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Barefoot in Bengal

By: Abhi Kumar
Narrated by: Emil Marwa, Sharifah Alkaff, Shrey Bhargava, Daniel Jenkins, Ashima Thomas
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  • This Audible Original is supported by the IMDA.

    Audible presents Barefoot in Bengal, an Audible Original. Set in 1901 British India, a ragtag team of Indian football players captivate the nation when they take on the Empire’s best, attempting to beat the British at their own game - and they do it barefoot. This pilot episode transports you to bustling Calcutta at the turn of the century, where an unusual football game is about to kick-off. So rare is the pairing - a British military team facing off against a local team - that it draws spectators from all walks of life. Som Das is a professor at the university. He's excited to see how his countrymen will fare. Meanwhile Emily Taylor has just arrived in India for the first time. She's overwhelmed by the natural chaos of the crowds. Little do the two know that what is about to transpire on the field will change both of their lives forever, and potentially the course of history itself.

    Disclaimer: The show is inspired from true events but is not a factual and accurate depiction of historical events, incidents, or figures. All names, characters, signs and insignias are fictional and any resemblance to real persons, businesses, places or events is coincidental. This show is not intended to offend or defame any individual, entity, community, race, or religion or to denigrate any institution or person, living or dead. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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  • Kick Off

    Kick Off

    Barefoot in Bengal, Episode 1
    May 19 2021
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Great Hook!

Quality production. Amazing performance.. Interesting characters and an engaging story line. Looking forward to the following episodes.

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Like you are there

Truly immersive. Makes it feel like you are there. I can’t wait for more episodes.

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Immersive storytelling

Great story and plot which throws you into the mix from the outset.
Characters develop quickly and the detail used in background noises keeps you in the action from beginning to end.
Hope we get to follow the story further!

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Riveting storytelling

The storytelling was really well done, with each actor's voice and inflection really relaying the personality of their character. The dialogue and subtle interweaving of historical facts really helped the listener to understand how the Indians were affected by the British living on their land and how well they kept their dignity despite being badly treated by them. In the midst of such turmoil, two friends decide to take a stand against the British through the national sport and a charming love story starts. The last 10 min of the episode really made me excited to hear the next one.

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Beautifully narrated!

Great story and loved the different narrators! Really brought out the characters and the story to life. Very nice and engaging.

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Only one episode is available!!

Dear Audible, what is going on? This podcast is one of at least several other Audible Originals (Golden Knot, Life Exchange) which were produced in 2021 but only one episode of each of these shows is made available. Why?!!! If, for whatever reason, you can't post these complete podcasts, then remove them from the offering altogether. It's frustrating to be offered a show only to find out it's actually not available. I even called customer service, but they were remarkably unhelpful: "Only one episode of this show has been posted so far, ma'am." Yes, I can see that - the question is why that is the case two years since the shows were released. Does anyone have the answer?

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