World Storytelling Day is celebrated every year on March 20 that honours the tradition of storytelling, fostering connection, inspiration, and cultural exchange among participants. It has played a vital role in raising awareness of storytelling as an art form, garnering attention from both the public and media. From children to oldies- we all love listening to stories and if the story-teller is interesting, we like to hear the same story over and over again. We know the beginning, the end and every little detail about the story, but the magic of the story-teller makes us want for more.
There exists a myriad of genres, such as drama, fantasy, fiction, fables, historical fiction and thrillers that have captivates listeners across different age groups. Here are some captivating stories by Indian storytellers which are readily available on platforms like YouTube, promising an evening filled with suspense and excitement making it a great way to celebrate storytelling day.
1. Brown’s Hostel: With over 500 stories under his belt, Sudhanshu Rai presents a spine-chilling horror thriller that will grip you from start to finish. ‘Brown’s Hostel’ delves into the lives of boys residing in Room No. 8 and 9 of a prestigious school, eager for adventure. Intrigued by the legend of ‘The Typing Lady’ and the room she allegedly inhabits, the boys embark on a nighttime excursion to investigate more. However, what they encounter leaves them deeply scarred.
2. The Perfect Murder:
The story is part of the audio series ‘Kahaani Express’, by Neelesh Misra where he tells the gripping tale of two people who meet for the first time, yet their lives are interconnected through a dark secret of the past.
3. The Audio Project:
Bollywood director Vikram Bhatt who is known for thrillers and horror films is reaching out to a new set of listeners through this project that was aired on radio from Monday to Saturday. The stories he told here were the perfect mix of spooky, mysterious and full of suspense. One such tale was about Siya, whose sister, a journalist based in Delhi, mysteriously disappears without a trace. Concerned and desperate for answers, Siya travels from Kanpur to uncover the truth. Prepare yourself for a heart-pounding experience leaving you on the edge of your seat.
4. My Real Life Ghost Story:
This spine-chilling tale is narrated by Ranveer Allahabadia and is about an incident that shook him to the core. While Ranveer Allahbadia usually talks about self-help and self-improvement on his channel- ‘BeerBiceps’, this story is an exception.