The Desi Crime Podcast

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Desi Killers, Desi Kidnappers, Desi Criminals - find them here. Brought to you by Aryaan Misra and Aishwarya Singh, powered by The Desi Studios. We are your one stop shop for all things Desi, and all things Crazy. Support the work we do by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thedesistudios Tooooooooo much of true crime is centered around America - New York murder this and Chicago Killer that. What about the Delhi Dons and Karachi killers and Bangladeshi Burglars?! If you are tired of the the same-old American murderer, British killer, Australian kidnapper, Canadian stalker… NO MORE! The Desi Crime Podcast brings DESI crimes. From India, Pakistan, Nepal and other brown communities, we’ll bring you cases that can only be described as Desi. Crimes that take place in the Indian subcontinent aren’t remotely similar to Western crimes— desi crimes are gory, complicated, corrupt and hardly documented. After thorough research on the most sinister cases, we’ll take you on a bumpy, jaw dropping ride around South Asia. Stay Crazy. Stay Desi.

  • 39 minutes 15 seconds
    135. The Disappearance of Vishal Mehrotra Pt. 2

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    In the early winter months of 1982, the dead body of 8 year old Vishal Mehrotra was found in the haunting woods of the UK. This was 7 months after Vishal had mysteriously vanished on the day of the Royal Wedding between Princess Diana and Prince Charles. And then, even though his remains had been found, the case reached a screeching halt that only ended in 2019 when two men noticed an obvious trail of clues nobody had bothered to investigate. This is the story of that one boy, that one day and that one trail of clues. Welcome to part 2 of the story of Vishal Mehrotra.


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    21 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 33 seconds
    134. The Disappearance of Vishal Mehrotra

    On the 29th of July 1981, 750 million people from across the world were watching a wedding from their television screens. More than 2 million people stood on the streets of London all the way from the Royal Residence at Clarence House to St. Paul’s Cathedral to witness what seemed like a match made by God himself– the people’s princess, Lady Diana Spencer was marrying the heir to the world’s most influential monarchies, Prince Charles III. As all of Britain celebrated and people took to the streets to catch a glimpse of the $110 million wedding procession, an 8 year old Indian boy mysteriously vanished blocks away from the wedding of the century and was never seen alive again. This is the story of that one day and that one boy. This is the story of Vishal Mehrotra.

    14 December 2024, 8:25 am
  • 37 minutes 20 seconds
    133. Ponty Chadha: Murder of India’s Richest Brothers

    Two powerful brothers, Ponty and Hardeep Chadha, turned a family empire into a battleground on a fateful November day in 2012. A dispute over a sprawling farmhouse in Delhi spiraled into a violent shootout, leaving both brothers dead and the nation stunned. Behind the facade of wealth and success lay a story of betrayal, ambition, and unchecked greed that tore a dynasty apart. How did a sibling rivalry descend into bloodshed, shaking the foundations of one of India’s most influential families?


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    8 December 2024, 2:22 pm
  • 31 minutes 28 seconds
    132. The Rathi Family Murder

    Murder shakes communities and multiple murders break them. When the house next door, home to a happy and loving family, turns into the site of multiple brutal murders, hope and happiness are hard to find in the homes that surround it. This was what happened to a small, tight knit community of homes in Pune in 1994 when 7 people were found brutally murdered inside Flat No 6 of Himanshu Apartments. This is the story of that one day and those 7 people. This is the story of the Rathi family.


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    30 November 2024, 8:25 am
  • 39 minutes 8 seconds
    131. Goa's Mysterious Murder: The Scarlett Keeling Case

    When British teen Scarlett Keeling was found lifeless on a beach in Goa, the case shocked the world. What initially seemed like an accidental drowning unraveled into a web of lies and chilling revelations about the dark underbelly of paradise. Who was trying to cover up the truth, and why? Join us as we dive deep into this heartbreaking case that raises questions about justice, corruption, and safety in a traveler’s haven.


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    00:00 - 02:28 - Intro

    02:28 - 04:32 - Whole Truth Ad Read

    4:32 - 15:39- No. 1 - Subhash Agarwal

    15:39 - 29:41 - No. 2 - Sukumar Kurup

    29:41 - 41:49 - No. 3 - Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel

    41:49 - 49:02 - No. 4 - Omana Eda

    49:02 - 1:00:18 - No. 5 - Arti Dhir

    1:00:18 - 1:00:53- Outro


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    23 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Bikini Serial Killer

    He charmed his way into the lives of unsuspecting travelers, leaving a trail of deception, theft, and murder across Asia. Charles Sobhraj, infamously known as "The Serpent," used his cunning intellect and hypnotic charisma to evade authorities for years. How did this master manipulator build an empire of crime—and why did his victims never see it coming? Stay tuned to uncover the chilling twists that led to his eventual downfall.

    This episode is a recast but with VIDEO and UPDATES since his release.

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    21 November 2024, 2:20 pm
  • 1 hour 53 seconds
    130. India’s Top 5 Most Wanted Explained

    We have heard of FBI’s most wanted, CIA’s most wanted, Scotland Yard’s Most wanted, but who are India’s Most Wanted? Criminals so heinous, so terrifying, that there’s a list only for them. And worst of all, criminals that are still on the prowl. India too has a list like that, and today we will dive into it, trying to figure out 10 of its most mind boggling criminals.


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    CBI: https://cbi.gov.in/interpol-red-notice

    Interpol: https://www.interpol.int/Contacts/Fugitives-wanted-persons?notice=2013-37730

    or reach out to your local police department


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    29:41 - 41:49 - No. 3 - Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel

    41:49 - 49:02 - No. 4 - Omana Eda

    49:02 - 1:00:18 - No. 5 - Arti Dhir

    1:00:18 - 1:00:53- Outro


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    16 November 2024, 8:25 am
  • 23 minutes 16 seconds
    129. Murder on Chennai Express

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    In August 1952, passengers on the Indo-Ceylon Express were horrified to find a steel trunk holding a dismembered body. The murder of C. Alavandar, a salesman, sparked a case that spanned from a beach in Chennai to the busy streets of Bombay. Was this a crime of passion or something more calculated? Join us as we explore how this case changed Indian forensic history and raised tough questions about justice.


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    2 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 45 minutes
    The Chohan Family Disappearances [VIDEO]

    We’ve all heard crazy cases of disappearances. Oftentimes, young women disappear, like Sneha Phillip or young children disappear like Geeta and Sanjay Chopra at the hands of Ranga and Billa. Unfortunately, disappearances aren’t uncommon. What is uncommon is for an entire family to vanish into thin air, leaving behind no trace at all. What happens when 3 generations of a family all disappear as if they never existed? What happens is that Scotland Yard spirals into one of the most complex manhunts in UK history, traveling to 4 countries and collecting 4000 documents to solve a case that drove the world insane. This is the story of that manhunt, this is the story of the disappearance of the Chohan family.

    26 October 2024, 9:27 am
  • 28 minutes 39 seconds
    Chai & Chithi 22

    Visit My Muse and use CODE: DESI10 to get 10% off your *fun* order. https://mymuse.in/desi Welcome to Chai & Chithi, a segment where we read some of the scariest, most terrifying, and most haunting stories that YOU send in to us. In this week’s episode, we’re reading: 1. The Drowning

    2. The Nun's Knock

    3. The Video Call

    4. The Scarf To send us your scary stories to read, write to us at staydesi [at] thedesistudios [dot] com. For extra episodes, early access, silly bloopers, subscribe at: https://www.patreon.com/thedesistudios or join our YouTube family https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbfV0YvrxWMq3h0hmo13Jg/join To buy Desi Studios merch, visit: https://kadakmerch.com/collections/desi-studios For fastest updates, follow our socials at: https://www.instagram.com/bhootbusters/ Aryaan https://www.instagram.com/aryaanmisra/ Aishwarya https://www.instagram.com/aishwaryasinghs/

    19 October 2024, 8:20 am
  • 43 minutes 2 seconds
    128. Baba, Bishnoi, Bollywood: The Assassination of Baba Siddique

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    Usually thunder awakens the residents of Bandra at night, a popular suburb of Bombay. Something louder awoke its residents on the night of 12th October. A roar. A deafening roar, of a lion heaving his last breath. Just a few blocks away from me, the king of bandra’s political scene was being rushed to the Lilavati hospital, a final ditch attempt to save the 66 year old political veteran. Many called him Baba. Thousands gathered outside Lilavati, praying for Baba to make it through. I stood outside the hospital not knowing what was happening, not knowing what Baba meant to these people, not knowing what the eerie tension presaged. This is the story of the Baba of Bandra, this is the story of Bollywood, Bishnoi and Baba Siddique. 


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    16 October 2024, 5:22 pm
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