The Might Of The Mini | Kumaoni Folk Tale | Meenu Pandey | Uttarakhand

3rd Feb, 2020

FolkLog brings to you a folktale from Kumaon about a smart little bird who teaches lesson to everyone, including the Queen of the land with the help of its friends, the ants.

The King with Two Horns | Pandit Birju Maharaj | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

The accomplished Kathak mastro, Birju Maharaj, tells us a story from his childhood.

Battle of Will | Hindi Folk Tale | Mithilesh Tomar | Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

FolkLog presents a traditional folktale, in which a stubborn farmer loses all his chances to gain wealth in a battle of wills against a tiny bird.

Bhondu and Shri Ram | Hindi Folk Tale | Anju Rainar |Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

Folk Story from Delhi in Hindi. 

The Peacock's Plight | Telugu Folk Story | Surabhi Lakshmi Sarada | Telangana

3rd Feb, 2020

An accomplished dancer, Dr. Sarada tells us a unique story in Telugu. 

The Dove and the Ant | Telugu Folk Story | Dr. Surabhi Lakshmi Sarada

3rd Feb, 2020

Listen to this engaging tale in Telugu by accomplished dancer, Dr. Sarada.

The Battle of Wits | Arun Upadhyay | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

Hindi Folk Story from Agra.

Lazy Golu | Arun Upadhyay | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

Hindi Folk Story from Agra.

The Jealous Queen | Rangee Kamala | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana

3rd Feb, 2020

A moral tale. 

The Foolish Gesture | Rangee Kamala | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana

3rd Feb, 2020

A moral folk story from Hyderabad. 

The Cursed Boon | Ailesh Awasthi | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

3rd Feb, 2020

A beautiful folk story from Agra.

The Tale of Tainted Radha | Bengali Folk Song | Baul Kartik Das | West Bengal

3rd Feb, 2020

Lose yourself in the soulful music sung by Kartik Das Baul, describing the predicament of Radha, the tainted damsel of Vrindavan.

The Wedding of the Fish | Bengali Folk Song | Patachitra | West Bengal

3rd Feb, 2020

See this fascinating art form of Patachitra where the tale of a fish's wedding comes alive in pictures.

Mohini and Bhasmasura Katha | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana | Abhinaya Nagajothy

5th Feb, 2020

The Story of Four Letters | Dr. Rangee Kamala | Telugu | Folk Story

5th Feb, 2020

A beautiful moral story by Rangee Kamala. 

The Division of Horses |Telugu Folk Story | Bangla Bharti | Telangana

5th Feb, 2020

Bangla Bharti

Tuntuni and the Evil Cat | Arupa Lahiry | Audio Folk Tale | Bengali

5th Feb, 2020

A beautiful Bengali audio story by Bharatanatyam danseuse Arupa Lahiry. 

The Story of Lost Nose and Ears | Rajan Mishra | Hindi Folk Story | Children's Tale

5th Feb, 2020

Rajan Mishra, the celebrated personality, takes time out for FolkLog to tell us an exciting tale.

Meghuchi - The Glutton Frog | Rajan Mishra | Hindi Folk Story | Children's Tale

5th Feb, 2020

Rajan Mishra tells us an engaging folk story for children with a moral on the evils of gluttony.

Adventures of a Goat | Arupa Lahiry | Audio Folk Tale | Bengali

5th Feb, 2020

Arupa Lahiry, an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, tells us an old Bengali folk tale.

The Mistress of Destiny | Telugu Folk Story | Bangla Bharti| Telangana

5th Feb, 2020

Bangal Bharti

The Saviour of the Elephant King | Gajendra Moksham | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana | Abhinaya

5th Feb, 2020

Listen to this beautiful tale with mudras.

In Search Of an Abode | Kartik Das Baul | Bengali Folk Song | West Bengal

5th Feb, 2020

Kartik Das Baul sings a beautiful soul searching song in Bengali.

The Saviour Leaf | Ailesh Awasthi | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

Hindi Folk Story from Agra

The Fall of Ego | Rangee Kamala | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana

5th Feb, 2020

This Telugu story is beautiful folk story told by Rangee Kamala.

The Clever Gamble |Ailesh Awasthi | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

Listen to this delightful folk story from Agra!

Devotee Of Love | Bengali Folk Song | Kartik Das Baul | West Bengal

5th Feb, 2020

Kartik Das Baul sings a beautiful song in Bengali.

The Bitter Fruit of Labour | Rangee Kamala | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana

5th Feb, 2020

Beautiful Moral Folk Story

The Abduction of Sita | Bengali Folk song | Manu Chitrakar | Patachitra

5th Feb, 2020

Experience the tale of the abduction of Sita in the fascinating art form of Patachitra.

The Fragrance Queen | Sushil Sarit | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

Sushil Sarit tells us a unique Hindi Folk Story from Agra.

The Size of a Problem | Sushil Sarit | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

Sushil Sarit tells us a unique Hindi Folk Story from Agra.

The Odyssey of Sheamonto | Manu Chitrakar | Bengali Folk Song | Patachitra

5th Feb, 2020

Witness the beautiful art of Patachitra.

Might is Right | Rangee Kamala | Telugu Folk Story | Telangana

5th Feb, 2020

Rangee Kamala tells us a beautiful folk story from Telangana.

The Clever Amma | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh | Rajender Milan

5th Feb, 2020

The Trauma of 9/11 | Swarna Chitrakar | Bengali Folk Song | Patachitra

5th Feb, 2020

Swarna Chitrakar takes Patachitra into modernity with a touching folk song about the 9/11 attacks.

The Adventures of Poor Prince | Pandit Birju Maharaj | Hindi Folk Stories | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

The Tale of Wily Hanuman | Swarna Chitrakar | Bengali Folk Song | Patachitra

5th Feb, 2020

Listen to this engaging story from the Ramayana via Patachitra.

The Plight of Nagpal | Punita Pachori | Hindi Folk Story | Uttar Pradesh

5th Feb, 2020

A colourful Hindi story from Agra!

Manasa Mangal | Patachitra | Bengali Folk Song | Manu Chitrakar

5th Feb, 2020

Redisciver the magical storytelling art form of Patachitra from West Bengal.

A Twilight Encounter | Swarna Chitrakar | Patachitra | Bengal Folk Song

5th Feb, 2020

Swarna Chitrakar enthralls us with this unique tale.

The Rolling Pumpkin | Kumaoni Folk Tale | Meenu Pandey | Uttarakhand

5th Feb, 2020

FolkLog presents an interesting Kumaoni folk tale in which an old lady encounters ferocious wild animals in a jungle. What happens next? Could she escape safe and sound? We are Folk Log, a group of Indians determined to capture the fond memories of the stories of our childhood. Our goal is to bring these precious moments to you as well!Have stories you want to share? Want to discuss the project with us?Visit folklog.com or write to us at folkloguestudios@gmail.comDon't forget to like, share and subscribe!

What's in a Name | Kumaoni Folk Tale | Meenu Pandey | Uttarakhand

5th Feb, 2020

The Deceiving Fruit | Hindi Folk Tale | Punita Pachori | Uttar Pradesh

7th Feb, 2020

A beautiful story from Agra.

Lakshya - The Aim | Hindi Folk Tale | Mrs. Magoo | Delhi

14th Feb, 2020

Mantra - Good Intentions | Hindi Folk Tale | Mrs Magoo | Delhi

14th Feb, 2020

The Great Philanthropist | Telugu Folk Story | Rangee Kamala | Telangana

14th Feb, 2020

The Partial Krishna | Telugu Folk Story | Rangee Kamala | Telangana

14th Feb, 2020

The Sailor and the Scholar | Telugu Folk Story | Rangee Kamala | Telangana

14th Feb, 2020

The Spiritual Debt | Telugu Folk Story | Rangee Kamala | Telangana

14th Feb, 2020

The Good Saint | Punjabi Folk Tale | Mrs. Magoo | Punjab

14th Feb, 2020

Time is Precious | Gujarati Folk Tale | Mrs. Magoo | Gujarat

14th Feb, 2020

Sakhigopal | Odia Folk Tale | Amrendra Khatua | Orissa

14th Feb, 2020

The Sparrow and the Big Black Crow | Rama Pant | Hindi Folk Story | Delhi NCR

11th Mar, 2020

The Wicked Wizard and the Princess | Hindi Folk Tale | Rama Pant | Delhi NCR

11th Mar, 2020

The Caged King |Hindi Folk Tale | Rama Pant | Delhi NCR

11th Mar, 2020

Bhondu and Shri Ram | Hindi Folk Story | Anju Raunair | Delhi

12th Mar, 2020

The Head of Ganesha | Sanat Chakraborti | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

12th Mar, 2020

The Story of the Rolling Drum | Madhu Ganesh | Delhi | Hindi Folk Story

12th Mar, 2020

The Amazed Lord Ganesha | Hindi Folk Tale | Anju Raunair | Delhi

17th Mar, 2020

Adventures of a Goat | Bengali Folk Tale | Arupa Lahiry | Delhi

17th Mar, 2020

Old Lady and The Greedy Visitor | Hindi Folk Tale | Neelam Bhaghi | Delhi

17th Mar, 2020

The Fox and The Camel

7th Aug, 2020

The Fox and The Camel

The Jackal and the Camel

22nd Aug, 2020

Doctor and Dacoit | Mir | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

9th Sep, 2020

Folk Log presents a spine chilling story in Bengali where a well-reputed doctor meets an infamous dacoit. Hear more about the ultimate fallout from super cool, all-rounder, actor-radio jockey-anchor-musician celebrity and our star storyteller Mir.

A Story in a Story | Ranjan Ghosh | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

9th Sep, 2020

Folk Log presents an interesting unending story from Bengali folklore where a prince has to save his life through stories. Explore this labyrinthine story with this award winning young film-maker and writer, Ranjan Ghosh.

Chachi Chaudhary | Rahul Srivastava | Hindi Folk Tale | Uttar Pradesh

9th Sep, 2020

Folk Log brings for you an interesting tale in Hindi which unfolds in the lanes and bylanes of Lucknow. Listen to this entire humourous story revolving round small towns of India from celebrity director, writer, editor, Rahul Srivastava known for his work Saheb Biwi Gangster and Bullet Raja

The Three Tasks of Love | C Mangalam Senthil | Malayalam Folk Tale | Kerala

9th Sep, 2020

Folk Log brings for you a beautiful Malayalam folktale about the trials and tribulations of love. Hear the tale from the vivacious storyteller, C.S.Mangalam to know the ultimate fate of love

The Magic Needle | Partho Chakrobarti | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

9th Sep, 2020

Enjoy an interesting Bengali Folktale with Folk Log where a magic needle can stitch up any problem of the world. With brilliant architect and storyteller Partho Chakraborty, this Bengali tale ends with an interesting twist.

Amar Aiyaar Trickster | Kafeel Jafri | Hindi Folk Tale | Uttar Pradesh

9th Sep, 2020

Enjoy the famous dastan of Amar Aiyaar and his friends only with Folk Log. With the brilliant storyteller and actor Kafeel Jafri travel in the world of magic and adventures as Amar and his friends trick the master magicians.

Alsi Chuha | Neha Singh | Hindi Folk Tale | Madhya Pradesh

9th Sep, 2020

Listen to this cute and inspiring story in Hindi of how a lazy rat becomes everybody's hero. Narrated by actress-director-storyteller, Neha Singh, who is also one of the most influential people on the BBC list, this children's story is now part of Folk Log archive.

The Boy Who was Forever sixteen | C Mangalam Senthil | Malayalam Folk Tale | Kerala

9th Sep, 2020

What happens if you never age? Find out about "The boy who was forever sixteen" in a very interesting Tamil tale narrated for Folk Log by the vivacious and multi talented storyteller, C. S. Mangalam from South of India.

Ek Panditji - All in the Stars | Kafeel Jafri | Hindi Folk Tale | Uttar Pradesh

9th Sep, 2020

Folk Log brings for you this interesting story about a clever astrologer who makes a quick fortune. Narrated by the brilliant actor-storyteller Kafeel Jafri, this hindi story will get you in splits with its unusual plot

Shobur - A Story of patience | Ranjan Ghosh | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

9th Sep, 2020

Enjoy this Bengali story with Folk Log where patience is a character by itself. An old folklore it's narrated by the award winning director-storyteller Ranjan Ghosh for Folk Log

Delhi Diary | Arvind Joshi | Hindi Folk Tale | New Delhi

9th Sep, 2020

Enjoy a true blue Delhi experience with this quirky story of 3 friends against the backdrop of the capital city. Arvind Joshi, the famous poet-author takes us through an interesting tale in Hindi only here at Folk Log

Lucky Prince | Divy Sharma

9th Sep, 2020

Listen to this wonderful story full of poems and limericks as a prince explores his luck in the game of Life. Recounted by the brilliant poet and writer, Divy Sharma, Folk Log is in love with this story in Hindi that is full of unexpected twists and turns

Shukhiram Dukhiram | Partho Chakrobarti | Bengali Folk Tale | West Bengal

9th Sep, 2020

Listen to a popular Bengali folklore here on Folk Log. An architect by profession and storyteller by passion, Partho Chakrobarti narrated the story of two brothers and the ups and downs they face in life as part of Folk Log's digital storytelling festival.

Maharashtrian Leather Puppetry | Chetan Gangavane | Maharashtrian Folk Tale | Maharashtra

9th Sep, 2020

Chetan Gangavane, a Maharashtrian String Puppeteer, performs Ganesh Vandana and an enchanting battle scene from the epic, Ramayana.

The Friendly Crow | Khushi Shrivastava | A Story from Kumaon | Gujrat

9th Sep, 2020

Winner of Folk Log's storytelling competition, Khushi Shrivastava, , narrates an enthralling folk tale from Kumaon.

The Four Clever Brothers | Rohini Chintha | A Story from Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh

9th Sep, 2020

The Strange Case of Ananda babu's Wife | Sachchidanand Joshi | A story from West Bengal | Madhya Pr

9th Sep, 2020

The lively Sachchidanand Joshi narrates the famous spooky Bengali Folkore, Shakchunni Bou. Find out what happens when Anand Babu's wife is captured by a female ghost and how he brings her back.

The Clever Wife | Malavika Joshi | Maharashtrian Folk Tale | Madhya Pradesh

10th Sep, 2020

The Fable of the Red Flower and Her Five Grooms | Ramaa Bharadvaj | A Story from India | Karnataka

11th Sep, 2020

Dancer and storyteller, Ramaa Bharadvaj performs a musical rendition of a story celebrating the five elements.

Black Love Bird | Parvathy Baul | Bengali Folk Song | West Bengal

14th Sep, 2020

Parvathy Baul's enchanting performance where she narrates the blissful story of Radha-Krishna and explains the Ardhnarishwar concept

The Tale of Accidental Fortune | Jaishree Sethi | A Persian Story in Hindi | New Delhi

16th Sep, 2020

Story Ghar’s Jaishree Sethi narrates a humorous Iranian folk tale of a labourer who turns into a fortune teller.

The Princess and Her Riddles | Ajay Kumar | Bihari Folk Tale | Bihar

17th Sep, 2020

Musician Ajay Kumar narrates a lyrical folk story from Bihar about an arrogant princess and a witty prince who wants to win her over.

Where is Humanity | Ramlal Bhatt | Rajasthani Folk Tale | Rajasthan

18th Sep, 2020

Ramlal Bhatt, puppeteer storyteller, narrates a satirical children’s tale about the selfishness of man.

The Four Questions | Malavika Joshi | Hindi Folk Tale | Madhya Pradesh

21st Sep, 2020

Storyteller, Educationist and Cultural Expert Malavika Joshi narrates a lovely folk tale about a miserly couple and their four cursed daughters.

The Leaf and The Mud | Pt. Birju Maharaj | Hindi Folk Tale | New Delhi

22nd Sep, 2020

Pandit Birju Maharaj, recites a tale of true friendship

The Legend of Mahendra and Mumal | Rashmi Kotriwala | A Story from Gujrat | UAE

23rd Sep, 2020

The Immortal Rajput folk story of love and heartbreak narrated by the talented Rashmi Kotriwala

The Story of Saduba | Preeti Das | Gujrati Folk Tale | Gujrat

24th Sep, 2020

The brilliant Preeti Das narrates a Gujarati folk tale about women empowerment and how a woman's sacrifice changed the face of society.

Runja Katha | Amar Runja | Telengana Folk Song | Telengana

25th Sep, 2020

Runja is a rare folk art from Telangana and it belongs to the Vishwakarma community, who take it as a sacred commitment. Amar Runja, is one of the handful musicians in the country today who can play this ferocious sounding instrument. He narrates the story of the God, Vishwakarma, who is believed to be the creator of the universe.

Might of Loyalty | Indra Varma | A Story from India | UK

28th Sep, 2020

Indira Varma, the renowned British-Indian actress, shares a reading of the legendary folk tale, Savitri from her home in London.

Advise for Sale | Aatish Kapadia | Gujrati Folk Tale | Gujrat

2nd Oct, 2020

The acclaimed director-producer, Aatish Kapadia. narrates a humorous Gujrati folktale

Three for Free | Jaishree Sethi | A Taiwanese Story in Hindi | New Delhi

5th Oct, 2020

The talented Jaishree Sethi enacts an ancient Taiwanese tale of a mountain God who tests his villagers by offering them free dumplings.

Ganesha's Message | Ramaa Bharadvaj | A Story from India | Karnataka

6th Oct, 2020

Dancer and storyteller, Ramaa Bharadvaj narrates a simple yet profound story of symbolism from the ancients.

A Contest of Greatness | Parvathy Baul | Bengali Folk Song | West Bengal

7th Oct, 2020

Tree of Coins | Malavika Joshi | Maharashtrian Folk Tale | Madhya Pradesh

8th Oct, 2020

Perils of Greed | Kafeel Jafri | Hindi Folk Tale | Uttar Pradesh

8th Oct, 2020

The dynamic Kafeel Jafri and his humours fable will leave you laughing uncontrollably.

The Legacy of the Manganiars

20th Jul, 2021

A detailed interview with Sawai Gazi Khan, the son of legendary Kartal player, Gazi Khan Barna. The young Manganiyar, Sawai, is keeping the legacy alive for this tribe of folk musicians from the land of deserts, the beautiful Rajasthan. In this interview, he tells Project Folk Log the role of Manganiyars in various festivals and joyous occasions. Sawai also talks about the songs sung in different seasons, the ragas and the relation between the patron and the musician during this interview. He mentions legendary Komal Kothariji who took the art forms of Rajasthan to the world stage. The interview explores the lyrics and themes that are part of the Manganiyar repertoire and how music is an integral part of Manganiyar life.