The Idyllic Indian Village, Interrupted

Contemporary OTT narratives like Panchayat and Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi are revisiting the rural through the lens of an urban outsider, in an evocation of Sri Lal Shukla’s acclaimed 1968 novel Raag Darbari. By Ananya

The Chakkar 26/04/22 The Chakkar 26/04/22

Josy Joseph, Rocket Boys, and Bloodywood - What’s The Chakkar?

What’s The Chakkar? Episode 18: We’re reading Josy Joseph and Akwaeke Emezi; watching Rocket Boys; and listening to Bloodywood. Featuring Saurabh Sharma, Atulya Pathak, Ady Manral, and Prateek Santram. Hosted by Karan Madhok.

The Chakkar 30/12/20 The Chakkar 30/12/20

The Next Episodes: The Best Indian web series in a year of OTT excellence

The diversity of Hindi-language web series over the calendar year was truly remarkable, featuring shows that thrilled, entertained, and pushed forward Indian storytelling more than ever before. From Paatal Lok to Aarya, and Scam 1992 to Panchaayat and beyond, Jamie Alter picks ten of the very best.

The Chakkar 18/12/20 The Chakkar 18/12/20

Divine, Samit Basu, and Scam 1992 - What’s The Chakkar?

What’s The Chakkar? Episode 2: We’re listening to Divine; watching Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story; reading Samit Basu and DBC Pierre. Featuring Ady Manral, Shaista Vaishnav, and Jamie Alter. Hosted by Karan Madhok

The Chakkar 09/12/20 The Chakkar 09/12/20

SCAM 1992: A Time-Capsule of Crooked Ambition

The true rags-to-riches tale of a stockbroker, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story is a gripping chronicle of the corrupting power of ambition, as well as an astute commentary on an archaic financial system that both boosted and crippled India’s economy - by Jamie Alter.