Qisse Kahaniyaan

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February 04, 2022 Librarian Part 1: Of Books, Freedom and Partition
It is the year 1947. The prolonged colonial occupation has finally ended but the subcontinent will be divided in two separate nations — Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan.

In a small town of Amritsar, a library will be partitioned as well. Amarjeet, the librarian is caught between the whirlwind of emotions when he finds out that the library's books will also be divided between two nations. And he has to decided the fate of the book.

How will the story unfold? Tune in to find out in this episode.

About The Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living – we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love... well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover and Production: Athar Rather

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11 min
January 28, 2022 Panna Lal Panauti Part 2: Breaking The Jinx
Misfortunes refuse to leave Panna Lal alone, they keep tailing him like a shadow. His rotten luck is such that it has earned him the nickname of 'Panauti'.

Now, Panna Lal has fallen in love with Jhilmil, a girl in his college, but he has not dared to express his love to her. He doesn't want to lose her because of his 'panauti' (unlucky or bad omen).

All he wants to do now is to prove to the world that he is not bad luck. What is Panna Lal going to do about his life and his jinxes? Will he be able to express his love to Jhilmil?

To dive into Panna's universe, tune in to this episode!

Voice-over and Production: Athar Rather

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9 min
January 21, 2022 Panna Lal Panauti Part 1: A Life Full of Misadventures
They say life is full of ups and downs but for Panna Lal, it's a never-ending trail of misadventures.

The poor chap's life is a tragicomedy where misfortune have been following him like a shadow since the very moment of his birth.

Now Panna Lal wants to prove to the world that he is not a panauti and he is ready to do whatever it takes. Will he be able to get rid off his jinx and prove that he is not bad luck?

Tune in to this new episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to find out what Panna Lal 'Panauti' is upto!

About The Podcast

Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller, and Qisse Kahaniyaan is my attempt to bring you some such memories wrapped in words, dressed in sound, and juiced with nostalgia and memories.

Voiceover and Editing: Athar Rather

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8 min
January 14, 2022 Baarishein Part 2 - Facing The Past to Cope With The Present
Sahil, an ambitious man from a small town has made it big in Mumbai. He has managed to accomplish the dreams that he's been chasing after but not without paying a heavy price.

He's been estranged from his family for the last seven years away and none of his achievements have been able to fill that void.

In the second episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan 2, we find Sahil at a crossroads.
His daughter Ahana's persistent questions about her grandfather leaves Sahil restless.

While he can't lie to his daughter, he is not willing to face the truth either. After all how do you explain the pain of an estranged relationship to a four-year-old?

Will he be able to face his past and find the answer before it's too late? Will Sahil be able to redeem himself before the loss becomes too heavy to bear?

Tune in!

Also listen to: 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost

VO and Production: Athar Rather
Music: Big Bang Fuzz

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13 min
January 07, 2022 'Baarishein Part 1' — When Chasing Dreams Comes at a Cost
Qisse Kahaniyaan by Alif is back and in the first episode of season 2, Alif narrates the story of Sahil, who pays the price of chasing his dreams with a personal loss. What should he do to leave behind the shadow of his past and move on with his life? It's a question he must answer before it's too late. Tune in to know what is it that can bring Sahil some closure and peace.

Tune in.

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13 min
January 04, 2022 S2: Qisse Kahaniyaan is Coming Back This January, Submit Your Best Fiction Stories!
Stories are at the core of our living — we all love to hear stories but we also take refuge in the world of stories through the characters that we hear about, read and watch.

We laugh when they laugh, feel their pain when they are sad and their first love...well, that reminds us of our own.

My name is Alif and I am a storyteller. This new year, I promise to bring you new characters and new stories on love and nostalgia on Qisse Kahaniyaan Season 2. And, I would love for you to join me in this journey of storytelling!

Submit your original short fiction pieces and I will feature the best ones in the new season of Qisse Kahaniyaan. Send upto 2 pieces in a Word or Google Doc to [email protected] along with a short bio. If your story gets selected, we will send you a confirmation.

Waiting for your stories!

VO and Producer: Athar Rather

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2 min
September 01, 2021 'Gul aur Gulshan': A Love Story With No Ending
All of us have read passionate stories about tragic lovers like Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranja, or Soni-Mahiwal who stood with each other in the face of adversities.

This episode of Qisse Kahaniya is based on one such story. It is the tale of Gul aur Gulshan from Gulistan — a small hamlet in Kashmir. These two lovers are madly in love with each other when the rivalry between their families is equally bitter.

In year 2008, their story faces the most difficult phase, much like Kashmir itself.

What happens to their lives when fate takes its turn? Does it have a happy ending? Well, what is the meaning of a happy ending when some love stories just don't end?

Tune in to episode 11 of Qisse Kahaniyaan!

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather
Editor: Shelly Walia

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9 min
August 25, 2021 'Mere Kuch Sawaal': In Search of Answers and Longing for Lost Love
Life is filled with questions, many of them are answered but many others remain unanswered. The unease of not knowing why things happened to us when they happened to us gets deeper with the passage of time.

Mere Kuch Sawaal is a story where a protagonist is struggling with his unanswered questions. Despite everything else in his life, he feels the void of his lost love spanned over 10 years.

After 10 years of longing, he receives an unexpected phone call from his beloved.

Will he get the answers he is looking for?

Tune in to Episode 10 of Qisse Kahaniyaan to know.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather
Editor: Shelly Walia

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12 min
August 18, 2021 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce, Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 2)
In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other?

In continuation of episode 8, we follow the story of Dr Tamanna, who is a divorcee and mother saves the life of 33 yr old Vaid. During the treatment, vaid falls for Dr Tamanna.

What will happen next in their story?

Will Dr Tamanna accept Vaid's love?

Will their story see a happy end?

Tune in to the 9th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan to follow the journey of Dr Tamanna.

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'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (PART 1)

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather
Editor: Shelly Walia
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8 min
August 11, 2021 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi' – Of Divorce , Remarriage, and All Things Fate (Part 1)
Our society still finds difficult to readily accept remarriage of a divorced person. It is shrouded in taboo and shame. And what's considered even more unacceptable and outrageous is remarrying someone much younger than you.

What happens when a 33-year-old guy falls in love with a 40-year-old divorcee mother? Will she listen to her heart and go with her feelings?

In 'Meri Maa ki Shaadi', a daughter takes us on a journey of her mother's possible remarriage. Will the daughter be able to play cupid for her mother and bring two hearts closer to each other?

Tune in to the 8th episode of Qisse Kahaniyaan – and journey on.

Narrator, Writer and Sound Designer: Athar Rather
Editor: Shelly Walia
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9 min

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