Really good and made me wanna listen more. Waiting for the next eps

As an Indian-American, I have been extremely interested in learning about the stories of Indian culture, and the Mahabharata easily became my favorite story. However, most adaptations of the epic have sub-par production quality and try to condense everything into too short of a time frame. This podcast, however, does not do any of that. It mentions all the plot points while giving effective summary in some areas, has great dialogue to enhance the characters, and has cool sound effects to elevate the audio as a whole. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about the great story of the Mahabharata but does not want the extremely long full version with the verses. I am catching up to the recent episode and eager for more!

THE BEST PODCAST I EVER HEARD

AMAZING THE BEST PODCAST I EVER HEARD

Great storytelling! Amazing and inspiring podcast.

So entertaining and understandable for this westerner!

This is a show that has kept me hooked for years, eagerly waiting for the next episode. It deserves high praise, and all should give it a listen! Thank you for the enjoyment!

This is a fantastic series of podcast retelling the story Mahabharata. I am disappointed when the series ended after the conclusion of the Kurukshetra war. I would like to hear how the Pandavas come back to Hastinapur, how Dhritarashtra almost killed Bhim, the Pandavas final journey to the Himalayas Ramayana next?

Such an addictive storytelling and sound engineering by the duo. Only suggestion I can give is to add a female cast to help with character voices!

This is just so well done! I feel like I am listening live to these stories.

This series is fantastic!

I am a big fan of the mythologies and folklore of all cultures, I’m not sure where this story falls on that (sometimes sliding) scale, but it is truly enthralling. The story is told in in a way that you can see the passion of the storyteller and his love of these stories and characters, he booms his voice as the mightier characters boast or threaten and sounds on the verge of tears as they confess their weaknesses or apologize any wrongdoings. It is a fascinating story draws you into the characters. Some of the few negatives is that is full of the common tropes of these types of stories, inconsistencies in some of personalities and such, there a lot of details that will feel familiar if you follow classical Greek mythologies. In fairness, these tropes gotta start somewhere and they exist across almost all of these types of stories across all cultures. The sound design is very good but can sometimes be distracting, making it hard to hear the narrator… but these instances are few and far between. Overall, it’s a fantastic series and I can’t wait for more as I’ve just caught up with the backlog of episodes.

Extraordinary narration and also very much close to facts with few exception(unless you read Vyasa Mahabharata). If congratulate both Narrator and Musician on accomplishing this task.

I have ran through this series 4 times. It is truly amazing. Best story telling, this show grips me and throws me into the battlefield, and makes me feel every emotion. Please please please let the Ramayana be the next project.

Have been continuously listening to this one, already at e30 on day 2!

I enjoyed. Good to know this epic story of Mahabharata. However, in the last episode 69 they left Duryodhan without killing. Didn’t talk about the story after that. It doesn’t look like a finished story.

Excellent narration! Thoroughly enjoyed and got to know lot of insight.

The audio episodes are all well very presented in concise and easy to understand yet bind you to the gradual unfolding drama of this epic. The human conflict, emotion, jealousy, pride, respect and sense of duty and morality all have been well presented in the episodes . The background music has been introduced in a very positive way to heighten the drama, suspense, joy or sorrow. In all it is a work of passion to enure that ordinary people can understand and enjoy this epic story which took place 1000s of years ago ang the lessons are still valid today 🙏

It was the best podcast i heard.. but i don’t think it has been ended properly

Enjoying the story telling n music making the stories very interesting

Thank you for this wonderful gem of story telling and sound effects. I enjoyed it very very much.

This is one of my favorite podcasts and I listen before bed every night, even though I’ve listened to it 3 times already🙃 I love the Mahabharata stories and I’m a Hindu too, and the episodes are so full of action and I love the sound effects

You won’t be disappointed. It’s my favorite podcast🙏🏽

Sudipto is a genuine storyteller and with the good old radio storytelling prop method the stories come to life. I am enjoying listening to every episode of this podcast and hope there is one for Ramayana and the various Puranas. However, the story of Ekalavya is not correct. Also, the episodes 13,14, and 15 are out of order which disrupts the flow of events and stories. Please rectify these.

This has all the wonder & charm of real golden age radio drama and makes this classic of world literature become very real, immediate, accessible and ENJOYABLE.

Love the storytelling. I learnt a lot about Mahabharat after listening to this podcast. I wish that there were more episodes past episode 66.

From Bellingham, WA. This retelling of The Mahabharata is sensational. I’ve read the majority of the epic but struggled with names because I do not have any Indian acquaintances, unfortunately. The consistency of audio and passion is on point and I am endlessly grateful for the epic and this retelling.

Thank you for this 🙏🏼

Greetings from USA! This is the best storyteller I have ever heard. Simply amazing! Worthy of Vyas himself!

This podcast brings out the life in such a groundbreaking epic that has only brought my closer to my roots. Highly recommended!

I love your work. I am eager to hear the next episode. I wish you did a Bhagavad Gita reading as well, as I’m struggling to find a good one on Podcast. Thank you!!

Great podcast! This is the only podcast I have ever written a review on

Can’t wait to the next episode grateful for this I love it!!!!

The stories you make are the best stories I have ever heard in my life.I’ve been listening to this podcast since I was a baby. I have also learned a lot about Mahabharata from you and your stories.The narration is amazing and the sound affects makes it better and more realistic.A big big thanks to everyone who helped make the podcast series. I can’t wait for your next episodes!And one more thing before I stop. I just hope everyone watches it.Thank you for making the series.

Title says it all! Listen to these two! They’re great and have come up with episodes consisting of a huge paradigm of stories and characters that make up for an incredibly enticing time! Amen!

I am so grateful for your work thank you. I read the Ramayana. When I found your podcast I was so excited as all the characters come alive. As a yoga practitioner and teacher the stories carry all of the wisdom within Yoga. To have a context and characters to relate to has awoken my heart and my passion to understand the vast wisdom of India and the devotion within the wisdom. Angee

Very grateful for your work.

Eagerly waiting for next episodes

You guys are awesome! Really love the way you tell the stories, and with the sound?! Amazing!! Just can’t wait for episode 64

Detailed and amazing narration.

The storytelling is captivating, and the music and sound design enhance the narrative. The narrator uses his voice well and knows how to relate the action. The sound design adds the spice. This is my first time being exposed to the story, which is offered in small enough portions that it is easily digestible. I have listened to more than twenty episodes so far, and my only worry is catching up and having to wait for further episodes!

Absolutely fantastic Podcast to listen to.

Great storytelling, great reading, great sound, great producing. If I stop listening before the end it will be because I can't handle so much tragedy. But I'm a comedy and romance fan. People who love drama will love it.

yes the narration is good and so are the sound affects but he rarely uploads and when you finish all the episodes you will finally realize. All the people who put five stars you are wrong but it will take time that’s just the way it is.

I am completely engaged and love this series. It is well done and can’t wait to learn more about this epic.

Sudipta Bhawmik & Avi Ziv have created a masterpiece. The detailed descriptions keep the listener hooked onto every word out of Mr. Bhawmik’s mouth. The music & effects are well done. I hope they are able to finish the series and look forward to their future chapters!! Thank you for this labor of love.

I am stuck now with the war and I am anxious what’s going to happen. Please finish the tale.

Enjoying every minute of this but why does it take so long to post new stories

Excellent narration and very clear.

I discovered this podcast recently and I am in love with the narration. The music and sound effects add to the epic tale! Great work! I would like to hear other Indian epics in similar format too!