Kissa Canteen : Original Short Stories

An accountant living and working alone in a small mountain town in the Himalayas, makes a new and unlikely friend. Listen on and find out what happens next! (Part 2 of 2). This is an original short story in Hindi written, recorded by Anandarup Dutta, available as 'Kissa Canteen' on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music.  Follow me on Instagram @kissa.canteen and subscribe to my Yo...

An accountant living and working alone in a small mountain town in the Himalayas, makes a new and unlikely friend. Listen on and find out what happens next! (Part 1 of 2). This is an original short story in Hindi written, recorded by Anandarup Dutta, available as 'Kissa Canteen' on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music.  Follow me on instagram @kissa.canteen and subscribe to my Yo...

A small town man working with Indian Railways wants to retire early after spending 30 years at work, only communicating with his family through letters and an occasional phone call. Will his retirement be as rosy as he hopes, will his family welcome him with open arms?  This is an original short story in Hindi written, recorded by Anandarup Dutta, available as 'Kissa Canteen' on Spotify, A...

A young man takes over the running of an auto repair shop from his uncle. The only problem - he cannot speak! Join me as we navigate the troubled waters of disability and unsolicited advice with our mute hero. This is an original short story in Hindi written, recorded by Anandarup Dutta, available as 'Kissa Canteen' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Gaana. Follow me on instagram @kiss...

A 30-years old postgrad scholar en-route to his college, curses stupid life decisions for being a classic underachiever. On the train, he meets a quirky and strange old man who tells him a story that might change his luck. Will our hero make the right decisions after this journey and become a winner? Listen on to find out!  This is an original short story in Hindi written, recorded by Anandarup Du...

Kini - a Company Man - must adjust to retired life filled by empty days and unfamiliar faces after 40 years of service. Clueless and alone, he faces a daunting task even as old memories come back to haunt him. Let's help him along on his journey, shall we, in the latest episode of Kissa Canteen? This is an original short story in English written, recorded by Anandarup Dutta, available as '...

All you want to do is break free, you just can't take the pressures of your corporate life anymore; but you simply carry on - happens to all of us at some point, right? But this predicament turns into a strange situation for our hero as he boards a flight with two other passengers & listens to their stories. He's inspired and scared in equal measure. What does he hear which makes this...

Vinay is a small guy working in a small firm, living a small life. There's a voice inside him which yearns to come out and express itself, but is too afraid. Will Vinay overcome his fears and break out of his "choti si zindagi"? Or will he stay the course, watching the world pass by? Listen on to find out in Episode 7 of #KissaCanteen. This is an original Hindi short story, written a...

Mumbai's Marine Drive is a crowd of lonely hearts, all seeking different things in life. Chance encounters between such people are rare, but not unheard of. In this slice of life tale, three different people from different walks of life happen to meet on this beautiful part of Mumbai's coastline. Listen on, to find out what happens to them. This is an original Hindi short story, written an...

Danny Rasquinha has accepted that his unexpected house guest at his riverside Goan villa is here to stay. Will this change his early retirement plans, or can he use this strange person to his advantage, and turn his life around? It's easier said than done, and Danny needs to dig deep. Listen on to find out what he does on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This is an original short story in...

A high flying, jet setting consultant buys his dream riverfront house in Goa and is set for an early retirement. Sounds like a fairytale, doesn't it? Well, of course it's never as easy as it sounds and Danny Rasquinha needs to navigate some strange people and pesky guests to get what he wants. Will he emerge a winner like he did in boardrooms, or succumb to this new challenge? Listen on to find ou...

A family man finds himself at a strange crossroads, he needs to choose between his loving wife or his passion. He cannot have one without the other and either choice may end up hurting him or many other faceless strangers. Will he make the correct choice and set things right? Or will he let his heart get the better of his mind? Listen on to find out, on Spotify or Amazon Music. This episode is an...

A rain-drenched night, a lonely city dweller looking for some creature comforts, a key and an unmissable opportunity. Will Rahul do what his heart wants and take it, or let the opportunity slide? Listen on to find out, on Spotify or Amazon Music. This is an original short story in English written and narrated by me, Anandarup Dutta. Please share your feedback and comments by reaching out to me on...

A man who's lost everything worth living and fighting for makes his way home, only to find that nothing remains of what he's left behind, decades before. He struggles with his demons and copes with loneliness, even as the past comes rushing back in a strange way. Will he find the peace he was looking for, will he truly come home? Listen on to find out! This episode is an original short story in Hi...

We are all travellers in time with an infinite number of stories to tell, and we exchange these stories when we meet at cafes, parks or even in a canteen. Join writer and actor Anandarup Dutta, as he tells stories that'll stir something inside you, anecdotes that'll either make you well up or double down with laughter and shares glimpses of the worlds of others. These little tales of simpl...