LaaL Chashma - Hindi Stories
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 35 | Satya Ki Ladai
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shattered by catastrophe and losing faith ingoodness, hope is restored when an old friend sends a heartfelt note, reminding him that good things happe...
Bonus: 'Celebrating 75 years of UNICEF in India' | Sanjay Singh - Chief Field Officer, UNICEF Maharashtra
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2nd part of my two-part content partnership with UNICEF India, I am speaking with Mr. Sanjay Singh, CFO UNICEF Maharashtra. With over two decad...
Ep 34 | Zindagi ka cheat code (ft. UNICEF India)
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brother embarks on a quest to find a solution for his younger sister, born with a nutrition deficiency that stunted her childhood development. Deter...
Ep33 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Smile Please!
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India. Story writ...
Bonus: 'One Day 4 Children' with Cynthia McAffrey | Chief Representative, UNICEF India
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was privileged to have been invited by UNICEF India , as the only podcaster to collaborate on their 'One Day 4 Children' initiative. To ce...
Ep32 | Sapno Ki Thaapi (in partnership with UNICEF India)
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dreams and aspirations form the foundation for Raani, an 8-year-old aspiring cricketer, with big dreams and hopes for the future. This story is in a c...
Bonus: Devendra Fadnavis ki kahaani, unki behen ki zubaani
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a non-political, Raakhi special storytelling + interview style bonus episode , a tribute to the sacred occasion of Rakshabandhan – a rev...
Ep31 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Junior Artist
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India. Story writ...
Ep30 | Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Members of the same family are seldom born under the same roof - the story, brings out this saying alive. Story written, edited, narrated, and produc...
Ep29 | Achaar ki Sheeshi
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The protagonist, now settled abroad, recollects and recounts life back home - missing her mother, and realizing that a part of her mother grew within ...
Ep27 | Meter Down
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The morning bliss suddenly gets uprooted as the hardships of the upcoming ordeal begins to haunt him. Abhay rushes down the stairs, hoping to avoid th...
Ep26 | Mini Stories - Yeh Mera India | Ajnabee Rishta
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Launching the second mini-series of stories: each episode is inspired by a unique, well-known, but often less spoken profession in India. Story ...
Ep25 | After Life
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have always been perplexed by the question - What happens after we die? An unexpected trigger propels the protagonist to find this answer Story wri...
Ep24 | Sheheron ke Raaz
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each city has its own secrets. Secrets and truths that are sometimes blinded by force, by design or by choice. Sparked by a trigger, in today's story ...
Ep23 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | When Music Calls
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from ...
Ep22 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | De Mauka Zindagi
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from ...
Ep21 | The Lost & Found ft. Shure & Maed In India
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trip back to my ancestral home after the passing of my father rekindles lost emotions in me – but braving my emotional urge, I am actually here to...
Bonus: A poem to calm you
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Udaan' is a Bollywood film, that lingers your memory, and gives you the hope to live your dreams. A movie that's very detailed...
Ep20 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Sabar ka phal
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from ...
Ep19 | Fancy Dress
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fancy dress play is more than just physically wearing a costume. It also encourages children to express their point of view of the world around them a...
Bonus : 'Anushaasan' By Shri Harishankar Parsai
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harishankar Parsai (22 August 1924 – 10 August 1995) was an Indian writer who wrote in Hindi. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi l...
Ep 18 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Panchhi aur Ghosla
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from ...
Ep 17 | Mini Stories - Papa Kehte Hain | Traffic Signal
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-series(Papa Kehte Hain) of stories on this podcast - each episode is inspired by a unique one-liner thought/quote from ...
Ep 16 | Pitthu ft. Financepeer
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Families are always looking out to maximize returns on their investments. In today’s story, the protagonist's father is not just looking for the bes...
Introducing '2BHK' by Abhay Maheshwari - Stories of Indian families
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Explore short, heartwarming stories on the Indian middle class who are built on habits, both tiny and monumental. Simply put, these are stories that w...
Ep15 | Sitaaron Ki Rooh
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The protagonist is in love and wants to take a leap of faith. But traveling all this distance just to meet someone, is this much faith worth the shot?...
Ep14 | Farz(i)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The protagonist, ever judgmental of the government services and policies, takes a shortcut to solve a documentation problem – only to realize that a...
'Laakhon Mein Ek' - Celebrating 100k+ organic listens
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It gives me immense pleasure to share that the podcast has completed 100k or One Lakh listens, that too in such a short period with such a limited num...
Bonus: Antim Unchai
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recital of the inspirational poem "Antim Unchai" originally written by Padma Bhushan Shri Kunwar Narayan. He is one of the finest po...
Ep12 | Uttejna Ka Beej
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time, our near and dear ones keep fueling ourselves, to keep us inspired of our dreams and goals. As a kid, the protagonist hung around i...
Ep11 | Pardes
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The homecoming of the protagonist after several years believes nothing has changed – well, at least in his memories. But a city grows irrespective, ...
Ep10 | Namak Kam
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With great power comes great responsibility. An ordinary employee meets an extraordinary man – making the employee realize the true scale, nature, a...
Bonus(3/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh Murali
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor,...
Bonus(2/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh Murali
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor,...
Bonus(1/3): Indian Noir - BTS with Nikesh Murali
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikesh is the creator of the chart-topping podcast - Indian Noir. He is an internationally acclaimed spoken poetry artist, a professional voice actor,...
Ep9 | Lockdown 2.0
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the society/world goes into lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, one inmate raises a desire, an out of the box to his jailer – will fulfilling this...
Ep8 | The Indian Purple Cow?
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Only a few in the world have the courage to challenge societal norms, and for those who do, risk follows in all types, shapes, and sizes. The question...
Bonus: Storytelling for Adults with Seema Gaurav
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seema believes that she is a fluffy potato in the garb of a human. She does technical writing to feed her tummy and storytelling to feed her soul. She...
Bonus Episode - Teaser
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am humbled by the love and response you have shown to this podcast since its inception. I feel honored to have been able to touch so many lives in m...
Ep7 | Lockdown
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As humans, it is our natural desire to be free, with the aspiration to live the most at the moment. This story, told through an inmate’s lens – hi...
Ep6 | Attempt Ke Marks
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Father’s Day special - celebrating our trials and attempts. Marks that are given for simply attempting the question - go far beyond exams and beco...
Ep5| Kin-K-artavya-Vimudh
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All excited to join his first job ever, the protagonist suddenly finds himself in the perplexing feeling of being lost in life, after losing that one ...
Ep4 | Samosa
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stories through ages have said that we are what we consume. Well, in the literal sense, we all have some foods which hold a special place in our heart...
Ep3 | Ghar Ki Laxmi
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A chapter right out of a typical Indian family but with a twist. A son's response to the ever-growing pressure from his family's expectations - his re...
Ep2 | K for 'Cool'
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At some point or the other, we have all wanted to be more than what we are or can be. Most times it is a steep climb, but what happens when life excee...
Ep1 | Khooni Akhbaar
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some not-so-smart, not the top-of-the-class kid comes, yells, and 'tells you' to forgo your belief and your upbringing of mutual respect you have for ...
Intro - 'LaaL Chashma' hai kya?
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many times in our daily lives, any external stimuli has the potential to trigger a short circuit in our brain, momentarily pushing us down the memory ...