Best Mumbai Crime Podcasts (2024)

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9.6 A Fine Balance "Equilibrium" 31:21

18d ago31:21

31:21

Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this final episode, vengeance, justice and balance. Mumbai Crime will return in May with the third series of 'Undercover City'... Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur…

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9.5 A Fine Balance "Taught Threads" 28:22

27d ago28:22

28:22

Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a retribution, an obsession and a secret revealed. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan…

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9.4 A Fine Balance "A New India" 24:04

1M ago24:04

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Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, an unwelcome occupation, a new apprentice and a visit from the master of beggars. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini As…

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9.3 A Fine Balance "Tipping the Scales" 34:28

1M ago34:28

34:28

Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a master plan, kinship and a wrecking ball. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan - Fari…

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9.2 A Fine Balance "Exodus" 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. In this episode, a tragedy, a rebellion and a getaway. Cast Dina - Shernaz Patel Ishvar - Kenneth Desai Om - Ananad Tiwari Maneck - Neil Bhoopalam Rustom - Zafar Karachiwala Ibrahim - Rajit Kapur The Thakur - Jayant Kripalaini Ashraf - Darshan Jariwala Nusswan - Farid Curr…

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9.1 A Fine Balance "Darkness on the Edge of Town" 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Dramatisation of Rohinton Mistry's acclaimed novel about India's underclass. Two tailors - uncle and nephew, Ishvar and Om - come to the city to escape from the caste violence in their native village. They are employed by a Parsi woman, Dina Dalal who runs a sweatshop from her apartment and is struggling to preserve her independence. She has a lodg…

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8.6 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "Where there's a Will there's a Way..." 33:01

3M ago33:01

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Joseph tries to execute his deadly scheme. Martin Chuzzlewits must confront his family, and Thomas’ love triangle with Mary and Mickey comes to a head… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ayeesha Menon Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir Joseph - Nadir Khan Mary - N…

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8.5 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "Ponzi Scheme" 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Mickey goes missing as his letters stop coming through to Mary. Meanwhile Montagues dubious scheme is exposed, and Thomas opens his heart to Mary… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ayeesha Menon Anthony - Sohrab Ardeshir Joseph - Nadir Khan Mary - Nimrat…

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8.4 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "The Lodger" 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

Mickey’s troubles in Dubai grow worse as Joseph tries to pull the wool over Pinto’s eyes. Meanwhile Thomas’s feelings grow for Mickey’s fiancé, Mary, and a mysterious lodger with a terrible secret moves in next door … CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Charity - Ay…

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8.3 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "Propositions" 25:37

4M ago25:37

25:37

Disinherited by his grandfather, Mickey Chuzzlewit escapes India and tries to make his fortune in Dubai. In his absence, the scheming Pinto and murderous Joseph join forces in an attempt to get hold of the old man’s fortune… CAST: Martin - Roshan Seth Thomas - Karan Pandit Mickey - Zafar Karachiwala Pinto - Rajit Kapur Mercy - Preetika Chawla Chari…

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8.2 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "The Black Sheep" 28:33

4M ago28:33

28:33

Thomas, an orphan, is apprentice to the scheming architect Pinto, a cousin to miserly old Martin Chuzzlewit, the richest landlord in Bandra. Drawn into the world of the Chuzzlewits, he forms a close friendship with the spirited Mickey, grandson of Martin and heir to the family fortune. When old Martin gets ill, Thomas witnesses attempts by family m…

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8.1 The Mumbai Chuzzlewits "The Richest Landlord in Bandra" 30:47

4M ago30:47

30:47

Charles Dickens’ satire on the corrosive power of money set in the hot, hectic streets of modern-day Mumbai, India. Convinced his relatives are after his money, wealthy old recluse Martin Chuzzlewit (ROSHAN SETH), has adopted orphan girl, Mary (NIMRAT KAUR), to be his carer with the understanding that she will be housed and fed as long as he lives …

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7.10 Six Suspects 'Who Killed Vicky Rai?' 29:05

5M ago29:05

29:05

Episode 10 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells the story of the aftermath of Vicky Rai’s murder, and finally reveals who killed him... In this episode, a scapegoat, a suicide and a confession. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi playboy…

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7.9 Six Suspects 'The Shadow of Ruby Gill' 20:47

5M ago20:47

20:47

Episode 9 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Mamta Rai after her driver crashed her car when she was on the phone to him. In this episode, an unexpected gift, a spectre and a possession? Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.orgBy Goldhawk

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7.8 Six Suspects 'Suspect #3' 21:31

6M ago21:31

21:31

Episode 8 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Larry Page after Vicky Rai shot him and left him for dead. In this episode, a trip to the embassy, mistaken identity and a hostage. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi play…

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7.7 Six Suspects 'Suspect #2' 18:23

6M ago18:23

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Episode 7 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Shabnam Saxena after Vicky Rai turned up at her house and blackmailed her. In this episode, a threat, an indecent proposal and another gun. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich De…

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7.6 Six Suspects 'Suspect #1' 21:22

6M ago21:22

21:22

Episode 6 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun returns to the story of Munna Mobile after he was assaulted in a chinese restaurant. In this episode, a phone call, a confession and a gun. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org Arun Advani, an investigative journalist ...... Rajit Kapur Vicky Rai, a rich Delhi playboy ...... Zafar…

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7.5 Six Suspects 'Ashok Rajput' 23:47

6M ago23:47

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Episode 5 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells the story of Ashok Rajput, a tribal welfare officer and a young boy in his care called Eketi. In this episode, an unruly child, a stolen artefact and a home invasion. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.orgBy Goldhawk

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7.4 Six Suspects 'Mamta Rai' 17:46

6M ago17:46

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Episode 4 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells us about Vicky Rai’s mother, the home minister Mamta Rai. In this episode, a politician, a cover up and a car crash. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar Karachiwala MAMTA RAI, a…

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7.3 Six Suspects 'Larry Page' 18:50

7M ago18:50

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Episode 3 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tells us all about Larry Page, an American visiting to meet his bride he’s met on the internet. In this episode, a tourist, a private detective and a long con gone wrong. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a r…

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7.2 Six Suspects 'Shabna Saxena' 18:41

7M ago18:41

18:41

Episode 2 of our 10 part series Six Suspects. Arun tell us all about Shabna Saxena, the Bollywood star whom Vicky Rai wants to control. In this episode, stardom, a devoted fan and a terrible secret. Send your questions! Questions@goldhawkproductions.org CAST: ARUN ADVANI, an investigative journalist Rajit Kapur VICKY RAI, a rich Delhi playboy Zafar…

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7.1 Six Suspects 'Munna Mobile' 21:19

7M ago21:19

21:19

All deaths are not equal. There’s a caste system – even in murder.... The debut novel of Indian diplomat, Vikas Swarup’s was made into Oscar winning film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE. It was also turned into a rather good radio serial “Q&A”, first heard here on Radio 4. Now the team behind the Sony award-winning “Q&A” has gone to work on Swarup’s second nov…

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6.1 Scenes from a Crime [One Off Special] 45:19

8M ago45:19

45:19

A man with no memory finds himself outside a flat in a tenement block in Mumbai. With no idea of who he is or how he got there he tries, with the help of a street-child, to piece together fragments of his life. A thriller from writer/director John Dryden set and recorded on the streets of Mumbai. Cast: Man - Vivek Madan Child - Faezeh Jalali Couple…

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5.2 The Chosen One 'Another Leaves' 34:38

10M ago34:38

34:38

This episode is part two of our two part special: The Chosen one. In the last episode, Prithi joined Ravi Baba’s religious commune. She was asked to give up her possessions and her phone and begin the process of abandoning who she once was; to discover her identity within the community. She had her own agenda however and snuck off to make a call on…

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5.1 The Chosen One 'One Enters' 26:31

10M ago26:31

26:31

THE CHOSEN ONE by Avi Garvi Part 1 of 2 A thriller, set in India, inspired by real events. A young woman, Prithi, attempts to join a secretive religious commune and tries to win the trust of the groups’ leader the charismatic motorbike-loving Ravi Baba. But, as her freedoms are gradually stripped away, it becomes clear that she is not a genuine con…

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Chanda Kochhar Part 2 52:45

11M ago52:45

52:45

In Part 2 of our deep-dive on Chanda Kochhar, we take you through the allegations of misuse of power and charges of bank fraud. Chanda, who led ICICI Bank to its highest peak, found herself entangled in investigations by just about every enforcement agency in India, and accused of using her position to issue massive loans to her family and friends.…

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Chanda Kochhar Part 1 42:15

11M ago42:15

42:15

Chanda Kochhar former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank, and the first woman to head an Indian financial institution. Between 1984 to 2017, Chanda was seen as a leading figure at the bank, being on the board of directors (and sometimes chairman) of most of the bank’s subsidiaries. Chanda was revered and idolised across the…

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4.4 Undercover City S2 'Checkmate' 26:16

11M ago26:16

26:16

In the last episode, Alia and Ratna tracked the killer down to the college. While they were interviewing suspects there another student, Meenakshi, turned up dead on the roof. Alia worked out that the killer must have thrown her off the roof and then dragged her back up to the top so she was looking at the flag of India. And beforehand Meenakshi ha…

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Nandini and Kundavai ft. Anirudh Kanisetti 1:00:32

11M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The Chola dynasty of centuries-old saw the rise of popular and determined kings that consolidated lands in southern and eastern India, the Indian Ocean, and even as far as south-east Asia. Their influence was unparalleled at the time, with King Rajaraja Chola I setting up a political, social, cultural, and economic landscape that took the empire th…

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4.3 Undercover City S2 'God of Justice' 20:45

11M ago20:45

20:45

Disgraced police inspector Alia Khan is enlisted to help catch a serial killer whose preferred location for his crimes is the rooftop of the hotel where Alia is receptionist. Teaming up with rookie Inspector Ratna Shinde, it soon becomes clear that the murderer is trying to communicate something to Alia through the victims themselves. CAST Alia – P…

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Anne, The Princess Royal 41:10

11M ago41:10

41:10

The Princess Anne, who is Queen Elizabeth II's second child and only daughter, is a darling of the royal family. Hard-working, witty, not scared of a challenge, and recycles her clothes -- the bar is low for the British Royal Family, but Anne makes it work in her favor. Why then did Anne -- a media darling and the apple of Britain's eye -- end up b…

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4.2 Undercover City S2 'Team Up' 22:19

11M ago22:19

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After a young girl is murdered on the rooftop of the hotel she is working in Alia can’t resist looking into it. The police want to enlist her help officially as she is on the scent of the killer… CAST Alia – Prerna Chawla Ratna – Shivani Tanksale Jamal - Kenny Desai Bala – Prabal Panjabi Yamraj – Abhay Mahajan Meenakshi – Ratnabali Bhattacharjee Fa…

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Narmada Akka 38:19

12M ago38:19

38:19

Narmada Akka was one of the senior-most female cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), not to be confused with the communist parties in other states that are currently politically active. Narmada was one of the public faces of the banned Maoist Communist party, which is marked by the Ministry of Home Affairs as an insurgent group. She was …

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4.1 Undercover City S2 'Hotel Killer' 23:52

12M ago23:52

23:52

This is the first episode of our second instalment of Undercover City. A series about a young female detective Alia Khan trying to do her job and find justice in a male dominated police force. If you haven’t heard the first series you can go back and listen on the feed. **Spoilers Below** In this episode, disgraced police inspector Alia Khan seeks …

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Priya Seth 48:13

12M ago48:13

48:13

Priya Seth was a normal middle-class girl from Rajasthan, with ambitions of making it big in the city. She had a loving family that doted on her and an education that many would have given an arm and leg for. Yet, Priya's idyllic, comfortable life twisted into something much darker -- when she was accused of the murder of a man she met on a dating …

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Look Back at Season 3 50:43

12M ago50:43

50:43

Let's take a walk down memory lane and go back to season 3! Rhea Chakraborty, Kamalavalli, Ma Anand Sheela, Gangubai, Jolly Joseph and loads more -- let’s find out what’s been going on since the last time we spoke about them. Find out more at -https://episodes.ivmpodcasts.com/miss-conduct-blog You can follow our hosts on Instagram: Miss Conduct: ht…

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Anne Bonny 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

This episode takes you through uncharted waters! We talk about Anne Bonny -- one of the most ruthless female pirates that ever sailed the English seas. Anne Bonny grew up in a respectable household, with a father who despised rule breakers. But Anne did not believe that blood was thicker than water, for she decided to run away with Calico Jack, a d…

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Jacana Bird 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

Surprise! On multiple levels -- not only is the subject of this episode NOT a human person but Ragavi and Nisha will hear about it all for the first time from our guest of honour, Mr. Chandrasekaran, Nisha's dad! Bird Uncle Chandru, as he is fondly called, is an avid amateur ornithologist, who will tell us all about a female criminal bird - the Jac…

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Professional Poisoners 53:27

1y ago53:27

53:27

People die all the time, right? Death is inevitable, as our wise elders say. So when thousands of young, healthy men randomly drop dead, no one should be surprised… right? Well… unless a professional poisoner lived in your town. Between 1600 to 1900s in Europe, a bunch of women came to be known as professional poisoners. These women were skilled in…

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3.10 The Seventh Test 'The Noose' 14:16

1y ago14:16

14:16

The Noose - Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her what she finds there. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother – Shernaz Patel Raja – Sumeet Vyas Kuldeep Singh / Roaji – Rajit Kapur Neha – Amrita Puri Priya Capoor /…

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Marie Antoinette 32:33

1y ago32:33

32:33

We all know some things about Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the common people got all of the monarchies beheaded and tried to establish a true republic. We know that she loved partying. That queen threw so many parties during a time of extreme poverty and war, that the common folk nastily called her "Madame Deficit". We know tha…

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3.9 The Seventh Test 'The Visitor' 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

In jail for murder, Sapna is trying to make sense of the past few months. But there is hope in an unexpected visit from someone she has helped in the past. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother – Shernaz Patel Raja – Sumeet Vyas Kuldeep Singh / Roaji – Rajit Kap…

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Nausha kadeejath 33:10

1y ago33:10

33:10

The weird thing about financial fraud is --- they can't be spotted immediately. Or worse, sometimes they take YEARS to be known to the public. This means a perpetrator of financial fraud usually has a decent amount of time to cover their tracks. Or successfully run away. And that's what Nausha Kadeejath did! At the age of 35 years old, Nausha becam…

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3.8 The Seventh Test 'Acid Rain' 14:33

1y ago14:33

14:33

Having passed six of the “life tests”, Sapna is within reach of changing her life forever – but not in the way she had anticipated. As the consequences of her Faustian pact become apparent, she realizes there is no escape. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam Nirmila Ben / Rosie – Radhika Mital Sapna’s Mother –…

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Zeenat Mahal 53:35

1y ago53:35

53:35

Begum Zeenat Mahal was the last standing queen of the famous Indian Mughal Empire, her reign being from November 1840 to September 1857. The queen consort of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, very little is known about Zeenat's early life other than the fact that she was married off at the age of 18 years… while the emperor was 64 years …

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3.7 The Seventh Test 'The Protest' 14:42

1y ago14:42

14:42

Increasing rent prices send Sapna’s elderly neighbour, Nirmila Ben on a crusade against corruption. But when no one notices her protest and her frail health begins to fail, Sapna must find a way to save her. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Nei…

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Jacqueline Fernandez 52:57

1y ago52:57

52:57

Jacqueline Fernandez is best known as a Bollywood actress and model of Sri Lankan descent, who very recently has been accused of receiving funds from a conman and allegedly being involved in money laundering. Jacqueline has been accused by the Enforcement Directorate of India of both financial impropriety and destruction of evidence. But did she al…

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3.6 The Seventh Test 'Pop Star No 1' 14:56

1y ago14:56

14:56

When Sapna’s sister, Neha enters India’s top musical talent show “Pop Star No 1”, she attracts the attention of blind music producer, Raoji. But not in the way she would have hoped. Sapna must come to her rescue. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan …

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Hello Hello Hello Season 4 2:52

1y ago2:52

2:52

We're proud to announce the launch of season 4 of the award-winning true crime podcast, 'Miss Conduct'. Hosted by Ragavi, a passionate lawyer, and Nisha, a seasoned communications specialist. 'Miss Conduct' is dedicated to uncovering the stories of the most notorious female criminals of all time. Miss Conductors and MissCondoos alike can expect in-…

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3.5 The Seventh Test 'Candy Van' 14:53

1y ago14:53

14:53

A van appears in Sapna’s neighbourhood, luring children away with sweets, to work in factories. Sapna intervenes, but in so doing sets off a chain of events that lead her into the path of danger. Dramatised from Vikas Swarup’s best-selling novel “The Accidental Apprentice”. Cast: Sapna – Rasika Dugal Acharya – Vijay Chrishna Karan – Neil Bhoopalam …

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