Listen with Irfan

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Listen, 42 years ago, at a Kavi Sammelan in Jaunpur UP, when Ajay Kumar invited Ramji Rai to the stage to recite his poetry, it was a moment to remember.

Stage hosting / Compering is an art that today’s anchors wouldn’t understand.

Even after all these years, I’m amazed hearing this line. Ajay Bhai said, “Now I call upon Ramji Rai. Ramji Rai is a research scholar in Allahabad. You’ve seen how brilliant he is there. And what kind of poems he’s writing, you’ll see here…”

This recording came to my mind for a reason—it’s Ramji Bhai’s birthday today, and Ajay Bhai’s immortal presence will live on among us in this form too.

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

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Cover: Irfan

Credit CBT

Story Presented by K Shivakumar based on a Kerala Folk Tale/Narrated by Vimal Verma

Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan

Do you have a passion for reading literature aloud or narrating captivating prose?

Here’s your chance to shine!I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent.

Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners.

This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community.No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.

How to Participate: Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder.

Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. 

Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. 

Send your recording via email to [email protected] or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.

Submission Guidelines--

Submit only MP3 files.- Include:

1. Name

2. Current City

3. Profession

4. Brief bio (max 80 words)

5. Photograph (if requested after review)

Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.

Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (link attached).Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!

Let’s create something beautiful together! 

(Please note, we are not inviting poems, Urdu shayri, or slam poetry- strictly prose only.)

A Unique listening experience. Book / Manushya Janma / Written by Devi Prasad Chattopadhyay / Translated by Nishanath Manna/Sound Designing and Audio Mastering by Dr Guri

Madhu Bhandari

00:03

Rubi Snita

01:20

Shraddha Singh

04:44

Dr Guri

06:35

Vibha Mahajan

11:02

Shubham Mishra

12:47

Bushra Fatma

15:21

Jyoti Nanda

18:11

Kashan Mustafa

20:26

Irfan

24:40

Poonam Ahmad

26:01

Shrey Harbhajanka

26:51

Kumar Nishant

28:14

Aditya Agnihotri

30:46

Naresh Kaushik

32:40

Mukesh Burnwal

35:21

Pragati Pandey

37:03

Satyarth Anirudh

 39:30

Sanjay Kumar

41:13

Shalini Singh

42:59

Suman Shekar

45:06

Aditya Ranjan

48:59

Vardan Dixit

51:00

Poonam Ahmad

53:12

Dr Guri

54:01

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]

Curated and Cover Designed by: Irfan

Text Courtesy: Samajik Adhyayan, Class VII, Chapter 1, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam

Voice: Irfan, A Delhi based media professional.

This podcast is a part of Read Aloud Collective.

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠⁠⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠⁠⁠

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Text Courtesy: Samajik Adhyayan, Class VII, Chapter 16, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam

Voice: Shraddha Singh, A Meerut based florist and giftologist.

This podcast is a part of Read Aloud Collective.

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠⁠

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Text Courtesy: Samajik Adhyayan, Class VII, Chapter 11, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam

Voice: Naresh Kaushik, A Delhi based Journalist.

This podcast is a part of Read Aloud Collective.

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠[email protected]⁠

Text Courtesy: Samajik Adhyayan, Class VII, Chapter 12, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam

Voice: Sharad Jadhav, A Pune based actor.

This posdcast is a part of Read Aloud Collective.

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  ⁠https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala⁠

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ⁠[email protected]

Cover Drawing: Carron

Voice and Production Ramesh Sharma

Audio Extract of Documentary on Ritwik Ghatak

For education and enlightenment. No copyright infringement intended.

Off broadcast of a Radio Talk Written Voiced by Anirban Sadhu / Aired on AIR Kolkata A Geetanjali on 7 July 2025, at 8.20 AM/ Curated by Irfan

Listen with Irfan (LwI)

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support Listen with Irfan (LwI)LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]

Text Courtesy: Samajik Adhyayan, Class VII, Chapter 12, Madhya Pradesh Pathya Pustak Nigam

Voice: Kashan Mustafa, A Delhi based writer and filmamker.

This posdcast is a part of Read Aloud Collective.

A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with care

Support LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.

Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.

Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  

Curator: Irfan

Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

Your comments and feedback are welcome. Write to [email protected]