![[S4E4] Munshi Premchand's Jurmana (The Penalty)](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vc3ptOWgxazZubm5rdWduY2MwNmt1cWo5OHdpdT8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzNC1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTIzL3Y0LzhjL2E3L2M3LzhjYTdjN2JhLWIzNzItYWY3Mi1lMjkzLTA2M2ExZjFjYmIxNi9temFfNjMwMzQxNzEwNTYzNjMzMjI5LmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.Rc_dlMqeT3bKgADKYPqmyAO4nlv0ycIZFt8xzO5l7AY.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Send us Fan Mail Naatak Radio presents Munshi Premchand's acclaimed "Jurmana" adapted into a play for stage and radio by Manish Sabu. A poor shopkeeper sells foreign cotton in defiance of Mahatma Gandhi’s swadeshi movement, earning the wrath of the Congress Party, which levies a penalty on him. In response, his dying wife rises to defend him in spectacular fashion, shocking her husband, the Congress Party, and India itself. Jurmana was staged as a part of Naatak's TALES OF RESISTANCE in April...
Jul 4
39 min
![[S4E3] Munshi Premchand's Namak Ka Daroga (The Salt Inspector)](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vOXh6N25xOGlqZGZjNTU1NjRtbTZtdnRoaXR2YT8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzNC1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTIzL3Y0LzhjL2E3L2M3LzhjYTdjN2JhLWIzNzItYWY3Mi1lMjkzLTA2M2ExZjFjYmIxNi9temFfNjMwMzQxNzEwNTYzNjMzMjI5LmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.vfcU2R78PUG20wX4OwqnUzbQv-OYE9IO2c4gPt8Bxnc.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Send us Fan Mail Naatak Radio presents Munshi Premchand's acclaimed "Namak Ka Daroga" adapted into a play for stage and radio by Manish Sabu. An honest salt inspector is swept into the morally flexible world of a powerful businessman. Will he give in to the temptation or pay the price of his honesty? Namak Ka Daroga was staged as a part of Naatak's TALES OF RESISTANCE in April 2026 at the Starbright Theater in Campbell. The Naatak team got together to specifically stage this radio version of ...
Jun 30
31 min
![[S4E1] Sava Ser Gehun (सवा सेर गेहूँ) by Munshi Premchand](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vc2oxbjA5eHFsYXZlZWJiaG9scXk5ZTF0eXJlaz8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzNC1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTIzL3Y0LzhjL2E3L2M3LzhjYTdjN2JhLWIzNzItYWY3Mi1lMjkzLTA2M2ExZjFjYmIxNi9temFfNjMwMzQxNzEwNTYzNjMzMjI5LmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.BPBi-Opk3PfKiJAM5WWzIWw3JsIrywe6tlt3c5O54EM.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Send us Fan Mail Naatak Radio is back with an all new Season 4! Our parent theater company, Naatak, is staging its 118th production: Munshi Premchand's TALES OF RESISTANCE. Apr 3 - 26, 2026 at the Starbright Theater in Campbell. To celebrate this, we'll present a few of Premchand's classic stories in the next few episodes. In this episode, presenting, SAVA SER GEHUN. This story recounts the tragic downfall of Shankar, a virtuous and simple farmer who falls into a terminal trap of debt s...
Mar 28
16 min
![[S4E2] A discussion on Sava Ser Gehun (सवा सेर गेहूँ)](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JhZ2UuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vOTdtOTVlb203eGQ5bWJnb3IxMmQ1bnYwZTQ5Zz8uanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzNC1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMTIzL3Y0LzhjL2E3L2M3LzhjYTdjN2JhLWIzNzItYWY3Mi1lMjkzLTA2M2ExZjFjYmIxNi9temFfNjMwMzQxNzEwNTYzNjMzMjI5LmpwZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.kDtot7ahFnA9Y6Gi3Wafh0lyEXRw2-Fns5AYIup5t-U.jpg?width=200&height=200)
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a discussion on the key topics of Naatak Radio's presentation of "Sava Ser Gehun" by Munshi Premchand. Listen to the episode here. This episode analyzes the themes of exploitation and systemic injustice in this story. How did a small debt lead to lifelong bonded labor? Explore the role of social and religious pressure on Shankar. And more importantly, what does "sava ser" really mean? Support the show Subscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, ...
Mar 28
5 min
Send us Fan Mail Naatak presents SULTANA DAKU Sep 6-28 2025 www.naatak.org Support the show Subscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on our website at naatak.org/naatakradio/ Love the show? Consider supporting the show here.
Aug 15, 2025
3 min
Send us Fan Mail The moon is looking to upgrade its law enforcement and they reach out to the friendly Indian government who sends its most accomplished officer, Inspector Matadeen. Will Matadeen improve the lunar police efficiency? Performed by Vineet Mishra Background Music: Meditative Mind Support the show Subscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on...
Mar 8, 2025
27 min
Send us Fan Mail A light-hearted narrative written by Malti Joshi and performed by Priyanka Nimkar talks about a girl and her mother. The mother is in search of prospects for her daughter. The daughter is very choosy. But one day she meets someone special. Listen to the full episode to know what happens after? Support the show Subscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episo...
Nov 23, 2024
10 min
Send us Fan Mail Apni Apni Bimari by Harishankar Parsai masterfully explores the nuanced landscape of human suffering through the lens of satire. This story unveils the peculiar and often ironic hierarchies of problems people face in life—from those who lament their financial hardships over taxes while living comfortably, to those who struggle for basic needs, and the inescapable burden of small-scale troubles that seem monumental to those bearing them. Parsai's storytelling highlights the re...
Nov 1, 2024
8 min
Send us Fan Mail This beautiful narrative written by Fahim Azmi ji and performed by Priyanka Nimkar talks about a village separated due to certain events. Listen to the full episode to know, will the distance create differences or will actually bring the people closer than ever. Support the show Subscribe to Naatak Radio on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jio Saavn or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to our library of over 100 episodes on our website at naatak.org...
Oct 19, 2024
13 min
Send us Fan Mail Presenting the much awaited soundtrack of Naatak's 110th production: Vrindavan! These songs are recorded live during VRINDAVAN's staging in September 2024. VRINDAVAN is a grand musical, juxtaposing the colorful love of Radha and Krishna with the stark existence of Vrindavan widows, told through humor and wit, the bhajans of Meera Bai and the grace of classical Kathak. Inspired by a real life incident. Play Credits: Written and Directed by Sujit Saraf Original lyrics by Suj...
Oct 11, 2024
36 min
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