Crime stories from the Indian Sub-Continent. A curated series of audio fiction podcasts from award-winning creators Ayeesha Menon, Nadir Khan and John Scott Dryden recorded in Mumbai, India. Each season is released in one drop and all episodes are ad-free. Season 1 is the Sony Award-winning ten-part thriller, "Q&A" starring Anand Tiwari based on the best-selling novel by Vikas Swarup. Mumbai Crime is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
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Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. In Episode four, deliveries, stolen gold and retribution as Mo tries his best to escape the Tiger. Recorded in India CAST: Mo - Namit Das Tiger Khan - Rajit Kapur Mrs Gupta - …
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Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. In Episode three, showbiz, stunts and speeding trains as Mo goes behind the silver screen. Recorded in India CAST: Mo - Namit Das Tiger Khan - Rajit Kapur Mrs Gupta - Shernaz …
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Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. In Episode two, religion, politics and movies as Mo enters the lair of the tigers. Recorded in India CAST: Mo - Namit Das Tiger Khan - Rajit Kapur Mrs Gupta - Shernaz Patel Mr…
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Ayeesha Menon takes Rudyard Kipling’s family classic and gives it a darker twist, re-imagining it in the concrete jungle of present-day India. A gangland coming-of-age fable. Mowgli, the orphan boy at the centre of the story, is being brought up by "the Wolves", a gang of petty criminals in a tenement block in Mumbai and quickly learns how to survi…
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's wealthiest families. In the series conclusion, betrayal, abduction and consequences, as Junaid and Alia attempt to make an arrest. CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattacharya Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Shahnaz- Shernaz …
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's wealthiest families. In this episode, debts, lies and confirmations, as Junaid and Alia close in on the Ansari family. CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattacharya Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Shahnaz- Shernaz Patel Parvez…
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's wealthiest families. In this episode, cakes, clues and revelations, as Alia risks exposure to get to the truth. CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattacharya Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Shahnaz- Shernaz Patel Parvez – Raji…
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's wealthiest families. In this episode, lovers, friends, and stories turned on their heads, as Alia learns more about Nyla's life outside the family. CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattacharya Ratna – Shivani Tanksale …
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's wealthiest families. In this episode, protests, bar fights and beauty clinics as Alia ventures deeper into the family's secrets. CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattacharya Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Shahnaz- Shernaz Pa…
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Alia Khan returns in this third series of Undercover City. This time, she must go undercover to infiltrate one of India's Wealthiest Families. Dark secrets surround Alia's targets. Is it a terrible crime they’re hiding or are they trying to save face? Find out now in series three of Undercover city… CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Junaid – Tavish Bhattac…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this final episode, vengeance, justice and balance. Mumbai Crime will return in May with the third series of 'Undercover City'... Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a retribution, an obsession and a secret revealed. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, an unwelcome occupation, a new apprentice and a visit from the master of beggars. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini As…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a master plan, kinship and a wrecking ball. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan - Fari…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a tragedy, a rebellion and a getaway. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan - Farid Curr…
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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. Two tailors - uncle and nephew, Ishvar and Om - come to the city to escape from the caste violence in their native village. They are employed by a Parsi woman, Dina Dalal who runs a sweatshop from her apartment and is struggling to preserve her independence. She has a lodg…
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Joseph tries to execute his deadly scheme. Martin Chuzzlewits must confront his family, and Thomas’ love triangle with Mary and Mickey comes to a head… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ayeesha Menon Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir Joseph - Nadir Khan Mary - N…
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Mickey goes missing as his letters stop coming through to Mary. Meanwhile Montagues dubious scheme is exposed, and Thomas opens his heart to Mary… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ayeesha Menon Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir Joseph - Nadir Khan Mary - Nimrat…
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Mickey’s troubles in Dubai grow worse as Joseph tries to pull the wool over Pinto’s eyes. Meanwhile Thomas’s feelings grow for Mickey’s fiancé, Mary, and a mysterious lodger with a terrible secret moves in next door … CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ay…
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Disinherited by his grandfather, Mickey Chuzzlewit escapes India and tries to make his fortune in Dubai. In his absence, the scheming Pinto and murderous Joseph join forces in an attempt to get hold of the old man’s fortune… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Chari…
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Thomas, an orphan, is apprentice to the scheming architect Pinto, a cousin to miserly old Martin Chuzzlewit, the richest landlord in Bandra. Drawn into the world of the Chuzzlewits, he forms a close friendship with the spirited Mickey, grandson of Martin and heir to the family fortune. When old Martin gets ill, Thomas witnesses attempts by family m…
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Charles Dickens’ satire on the corrosive power of money set in the hot, hectic streets of modern-day Mumbai, India. Convinced his relatives are after his money, wealthy old recluse Martin Chuzzlewit (ROSHAN SETH), has adopted orphan girl, Mary (NIMRAT KAUR), to be his carer with the understanding that she will be housed and fed as long as he lives …
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Episode 10 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells the story of the aftermath of Vicky Rai’s murder, and finally reveals who killed him... In this episode, a scapegoat, a suicide and a confession. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi playboy…
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Episode 9 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Mamta Rai after her driver crashed her car when she was on the phone to him. In this episode, an unexpected gift, a spectre and a possession? Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.orgDi Goldhawk
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Episode 8 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Larry Page after Vicky Rai shot him and left him for dead. In this episode, a trip to the embassy, mistaken identity and a hostage. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi play…
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Episode 7 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Shabnam Saxena after Vicky Rai turned up at her house and blackmailed her. In this episode, a threat, an indecent proposal and another gun. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich De…
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Episode 6 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Munna Mobile after he was assaulted in a chinese restaurant. In this episode, a phone call, a confession and a gun. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi playboy ...... Zafar…
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Episode 5 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells the story of Ashok Rajput, a tribal welfare officer and a young boy in his care called Eketi. In this episode, an unruly child, a stolen artefact and a home invasion. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.orgDi Goldhawk
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Episode 4 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells us about Vicky Rai’s mother, the home minister Mamta Rai. In this episode, a politician, a cover up and a car crash. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar Karachiwala MAMTA RAI, a…
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Episode 3 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells us all about Larry Page, an American visiting to meet his bride he’s met on the internet. In this episode, a tourist, a private detective and a long con gone wrong. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a r…
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Episode 2 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tell us all about Shabna Saxena, the Bollywood star whom Vicky Rai wants to control. In this episode, stardom, a devoted fan and a terrible secret. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar…
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All deaths are not equal. There’s a caste system – even in murder.... The debut novel of Indian diplomat, Vikas Swarup’s was made into Oscar winning film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. It was also turned into a rather good radio serial “Q&A”, first heard here on Radio 4. Now the team behind the Sony award-winning “Q&A” has gone to work on Swarup’s second nov…
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A man with no memory finds himself outside a flat in a tenement block in Mumbai. With no idea of who he is or how he got there he tries, with the help of a street-child, to piece together fragments of his life. A thriller from writer/director John Dryden set and recorded on the streets of Mumbai. Cast: Man - Vivek Madan Child - Faezeh Jalali Couple…
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This episode is part two of our two part special: The Chosen one. In the last episode, Prithi joined Ravi Baba’s religious commune. She was asked to give up her possessions and her phone and begin the process of abandoning who she once was; to discover her identity within the community. She had her own agenda however and snuck off to make a call on…
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THE CHOSEN ONE by Avi Garvi Part 1 of 2 A thriller, set in India, inspired by real events. A young woman, Prithi, attempts to join a secretive religious commune and tries to win the trust of the groups’ leader the charismatic motorbike-loving Ravi Baba. But, as her freedoms are gradually stripped away, it becomes clear that she is not a genuine con…
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In the last episode, Alia and Ratna tracked the killer down to the college. While they were interviewing suspects there another student, Meenakshi, turned up dead on the roof. Alia worked out that the killer must have thrown her off the roof and then dragged her back up to the top so she was looking at the flag of India. And beforehand Meenakshi ha…
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Disgraced police inspector Alia Khan is enlisted to help catch a serial killer whose preferred location for his crimes is the rooftop of the hotel where Alia is receptionist. Teaming up with rookie Inspector Ratna Shinde, it soon becomes clear that the murderer is trying to communicate something to Alia through the victims themselves. CAST Alia – P…
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After a young girl is murdered on the rooftop of the hotel she is working in Alia can’t resist looking into it. The police want to enlist her help officially as she is on the scent of the killer… CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Jamal - Kenny Desai Bala – Prabal Panjabi Yamraj – Abhay Mahajan Meenakshi – Ratnabali Bhattacharjee Fa…
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This is the first episode of our second instalment of Undercover City. A series about a young female detective Alia Khan trying to do her job and find justice in a male dominated police force. If you haven’t heard the first series you can go back and listen on the feed. **Spoilers Below** In this episode, disgraced police inspector Alia Khan seeks …
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The Noose - Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her what she finds there. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother – Shernaz Patel Raja – Sumeet Vyas Kuldeep Singh / Roaji – Rajit Kapur Neha – Amrita Puri Priya Capoor /…
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In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months. But there is hope in an unexpected visit from someone she has helped in the past. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother – Shernaz Patel Raja – Sumeet Vyas Kuldeep Singh / Roaji – Rajit Kap…
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Having passed six of the “life tests”, Sapna is within reach of changing her life forever – but not in the way she had anticipated. As the consequences of her Faustian pact become apparent, she realizes there is no escape. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother –…
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Increasing rent prices send Sapna’s elderly neighbour, Nirmila Ben on a crusade against corruption. But when no one notices her protest and her frail health begins to fail, Sapna must find a way to save her. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Nei…
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When Sapna’s sister, Neha enters India’s top musical talent show “Pop Star No 1”, she attracts the attention of blind music producer, Raoji. But not in the way she would have hoped. Sapna must come to her rescue. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan …
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A van appears in Sapna’s neighbourhood, luring children away with sweets, to work in factories. Sapna intervenes, but in so doing sets off a chain of events that lead her into the path of danger. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam …
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Bollywood actress Priya Capoor arrives at the showroom to promote a new range of TV’s. But when her diamond ring goes missing, the suspicion falls on Sapna. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sap…
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Sent to a village outside Delhi to install electrical appliances, TV sales assistant, Sapna Sinha, discovers a wedding about to take place – and that the young bride is being married against her will. What Sapna decides to do about it will be a matter of life and death. Could this be one of the seven tests that she has signed up for? Dramatised fro…
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As Sapna struggles to support her widowed mother and sister, she decides to go ahead and sign a contract which will subject her to a series of “life tests”. What the tests are and when they will come, she does not know. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna…
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Sales assistant, Sapna Sinha, is offered a chance to change her life. All she has to do is pass seven tests. Sapna Sinha works as a sales assistant in a TV showroom in New Delhi. Being the only bread-winner in the family she works long hours to provide for her widowed mother and younger sister. But then a man walks into her life with an extraordina…
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Ong’s Hat is rumored to have once been the site of a gateway to another dimension. After meeting on a forum devoted to the urban legend, yoga instructor Sarah Larsen, and academic Charlie Brill, go on a road trip to the New Jersey Pine Barrens where a group of renegade Princeton professors had once conducted quantum physics and chaos theory experim…
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