Two Stories, Two Very Different Worlds

 Towards the end of my journey at Pocket FM, I had the opportunity to work on a couple of experimental shows that explored very different storytelling directions. One was a spin-off of Super Yoddha, centred around Vidur, one of the show’s biggest supporting characters. 

Pyaar, Paap Aur Power story plot - Betrayed and murdered by his wife and best friend for his revolutionary "Immortality Research," billionaire medical genius Dr. Rudra Singhania awakens one year later in Kolkata reincarnated inside the body of an abusive, debt-ridden street thug. Armed with divine powers granted by the Nav Durga and his peerless medical knowledge, he dominates the city's ruthless underworld, fiercely protects his traumatized new wife Amrita from deadly syndicate debts, and wages a covert, high-stakes war of vengeance against the powerful corporate elites who orchestrated his death.

Working on these projects was a refreshing change and a valuable creative experience. I really enjoyed being part of them.

Grateful for the Journey

 

After an incredible journey of nearly 52 months, I recently bid farewell to Pocket FM.

It's amazing how quickly time flies. Looking back, I'm filled with gratitude for the people, the stories, and the experiences that made this journey so meaningful.

My heartfelt thanks to my wonderful team. It was a privilege working with all of you. A special thank you to Abhivyanjana ji, Akshay, Krunal, Sridhar, Rishi, Apurva, Rashmi ji, Rishikant, Sachin, Simran, and everyone who made these years so memorable.

I'm grateful to have contributed to some incredible shows, including:

• Super Yoddha
• Chanakya
• Sherdil
• Yakshini
• Zero to Hero
• Vashikaran

Being a part of stories that reached and entertained millions of listeners is something I'll always be proud of.

One of the most touching moments of my farewell was the beautiful gift my team gave me: a customized diary and pen set engraved with my name, along with a heartfelt handwritten note. It was a thoughtful gesture that I'll always cherish. Thank you for making me feel so valued.

As I look ahead to new opportunities, I do so with immense gratitude for everything I experienced at Pocket FM. The memories, learnings, friendships, and countless moments from these 52 months will always stay with me.

Thank you, Pocket FM, for an unforgettable journey. ❤️

#PocketFM #Gratitude #Farewell #NewChapter #Storytelling #AudioEntertainment

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Not Every Show Wins, But Every Show Matters

 Not every story is a hit, but every effort teaches us something useful. Maharana Pratap, Mission Zombie, Pakshiraj, Shaadi Ya Sale, The Sword God, and Veer Warrior etc may not have gotten as many views as some of our other shows, but making them was just as important.

 The team spent countless hours behind the scenes coming up with new ideas, rewriting scenes, polishing dialogues, and brainstorming.We tried to match the dialects of our characters to the regions they lived in, we tried out character arcs that were out of the ordinary, and we took risks with formats that weren't always easy to pull off.  These shows taught us how to be strong, how important small things are, and how brave it is to keep coming up with new ideas.

 The process was still worthwhile, even though the results were mixed. It made us feel good, showed us what listeners like, and reminded us that being creative is just as much about trying new things as it is about succeeding.

 We appreciate every writer, editor, and performer who worked on these projects with all their heart.  These trips make me even more sure that every experiment, even the ones that don't work out, brings us one step closer to being better storytellers.

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Beyond Numbers: Celebrating Creativity and Team Spirit

 

In the last few years, some of our audio shows have reached amazing heights.From Chanakya's wise words to Super Yoddha's epic adventures, Vashikaran's thrilling suspense, Insaani Dragon and Veer Warrior's fantasy worlds, Sherdil's heartfelt grit, and Zero to Hero's rise to fame, each story touched the hearts of millions.

 The numbers speak for themselves, but it's also the love from our fans and the hard work of our whole team that made this happen. Everyone who worked on these projects turned ideas into things that people connected with every day.

 This journey has been about more than just plays and ratings; it's been about working together, being creative, and trusting each other. Each milestone is a reminder that when we work together, we make something that lasts.

 Thank you so much to everyone on the team for putting their heart and soul into every script, sound, and episode.  And thanks to our listeners for letting these stories into your lives.

 Here's to more stories, more milestones, and more memories to come.

Further updates related to this will be shared shortly...

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New Fiction Audio Series

Hello everyone!

I'm happy to provide a quick update on my most recent job assignments. Apart from Chanakya and few testing shows, I'm currently working on four fascinating audio series with some really amazing writers and voice-over artists: "Super Yoddha," "Sword God," "Zero to Hero," and "Sherdil." First few episodes of every series are free, only on Pocket FM Website and App!

Super Yoddha (New Poster)

Zero to Hero (New Poster)

Each series has its own tale and cast of people, and we've worked hard to bring these worlds to life with engaging scripts, amazing voice acting, and immersive sound effects.

Writers - Apurva Anitya, S. Sridhar, Manisha Agarwal, Saurabh Nishad, Nidhi, Surbhi, and Shubham.

India Audio Summit and Awards 2023

 

We did it again! this week, Pocket FM just swept the #IASA2023 like a super-boss, taking home six winning categories.

 #Chanakya won #Religion_Spirituality. Equally thrilled with Mahesh Sharma winning the #BestMaleNarrator for #Chanakya.

India Audio Summit and Awards 2023 Page

This is the result of the amazing team's hard work and effort, as well as an equally passionate creator community, to keep our 80 million listener community entertained. Congratulations everyone!

E4M Golden Mikes Awards 2022: Chanakya Audio Show gets 2 Awards

 

Our Audio-series 'Chanakya' earns E4M Golden Mikes Award 2022 in the categories - "Best Storytelling Show" & "Best Digital Streaming by a Network" . Congratulations team! #PocketFM #audioseries

Pocket FM co-founder Mr. Rohan's post.

ऑडियो प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर मेरा अनुभव

The Magician's Secret

Chanakya

कुछ महीने से पॉकेट एफएम में बतौर संपादक और क्रिएटिव गाइड काम कर रहा हूँ। कई सीरीज की शुरुआत में टीम के साथ ब्रेनस्टॉर्मिंग करनी पड़ती है, क्योंकि अगर शुरू के कुछ टेस्ट एपिसोड में सुनने वालों की संख्या और रिटेंशन (सीरीज को लगातार सुना जाना) अच्छे होते हैं, तब ही उसे आगे के लिए हरी झंडी मिलती है। अलग-अलग शैली और पृष्ठभूमि के लेखकों के साथ दी गई थीम के अनुसार काम करना और उसे सफल बनाना एक बेहतरीन अनुभव है। इसके अलावा अभी तीन शोज़ में मैं स्थायी योगदान दे रहा हूँ। स्थायी शोज़ समय और सुनने वालों के अनुसार घटते बढ़ते रहते हैं।

A Billion Dollar Wife

लेखकों के साथ सबसे बड़ी चुनौती जो आती है वो है एक प्रारूप जैसे किताबों, कॉमिक्स, ब्लॉग आदि के अभ्यस्त लेखक जब ऑडियो या वीडियो फॉर्मेट के लिए लिखते हैं, तो वे लोग कई बातें मान कर चलते हैं कि सुनने वाले को पता होंगी और उन्हें छोड़कर आगे बढ़ जाते हैं। वहीं कभी-कभार नेरेशन और डायलॉग का अनुपात भी बिगड़ जाता है, मतलब जो बात समझानी थी वो नेरेशन में ही निपटा दी गई। फिर बात आती है प्रबंधन द्वारा लेखकों को मैनेज करने की। उसमें काम, पैसे, फीडबैक, छुट्टी आदि का सही संतुलन ज़रूरी होता है। तो कह सकता हूँ, सभी पक्षों के संपर्क में रहने वाली इस भूमिका में अभी तक का अनुभव अच्छा रहा!

राह दिखाते चाणक्य!

मार्च में पॉकेट एफएम में शामिल हुआ और आते ही कुछ शोज़ की ज़िम्मेदारी मिली। जहाँ प्रतिभावान लेखक, वॉइस ओवर कलाकार मौजूद थे। इनमें सबसे ज़्यादा चुनौतीपूर्ण शो था 'चाणक्य'...लेखक श्री पंकज चांदपुरी और पूर्व संपादक श्री पंकज कांडपाल की मेहनत की सराहना करनी होगी। इसका कुछ अन्य भाषाओं जैसे तेलुगू, कन्नड़ आदि में भी अनुवाद शुरू हुआ। अच्छी रेटिंग और श्रोताओं की संख्या के कारण कम समय में ही शो को सोशल मीडिया और ऐसे लिस्टिकल में जगह मिलने लगी है। अपना प्यार बनाए रखें!

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