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In episode 11, the duo talks about the gruesome murder of Mumbai-based executive Sheena Bora in 2012

As a genre, true crime can be riveting to follow. While there's enough gory content brewing in the West with many true crime podcasts being routinely released, India is now witnessing a gradual emergence of desi narratives, showcasing real-life crimes from across the country. One such recently introduced podcast is Khooni: The Crimes of India that is hosted by two corporate lawyers and fans of the genre, Aditi Sahay and G Sneha Sindhu. It explores real-life cases from different parts of the country. From sensational ones like the Laila Khan murder in 2011 to the murky history of Charles Sobhraj, the infamous Bikini Killer, every week, a new case is picked and dissected in the podcast.

Aditi Sahay, Sneha Sindhu

We found the episodes captivating; narrations were honest and forthright and one can tell that exhaustive research has gone into creating each episode. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, due to its gruesome nature, for fans of true crime, this is a must-listen. The podcast was a lockdown venture for the duo that began last May, and the show is now in its second season. "While researching, we rely a lot on newspapers, or find interviews and court documents. Obtaining authentic information in India is difficult. As a lawyer, I know that judgments by the Supreme Court are less detailed while lower court judgments are tougher to track down. Till now our biggest challenge has been sourcing these documents," says Sindhu. With their legal training, the duo is able to deep-dive into these cases and analyse information from a legal standpoint. "We talk about cases in the sense of victim rights as well and analyse them from a legal perspective that we can do because of our training. We felt legal analysis would be a dry topic but surprisingly, people like it. This indicates a more cerebral leaning from Indian audiences," reveals Sahay.

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