Excerpts from a short story Kafan by Premchand

Dhananjay Bhosale, 27, hails from a small village named Rampur in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. He holds a deep interest in Marathi and Hindi literature and finds joy in both listening to and narrating stories. Often, he reads and recites his favorite Marathi and Hindi poems to his friends. Among Marathi poets, Nagaraj Manjule remains a personal favorite, while in Hindi, he particularly admires the works of Babusha Kohli and Avinash Mishra. Dhananjay has also followed nearly all episodes of Guftagoo program, describing it as a memorable and enriching listening experience. Through these sessions, he has developed a finer understanding of pronunciation, word modulation, and the expressive ebb and flow of spoken language.

Curator: Irfan

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Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.

If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent.

Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.

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- Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about.

- Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording.

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Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (attached).

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