The ParrotHouse Podcast

Centre for Contemporary Folklore X Parwana Theatre
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The ParrotHouse Podcast is where stories, songs, and their tellers and singers gather. We attempt to dive into India’s rich landscape of folklore, and take you on journeys to different parts of the country — to tell you more about the life and times, the myths and magic of this vast land.  Through this podcast, we aim to celebrate Indian folklore and make it accessible and engaging for a contemporary audience. We are choosing to amplify underrepresented narratives by bringing forward diverse and overlooked stories.  By highlighting the historical and cultural contexts of each tale, we hope these stories will entertain, educate, and inspire, as they were traditionally meant to! A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Support our work - Donate here

Episodes

  1. Sohni Mahiwal | EP10

    10/30/2025

    Sohni Mahiwal | EP10

    In this episode of Parrot House (तोता घर), the timeless Punjabi folktale of Sohni and Mahiwal — a tale of forbidden love, longing, and fate is revived to life. Sohni, a gifted potter’s daughter, falls for Izzat Baig, a trader from Bukhara. Bound in an unwanted marriage, she secretly crosses the Chenab each night to meet him, defying her family and village. But betrayal shatters their escape, and the river that once carried their love claims their lives. Told through poetic narration, haunting music, and a chorus, this episode captures how their love transcended death to live on in song and memory. Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: , Archie Joshi Cast: Divya Sundrani, Kartik Gopalkrishnan, Jasmin Thakar, Madhumoy Satpathy, Nikhita Singh, Shivna Mishra, Shreya Sharma, Swara Vaishnav  Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Recording Studio: Space Cat Studio  Poster & Social Media Design:  Sanika Kannawar Social Media Planning: Jasmin Thakar & Ranjana Sarkar CCF Support Team: , Aashika Prabhakar, Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Ranjana Sarkar Indian Sign Language (ISL): Video Production:  Vivid Sutra ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose  ISL Expert (Deaf):  Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Cinematography & Editing:  Mayank Kumar Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    12 min
  2. Life is Tough, Even When You Are Dead | EP09

    10/30/2025

    Life is Tough, Even When You Are Dead | EP09

    Let this peculiar folktale from one of the many temple towns of Tamil Nadu carry you across the veil of time, from murmurs of the living to the wispy whispers of the dead and long forgotten. Contemplate upon remnants of life that linger in death, as we reflect on how the dead breathe through the living. Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Aashika Prabhakar Cast: Aditya Kashyap, Chanakya Mukherjee, Kartik Gopalkrishnan, Madhumoy Satpathy, Satyam Sai, Shivna Mishra, Shreya Sharma, Swara Vaishnav  Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Recording Studio: Space Cat Studio  Poster & Social Media Design: Sanika Kannawar Social Media Planning: Jasmin Thakar & Ranjana Sarkar CCF Support Team: Aashika Prabhakar, Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Ranjana Sarkar Indian Sign Language (ISL): Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose  ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    11 min
  3. Say It To The Trees | EP08

    10/30/2025

    Say It To The Trees | EP08

    Is there any way a secret can stay within its boundary of listeners? In this story, the King’s hidden truth reveals itself and finds a voice, questioning the dynamics between power and silence. Narrated through the eyes of nature (a tree), this tale makes you wonder if a secret or the truth is ever safe.  Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Jasmin Thakar Cast: Ananya Ramchandran, Chanakya Mukherjee, Jasmin Thakar, Satyam Sai, Shivam Khurana, Shreya Sharma Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Recording Studio: Space Cat Studio  Poster & Social Media Design: Sanika Kannawar Social Media Planning: Jasmin Thakar & Ranjana Sarkar CCF Support Team: Aashika Prabhakar, Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Ranjana Sarkar Indian Sign Language (ISL): Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose  ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    13 min
  4. Queen Who Became the Dung Beetle | EP07

    10/30/2025

    Queen Who Became the Dung Beetle | EP07

    In this retelling of the folktale, a spoilt, grief-stricken King refuses to move on with his life after the passing of his vain, beautiful Queen. But when the Boddhisatta turns his curious eye towards the head-scratching Kingdom in abrupt standstill, the Boddhisatta makes the grieving King meet his Queen once again. Although now, she is in her latest form as a dung beetle. Would you love your soulmate if it were a dung-rolling, stink-collecting beetle? But more importantly, would it love you back, human?  Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Ashmeen Bains Cast: Aditya Kashyap, Divya Sundrani, Kartik Gopalkrishnan, Madhumoy Satpathy, Shivam Khurana, Shivna Mishra, Shreya Sharma, Swara Vaishnav  Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Recording Studio: Space Cat Studio  Poster & Social Media Design: Sanika Kannawar Social Media Planning: Jasmin Thakar & Ranjana Sarkar CCF Support Team: Aashika Prabhakar, Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Ranjana Sarkar Indian Sign Language (ISL): Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose  ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    12 min
  5. Khargosh Ki Zubaani | EP06

    10/30/2025

    Khargosh Ki Zubaani | EP06

    On the nights when the moon is shining in the sky with all its light, a shadow rabbit appears within it. The tale is one of true altruism, of finding unanticipated eternity in the grandest of places by the smallest of creatures. What begins as an attempt to keep a promise unravels the story of how moonlight, as one knows it today, has carried the memory of kindness and legacy forever.  Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Ranjana Sarkar Cast: Aditya Kashyap, Chanakya Mukherjee, Kartik Gopalkrishnan, Madhumoy Satpathy, Satyam Sai, Shivam Khurana, Shivna Mishra Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Recording Studio: Space Cat Studio  Poster & Social Media Design: Sanika Kannawar Social Media Planning: Jasmin Thakar & Ranjana Sarkar CCF Support Team: Aashika Prabhakar, Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Ranjana Sarkar Indian Sign Language (ISL): Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose  ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    19 min
  6. The Osari Festival | EP05

    04/25/2025

    The Osari Festival | EP05

    In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a village thrives in harmony with nature - until neglect severs the bond. When a young man disappears, the community is forced to reckon with what they’ve forgotten. A story of loss, remembrance, and the unseen forces that remind us to honor the world around us. Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Pauline Awungshi Cast: Aathira Gopi, Gokul Krishnan, Harshad Sambamurthy, Isha Tyagi, Omkar Phatak, Ruchi Chadha, Dr Smriti Pahwa Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey  A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Click here to read this story or check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    8 min
  7. The Magic of the Jackal | EP04

    04/25/2025

    The Magic of the Jackal | EP04

    In the depths of Manipur’s jungle, a jackal’s chance discovery - a gleaming coin - sets off a chain of events that captivates the entire forest. Whispers of magic, power, and ambition spread like wildfire. But the jungle has its own rules. Can the jackal bend fate to his will, or is he chasing an illusion? Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Pauline Awungshi Cast: Aathira Gopi, Akarsh Sharma, Divyansh Thada, Gokul Krishnan, Pauline Awungshi, Ruchi Chadha, Dr Smriti Pahwa Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey  A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Click here to read this story or check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    10 min
  8. The Braying Lion | EP03

    04/25/2025

    The Braying Lion | EP03

    How do we truly understand courage? Is it in the roar of a lion, or the quiet determination of someone who leads without fanfare? In this episode, we bring you a tale from the vibrant heart of Punjab that raises thought-provoking questions about the meaning of true leadership, the fragility of borrowed identities, and the perils of judging strength by appearances. Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Pauline Awungshi Cast: Akarsh Sharma, Divyansh Thada, Harshad Sambamurthy, Isha Tyagi, Omkar Phatak, Ruchi Chadha, Vikas Kumar Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey  A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Click here to read this story or check out our website for more. Support our work- Donate here

    9 min
  9. The Mermaid of Pondicherry Coast | EP02

    04/25/2025

    The Mermaid of Pondicherry Coast | EP02

    The southern regions of our country have been familiar with the ocean since time immemorial. This is why we think we know the ocean quite well. But what if there's something more out there? What mysteries lurk right on our shores? And what happens when we come face to face with them? Credits Director: Nikhita Singh Writer: Akarsh Sharma Cast: Gokul Krishnan, Harshad Sambamurthy, Isha Tyagi, Omkar Phatak, Dr Smriti Pahwa Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Click here to read this story or check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    10 min
  10. A Story and A Song | EP01

    04/25/2025

    A Story and A Song | EP01

    Have you ever held onto something so tightly that it found its own way out? In this first episode of ParrotHouse, we unravel the tale of a housewife whose untold story and unsung song take on a life of their own. A story of magic, longing, and the need to express what’s buried within. Tune in and find out why some stories simply can’t stay silent… Credits Writer-Director: Nikhita Singh Cast: Aathira Gopi, Gokul Krishnan, Harshad Sambamurthy, Nikhita Singh, Omkar Phatak, Dr Smriti Pahwa Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Click here to read this story or check out our website for more Support our work- Donate here

    9 min
  11. Trailer

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Trailer

    The ParrotHouse Podcast is where stories, songs, and their tellers and singers gather. We attempt to dive into India’s rich landscape of folklore, and take you on journeys to different parts of the country — to tell you more about the life and times, the myths and magic of this vast land.  Through this podcast, we aim to celebrate Indian folklore and make it accessible and engaging for a contemporary audience. We are choosing to amplify underrepresented narratives by bringing forward diverse and overlooked stories.  By highlighting the historical and cultural contexts of each tale, we hope these stories will entertain, educate, and inspire, as they were traditionally meant to! Credits Writers: Nikhita Singh, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Pauline Awungshi  Cast: Aathira Gopi, Akarsh Sharma, Divyansh Thada, Gokul Krishnan, Harshad Sambamurthy, Isha Tyagi, Nikhita Singh, Omkar Phatak, Pauline Awungshi , Ruchi Chadha, Dr Smriti Pahwa, Vikas Kumar Sound Designer & Editor: hashparker Music Composer: Hasan Baldiwala and Aman Arakh Music Producer: Aman Arakh Executive Producer: Divyansh Thada Creative Producer: Pauline Awungshi Sound Engineer: Raman Kakkar Recording Studio: Humming Pixels Studio Poster & Social Media Design: Manan Agarwal Animation: Jeet Das
 Social Media Planning: Pauline Awungshi CCF Support Team: Ashmeen Bains, Archie Joshi, Akarsh Sharma, Stephy Anthony, Vedanti Hindurao, Priyanandana A N, Ranjana Sarkar, Aashika Prabhakar Indian Sign Language (ISL) Video Production: Vivid Sutra ISL Expert (Deaf): Sameer Yadav ISL Interpreter: Stuti Kumari ISL Casting & Direction: Payal Bose ISL Cinematography & Editing: Mayank Kumar  Commissioning Producer: Dheeraj Dubey A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Powered by Hyundai Foundation's Art for Hope 2025 Grant Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Support our work- Donate here

    2 min

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The ParrotHouse Podcast is where stories, songs, and their tellers and singers gather. We attempt to dive into India’s rich landscape of folklore, and take you on journeys to different parts of the country — to tell you more about the life and times, the myths and magic of this vast land.  Through this podcast, we aim to celebrate Indian folklore and make it accessible and engaging for a contemporary audience. We are choosing to amplify underrepresented narratives by bringing forward diverse and overlooked stories.  By highlighting the historical and cultural contexts of each tale, we hope these stories will entertain, educate, and inspire, as they were traditionally meant to! A CCF x Parwana Theatre Production Have a story to share? Email us at contact@centreforcontemporaryfolklore.org Support our work - Donate here

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