Episodes

  • The Village With No Doors : Shani Shingnagpur

    The Village With No Doors : Shani Shingnagpur
    Oct 6 2024
    A vilage in Maharashtra has no doors. The villagers believe Lord shani, the god of Saturn protects them. The bank which opened in 2015 has no locks either. But is it all true? Does the deity really protect them and are there no crimes? Or they are just not reported? Listen to this episode to know more!
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    5 mins
  • Alamzeb : Immortal In Love

    Alamzeb : Immortal In Love
    Sep 12 2024
    Alamzeb the innocent daughter of a tawaif. She wants to be a poetess and falls madly in love with a nobleman named Tajdar. Life snatches her innocence and trust on people when the twist of fate makes her become one thing she never wanted : a tawaif.
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    8 mins
  • Fareedan : The Modern Tawaif

    Fareedan : The Modern Tawaif
    Jul 28 2024
    Fareedan is a modern tawaif who socialises with the British and welcomes change, such as getting herself clicked with a camera. She is a worthy opponent and is never broken or shattered when defeated, but knows how to handle situations gracefully. This episode takes a deep dive into Fareedan’s character and why women even when they are against each other never cross an invisible line.
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    12 mins
  • Malikajaan : Huzoor of the kotha

    Malikajaan : Huzoor of the kotha
    Jul 1 2024
    Malikajaan is the huzoor, the absolute matriarch of the kotha. She is dominating and fierce and knows how to use people as pawns. The entire ecosystem of Heeramandi is around her and is connected to her. The episode explores what it takes to be a matriarch and a chairman in a kotha and why she needed to rule with an iron fist.
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    14 mins
  • Lajjo : Broken in Love

    Lajjo : Broken in Love
    Jun 17 2024
    Lajjo is one of the most heartbreaking characters of the Netflix show Heeramandi. The character arc of Lajjo is beautifully played by Richa Chadha as she essays the role of a courtesan madly in love with her patron who does not love her back. Hear as we talk about what and why Lajjo is so much hopeful in love!
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    40 mins
  • Bibbojan : Heeramandi : Heart of Diamond Bazaar

    Bibbojan : Heeramandi : Heart of Diamond Bazaar
    May 26 2024
    Heeramandi has become one of the most watched Indian TV series on Netflix. The show depicts the courtesan tawaif culture in Lahore in undivided India. Listen to the exclusive podcast in association with Netflix and Podone. The episode talks about Bibbojaan and the character arc of the tawaif. The episode includes exclusive interview with Aditi Rao Hydari and her insights into the character.
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    33 mins
  • Born to rule : Begums of Bhopal

    Born to rule : Begums of Bhopal
    Apr 24 2024
    Bhopal was ruled by Begums, female rulers, for more than 200 years. It was a direct lineage from mother to daughters. It became one of the few states that flourished under British Raj. The begums promoted education of women, healthcare and kept an impressive army. Hear this episode to know about begums who ruled as a sultan.
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    13 mins
  • Modern Princess of Jaipur : Maharani Gayatri Devi

    Modern Princess of Jaipur : Maharani Gayatri Devi
    Mar 22 2024
    Maharani Gayatri Devi the modern Princess of Jaipur became the first woman to not observe purdah or the veil. She also holds the Guinness book of world records for having the highest number of votes in Lok Sabha elections. Then why did she get all the fame and left the limelight. Listen to this podcast to know more.
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    16 mins