Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.  Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by ⁠clicking this link⁠ This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with...

I was privileged to have been invited by UNICEF India , as the only podcaster to collaborate on their 'One Day 4 Children' initiative. To celebrate this initiative, Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) turned blue on Nov 2nd. UNICEF India in collaboration with the International Cricket Council , Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Indian Ministry of Education has launched the 'Criio for Good' online skills program in the wake of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. It is aimed at promoting...

Dreams and aspirations form the foundation for Raani, an 8-year-old aspiring cricketer, with big dreams and hopes for the future. This story is in a content collaboration with UNICEF India. Checkout: Criio 4 Good: https://www.unicef.org/india/stories/criiio-4-good-empathy Take the 'gender equality' pledge: https://cloud.info.unicef.org/worldcup Make a donation to UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org/india/ Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by...

Join me for a non-political, Raakhi special storytelling + interview style bonus episode , a tribute to the sacred occasion of Rakshabandhan – a revered Indian festival that illuminates the profound bond between brothers and sisters. In a stroke of serendipity, I had the privilege of conversing with Shrimati Bhavna Khare, the cousin sister of a distinguished Indian statesman, the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis-ji. This episode cradles cherished...

Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.  Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by ⁠⁠clicking this link⁠⁠ This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with...

Members of the same family are seldom born under the same roof - the story, brings out this saying alive. Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by ⁠clicking this link⁠ Dear listener, to support the show - Follow, & sign-up for new alerts & leave a rating. LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast that has been featured on the most renowned Indian audio streaming services JioSaavn & Gaana's, "Editor's...

The protagonist, now settled abroad, recollects and recounts life back home - missing her mother, and realizing that a part of her mother grew within her in time.   Story written, and edited by Abhay Maheshwari & Preeti Tripathi. Narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by ⁠clicking this link⁠ Dear listener, to support the show - Follow, & sign-up for new alerts & leave a rating. LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories is a critically acclaimed Hindi short story podcast...

The protagonist, as a 12-year-old kid foresees the future and tries to find a sustainable support system for his differently-abled sister – an early stage emotional realization that at times life throws questions that are out of the syllabus makes the protagonist mature early.  Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. Follow me by clicking this link Dear listener, to support the show - Follow, & sign-up for new alerts & leave a rating. Artwork credits-...

The morning bliss suddenly gets uprooted as the hardships of the upcoming ordeal begins to haunt him. Abhay rushes down the stairs, hoping to avoid the catastrophic event while he still can, but to no avail – the agent has gone. Now will begin a punishment cycle as he has pay for the diligence of a govt. employee for the third time this year. Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For feedback & collaborations, connect with me by ⁠clicking this link⁠ Dear...

Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India.  Story written, edited, narrated, and produced by Abhay Maheshwari. For collaborations, connect with me by clicking this link This mini-series is sponsored by Mezink. Mezink is the best-in-class link-in-bio website builder for brands and creators. With Mezink, you can showcase your most important links, portfolio, and latest work samples with beautifully...

We have always been perplexed by the question - What happens when we die? An unexpected trigger propels the protagonist to find this answer Follow me- (IG: maheshwari_abhay91). Artwork credits- Zaiba Zaheer Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast.

Each city has its own secrets. Secrets and truths that are sometimes blinded by force, by design or by choice. Sparked by a trigger, in today's story the protagonist confronts the lost emotions that the city has to offer Follow me- (IG: maheshwari_abhay91). Artwork credits- Zaiba Zaheer (IG: zaiba.creativeoutlet) Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast.

Launching a new mini-series of stories - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner quote from my father. Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Zaiba Zaheer: (IG @creative_____outlet). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod; Art of silence by uniq ; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Launching a new mini-series of stories - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner quote from my father. Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Zaiba Zaheer: (IG @creative_____outlet). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod; Art of silence by uniq ; Sad Piano by LesFM; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

A trip back to my ancestral home after the passing of my father rekindles lost emotions in me – but braving my emotional urge, I am actually here to help my son find much-needed closure from the recent tragedy.  Written and narrated by: Abhay Maheshwari Recorded at: Island City Studios By Audio Engineer: Hersh Desai Edited by: Kartik Kulkarni With Producer: Mae Mariyam Thomas Partners: Shure These sessions were recorded using Shure mics and headphones and if you think we sound good,...

Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Udaan' is a Bollywood film, that lingers your memory, and gives you the hope to live your dreams. A movie that's very detailed without being showy, poetic without being operatic, subtle without being too restrained, and poignant without being preachy. Today's bonus episode is a recital of one of the poems from this movie. Hope it proves as much inspiration for you, as it does to me.  Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for...

Launching a new mini-series of stories - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner quote from my father. Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Zaiba Zaheer: (IG @creative_____outlet). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod; Art of silence by uniq ; Sad Piano by LesFM; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Fancy dress play is more than just physically wearing a costume. It also encourages children to express their point of view of the world around them and helps in emotional development. Sparked by his friend's dismissal towards a life-changing opportunity, in today's story the protagonist confronts his lost emotions and strives to not let dreams and ambitions be just merely a fancy dress.   Follow me- (IG: maheshwari_abhay91). Artwork credits- Zaiba Zaheer (IG: zaiba.creativeoutlet) Like,...

Harishankar Parsai (22 August 1924 – 10 August 1995) was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style. He wrote vyanga (satire). This bonus episode is one of his popular short stories 'Anushaasan'.  Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Anirudh Das: (IG @das_anirudh). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin...

Launching a new mini-series of stories - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner quote from my father. Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Zaiba Zaheer: (IG @creative_____outlet). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Fluffing a Duck by Kevin MacLeod; Art of silence by uniq ; Sad Piano by LesFM; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Launching a new mini-series of stories - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner quote from my father.  Follow me on IG @maheshwari_abhay91; Artwork credits to Zaiba Zaheer: (IG @creative_____outlet). Like, Share, Follow & leave a rating for this podcast. Music in this episode: Art of silence by uniq ; Sad Piano by LesFM; Music promoted by: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Families are always looking out to maximize returns on their investments. In today’s story, the protagonist's father is not just looking for the best institute that will groom his son to succeed in life, but also an unusual ROI – a modern solution to an age-old problem. Today’s episode is sponsored by Financepeer, a Google incubated company, born out of the vision to make quality education accessible for all, it helps parents and students pay their education fees in easy monthly installments...

Listen to my newly launched JioSaavn Originals podcast ' 2BHK', where stories are born in the middle class and brought up in India. Use the link below to tune-in: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/2bhk/1/FL8xTV4KLs8_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abhay-maheshwari/message

Today's emotion of the story: Anticipation of love Description: Sometimes in life you take a risk, not knowing where it is heading Story Written & Narrated By Abhay Maheshwari (https://www.instagram.com/maheshwari_abhay91/) Episode Art By Zaiba Zaheer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abhay-maheshwari/message