11 episodes

A podcast where people share in their experiences of the lockdown — their learnings, their fears, the silver linings, how they think the future will be for them, or just about anything personal they'd like to share with the world.

Letters from the Lockdown Shagun Trisal and Udita Chaturvedi

    • Society & Culture

A podcast where people share in their experiences of the lockdown — their learnings, their fears, the silver linings, how they think the future will be for them, or just about anything personal they'd like to share with the world.

    A Tenth of the Way [Ft. Anupriya Goenka]

    A Tenth of the Way [Ft. Anupriya Goenka]

    In our season finale, we’re going to hear from a restaurateur who’s determined not to give up on hope amidst a series of lockdowns. A first-time mom-to-be shares her fears of taking care of a newborn in the absence of elders in the house. And our Featured Guest, Anupriya Goenka, talks to us about what all she lost and what she gained during the lockdown. Finally, stick around for today’s Featured Music.

    Read by Sneha Suresh, Pamela Paul & Archita Trisal.
    Music by Swati Bhatt.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.

    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 22 min
    The Ninth of a Whole [Ft. Moses Koul]

    The Ninth of a Whole [Ft. Moses Koul]

    In this episode, we’re going to hear from a freelancer who’s been living out of a suitcase for the last four months. An Indian-origin techie in Texas shares how he’s been embracing the lockdown rather well. And our Featured Guest, Moses Koul, talks to us about his feelings, privileges and what he’d like to preserve amidst this chaos and clutter. Finally, stick around for today’s Featured Music.

    Read by Shenaz Merchant, Nigel Rajaratnam & Gaurav Sajjanhar.
    Music by Skytrip.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.

    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 18 min
    An Eighth of Pie [Ft. Shaurya Sanadhya]

    An Eighth of Pie [Ft. Shaurya Sanadhya]

    In this episode, we’re going to hear from a frontline social worker who spends her day looking after Covid patients. A journalist questions the concept of time when everything seems to be in a state of limbo. And our Featured Guest, Shaurya Sanadhya, talks to us about how the lockdown has positively and negatively affected her work as an influencer. Finally, stick around for today’s Featured Music.

    Read by Archita Trisal, Shagun Trisal & Shenaz Merchant.
    Music by Serpents of Pakhangba.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.

    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 19 min
    The Seventh for the Heavens [Ft. Danish Husain]

    The Seventh for the Heavens [Ft. Danish Husain]

    In this episode, we're going to hear from a Bhilwada native who was deeply affected by the plight of the migrant labours. An MBA students shares his anecdotes from his days on campus and at home during the lockdown.  And our Featured Guest, Danish Husain, tells us what he has been up to while being stranded in the US. Finally, stick around for today's Featured Music.

    Read by Sameer Rahat, Pranav Chaddha & Divyadeep Chaturvedi.
    Music by Maati Bani.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.

    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 22 min
    A Sixth for the Senses [Ft. Devika Narain]

    A Sixth for the Senses [Ft. Devika Narain]

    In this episode, we’re going to hear from a young achiever who had been struggling with her mental health but found happiness again during the lockdown. A design professional shares how his perceptions and of those around him are constantly evolving during the lockdown. And our Featured Guest Devika Narain talks to us about unwinding, healing and sustainability in life and at work. Finally, stick around for today’s Featured Music.



    Read by Furkan Latif Khan, Vijdan Saleem & Archita Trisal.
    Music by Raghav Meatlle.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.



    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 18 min
    The Fifth of its Kind [Ft. Anshul Tewari]

    The Fifth of its Kind [Ft. Anshul Tewari]

    In this episode, we’re going to hear from an Italy-based automobile designer about how he dealt with the constant flow of gloomy news during the lockdown. A PhD student shares how she just about managed to travel from New Jersey to Toronto to be locked in with her boyfriend. And our Featured Guest, Anshul Tewari, talks about his trip to Europe and his fear of being a carrier of the virus. Finally, stick around for today’s Featured Music.



    Read by Santosh Nair, Pamela Paul & Gaurav Sajjanhar.
    Music by Faridkot.
    Produced by Udita Chaturvedi.
    Presented by Shagun Trisal.
    Mixed by Payal Rathod.
    Theme Track by Nishant Nagar 'Khwaab'.



    All necessary rights and licenses for the letters and music have been obtained from their respective owners.

    • 19 min

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