Episodios

  • Malikajaan : Huzoor of the kotha

    Malikajaan : Huzoor of the kotha
    Jul 1 2024
    Malikajaan is the huzoor, the absolute matriarch of the kotha. She is dominating and fierce and knows how to use people as pawns. The entire ecosystem of Heeramandi is around her and is connected to her. The episode explores what it takes to be a matriarch and a chairman in a kotha and why she needed to rule with an iron fist.
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    14 m
  • Lajjo : Broken in Love

    Lajjo : Broken in Love
    Jun 17 2024
    Lajjo is one of the most heartbreaking characters of the Netflix show Heeramandi. The character arc of Lajjo is beautifully played by Richa Chadha as she essays the role of a courtesan madly in love with her patron who does not love her back. Hear as we talk about what and why Lajjo is so much hopeful in love!
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    40 m
  • Bibbojan : Heeramandi : Heart of Diamond Bazaar

    Bibbojan : Heeramandi : Heart of Diamond Bazaar
    May 26 2024
    Heeramandi has become one of the most watched Indian TV series on Netflix. The show depicts the courtesan tawaif culture in Lahore in undivided India. Listen to the exclusive podcast in association with Netflix and Podone. The episode talks about Bibbojaan and the character arc of the tawaif. The episode includes exclusive interview with Aditi Rao Hydari and her insights into the character.
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    33 m
  • Born to rule : Begums of Bhopal

    Born to rule : Begums of Bhopal
    Apr 24 2024
    Bhopal was ruled by Begums, female rulers, for more than 200 years. It was a direct lineage from mother to daughters. It became one of the few states that flourished under British Raj. The begums promoted education of women, healthcare and kept an impressive army. Hear this episode to know about begums who ruled as a sultan.
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    13 m
  • Modern Princess of Jaipur : Maharani Gayatri Devi

    Modern Princess of Jaipur : Maharani Gayatri Devi
    Mar 22 2024
    Maharani Gayatri Devi the modern Princess of Jaipur became the first woman to not observe purdah or the veil. She also holds the Guinness book of world records for having the highest number of votes in Lok Sabha elections. Then why did she get all the fame and left the limelight. Listen to this podcast to know more.
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    16 m
  • Slaughter Queen of Kashmir : Maharani Didda

    Slaughter Queen of Kashmir : Maharani Didda
    Mar 1 2024
    Queen Didda was the Maharani of Kashmir who ruled for 55 years. She allegedly killed her sons and grandsons to stay in power. There is a reason why she is compared with Catherine of Russia.
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    15 m
  • The Lioness of Punjab : Jind Kaur

    The Lioness of Punjab : Jind Kaur
    Jan 29 2024
    Maharani Jind Kaur was known as ‘Messalina of India’. She defended the throne after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. She was put in captivity from where she escaped. British knew as long as she had control over Punjab the Sikh Empire and the Koh-i-noor diamond were both out of their reach. Listen to the amazing story of one of the strongest women in history.
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    25 m
  • Mad Queen : Begum Wilayat Ali

    Mad Queen : Begum Wilayat Ali
    Jan 8 2024
    Begum Wilayat Ali was the alleged queen of Awadh who miraculously appeared at Delhi train station in 1970s. After much protest, she was assigned the 14th century dark hunting lodge Malcha Mahal in Delhi. Suspiciously, each of the family members kept dying. Nobody had seen or talked to them until 2018. One American journalist uncovered the whole truth behind the family's history in 2018. Listen to the podcast if you love drama, suspense and a good historical mystery.
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    15 m