
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: www.patreon.com/thedesistudios Tooooooooo much of true crime is centered around America - New York murder this and Chicago Killer tha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 238 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Recorded live at Apple BKC, Mumbai
It began as a routine evening in Surrey — the kind that never makes headlines. Manjit Panghali stepped out, expecting to return home like she always did. But she didn’t. At first, it was brushed off as a delay… a ... more
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He solved the 1993 blasts, interrogated Ajmal Kasab, and reshaped Mumbai’s police force—Rakesh Maria is one of India’s most legendary cops. Listeners know we’ve been hinting at “that one guest” for years, and we can’t believe we’re saying this: he’s ... more
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I absolutely loved the interview with Rakesh Sir. What an incredible journey! So much to learn from his investigative skills and curious mindset.
These two youngsters have done such an incredible job of informing the listeners about crimes and all details surrounding them, without fear mongering or making it scary. It’s just very informative and once in a while historical learning too! I enjoy listening to your show while commuting to work. Always look forward to your new episodes. Kee... more
Hello, I wrote this review on Amazon UK several weeks ago but don’t think it’s been seen. I was unable to write it on the Amazon music app where I listen to the podcasts I’m interested in. In quotes is my original review as mentioned ……
“Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2025
Hello I love your podcasts simply because most true crime podcasts are either European (in particular UK where I live) or the USA - and yours are not, hurrah! I adore listening to Italian ones too (I have dual ... more
boy do i love this show, i’ve always been a true crime addict and nothing could’ve been better than this podcast. i’ve been listening to them for quite some years now and there’s always a sense of calm (weird to feel when youre listening to abtrue crime podcast) that washes over me. genuinely love aryaan’s and aishwarya’s work so much especially their soothing voices and hilarious lil jokes in between.
KEEEP THE AWESOME STORYTELLING COMING….! Waiting anxiously for the next episode
Just tuned into this. Really well written, but pace needs to be not so rushed so story can be fully absorbed. Eager for what’s to come!
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Offering a unique plunge into the dark, intricate world of criminal cases from South Asia, the focus is on storytelling that transcends geographical limitations and cultural narratives. The discussions explore harrowing crime stories from India, Pakistan, and surrounding regions, emphasizing the distinct peculiarities and implications of 'desi' crimes. This series navigates through a variety of unsettling themes including familial betrayal, child trafficking, and systemic issues, all while maintaining a keen sensitivity toward the societal contexts of these cases. The podcast seems particularly noteworthy for its commitment to highlighting stories that are often overlooked in mainstream media, making it an essential listen for true crime en... more
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