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The ParrotHouse Podcast

The ParrotHouse Podcast

By: 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

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Episodes
  • The Osari Festival | EP05

    The Osari Festival | EP05
    Apr 25 2025

    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
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    8 mins
  • The Magic of the Jackal | EP04

    The Magic of the Jackal | EP04
    Apr 25 2025

    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
    Show More Show Less
    10 mins
  • The Braying Lion | EP03

    The Braying Lion | EP03
    Apr 25 2025

    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
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
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