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Embrace the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology on Audible
Mumbai: As we revel in the joy of Navratri and draw closer to the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, it is only fitting to expand our understanding of our rich heritage and culture through religious epics such as Mahabharata, Ramayana and the tales of Durga. Embrace the power of religion and culture with these audiobooks and podcasts centered around Mahabharata, Ramayana, and the stories of Durga and Lord Krishna. Get inspired by these articulate re-tellings of timeless tales and embark on a fascinating journey for a better understanding of these tales passed down through generations.
Durga: Devi Duology
Written by: Kevin Missal; Narrated by: Preeti Gupta
The audiobook Durga by Kevin Missal is the fictitious tale of a battle between the demon king Mahisha – ruler of Jambudvipa, and a group of incorrigible women. Inspired by the mythological epic of the battle between Devi Durga and Mahishasura during Navratri, this story is a modern adaptation of the original epic. Ruling with an iron fist and committing outnumbered atrocities, the demon king leaves no stone unturned in killing Durga’s parents. Durga then finds strength in a coven of women who team up to fight with her for nine nights to triumph over the unprecedented evil that haunts their city. An interesting listen for fiction and mythology enthusiasts, Durga: Devi Duology is the first part of this series by Kevin Missal.
The Vedas and Upanishads for Children
Written by: Roopa Pai; Narrated by: Sharanya Gopinath
Reinterpreting the deep ancient wisdom of India’s greatest religious philosophers around 3000 years ago, author Roopa Pai brings to us the deepest insights from Vedas and Upanishads. The audiobook explores concepts of the universe, nature, and wisdom from these ancient texts in easy-to-understand language even for children. These simplified thought-provoking insights from Vedic literature expound on the deeper meaning of life and spiritual purpose, making this audiobook ideal for engaging your children to tune into. Vedas and Upanishads For Children on Audible is suitable for all age groups seeking to expand their Vedic knowledge.
Suno Mahabharat Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath
Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik; Narrated by: Devdutt Pattanaik
Looking for a podcast on Mahabharata that is easy to comprehend? In that case, Suno Mahabharat Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath is the ideal fit. This podcast is a retelling of the grand epic Mahabharata. Devdutt Pattanaik draws parallels between the superhumans in this epic and the 21st-century humans and highlights the lessons from the epic we can apply to our own lives to become karma yogis. Suno Ramayan, a second installment of Devdutt Pattanaik’s series of Suno Mahabharat is set to launch on Audible in the month of November. Immerse yourself in the eternal love of Lord Rama and Sita from the Sanskrit epic Ramayana with this 12-episode Audible Original podcast series.
Magical Mythology
Written by: Stuti Gupta; Narrated by: Lavanya Krishna
Get a glimpse into the innocent and whimsical moments experienced by our Hindu Gods during their childhood before they set out to battle evil and destroy the demons. Isn’t it wonderful how Lord Rama played with the moon as a child? Or how little Krishna defeated a big black snake to get his ball? Hanuman and Ganesha also have a plethora of adventurous stories to entertain and inspire. Embark on a magical and mythical journey with these superhumans to understand their heroic, curious, and creative personalities. Magical Mythology on Audible is a collection of over 20 fascinating and unheard-of stories from rich Indian mythology that will enthrall you.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
