Didi ki Rasoi

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Didi ki Rasoi is an attempt to put forth the narratives of domestic workers who are employed as cooks in the kitchens of families, bachelors, offices, etc., where they subtly fuse together their own food traditions and techniques with those of their employers. Subsequently, what takes place is a cultural synthesis of cuisines and stories. The idea of this podcast is to witness their art of cooking in kitchens other than their own as they speak about their experiences of work and life in a city like Mumbai.  A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

Episodes

  1. 19 Mar

    Didi ki Rasoi | Episode 5

    The final episode brings together food, memory, and reflections on the Didis’ professional identity. The episode explores the relationship that the Didis have with their employers, their expectations from their work, and their reasons for entering and continuing in this business. The perspectives gently push back against stereotypes — foregrounding skill, care, and agency. Didi ki Rasoi closes by reminding us that these kitchens hold not just meals, but lived histories. These women aren’t just workers, but custodians of a specific, important cultural moment. A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

    16 min

  2. 19 Mar

    Didi ki Rasoi | Episode 4

    In this episode, cooking becomes a lens to think about labour, stability, and aspirations in a city that is constantly shifting. Through one carefully evolved recipe, the Didi reflects on years of working across different homes and changing expectations. She speaks about learning on the job — adjusting flavours, methods, and even herself to fit unfamiliar kitchens. The episode highlights how experience accumulates quietly, turning routine work into expertise. What stays with us is how cooking offers both continuity and transformation. A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

    17 min

  3. 19 Mar

    Didi ki Rasoi | Episode 3

    This episode traces how cooking becomes a language of survival, skill, and self-respect in the life of domestic workers navigating Mumbai’s kitchens. Alongside sharing their struggles and aspirations, they also reflect upon their definitions of safety and comfort in a fast-paced city life. The episode becomes a fresh take on being a Mumbaikar even when one doesn’t necessarily call the city home. It reveals how adaptability is not just a culinary skill, but a way of life. We hear another recipe — which is not just a meal but a coming together of resilience and learning. A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

    17 min
  4. Didi ki Rasoi | Episode 2

    19 Mar

    Didi ki Rasoi | Episode 2

    In this episode of Didi ki Rasoi, we meet the domestic workers talking about their childhood stories, their native places, and their idea of home and relations. As they move between kitchens, it’s their childhood memories of food habits and the recipes passed on from one generation to the next, that help them create their version of unique recipes for others. The episode captures how nostalgia, care, adaptation, and creativity shape everyday meals in the city. What emerges are recipes that become the core memories of someone else’s childhood. A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

    24 min

  5. 17 Mar

    Didi ki Rasoi | Teaser | Episode 1

    Like in any other metropolis, Mumbai’s kitchens are more than just places to cook — they are spaces where diverse food traditions and life stories collide. In this premiere episode of Didi ki Rasoi, we introduce you to six women whose hands and hearts power many of the city’s households. These domestic workers share their journeys of migration and the challenges of navigating new languages and cultures. You also get a first taste of our "audio cookbook," featuring inventive fusion dishes. Join us for a glimpse into the city’s soul, told through the perspective of those who nourish it every day. A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

    4 min
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Didi ki Rasoi is an attempt to put forth the narratives of domestic workers who are employed as cooks in the kitchens of families, bachelors, offices, etc., where they subtly fuse together their own food traditions and techniques with those of their employers. Subsequently, what takes place is a cultural synthesis of cuisines and stories. The idea of this podcast is to witness their art of cooking in kitchens other than their own as they speak about their experiences of work and life in a city like Mumbai.  A Parwana Productions Podcast Credits Concept & Script: Nikhita Singh Directors & Hosts: Nikhita Singh, Shruti Hande  Cast: Archana Vinod Vaghe, Jayshree Suryakant Mohite, Laxmi Shetty, Rashmi Mandal (Rekha), Ulhasabai Chindu Panmad (Leelabai), Tara Ramesh Salve Sound Designer & Editor: Vidhaat Raman Sound Recordist: Aditya Singh Lyricist: Madhumoy Satpathy Music Composer & Producer: Achal Yadav Vocals: Tanvi RP Powered by Kshirsagar Apte Foundation's Mumbai Ekatra Grant.

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  • Creator
    Parwana Productions
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  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
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