Stories are said to have a therapeutic impact on us, as they take away the stress, while transporting us into a world that can unfold many new realms. As the narrator takes us through the journey, our vivid imagination helps us to reach a point of peace and calm. When the story ends, we feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Here are some amazing audio stories by India’s best storytellers that will definitely leave an impact on you, apart from entertaining for sure.
Doctor Death
This Hindi horror comedy is by India’s favourite storyteller, Sudhanshu Rai. Manniv is a qualified doctor & heart specialist, who is determined to venture beyond the conventional and create a milestone in the field of medical science; that no other doctor could even think about. He wakes up suddenly one night remembering something he saw on the internet about a strange doctor practicing on the outskirts of Meghalaya. He treated people only during night hours, that too alone, and nobody knew how he had a 100% success rate. Will Manniv survive this unleashing horror to meet the Doctor who defies death? Will he get the answers to unending quests in his mind? Listen to this story on Storyteller-Actor Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai’s official YouTube channel.
Woh Adhoora Pyar
Journalist turned Bollywood lyricist, scriptwriter and storyteller; Neelesh Misra enjoys immense popularity amongst the listeners. What started as a hobby led him to a different path, and radio programme Yaadon Ka Idiot Box became the go to place for listeners. This story is a part of the show, and encapsulates beautifully the life of Jahnvi who loved and lost at the age of 22. She went ahead in life and succeeded in her career, but a part of her life stopped there. Weaving magic with words, Neelesh Misra will surely keep you engrossed and coming back for more.
The Audio Film Project’
Known for thriller and horror films, Vikram Bhatt stepped into the world of storytelling with ‘The Audio Film Project’, that aired on a popular radio channel. This audio series is the story of Sia who travels all the way from Kanpur to Delhi to search for her journalist sister who has been missing. Laying down the entire setting in front of it, yet keeping the suspense intact in this thriller, Vikram Bhatt impresses immensely. The king of spooky cinema has left a mark in the audio story segment too. However, while listening to the story, do adhere to the tagline, ‘listen with your eyes closed’ to get the most of it.
Dastan-e-Kanabati
Mahmood Farooqui and Darain Shahidi presented this hilarious take on the last Dastango of Delhi, Mir Bagar Ali. The funny banter between the two in Urdu that can be understood easily is perfect for those who love rooted stories that take them back in time. Mahmood Farooqui has been working relentlessly for the past two decades to revive this beautiful art of storytelling where the storyteller uses his torso, hand movements and voice modulation to convey varied emotions. Enjoy this one when you want to relax, and tune in for more as the duo has done ample of work.
The Jealous Crow- A Folktale from Kerala
Seeped in India’s culture, this retelling of the folktale in typical Geeta Ramanujam style is best enjoyed with the little ones in the family or to relive your childhood. Simplistic yet beautiful, the story has been told beautifully by the storyteller. Hailed as India’s best storyteller, co incidentally she is also the oldest storyteller of the country. A firm believer that every story can impact the listeners, she is changing the world one story at a time. Founder of Kathalaya Trust, she is working actively towards creating a better society.
(Sudhanshu Rai is a storyteller, writer and an actor)
