Tuk-tuk talkies

Updated On: 11 April, 2022 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Sammohinee Ghosh

A podcast inspired by the need of urban dwellers to rediscover their surrounding natural worlds makes for an intriguing experience

The logo for the audio series

An idea traversed the corners of her mind for 10 years. And she knew that someday the idea would grow legs amidst sound. Sara Mohan, an ecology champion and producer in Chennai, wrapped up 2021 with her podcast titled Tigress on tuk-tuk. Mohan knew who she was addressing — the everyday Indian urbanite. She says, “Although a nature podcast, my aim was never to give out hard facts and facts alone. Every episode narrates a story to grab and hold on to a busy city dweller’s curiosity. Our natural realm is fascinating, but my observations through close-knit social connections tell me most people don’t pause. The pandemic gave us a chance to slow down and look around.” Her friends who wouldn’t engage with their surroundings were keen to question when made to see, Mohan recalls, adding that these factors motivated her to launch her labour of love five months ago.

Recording frog sounds in the open