Best KhooniCast Podcasts (2024)

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Hoppy Holidays with Brew Crime Podcast - Polly Want a Crime 9:44

1+ y ago9:44

9:44

In this episode, Sneha tells Mike and JT a hilarious true crime story all the way from India as a part of Brew Crime Podcast's Hoppy Holiday Series 2022. Intro has audio from the Movie Christmas Vacation used under Fair Use. Story - Sneha Sources https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/11811135/Parrot-arrested-for-swearing-at-85-year-…

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Hoppy Holidays Collab with Brew Crime Podcast - Disney On Ice (No Not That One) 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

11:27

In this episode, Sneha joins Mike and JT in Brew Crime Podcast's Hoppy Holiday series 2022. Mike tells us a pretty hilarious true crime story! Intro has audio from the Movie Christmas Vacation used under Fair Use. Story - Mike Sources https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-moose-hockey-player-darren-kramer-arrested-and-tasered-at-disney-w…

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61. Seeta Kaur - Khooni ft. Crimes from the East Podcast 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Seeta went to India with her husband and four children to visit her ailing mother-in-law. A few days later her father gets a call saying that Seeta died of a heart attack in India. What really happened? Join us with our very special guests, Pia and Alex from Crimes from the East Podcast as we try and make sense of a bizarre case that left one famil…

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Hoppy Holidays Collab with Brew Crime Podcast - Hardened Criminal Goat 15:42

1+ y ago15:42

15:42

In this episode, Sneha tells Mike and JT a hilarious true crime story all the way from India as a part of Brew Crime Podcast's Hoppy Holiday Series 2022. And when we say GOAT, nope we are NOT talking about one Lionel Messi. Intro has audio from the Movie Christmas Vacation used under Fair Use. Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-25406393ht…

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Hoppy Holidays Collab with Brew Crime Podcast - His Name is Poinsettia... But He Will Cut You! 8:30

1+ y ago8:30

8:30

In this episode, Sneha joins Mike and JT in Brew Crime Podcast's Hoppy Holiday series 2022. JT tells us a pretty hilarious true crime story! Intro has audio from the Movie Christmas Vacation used under Fair Use. Sources https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-25406393 You can check out Brew Crime Podcast at Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Face…

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60. Part 2 - The Bikram Yoga Scandal 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

This week we look at how several brave woman filed cases against Bikram and how one man brought him down. We also talk about where Bikram is right now and there is a very special announcement at the end of episode! Also, please do not listen to this episode with children around.You can visit our brand new Khooni Merch Store at https://khoonistore.b…

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59. Part 1 - The Bikram Yoga Scandal 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

47:20

He changed the face of Yoga as the world knew it. He was the bad boy of yoga who claimed that Elvis, Michael Jackson and the Beatles were his disciples. He said that Nixon gifted him a Green Card. While his yoga centres around the USA made him millions, his staff were busy covering up the seedy underbelly of sexual abuse, racial abuse and financial…

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58. The Rajkhowa Murders 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

40:53

In Dhubri in Assam, there is a District and Session Court Building. But it was only built in 2018. There was a house there before that. A house that was called the "Bhoot Bangla". In today's episode, we will tell you the story of that house, and the family that lived in that house, and also the story of the first and only India Judge to have been g…

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57. Bhoorah | Dakshayani | Zoya 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

A Hijra (transsexualwoman) was murdered in 1852. Was the murderer her jilted lover? or was it her disciple? Whoever the perpetrator may be, for the judges, the identity of the accused mattered lesser than that of the victim. In fact, the honorable judges dedicated a lot of space in that judgment criminalizing the victim and others like this. In thi…

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56. Tinder Criminals | Priya Seth, Dikshant Kamra and Lakshya Walia| Ramesh Kumar Swain 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Dushyant just wanted to have a good time with the woman he was seeing, obviously, his wife does not know. A Teacher from Delhi thought she married a good man with a nice government job. But as we all know, everything is not as it seems on the Internet. Join us this week as we discuss the world of dating apps and the men and women who use them for n…

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55. Nanthancode Massacre + Shraddha Walkar Case Update 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

38:44

This is a very special episode where we venture out into the world to create a podcast episode. Well by the world we mean Sneha's favorite Cafe in Hyderabad. In this episode, we delve into a case that was apparently motivated by the occult. Or was it? Anyway, we talk about Satan, Colony Aunty Networks, aand Astral projection! Intrigued? Well, go on…

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54. Sneha Anne Philip 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

36:57

Sneha Anne Philip was a medical intern in New York in 2001. She stepped out to run errands on 10th September 2001, a day before the entire world changed. Her family says that she perished in the attack on the Twin Towers when she went in to help the injured, but the NYPD had other theories. In this episode, we look at the story of a woman who was f…

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53. Shraddha Walkar 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

We know. We know it's been a minute. But we are back! Pretty much. We missed you as much as you missed us. Right upwards and onwards.He killed her and chopped her body into 35 pieces. Why? Because she wanted to talk marriage. Also, exercise caution before you date someone who worked as a Chef. Just kidding. But, are we?You can support us by buying …

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Special Episode - Aman Vyas 13:46

3y ago13:46

13:46

We talk about the serial rapist labeled the E-17 Night Stalker in the UK who was caught by the UK authorities after an unusual (for the time) DNA Test. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Ogilvy as part of their #savetheevidence campaign. Follow their campaign on instagram @wheresthedna.…

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52. Part 4 - D Company after 1993 1:49:35

3y ago1:49:35

1:49:35

In the concluding episode of this series, and also the Season we tell you everything that happened after the 1993 Bombay Blasts, introduce a few new characters, and talk about Dawood's life after 1993. ]We also talk a bit about Cricket but don't judge 'cause we dunno anything about Cricket. You can buy us a biryani at : 1. https://khoonistore.myins…

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51. Part 3 - Bombay Blasts 1993 1:22:56

3y ago1:22:56

1:22:56

We continue the tale of the Mumbai Mafia, and talk about three interconnected, ghastly events between December 1992 and March 1993, spanning the length of the country, which changed the communal dynamic of India forever.You can also buy us a Biryani at :1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast2. https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/product/437437/buy-us-a…

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Special Episode - Interview with Senior Advocate Vivek Sood 36:31

3y ago36:31

36:31

In this Special Episode which is a part of our collaboration with Ogilvy's #DNAfightsrape #SavetheEvidenceCampaign, Sneha talks to Senior Counsel Vivek Sood about the new DNA Bill, and the legal aspects of DNA Forensic Analysis in India and particularly how invaluable it is for getting justice in cases of sexual assault. Give this a listen, follow …

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50. Part - 2 : Making of a Don 1:33:40

3y ago1:33:40

1:33:40

Join us as we discuss the early life and the events that led to Dawood becoming the Top don of Bombay and then made him flee to Dubai. Sneha is very apologetic about the delay, but enjoy this long and very intense episode! Also, this is our Fiftieth Episode, not counting the Shorties!! Have fun! You can support us by buying us a Biryani at :1. http…

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49. Part-1 : Bombay Before Dawood 41:51

3y ago41:51

41:51

In the first episode of our deep dive into the life and crimes of Dawood Ibrahim we look at Mumbai Mafia’s origins and landscape from the 1950s till Dawood was born, and the various factors and people who paved the way for him to later become what he is today. You can support us by buying us a Biryani at : 1. https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast 2. http…

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48. Doctors of Doom 42:15

3y ago42:15

42:15

Description: Today's episode tells the story of two doctors who abandoned their duty and embarked on a dark path causing deaths of at least a 100 people. You can help support the show here : https://ko-fi.com/khoonipodcast Resources: 1https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/man-centre-Indias-most-notorious-kidney-transplant-racket 2. https://indianexp…

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47. A Woman Scorned : Sapna Didi 52:28

3y ago52:28

52:28

This is a fascinating tale of a woman who swore to get revenge on one of the biggest, if not the biggest, Dons India has known. Grab your beverage, fasten your seat belts or get ready to do what you always do when you listen to Khooni and sit down to listen to a tragic tale of love, loss, and revenge. The tragic but very fascinating tale of Ashraf …

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Special Episode - Venkatesh Harikanthra and Robert Duboise 26:52

3y ago26:52

26:52

In this Special Episode as a part of our collaboration with Ogilvy’s #DNAfightsrape #SavetheEvidenceCampaign, we look at two cases where two men in two different countries were wrongfully convicted were declared innocent years into their prison sentences, because of DNA testing. Tune in now, wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sources : 1. https:…

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46. Four Assassinations - Part 2 42:57

3y ago42:57

42:57

In the conclusion to out episode last week, we talk about how the assassinations of Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare, MM Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh were connected deeply, how this was probably part of a sinister conspiracy to eliminate dissenters to the right wing agenda and finally, the shady organisation behind it all. Sources: 1. Shadow Armies…

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45. Four Assassinations - Part 1 1:02:03

3y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

We take a look at four assassinations in Karnataka and Maharashtra connected by a common thread.Sources :1. https://www.thequint.com/explainers/how-the-karnataka-sit-cracked-the-gauri-lankesh-murder-case#read-more2. https://www.thequint.com/news/india/gauri-lankesh-how-murder-conspiracy-was-planned3. https://www.thequint.com/news/india/gauri-lankes…

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44. Auto Shankar Part 2 1:00:10

3y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this episode we see Shankar extract his revenge on Lalitha and Sudalai. And how his life and crimes continued from then on. There are more murders, an investigation, a few arrests, a daring escape, a wildly popular tell all and a Supreme Court landmark case about Freedom of Press vis a vis an individual's privacy, and 3 hangings. Tune in to hear…

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43. Auto Shankar Part 1 40:19

3y ago40:19

40:19

In the first part of this two part series, we look at how a man who came to Madras from a small village in Tamil Nadu with dreams of becoming a Kollywood Movie Star went from having nothing to commandeering a brothel and building a thriving illegal liquor business in 80s' Madras. Sources :1. https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/crime/story/19880815-l…

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42. Chacko Murder + Book Review : "Dead Men Tell Tales" by D.Umadathan 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

36:29

Sneha and Aditi talk about Dead Men Tell Tales and its brilliant author. Plus for we discuss an insurance scam gone awry in Kerala.Thank You HarperCollins India for giving us a chance to feature this brilliant True Crime Book in Khooni! Buy Dead Men Tell Tales here:https://www.amazon.in/Dead-Men-Tell-Tales-Surgeon/dp/9354224296/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&…

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41.Khooniversary Special Early Release Episode : Shabnam and Saleem 54:14

3+ y ago54:14

54:14

In this special Khooniversary Early Release Episode we talk about a love story which was doomed from before it began, a night that changed the course of a village's life, a boy born in a prison and a woman who might be the first woman to be hanged in Independent India. We also have a tiny but important update in the Madanapalle Double Murder Case. …

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40. The Laila Khan Murder 34:52

3+ y ago34:52

34:52

A beautiful actress' entire family simply disappears one day from their plush Mumbai home. Listen to our latest episode to discover the tragic story of how a whole family was targeted to satisfy one man's greed. You can buy our Merch at : https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/ Sources : 1. https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/investigation/story/201207…

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Special Episode - Mumbai Serial Rape Case 35:24

3+ y ago35:24

35:24

Khooni is proud to collaborate with the #DNAfightsrape, Save the Evidence Campaign, by Ogilvy, to bring you stories on how DNA evidence has been used to solve difficult cases and achieve justice for victims and their families. In this episode we talk about the Serial Rapist who sent Mumbai into a panic in 2010 and how DNA Fingerprinting was used to…

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39. Neeraj Grover 55:26

3+ y ago55:26

55:26

Neeraj Grover was one among the millions of youngsters who come to Mumbai, with dreams of making it big. But just as he is on the cusp of achieving his dreams, he vanishes. Listen to our latest episode to find out more.You can support us by buying our merch at https://khoonistore.myinstamojo.com/Sources:1. https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sms…

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38. Nodeep Kaur 37:27

3+ y ago37:27

37:27

In this episode we look at the recent murders of 2 Dalit girls in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. We also talk about Nodeep Kaur, her activism and her arrest. There is also a small update on the Madanapalle Case. Happy Listening!Merch Store : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/Sources : Episode cover art from Logical Indian. Websites :1. https://www.th…

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37. ISRO Spy Scandal (Part 2) 44:06

3+ y ago44:06

44:06

In this episode we finally unravel the so-called espionage at ISRO, and look at how the Malayalam media, State politicians, Kerala police and Intelligence Bureau basically made the whole thing up and ended up ruining the lives of everyone accused.

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Interview with Dr Vivek Sahajpal [BONUS] 25:03

3+ y ago25:03

25:03

Khooni is proud to be a part of #DNAfightsrape #Savetheevidence campaign. We had the chance to talk to Dr. Vivek Sahajpal, Assistant Director at State Forensic Science Laboratory, Himachal Pradesh. He shed light on use of DNA forensic analysis in India, particularly how invaluable it is for getting justice in cases of sexual assault. Give it a list…

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36. ISRO Spy Scandal (Part 1) 40:55

3+ y ago40:55

40:55

In a chaotic post liberalised India of 1994, a crazy espionage scandal emerges from God's Own Country. It is a complicated mess of sex, spies and bribes. But everything is not as it seems. Tune into our latest episode to find out more. SOURCES: Books: 1. ISRO Misfired by KV Thomas 2. Ready to Fire: How India and I Survived the ISRO Spy Case by Namb…

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35. Folie en Famille | Madanapalle Double Murder | Peculiar Case of the Erikssen Twins 59:19

3+ y ago59:19

59:19

TW : This episode contains content that may not be suitable to everyone. Please exercise caution. What is Shared Psychosis? In this episode we discuss this and more with two cases that involve sisters. One happened in Andhra Pradesh last week and shocked the entire nation and the other happened in England in 2008 and confused the hell out of everyo…

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34. Nightmare in Paradise - The Scarlett Keeling Murder -Part 2 47:27

3+ y ago47:27

47:27

In this episode we will be covering the High Court Judgement that finally convicted Sam D’Souza, the crucial piece of evidence that helped in nabbing him and conclude this Series on Scarlett Keeling. Here's a link to our merch store where you can buy merch to support the podcast : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/ Sources : Newspapers and L…

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33. Nightmare in Paradise - The Scarlett Keeling Murder -Part 1 36:03

3+ y ago36:03

36:03

15 year old Scarlett Keeling’s dead body was found on Anjuna Beach covered in bruises, lying in the water. The Police, however, said it was an accidental death. Listen into our two parter on the Murder of Scarlett Keeling to find out more.Sources :Newspapers/Websites :1. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-489997732. https://www.hindustantime…

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32. Asaram - Part 2 54:40

3+ y ago54:40

54:40

DESCRIPTION:In this episode we discuss the culture of sexual exploitation that was built into Asaram’s cult and the terrible case that proved to be his downfall. BOOKS:1. God of Sin: The Cult, Clout and Downfall of Asaram Bapu by Ushinor Majumdar (amazon link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07KKHTDM9/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) 2. Gunn…

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31. Asaram - Part 1 55:14

3+ y ago55:14

55:14

Khooni: The Crimes of India is back for its second season with a two parter on the man and the myth that is Asaram Bapu. Join us as we trace his humble beginnings as beleaguered refugee from Pakistan and his rise to religious superstardom, along with his earliest brush with serious crimes. BOOKS:1. God of Sin: The Cult, Clout and Downfall of Asaram…

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Special Episode - Gudiya 37:25

3+ y ago37:25

37:25

Khooni is proud to collaborate with the #DNAfightsrape, Save the Evidence Campaign, by Ogilvy, to bring you stories on how DNA evidence has been used to solve difficult cases and achieve justice for victims and their families. In this episode we share the harrowing story of Gudiya, and how genealogical testing of DNA was used for the first time in …

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30. Special Unscheduled Episode- Sandeep Kaur the Bombshell Bandit 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

49:12

Hello and welcome to a very special and very unscheduled Episode where we take a break from our Break to bring to you a tale worthy of a Bollywood Movie! Oh wait, they did make a Bollywood Movie out of this! In our most glamorous episode yet, we talk about one woman's journey from being a High Roller in the Casinos of LAs Vegas and shopping at Gucc…

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29. The Hangings at Burari 35:05

3+ y ago35:05

35:05

Every member of a seemingly happy family in Burari, dies by suicide in one single night. No one can figure out why...there were no money problems, no triggering event, nothing. But once the police digs deeper, dark secrets tumble out. Tune in to our latest episode, to find out.CCTV Footage of the family from 30th June, 2018: https://www.youtube.com…

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28. Marichjhapi Massacre 49:02

3+ y ago49:02

49:02

A group of beleaguered refugees arrive on an uninhabited island in the Sundarbans to create a new life for themselves, only to have their dreams crushed by government sponsored caste violence. Listen to our latest episode to learn about a massacre, almost worse than the anti-muslim pogrom in Gujrat (2002) or the anti-sikh genocide (1984), but very …

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27. The Joshi Abhyankar Murders 32:54

4y ago32:54

32:54

The peace and tranquility of mid 70s Pune is busted by a ruthless home invasion spree. Listen to our episode to find out more. PLUS, update on the Hathras Case. Article on medico legal report of Hathras Victim: https://thewire.in/women/aligarh-jnmch-hathras-victim-mlc-report-up-police-rape Websites: 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715150717/htt…

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The Hathras Incident 12:23

4y ago12:23

12:23

Aditi talks about the tragic and appalling incident at Hathras.#Hathras

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26. The Noida Double Murder - Part 3 1:01:03

4y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this final instalment of the noida double murders we talk about the change of guard at CBI, investigation into the three domestics helps, and a deeper dive into all the evidence.Also a huge thank you to our listener Sharad Dhuliya for the wonderful artwork for this episode! You can check out his work at @sharad_dhuliya on instagram! Videos:1. Gu…

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25. Noida Double Murder Part 2 1:10:26

4y ago1:10:26

1:10:26

In part two of our ongoing series on the Noida Double Murder, we look at the course of investigation taken by Noida Police and the nasty media circus that ensued. Sources : Videos: 1. Gurdarshan Singh’s Press Conference on 23rd May 2008 (source: Zee News), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uukxSyLjRMU 2. Nupur Talwar’s first interview to NDTV on 24th…

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24. The Noida Double Murder - Part 1 1:03:42

4y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Two members of a house are brutally murdered one night, as the other two peacefully sleep through it all. Join us as we embark on this journey to dissect one of India's most enigmatic crimes, The Noida Double Murder. Videos: 1. Aarushi Talwar in her own words, NDTV, uploaded on November 26, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xSzZByaVFw Books: 1.…

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23. Veerappan (Part Trois) : Operation Cocoon and Everything Else 1:21:49

4y ago1:21:49

1:21:49

In this MEGA last episode of this series, we look into everything (whatever time allowed us) from RajKumar kidnapping to the Operation Cocoon. And also, about how Veerappan left his mark on our everyday lives! Listen Now wherever you get your podcasts!BUY OUR MERCH NOW AT : https://khoonistore.stores.instamojo.com/product/127838/khooni-vinyl-laptop…

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