The Desi Detective Show

Suparna Chatterjee
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Exploring the history and the mystery behind the best detective stories from India

  1. 5d ago

    Ep 28: The Bawla Murder of 1925 - Part 2

    This is the final episode on the Bawla murder case of 1925, a brazen attack on Malabar Hill that shook British India. The case was raised in the House of Commons, and it ended with a Maharaja having to abdicate his throne. References: The Bawla Murder Case by Dhaval Kulkarni Article in BBC : ⁠A Murder that shook British India...⁠ ⁠Bawla Murder Case: A 1925 Trial analysis⁠ Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  2. Sep 17

    Ep 27: The Bawla Murder of 1925 - Part 1

    On the 12th of January, 1925, when four men of the British Army - Lt. Saegert, Col. Vickery and lts Batley and Stephen- set out for the Taj  Mahal Hotel, after having enjoyed a game of golf at the Willingdon Sports Club, little did they know, they were about to change history. In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee talks about the daring murder of Abdul Kader Bawla, which ended with a king being toppled from his throne. References: The Bawla Murder Case by Dhaval Kulkarni Article in BBC : A Murder that shook British India... Bawla Murder Case: A 1925 Trial analysis Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  3. Jul 26

    Ep 26: Death Comes to Matheran with Shabnam Minwalla

    Thirteen friends and 1 unsolved murder. During a weekend trip to Matheran, Rakesh Jhaveri and his driver are found dead on a rainy night. The cops dismiss it as an unfortunate accident. Eleven years later, Rakesh's daughter Tara, now 17, has decided she wants answers. She's not the only one, though. A nameless, faceless friend has been patiently documenting evidence. And Tara's mother, Pramila, getting her memory back might just be the final clue they need to solve the case. In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee chats with journalist-turned-author Shabnam Minwalla about Death Comes to Matheran, her lifelong love for murder mysteries, and how Mumbai continues to inspire her with stories. Host: Suparna Chatterjee Guest: Shabnam Minwalla Books by Shabnam Minwalla 1. Death Comes to Matheran 2. Saira Zariwalla is Afraid 3. Zen 4. Darkness at Star Mills 5. The Spellmakers of Dorabji Street 6. The Nimmi series 7. Body in the Swimming Pool (The Chicken Pox Mystery Club) Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  4. Jun 21

    Ep 25: The M4 Mysteries with Mallika Ravikumar

    In this episode, Suparna Chatterjee speaks to lawyer-turned-author Mallika Ravikumar about her legal mysteries for children, the M4 Mystery series. Mallika tells us about her move from the courtroom to the writing desk, her legal experiences that led her to write this series, her writing style, her upcoming projects, and of course, her favourite desi detectives. Host: ⁠Suparna Chatterjee⁠ Instagram: soup_and_chat and thedesidetectiveshow Guest: ⁠Mallika Ravikumar Books by Mallika Ravikumar The Case of the Vanishing GodsThe Case of the Missing TurtlesThe Case of the Mysterious WitchesThe District CupThe Battle for BaramullaOf Revolutionaries and Bravehearts565: The Dramatic Story of Unifying IndiaTracing RootsPodcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  5. May 31

    Ep 24: The White Lotus with Aditi Krishnakumar

    In a small town in the south of India, jewels of the temple goddess go missing. The accountant is found dead on the temple steps. An unfortunate accident, they all say, what with the rains the previous night. All, except young Arali, who cannot rest until she finds answers.  But this is 1901. Arali is only 14.  And, the aforementioned accountant's death has made her a widow. In this episode, Suparna Chatterjee talks to author Aditi Krishnakumar about her Young Adult historical murder mystery, The White Lotus. We learn about Aditi's interesting background in mathematics, literature, management and law, all of which have helped shape her writing. We talk about what makes Young Adult such an exciting genre, and of course, learn about her favourite desi detective, Kalpana Swaminathan's Lalli. Host: Suparna Chatterjee Instagram: soup_and_chat and thedesidetectiveshow Guest: Aditi Krishnakumar Books by Aditi : The White Lotus That Year at Manikoil Miracles for the Maharaja Murder in Melucha The Magicians of Madh Codex A Whole Summer Long Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  6. Apr 16

    Ep 23: The Fingerprint

    In 1896, criminal investigation was revolutionised by a system developed by two real-life desi detectives, Azizul Haque and Hem Chandra Bose. In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee traces the origins of the study of fingerprints, explains why a fingerprint at the crime scene is such an integral part of criminal investigations, and highlights the contributions of sub-inspectors Azizul Haque and Hem Chandra Bose, who sadly did not receive their due under a colonial government. Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  7. Mar 15

    Ep 22: The Chowpatty Cooking Club with Lubaina Bandukwala

    In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee speaks to kidlit author Lubaina Bandukwala about her historical mystery book, set in 1942, during the Quit India movement. Lubaina talks about the incredible first-hand research that went into writing this book, about the Peek-A- Book literature festival she helps organise, and her fun hobby - collecting inspectors from around the world. Host: Suparna Chatterjee (www.suparnachatterjee.com) Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ thedesidetectiveshow⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ soup_and_chat⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Lubaina Bandukwala Instagram: ⁠lubaina.bandukwala Books and references: The Chowpatty Cooking Club Misadventures of a Diamond Thief The Coral Woman Thank God it's Caturday Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Instagram: @b_prasanna and @khurshedbatliwala Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

  8. Feb 14

    Ep 21: A Demon in Dandi with Lavanya Karthik

    In this episode, host Suparna Chatterjee speaks to kid-lit author and illustrator, Lavanya Karthik, about her book, A Demon in Dandi. The year is 1930. All the world's eyes are on this tiny village by the Arabian Sea, where Mahatma Gandhi will arrive soon to break the salt law. But there is a demon roaming the village, claiming victims. Can the young Dinu solve the mystery before Bapu arrives?  Host: Suparna Chatterjee (www.suparnachatterjee.com) Instagram:⁠⁠ thedesidetectiveshow⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ soup_and_chat⁠⁠ Guest: Lavanya Karthik Instagram: @_lavanyakarthik_ Books and references: A Demon in Dandi The Dreamers - a series Podcast Theme Music by B. Prasanna and Khurshed Batliwala  Instagram: @b_prasanna and @khurshedbatliwala Haradhoner Doshti Chhele: https://youtu.be/z4S3fVtyCFc?si=XsuWsCUmXZ-GbrFr

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Exploring the history and the mystery behind the best detective stories from India

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  • Creator
    Suparna Chatterjee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Suparna Chatterjee
  • Show Website
    The Desi Detective Show