“In podcasting, the script takes centre-stage. “Podcasting and traditional filmmaking are distinct in several ways,” says Rao. “Their passion and enthusiasm were contagious, and I felt compelled to take the leap.” It felt like stepping into a new realm,” he says, Amit Doshi, Head, IVM Podcasts-Pratilipi and the show’s director, Safura Ubaid, eased him into the process. “It was an entirely uncharted territory for me. “I’ve been an avid podcast listener for three to four years my interest actually grew during the COVID-19 pandemic,” shares the actor.ĭespite this, Rao admits being reluctant when approached for Chitthiyaan. A box of undelivered letters that he receives from the post office, which coincides with his son’s decision to switch careers, sets Joshi on a completely different path. Rao plays Prasad Joshi, who retires after serving in Indian Postal Services for 40 years. Late last month, IVM Podcasts’ announced its first-ever Hindi audio fiction anthology, Chitthiyaan, led by actor Gajraj Rao. Our aim was to ensure that the actors fully embody their respective characters and infuse their distinct personalities to bring these characters to life in a compelling way,” she says. “Since we wanted to bring these stories in Hindi, it became evident that we had to work with top-tier talent. For instance, Wiggins explains that in bringing a global franchise such as Marvel in Hindi, and with a localised star cast, the goal was to reach wider audiences. Suchitra Pillai and Karen Appathurai Wigginsįor an industry that’s still nascent and growing, adding actors to the mix has been good for being heard. Some of the other popular titles from the last few years include Kaali Awaazein by Amitabh Bachchan, who incidentally started his career with the All India Radio The Sandman: Act I in Hindi, voiced by Tabu, Vijay Varma, Manoj Bajpayee, Adarsh Gourav, Kubbra Sait, Sushant Divgikar, Tillotama Shome, and Neeraj Kabi Baby Doll starring Richa Chadha and Jaideep Ahlawat and Sasuraal Wonder Phool helmed by Sanya Malhotra and Varun Sharma. Desi Down Under was another coming-of-age series voiced by Prajakta Koli, Taaruk Raina and Adarsh Gourav that explores cross-border storytelling,” shares Karen Appathurai Wiggins, VP and Head of Content, APAC, Audible, in an email interview. “Following this, we dropped Social Distancing, written by Chetan Bhagat and voiced by Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi. In February, the platform announced an association with Marvel Entertainment to bring a Hindi Audible series, Marvel’s Wastelanders, with a star-studded cast that includes Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sharad Kelkar, Masaba Gupta, Prajakta Koli and Mithila Palkar. Since the beginning of this year, Audible has launched a robust slate of original fiction titles, helmed by some of the biggest names in the movie business. Actor Gajraj Rao decided to give podcasting a shot after Amit Doshi, Head, IVM Podcasts-Pratilipi, shared his vision for Chitthiyaan, a fiction anthology BAFTA-nominated actor Adarsh Gourav recording for Desi Down Under, an Audible original coming-of-age series, also voiced by Prajakta Koli and Taaruk Raina Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord, which released in June, sees Saif Ali Khan make his audio debut as superhero Peter Quill
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