This episode features storytellers,Varun Vazir and Poonam Budania. Varun decided to follow his big dreams of becoming a Bollywood superstar, now his life is a long wait - when will this wait end for him? Poonam had a kidney disease, she tried everything she possibly could to heal but nothing seemed to be working till one fine day she healed. Does l…

This episode features storytellers, Ishan Sahni and Pankaj Bhatt. Ishan met a beautiful stranger one day. Both of them were aware of the deep connection between them but she was a traveler. She wasn't there to stay. Pankaj Bhatt always considered his sister one of his closest confidantes, even when they fought like wild animals. Somewhere along the…

This episode features storytellers, Tiffany Brar and Zainab Sayeed. Ever since she was little, Tiffany Barr has been discriminated against for her blindness. Though her parents explained to her that it was just the way things worked, she refused to settle. After surviving multiple hardships, she grew up to be a stellar academician and started a mob…

This episode features storytellers, Rabab Ghadiali and Saima Naaz. It is considered Muslim men don't allow their wives, daughters or sisters to work. However, Rabab tells us her story to say that it is not the men of her community, but rather the attitude of the masses, that puts an impediment upon her freedom. Listen to her story to know what happ…

This episode features storytellers, Ankit Bhuptani and Medhavi Saxena. "I can never forget that cruel voice and those lusty eyes," Ankit Bhuptani wanted to tell the world he is gay and that it is not a crime until that one night. Remember all the countless memories you made in that Maruti 800? Medhavi's story is an ode to all the fathers, our super…

This episode features storytellers, Stuti Aghamkar and Shivani Khanna. After years of social awkwardness and pressure because of her stammer, Stuti decided to believe in herself and her potential. That is when she witnessed a miracle. Shivani tells us a little something about fathers; how her father was when she got married 25 years ago and how her…

This episode features storytellers, Pragya Preetam and Aashray Akundi. Pragya's story is an important one. It teachers us how crucial it is to let go of people and things that aren't meant to be, and how there's nothing wrong about starting over, and eventually accepting and moving on for your peace of mind. She fell in love with a man who wasn't m…

This episode features storytellers, Bala Sundaresan and Parmesh Shahani. One Saturday, Bala decided to go vegetable shopping with his mom; little did he know, he'll get into a philosophical argument about pineapples with his mom and also learn the most important life lesson (which all of us need to learn too). Parmesh Shahani is one of India's most…

This episode features storytellers, Melaine Morgan and an anonymous storyteller. "I remember my heart just dropping as I made my way over to McDonalds." Melaine met her dad for the first time when she was 24-years-old and found out why he wasn't around all this while. To my rapist, I am sorry that my little skin show evoked you to rape me. I am sor…

This episode features storytellers, Manasi Tiwari and Priya Malik. Manasi's father was her superhero, her best friend and her guardian. Everything was going perfectly well till that one day...all of a sudden, without any warning, it all changed. Priya Malik wasn't the most social person and when she moved to Bombay to follow her dreams, she was rat…

This episode features storytellers, Krishna Iyer and Diksha Dwivedi. Krishna Iyer was just declared the headboy of his school but life had different plans for him. There are moments in life when everything around you tells you that nothing will work out but those are the moments when you have to believe in yourself the most. Will Krishna have the c…

This episode features storytellers, Krushnaa Patil and Navaldeep Singh. 18-year-old Krushnaa was all pumped to be the best man at her friend's wedding in Arunachal. However, what happened at the wedding became the most scandalous experience of her life. All of us have been friendzoned at some point, but very few of us can describe the feeling as ac…

This episode features storytellers, Krishna Iyer and Vikram Poddar. Krishna was on his way home when a friend asked him to be his wingman. Little did he know, he'd have the most beautiful time of his life that night. Vikram had a difficult relationship with his father. Things had started going downhill for them long before his death. In this story,…

This episode features storytellers, Amandeep Singh and Sylvina Jennifer. Amandeep always had a special connection with his father. On one of their regular visits to the grocery store, something happened that taught him one of the biggest lessons of his life. Listen to his heartwarming story to find out what a 'choti tikiya' taught him about honesty…

This episode features storytellers, Bala Sundaresan and Yahya Bootwala. Bala is a 26-year-old virgin and his story explains 'why'. This particular story will leave you rolling on the floor laughing. It's hilarious, relatable and brilliantly told. Give a listen and you won't be able to stop yourself from sharing it with your friends. Yahya Bootwala …

This episode features storytellers, Jimmy and Rithwik Singh. Have you ever lost someone really close to you? Do you remember all the details of that day? How your house felt, how your eyes wept or how you had so many questions about life and death? Jimmy was very young when he lost someone really close to him. He describes that day in this story. I…

This episode features storytellers, Amandeep Singh and Afreen Khan. It was love at first sight for Amandeep, but he consciously did not fall in love till he knew the girl wanted to be with him, too. His love story is old school; it has letters, midnight calls, a proposal, trust, respect and friendship. His words will make you want to fall in love a…

This episode features storytellers, Gaurav Tripathi and Aishwarya Mohanraj. Gaurav's father had a dream; he wanted both his sons to join the Indian army. The elder one couldn't make it but he made sure to keep Gaurav motivated and inspired. This is Gaurav's HILARIOUS narration of his story. Aishwarya woke up one day to find out that her 26 year old…

This episode features storytellers, Aishwarya Mohanraj and Mohammed Sadriwala. Aishwarya's grandmother wore a bra over her nightie and added salt to dessert just because she could. This story is Aishwarya's ode to her fun, loving and caring grandmother who was also a total badass. Mohammed's 'badi ammi' was shopping on the streets of Iraq when she …

This episode features storytellers, Krishna Iyer and Navaldeep Singh Krishna was 'Har galli ka Tendulkar' until that one day. His story explored the real meaning of loss, passion and what it means to truly value something before it's gone. Navaldeep Singh was the storyteller of the night at the first ever open mic night in Mumbai. This is the hilar…

Everyone has a story to tell. Recorded at a Tape A Tell open mic, the Kahaaniya podcast brings you two stories told by the people who lived them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.IVM Podcasts