despite everything else in his life, he feels the void of his lost love spanned over 10 years. After 10 years of longing, he receives an unexpected phone call from his beloved.  Will he get the answers he is looking for? Tune in to Episode 10 of Qisse Kahaniyaan to know. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:14:08 -0000 'Mere Kuch Sawaal': In Search of Answers and Longing for Lost Love full 1 11 The Quint Life is filled with questions, many of them are answered but many others remain unanswered. The unease of not knowing why things happened to us when they happened to us gets deeper with the passage of time. Mere Kuch Sawaal is a story where a protagonist is struggling with his unanswered questions. Despite everything else in his life, he feels the void of his lost love spanned over 10 years. After 10 years of longing, he receives an unexpected phone call from his beloved.  Will he get the answers he is looking for? Tune in to Episode 10 of Qisse Kahaniyaan to know. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mere Kuch Sawaal is a story where a protagonist is struggling with his unanswered questions. Despite everything else in his life, he feels the void of his lost love spanned over 10 years.

After 10 years of longing, he receives an unexpected phone call from his beloved. 

Will he get the answers he is looking for?

Tune in to Episode 10 of Qisse Kahaniyaan to know.


Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 703 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce, Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 2) https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/meri-maa-ki-shaadi-of-divorce-remarriage-and-all-t In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other? In continuation of episode 8, we follow the story of Dr Tamanna, who is a divorcee and mother saves the life of 33 yr old Vaid. During the treatment, vaid falls for Dr Tamanna. What will happen next in their story?  Will Dr Tamanna accept Vaid's love?  Will their story see a happy end? Tune in to the 9th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to follow the journey of Dr Tamanna. Also listen to  'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (PART 1) Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Aug 2021 03:43:56 -0000 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce, Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 2) full 1 10 The Quint In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other? In continuation of episode 8, we follow the story of Dr Tamanna, who is a divorcee and mother saves the life of 33 yr old Vaid. During the treatment, vaid falls for Dr Tamanna. What will happen next in their story?  Will Dr Tamanna accept Vaid's love?  Will their story see a happy end? Tune in to the 9th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to follow the journey of Dr Tamanna. Also listen to  'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (PART 1) Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In continuation of episode 8, we follow the story of Dr Tamanna, who is a divorcee and mother saves the life of 33 yr old Vaid. During the treatment, vaid falls for Dr Tamanna.

What will happen next in their story? 

Will Dr Tamanna accept Vaid's love? 

Will their story see a happy end?

Tune in to the 9th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to follow the journey of Dr Tamanna.

Also listen to 

'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (PART 1)


Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description




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]]> 472 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 1) https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/meri-maa-ki-shaadi-of-divorce-remarriage-and-all-1 Our society still finds difficult to readily accept remarriage of a divorced person. It is shrouded in taboo and shame. And what's considered even more unacceptable and outrageous is remarrying someone much younger than you. What happens when a 33-year-old guy falls in love with a 40-year-old divorcee mother? Will she listen to her heart and go with her feelings? In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other? Tune in to the 8th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan – and journey on. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:59:08 -0000 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 1) full 1 9 The Quint Our society still finds difficult to readily accept remarriage of a divorced person. It is shrouded in taboo and shame. And what's considered even more unacceptable and outrageous is remarrying someone much younger than you. What happens when a 33-year-old guy falls in love with a 40-year-old divorcee mother? Will she listen to her heart and go with her feelings? In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other? Tune in to the 8th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan – and journey on. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a 33-year-old guy falls in love with a 40-year-old divorcee mother? Will she listen to her heart and go with her feelings?

In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other?

Tune in to the 8th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan – and journey on.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description


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]]> 510 'Zara Muskuraiye, Aap Lucknow Mein Hain' – A Tale of Comedy in Tragedy https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/zara-muskuraiye-aap-lucknow-mein-hain-a-tale-of-co All journeys memorable aren't really pleasant, some of them baffle you so much that they are hard to forget.  In this week's story, two men hit the road from Delhi to Lucknow for a business meeting. The journey throws all sorts of surprises at them to make it an ordeal. How and when will they reach their destination? Find out in this tragicomic episode. The biggest of the tragedies being their driver. What happens to them during this journey? Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:24:57 -0000 'Zara Muskuraiye, Aap Lucknow Mein Hain' – A Tale of Comedy in Tragedy full 1 8 The Quint All journeys memorable aren't really pleasant, some of them baffle you so much that they are hard to forget.  In this week's story, two men hit the road from Delhi to Lucknow for a business meeting. The journey throws all sorts of surprises at them to make it an ordeal. How and when will they reach their destination? Find out in this tragicomic episode. The biggest of the tragedies being their driver. What happens to them during this journey? Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's story, two men hit the road from Delhi to Lucknow for a business meeting. The journey throws all sorts of surprises at them to make it an ordeal. How and when will they reach their destination? Find out in this tragicomic episode.

The biggest of the tragedies being their driver. What happens to them during this journey? Tune in.

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]]> 564 'Adhoori Kahani' – A Story Without an End https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/adhoori-kahani-a-story-without-an-end All journeys don't necessarily culminate in the destination – some journeys exist without an end.  Much like these journeys, some stories remain unfinished, and not all stories have a happily ever after. 'Adhoori Kahani' is one such story of lingering. In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, tune in to listen to Alif recite the story of a once-successful writer who finds it hard to put his stories together – the one he wants to write and the one he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:17:26 -0000 'Adhoori Kahani' – A Story Without an End full 1 7 The Quint All journeys don't necessarily culminate in the destination – some journeys exist without an end.  Much like these journeys, some stories remain unfinished, and not all stories have a happily ever after. 'Adhoori Kahani' is one such story of lingering. In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, tune in to listen to Alif recite the story of a once-successful writer who finds it hard to put his stories together – the one he wants to write and the one he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Much like these journeys, some stories remain unfinished, and not all stories have a happily ever after. 'Adhoori Kahani' is one such story of lingering.

In this episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan, tune in to listen to Alif recite the story of a once-successful writer who finds it hard to put his stories together – the one he wants to write and the one he is.

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]]> 661 'Red Colour Ke Jootey': When a Pair of Shoes is Your Only Wish https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/red-colour-ke-jootey-when-a-pair-of-shoes-is-your What is the biggest thing you can wish for in life? There is no end to what the heart desires. But it's a lot different for a kid who is caught in a whirlwind of life's troubles. For him, all of the world's problems seem nothing before something that is the world to him – a new pair of shoes.  The simple wish of having a new pair of shoes is what can provide him all the happiness and comfort. 'Red Colour ke Jootey' is the story of a kid who grew up before his time. Did he find the comfort he was longing for? Tune in to find out. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:30:55 -0000 'Red Colour Ke Jootey': When a Pair of Shoes is Your Only Wish full 1 6 The Quint What is the biggest thing you can wish for in life? There is no end to what the heart desires. But it's a lot different for a kid who is caught in a whirlwind of life's troubles. For him, all of the world's problems seem nothing before something that is the world to him – a new pair of shoes.  The simple wish of having a new pair of shoes is what can provide him all the happiness and comfort. 'Red Colour ke Jootey' is the story of a kid who grew up before his time. Did he find the comfort he was longing for? Tune in to find out. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The simple wish of having a new pair of shoes is what can provide him all the happiness and comfort.

'Red Colour ke Jootey' is the story of a kid who grew up before his time. Did he find the comfort he was longing for? Tune in to find out.
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]]> 491 24 Khat: Letters That Were Never Posted https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/24-khat-letters-that-were-never-posted Rains always makes people nostalgic and many memories come fleeting down the memory lane. In this week's story, each year, the rain reminds a father of his daughter who is away from him. For some reason, he is not able to see or communicate with her. So, he writes her a letter every year. 24 Khat is the story of a father who writes one letter every year to his daughter. A distance of 24 years and 24 letters lies between him and his daughter. Why could he not post any of the letters? Why is he still waiting? Would those words ever be read by her? Listen in to know the answers. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:07:16 -0000 24 Khat: Letters That Were Never Posted full 1 5 The Quint Rains always makes people nostalgic and many memories come fleeting down the memory lane. In this week's story, each year, the rain reminds a father of his daughter who is away from him. For some reason, he is not able to see or communicate with her. So, he writes her a letter every year. 24 Khat is the story of a father who writes one letter every year to his daughter. A distance of 24 years and 24 letters lies between him and his daughter. Why could he not post any of the letters? Why is he still waiting? Would those words ever be read by her? Listen in to know the answers. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's story, each year, the rain reminds a father of his daughter who is away from him. For some reason, he is not able to see or communicate with her. So, he writes her a letter every year. 24 Khat is the story of a father who writes one letter every year to his daughter. A distance of 24 years and 24 letters lies between him and his daughter.

Why could he not post any of the letters? Why is he still waiting? Would those words ever be read by her? Listen in to know the answers.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description


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]]> 384 'Khwahishon ki Khidki' – A Window, a Secret, and a Wishful Heart https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/khwahishon-ki-khidki-a-window-a-secret-and-a-wishf Mumbai is the city of possibilities, and many people are drawn to this maya nagri to change their life for the better. This city is inhabited by thousands of people and the dreams they carry – each of them having a story and a wishful heart.  Like many of them, Billo, too, wanted to have a better life. Billo, a bar dancer in Mumbai, lives in a small 10x10 feet room that opens to the city through a small window. She sits by that window every evening, with dreams in her eyes and a secret that she carries in her heart. Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Anchor: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:12:00 -0000 'Khwahishon ki Khidki' – A Window, a Secret, and a Wishful Heart full 1 4 The Quint Mumbai is the city of possibilities, and many people are drawn to this maya nagri to change their life for the better. This city is inhabited by thousands of people and the dreams they carry – each of them having a story and a wishful heart.  Like many of them, Billo, too, wanted to have a better life. Billo, a bar dancer in Mumbai, lives in a small 10x10 feet room that opens to the city through a small window. She sits by that window every evening, with dreams in her eyes and a secret that she carries in her heart. Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Anchor: Athar Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mumbai is the city of possibilities, and many people are drawn to this maya nagri to change their life for the better. This city is inhabited by thousands of people and the dreams they carry – each of them having a story and a wishful heart. 





Like many of them, Billo, too, wanted to have a better life.



Billo, a bar dancer in Mumbai, lives in a small 10x10 feet room that opens to the city through a small window. She sits by that window every evening, with dreams in her eyes and a secret that she carries in her heart.


Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather

Editor: Shelly Walia

Anchor: Athar Rather





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]]> 402 'Purana Ghar' – Of Lost Childhood & Longing For Home https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/purana-ghar-of-lost-childhood-longing-for-home 'Home', people say, is simply where you belong. A belonging that blooms from familiarity. But for those who have been uprooted all their lives, home is a capricious space. It is constantly on the move bundled with first toys, family photos, and the playfulness of childhood until one day we long for the memories that we have lost and the stories that we've left behind. In this week's story, will the protagonist be able to piece together his journey of constant displacement? Will he be able to find his way home? Tune in to 'Purana Ghar' — the second episode of The Quint's new podcast series, 'Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif'. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:16:12 -0000 'Purana Ghar' – Of Lost Childhood & Longing For Home full 1 3 The Quint 'Home', people say, is simply where you belong. A belonging that blooms from familiarity. But for those who have been uprooted all their lives, home is a capricious space. It is constantly on the move bundled with first toys, family photos, and the playfulness of childhood until one day we long for the memories that we have lost and the stories that we've left behind. In this week's story, will the protagonist be able to piece together his journey of constant displacement? Will he be able to find his way home? Tune in to 'Purana Ghar' — the second episode of The Quint's new podcast series, 'Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif'. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's story, will the protagonist be able to piece together his journey of constant displacement? Will he be able to find his way home?

Tune in to 'Purana Ghar' — the second episode of The Quint's new podcast series, 'Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif'.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Update Description


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]]> 514 'Tuition Centre' – Reminiscing the Magic and Innocence of First Love https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/tuition-centre-reminiscing-the-magic-and-innocence In the first episode of The Quint's new podcast series Qisse Kahaniyaan, Alif narrates a story about the magic and innocence of first love. It is set in a time when romance meant copying homework and sending handwritten notes on ruled sheets. It is a story about growing up and growing apart as years come between two innocent hearts in the snow-clad Valley – until, in a twist of fate, they meet again, years later. Tune in to listen to ‘Tuition Centre’. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:59:52 -0000 'Tuition Centre' – Reminiscing the Magic and Innocence of First Love full 1 2 The Quint In the first episode of The Quint's new podcast series Qisse Kahaniyaan, Alif narrates a story about the magic and innocence of first love. It is set in a time when romance meant copying homework and sending handwritten notes on ruled sheets. It is a story about growing up and growing apart as years come between two innocent hearts in the snow-clad Valley – until, in a twist of fate, they meet again, years later. Tune in to listen to ‘Tuition Centre’. Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in to listen to ‘Tuition Centre’.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather Editor: Shelly Walia

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]]> 399 Teaser: Qisse Kahaniyaan https://omny.fm/shows/qisse-kahaniyaan/teaser-qisse-kahaniyaan First love, the sweetness of festivals as a kid, a favourite song from the 90s — relive these colourful memories with Alif on 'Qisse Kahaniyaan', a new podcast series from The Quint. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:21:55 -0000 Teaser: Qisse Kahaniyaan full 1 1 The Quint First love, the sweetness of festivals as a kid, a favourite song from the 90s — relive these colourful memories with Alif on 'Qisse Kahaniyaan', a new podcast series from The Quint. Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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