Dajyu | Shekhar Joshi | Narrated by Shivam Sharma

Dajyu a highly celebrated short story by Shekhar Joshi
Narrated by Shivam Sharma
Born in 1988 in Nanpara, a quaint town on the Uttar Pradesh–Nepal border, Shivam Sharma has traversed an inspiring journey across cities, professions, and creative pursuits. After completing his engineering degree, his passion for storytelling and visual narratives led him to the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where he pursued a course in TV Direction.

Now based in Pune, he professionally works in the software industry while actively nurturing his creative side. A proud collaborator of the Read Aloud Collective, he believes in the power of spoken word and shared stories. He also runs a thoughtfully curated YouTube channel titled ‘The Mansarovar Project’, where he brings alive the beauty of Hindi poetry and stories, offering listeners a space to reconnect with language, literature, and emotion.

Rooted in literature and driven by curiosity, he continues to explore new voices, both around him and within himself.

Curator: Irfan

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Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan

Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan.

If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent.

Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration.

How to Participate:

- Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about.

- Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording.

- Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues.

- Send your recording via email to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790.

Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel. Take inspiration from the sample recording by narrator Munish (attached).

Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling!

Let’s create something beautiful together!

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