Chitthiyaan with Gajraj Rao

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“Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The carrier of dreams, a treasure of Memories, a message from the loved ones, a letter comes in many forms. Each with a life of its own.
This story is about a few such letters.

Retired from Postal Services, after a 40 year long career, Prasad Joshi returns to his hometown, Jabalpur.
Preparing for his Wedding Anniversary, Joshi receives a box of undelivered letters from his office, which to his surprise, changes all his plans forever.

Tune into Chitthiyaan and the life of Prasad Joshi, played by Gajraj Rao, only on IVM Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from!

Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd
Produced By: IVM Podcasts
Director: Safura Ubaid
Chief Assistant: Saurabh Sharma
Music: Utsav Nanda
Head Writer: Abhishek Chatterjee
Writers: Gaurav Mishra, Saurabh Sharma, Snayhil Aneja & Sakshi Khanna
Editing & Sound Design: Vijay Doiphode, Vishnu Rajeev, Nikhil Bhagawat, Diheka Karkera & Chetan Mestry
Creative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya Kaul
Illustrations: Poonam Bisht
Episodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava

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Welcome to Chitthiyaan

Welcome to Chitthiyaan

“Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them” - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe carrier of dreams, a treasure of Memories, a message from the loved ones, a letter comes in many forms. Each with a life of its own.This story is about a few such letters.Retired from Postal Services, after a 40 year long career, Prasad Joshi returns to his hometown, Jabalpur.Preparing for his Wedding Anniversary, Joshi receives a box of undelivered letters from his office, which to his surprise, changes all his plans forever.Tune into Chitthiyaan and the life of Prasad Joshi, played by Gajraj Rao, only on IVM Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from!Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriters: Gaurav Mishra, Saurabh Sharma, Snayhil Aneja & Sakshi KhannaEditing & Sound Design: Vijay Doiphode, Vishnu Rajeev, Nikhil Bhagawat, Diheka Karkera & Chetan MestryCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam Bisht —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr1/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Chitthiyaan

Welcome to Chitthiyaan

“Letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them” - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe carrier of dreams, a treasure of Memories, a message from the loved ones, a letter comes in many forms. Each with a life of its own.This story is about a few such letters.Retired from Postal Services, after a 40 year long career, Prasad Joshi returns to his hometown, Jabalpur.Preparing for his Wedding Anniversary, Joshi receives a box of undelivered letters from his office, which to his surprise, changes all his plans forever.Tune into Chitthiyaan and the life of Prasad Joshi, played by Gajraj Rao, only on IVM Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts from!Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriters: Gaurav Mishra, Saurabh Sharma, Snayhil Aneja & Sakshi KhannaEditing & Sound Design: Vijay Doiphode, Vishnu Rajeev, Nikhil Bhagawat, Diheka Karkera & Chetan MestryCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam Bisht —----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr1/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 1 | Prasad Joshi ki Duniya

Ep 1 | Prasad Joshi ki Duniya

Meet Prasad Joshi. Recently retired from Indian Postal Services, Mr Joshi has returned to his charming hometown, Jabalpur and is planning a secret celebration for his Wife Sudha, on their 35th anniversary. But as the evening unfolds, destiny has a surprise in store for Mr. Joshi, he receives a box of undelivered letters, which changes the course of things, in an astonishing way!Get ready for a riveting journey through love, laughs, and the heart touching tales of fate only on Chitthiyaan!CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmit: Snayhil AnejaBhardwaj: Antariksh TakkarKomal: Diheka Karkera Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Snayhil AnejaSound Recording & Design: Vishnu RajeevAdditional Sound Design & Mix: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwa —--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111 ALAKL/Cr2/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 2 | Bus Ride

Ep 2 | Bus Ride

Unsettled by his fight with Amit, Mr Joshi decides to read the first letter. In a moment of uncertainty, he chooses to open the first letter, knowing little that he is embarking on the most transformative journey of his lifetime. Moved by the story of a newly wed couple, Vikas and Priyanka, and their honeymoon busride, a young couple embarking on a honeymoon, Mr. Joshi's heart begins to stir with emotion.Mr Joshi cancels his anniversary celebration. He puts on his apron and walks to the Kitchen. Cast:Prasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmit: Snayhil AnejaVikas: Avinash SoniPriyanka: Meghna PanchalPhotographer: Saurabh SharmaPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Saurabh SharmaSound Recording & Sound Design: Vishnu RajeevAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr3/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 3 | Phata Ticket

Ep 3 | Phata Ticket

Enjoying his usual cold coffee at his favorite spot, CA Cafe, Mr Joshi is made aware of the financial struggles of his dear friend, Amod.But that's just the beginning. The next letter unfolds the Story of Ayush and Neha, telling the story of how they brought two lovers together with a sweet little lie.The letter rings a bell to Mr Joshi. He starts his scooter and rides to Amod’s abode.Cast:Prasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmod: Sumanto RayCafe Manager: Abbas MominAayush: Robbin SinghNeha: Samridhi DuttaAyaan: Aaryan TandonIshika: Twvinkle KapoorPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Gaurav MishraSound Recording & Sound Design: Nikhil BhagwatAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava —-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr4/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 4 | Toofan Mail

Ep 4 | Toofan Mail

To his surprise, Mr. Joshi finds himself joined by Sudha as they eagerly delve into the contents of the next letter.This letter reveals the story of Akash and his house help Vipin! What unfolds is a heartwarming journey of self-discovery as Akash, a filmmaker at heart, crafts a mesmerizing short documentary that forever alters the course of Vipin's life.The letter makes Mr. Joshi ponder upon Amit’s decision to open his own salon. CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonShop Owner: Avinash SoniVipin: Abhinav KumarAakash: Ankur ArmamGudiya: Dhyana Nanavaty Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Sakshi KhannaSound Recording & Soud Design: Nikhil BhagwatAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr5/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long while since Mr Joshi has met his brother, Jitesh. The passage of time has not resolved the conflict amongst them.Meanwhile, Mr Joshi reads the next letter. The story is of Siddharth and Varun, two aspiring young cricketers aiming to make a mark in the Indian Cricket Team and how the sacrifice of one for another, changes their cricketing careers for the better.The letter brings back old memories and Mr Joshi leaves to meet Jitesh.CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmit: Snayhil AnejaVarun: Saurabh SharmaSiddharth: Sahil PatneyCoach: Rakesh SoniCommentator 1: Manvir SinghCommentator 2: Prateek KumarJitesh: Ankit SharmaPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Sakshi Khanna & Snayhil AnejaSound Recording: Nikhil BhagwatSound Design: Sagar MhatreAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr6/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 6 | Flashback

Ep 6 | Flashback

Mr Joshi is a man of great talents. One among them is the delicious Biryani his makes, the story of which goes back to his youth.Mr Joshi shares a dramatic flashback tale of a aspiring chef, who is none other than himself.CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonYoung Joshi: Anurag JhaYoung: Amod: Sujan SenguptaDoctor: Jayesh GuptaPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Snayhil AnejaSound Recording: Nikhil BhagwatSound Design: Chetan MestryAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr7/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 7 | Father & Son

Ep 7 | Father & Son

Mr Joshi is yet to recover from his recent injury and Amit begins his web search to find the true receipts and writers of the letters.Helping his father with his expert head massage, Amit and Mr Joshi read their first letter together. The letter moves Prasad Joshi, leading him to question his opinion on Amit’s people.CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmit: Snayhil AnejaPrashant: Rajesh Vinod MavaniRishabh: Aaryan TandonSeema: Shefali ChhabraAria: Samriddhi DuttaPowered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Saurabh SharmaSound Recording & Sound Design: Diheka KarkeraAdditional Sound Design, Mix & Master: Vijay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr8/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prasad Joshi, returns to CA Cafe to read the last letter. And to his surprise it is no less than the perfect closure to the dramatic tale of letters.Joshi, with teary eyes and a warm heart, runs to Amit! CastPrasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha: Sheetal RobinsonAmit: Snayhil AnejaCafe Manager: Abbas MominKamal Adhikari: Abhinandan GuptaChetan Adhikari: Murli Manohar MayankPrabha: Anuradha UpadhyayBalwindar: Sahil Ahuja Powered By: SBI Life Insurance Co. LtdProduced By: IVM PodcastsDirector: Safura UbaidChief Assistant: Saurabh SharmaMusic: Utsav NandaHead Writer: Abhishek ChatterjeeWriter: Gaurav MishraSound Recording: Diheka Karkera, Chetan MestrySound Design, Mix & Master: VIjay DoiphodeCreative Solutions: Ekta Valecha & Aishwariya KaulIllustrations: Poonam BishtEpisodic Artwork: Srishti Srivastava —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can check out this show on the IVM Podcasts website and app, or wherever else you get your podcasts fromThis podcast is brought to you by SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. For more details, please visit www.sbilife.co.in/podcasts. IRDAI Registration No. 111ALAKL/Cr8/06/23/POD/ENGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.