Mukta Barve returns with ‘Virus- Pune-2′ on Storytel
Popular Marathi actress Mukta Barve is in the news now days, not for her performance on stage, television or films, but for narrating an audio series ‘Virus- Pune’ Season 2. The Season 1 of this audio series based on Danial Oberg’s ‘Virus – Stockholm’ had already become very popular in her voice and therefore there are big expectations from Season -2 also.
Incidentally, Mukta had also narrated Storytel’s ‘Addict’, where she had narrated an interesting story of Dr. Raksha. Watching the popularity of ‘Virus- Pune’ in Marathi language, the original author Danial Oberg is highly impressed and he has specially appreciated the efforts taken by Mukta Barve to narrate this story in her own style.
Storytel offers thousands of Marathi audiobooks
Now days, there is a rising demand for audio books and keeping this in mind, Storytel have introduced Bumper offers to their listeners. In Select Marathi section, they have offered thousands of Marathi audio books and e books. In short, there is a big collection of Marathi literature in the form of stories, novels, biographies written by renowned writers and new writers.
The priced collections are from writers like P.L. Deshpande, Suhas Shirvalkar, Ratnakar Matkari, Shivaji Sawant, V.S. Khandekar, Bhalchandra Nemade, V.V. Shirvadkar, G.D. Madgulkar, Vyankatesh Madgulkar, Anil Avachat, Jayant Dalvi, Babasaheb Purandare, Jayant Narlikar, D.B. Mokashi and Sadanand More. Prominent artistes like Vikram Gokhale, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Atul Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar,Mrunal Kuklarni , Geetanjali Kulkarni, Lalit Prabhakar, Umesh Kamat, Gautami Deshpande, Sandeep Khare, Girish Kulkarni, Kishore Kadam , Atul Pethe, Uday Sabnis have read out these books in their voices .
Now, listen to Paulo Coelho’s novel ‘The Alchemist’ in Marathi on Audiobook
Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho’s captivating novel ‘The Alchemist’ had lots of followers around the world. This inspiring story is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Today, ‘The Alchemist’ finds its name in the bestseller list. It has also been translated into 80 different languages, setting the Guinness World Record for the most translated book by any living author.
Keeping this popularity of this novel in mind Storytel have brought this novel in audiobook form in Marathi for Marathi listeners. The Marathi translated version from the original Portugese language has been done by Dr. Shuchita Nandapurkar Phadke. According to Storytel India Country Manager Yogesh Dashrath, this offer has been made to celebrate the 75th year of India’s independence. For more details please visit Storytel through the links Google play http://bit.ly/2rriZaU and ‘iOSapp store https://apple.co/2zUcGkG
Voices of Vinay Apte, Lalan Sarang and Dr.Girish Oak in audiobook ‘Pani Pani’
Writer Laxmikant Deshmukh’s collection of 14 stories ‘Pani Pani’ is now available in audio book form on Storytel app. Known for his writing on social issues like Environment protection and water conservation, the author has passed a timely message to the society through his stories, which talk about problems faced by people due to neglect towards these most important issues by Politicians and administrators. All his stories are an eye opener and exposes the system and corrupt practices.
We are all aware about the situation in Maharashtra, where we face natural calamities due to heavy rains at some parts and at the same time drought due to non availability of water. All these stories are heart touching and keep the audience engaged. These stories are narrated by renowned personalities from Marathi entertainment field. They are Dr. Girish Oak and the other two are Late Vinay Apte and Late Lalan Sarang . So, the new generation people have a golden opportunity to listen to their voices while narrating these tales on audiobook, which is available on Storytel app.
Now, Mukta and Umesh in an original audio drama ’61 minutes’
Mukta Barve and Umesh Kamat are popular stars today, as their TV serial ‘Ajunahi Barsaat Aahe’ has invited all the attention of the home viewers. Now, this popular pair has performed in an audio drama titled ’61 minutes’ which is a original thriller specially made for Storytel Marathi. Along with Mukta and Umesh the other main artistes of this audio drama are Omkar Govardhan, Samir Patil and Rohit Kokate. We are all aware that audiobook format has popularized among the entertainment lovers and Storytel have picked up the right artistes for this audio drama written and directed by Tushar Gunjal who had earlier written audio series like ‘Ipsita’, ‘Dharna’ and ‘Affair’ for Storytel.
’61 Minutes’ revolves around four different characters Mayur, Nisha, Swanand and Aaware who have been kidnapped by a kidnapper and kept in a dark room, for the reason not known to four of them. They listen to an announcement on loud speaker wherein they are asked to solve a puzzle which is relevant to their past life. How are 61 minutes important to them is what this audio drama is all about. It’s a new experiment tried by these artistes, which the makers feel that will be appreciated by their fans. So, those who love to listen to such audio dramas may try this new form of entertainment on storytel app
Siddharth and Mitali together for audio book series ‘Haus Husband’
For the first time after their marriage, Siddharth Chandekar and Mitali Mayekar will be seen together in an audio book series ‘Haus Husband’ which can be heard on Storytel app. The story of ‘Haus Husband’ is written by Gauri Patwardhan and revolves around a just married young couple Rohit and Rekha.
Both are literally subjected to torture by people around them whether it is at home front or outside.
This is a funny story about this duo facing the challenge. So, you will hear about the trouble faced by Reva in the kitchen and Rohit in his office. We have seen Siddharth and Mitali presenting different characters on screen with their acting talent. And now their fans will listen to the voices of their favourite artistes in this audio book series. During this ongoing lockdown restrictions, audio books have become a favourite pass time of many people. And therefore this audio book series now available on ‘Storytel’ is also expected to receive good response.
Seema Deshmukh to narrate Sanjay Sonawani’s ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook
Renowned Marathi actress Seema Deshmukh will narrate Writer Sanjay Sonawani’s famous Social novel ‘Savyasachi’ on audiobook. This audiobook has been presented on Storytel Marathi. The novel describes what our nation has experienced during the last decade of the 20th century, before moving into 21st century.
Known for describing every situation in a dramatic manner, the writer has written several books on different subject. Through this novel ‘Savyasachi’ the writer has very well described the changes which took place in the political situation, financial system, rising crimes and religious indifferences and other issues. At the same time he has highlighted some of the good and bad characters with their involvement at different situations.
During this ongoing partial restrictions due to lockdown, people at home have already become used to such audiobooks and therefore ‘Satyasachi’ has also been released timely for such audience.
Now, Vasant Limaye’s ‘Loch Griffin’ in audio book form
Vasant Limaye shot into prominence as a writer in 2012 with his novel ‘Loch Griffin’ which was published by Granthali. B.Tech from IIT Mumbai, Mr. Limaye used to write as a freelancer for an evening tabloid and later on the basis of these articles he had published his first book in 1994. Later, he wrote two more novels titled ‘Campfire’ and ‘Vishwast’, which also became popular.
Watching his popularity as a writer, Storytel have now released audio book in writer’s own voice to narrate his bestseller ‘Loch Griffin’. Through this novel the writer has described the real happenings at different places very effectively. And therefore, listening to it in audio form will be a big treat to the listeners especially during this ongoing lockdown period.
Amey Wagh offers his voice to Faster Fene stories on Storytel Audiobook
Faster Fene is the most popular novel series in Marathi written by Bhaskar ramchandra Bhagwat. Based on the adventures of a boy Banesh Fene these twenty books are very popular. Now, all these twenty books of Faster Fene will be available in audio format on ‘Storytel’. Every Friday during this month of May new audiobook of Faster Fene will be released in the voice of popular actor Amey Wagh, who incidentally played the character of Faster Fene movie review in the film with the same name released in 2017.
It may be recalled that the First book in this series was released by Writer B.R. Bhagwat in the year 1974 and later this young detective had become so popular that the English and Hindi translated versions were also released. In the year 1987 there was a TV serial released based on these stories in which Sumeet Raghavan had played the role of Faster Fene. The twenty books contain the stories of ‘Fhursungicha Faster Fene’, ‘Aage Badho Faster Fene’, ‘Balbahadar Faster Fene’ and so on. ‘Storytel’ app can be downloaded from Google App Store or Appstore or visit their site www.storytel.com for more details.
Sachin Khedekar narrates ‘Krushnakaath’ on storytel.com
Known for his graceful voice actor Sachin Khedekar plays a perfect narrator. No wonder he has been an ideal choice by Rohan Prakashan to release their two audio books on the First Chief Minister of Maharashtra Yashwantrao Chavan on the occasion of 60th Maharashtra Day. While ‘Krushnakaath’ is the biography of Late Yashwantrao Chavan , ‘Bhumika’ has collection of his speeches on different occasions.
Storytel app has not only offered audio books in Marathi but in other languages too. This app can be downloaded on Google playstore or app store or can be downloaded by visiting their website www.storytel.com . So the audio book lovers can use this facility to listen to these two audio books along with other Marathi audiobooks by paying Rs. 119/- per month. Those interested in other languages including Marathi and English can use this facility by paying Rs. 299/ per month.