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Welted Marigold | Desi Crime & Indian True Crime Stories

Welcome to Welted Marigold, your go-to Desi Crime podcast for the most chilling True Crime stories of South Asians from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.Join host Ambica Uppal as we unravel captivating stories filled with unexpected twists and gripping turns. We dive deep into the world of Indian true crime, extraordinary incidents, and the remarkable lives of people who have faced the unthinkable.From unsolved Indian mysteries that haunt the shadows of our society to the

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14:54

The 90-Minute Murder: The Tragedy of Yuvraj Ma in...

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2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being trapped in your car, sinking into freezing black water, while 80 police officers and rescue workers stand on the shore and watch you die for 90 minutes. In this episode of **Welted Marigold**, storyteller Ambica Uppal covers the heartbreaking and infuriating case of Yuvraj Ma. A 27-year-old software engineer driving home to his father in Noida Sector 150, Yuvraj fell into a 50-foot unmarked pit—a "death trap" left behind by greedy builders and ignored by the No...

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15:22

The Fire That Lied: The Tragic Case of Sharmila DK |...

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2026/04/13

Send us Fan Mail When a Stalker Attempts the "Perfect Murder": A Deep Dive into the Sharmila DK Case. Bengaluru, a tech city known for its safety, was shaken when software engineer Sharmila DK was found in her charred apartment in Ramamurthy Nagar. What first appeared to be a tragic electrical fire turned out to be a sinister, cold-blooded execution. In this chilling episode of Welted Marigold, we investigate: • The "Perfect Murder" Blueprint: How a 19-year-old student, Karna, used true crime...

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10:15

Google Genius who killed His Twin | Desi Crime & True...

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2026/04/10

Send us Fan Mail In this chilling episode of Welted Marigold, storyteller Aika explores one of the most haunting and modern tragedies of the digital age: the case of Hardik and Himshika Sharma. Born just three minutes apart in the "Brass City" of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, the Sharma twins represented the pinnacle of middle-class success. Hardik was a brilliant IIT graduate and Google software engineer, while Himshika was a compassionate psychology student dedicated to healing minds. But behin...

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26:52

She was killed by her friends ! Why ? | Desi Crime &...

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2026/04/07

Send us Fan Mail The Content: The Jhanvi Kukreja murder case, which sent shockwaves through Mumbai on New Year’s Eve 2021, reached a major legal milestone in January 2026. A Mumbai Sessions Court convicted Shree Jogdhankar, sentencing him to life imprisonment for the brutal assault of the 19-year-old at Bhagwati Heights in Khar. While co-accused Diya Padalkar was acquitted due to a lack of "cogent evidence," the case remains in the headlines as Jhanvi’s mother, Nidhi Kukreja, recently moved...

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26:00

Jhanvi Kukreja murder investigation- Mumbai’s most...

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail The night of December 31, 2020, was supposed to be a celebration of new beginnings. But for 19-year-old psychology student Jhanvi Kukreja, it became a nightmare at a high-rise in Khar, Mumbai. Found with 48 injuries at the base of a stairwell, her death sparked a five-year legal battle that gripped the nation. In this episode, we break down the long-awaited 2026 verdict. We explore the toxic dynamics, the "love triangle" theory, and the forensic evidence—from tufts of hair to...

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14:45

Did she die or disappear during 9/11 ? Desi Crime &...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail On the eve of September 11, 2001, Dr. Sneha Philip was caught on a department store security camera. It was the last time she was ever seen alive. Was she a hero who perished at Ground Zero while saving lives, or did she use the chaos of that tragic morning to disappear forever? In this episode of Welted Marigold, we dive deep into one of the most haunting disappearances in modern history. We explore the conflicting theories, the secret life investigators uncovered, and the g...

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15:11

Hero or runaway ? The Woman Who Vanished Twice: Dr....

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2026/03/26

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sneha Anne Philip was a talented 31-year-old physician living in Lower Manhattan. On the evening of September 10, 2001, she was captured on CCTV shopping at a nearby department store. She was never seen again. The next morning, the world changed forever. As the World Trade Center towers fell just blocks from her apartment, Sneha disappeared into the smoke and chaos. Was she a hero who rushed toward the danger to save lives? Or did she use the tragedy as a "perfect" cover ...

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10:01

What happened to Maya Gogoi on her last date on...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Weltered Marigold, storyteller Ambica reveals the chilling true story of Room 203. What began as a routine hotel check-in on 12th Cross Road, Indiranagar, ended in a tragedy that would haunt Bengaluru for years. The Case of Maya Gokai & Arav Hanoi On November 23, 2024, 19-year-old student counselor Maya Gokai and 21-year-old Arav Hanoi checked into the Royal Living hotel. While the city went about its business, a dark story of obsession and "overkill" w...

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20:07

She was only a BABY making machine to him ! | Desi...

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2026/03/20

Send us Fan Mail Desi Crime. Desi True Crime. True Crime India. On the surface, Jessica and Mitesh Patel were a successful power couple running a local pharmacy in Middlesbrough. But in May 2018, a staged burglary revealed a dark web of secrets. How did an iPhone health app and a quest for a new life in Australia lead to a cold-blooded murder? We dive into the digital forensics and the "honour killing" theory that shocked the UK. • Keywords: Jessica Patel murder, Mitesh Patel, Middlesb...

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10:37

Lover Records a Horrifying Secret on Phone before...

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2026/03/16

Send a text Desi Crime. True Crime India. 12 seconds. That’s all it took to record the moment trust was poisoned.In this episode of Welted Marigold , we dive into one of India’s most chilling cases of premeditated murder: the death of 23-year-old Sharon Raj. What started as a "Bollywood-style" romance in Kerala ended in a "rarest of rare" tragedy orchestrated by Greeshma, the girl he loved and protected until his final breath. We analyze the horrifying "juice challenge" footage, the hidden se...

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9:49

The Prince was FRAMED in the Royal Nepal Massacre |...

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2026/03/09

Send a text This episode of Welted Marigold explores the chilling Nepal Royal Massacre, a case that remains the "biggest mystery" in South Asian history. As an Indian True Crime/ Desi Crime podcast, we bring you deep dives into the most notorious stories from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and beyond. In this episode of Welted Marigold, we step inside the walls of the Narayanhiti Palace on June 1, 2001, for the Nepal Royal Massacre. In just a few minutes, ten members of the royal family—including Ki...

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43:33

The Doctor’s Deadly Prescription: The Dr. Kruthika...

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2026/03/03

Send a text Welcome back to Welted Marigold. I’m your host, Ambica, and today we are uncovering a case that sent shockwaves through Bengaluru—the heartbreaking story of Dr. Kruthika Reddy. What happens when the person sworn to heal you is the one plotting your end? We explore the life of Kruthika, a brilliant dermatologist whose "perfect" marriage to fellow doctor Mahendra Reddy hid a dark reality of ego, greed, and medical malpractice. From a ₹5 crore royal wedding to a cold-blooded murder d...

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The UCLA Killer: Why an Indian PhD Student Created a...

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2026/02/23

Send a text In this episode of Weltered Marold, Ambika tells the chilling story of Mainak Sarkar. Mainak was a smart PhD student from West Bengal, India. He went to top schools like IIT Kharagpur and Stanford. But inside, he was hiding a dark secret. On a quiet morning, a "kill list" became real. This video looks into the tragic deaths of Ashley Hasti and Professor William Klug. We explore how academic stress, hidden anger, and a feeling of betrayal led to a terrible crime that shocked the wo...

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Can you be too smart for prison ? | Welted Marigold

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2026/02/17

Send a text She was a medical student who stabbed her boyfriend with a bread knife. People were very angry because the judge said she was "too clever" for prison. Can you be too smart for prison? In this episode, we talk about the case of Lavinia Woodward. She was a bright medical student at Oxford University. In 2016, a fight with her boyfriend turned violent. She stabbed him with a bread knife. She also threw a laptop and a jar at him. The world was shocked when the judge suggested she mi...

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A Fire, Melted Butter & Bones that didn’t burn |...

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2026/02/16

Send a text Politics. Power. A clay oven. In this episode of Welted Marigold, we re-examine the case that haunted the streets of New Delhi and changed the landscape of Indian criminal justice forever: The Naina Sahni "Tandoor Murder." When a police officer noticed smoke rising from a restaurant roof in 1995, he stumbled upon a crime so gruesome it felt like a horror movie. But for Naina Sahni, a young political worker, it was a brutal reality. We go beyond the headlines to explore the toxic r...

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Who killed Jessica ?

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2026/01/29

Send us a text In 1999, a young model was shot dead in a crowded South Delhi bar for refusing a drink to the son of a powerful politician. Despite dozens of elite eyewitnesses, the verdict years later was shocking: "No One Killed Jessica." In this episode of Welted Marigold, we deconstruct the Jessica Lal murder case, a landmark moment in Indian legal history. We explore how Manu Sharma initially walked free, the "hostile witnesses" who changed their stories, and the unprecedented media trial...

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The Silenced Whistleblower: The Mysterious Death of...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text In November 2024, the tech world was shaken by the sudden death of Suchir Balaji, a brilliant 26-year-old researcher who was instrumental in the creation of ChatGPT. Just one month prior, Balaji had stepped into the spotlight as a high-profile OpenAI whistleblower, alleging that the company’s data practices violated U.S. copyright law and harmed society. While authorities in San Francisco ruled his death a suicide, his family and a growing community of skeptics point to a serie...

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The Girl Who Drank Bleach for Freedom: The Murder of...

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2026/01/08

Send us a text “Imagine your entire life is a battlefield—not between countries, but inside your own home." Welcome to Welted Marigold, where we unravel dark and mysterious stories from South Asia and beyond. Tonight, your storyteller Ambaka brings you the tragic, pivotal story of Shafilea Ahmed—a girl who dreamed of freedom but was betrayed by the very people meant to protect her. Shafilea Ahmed was a bright, 17-year-old A-level student in Warrington, UK, who wanted nothing more than to bec...

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8:47

The Locked Room Mystery: What Really Happened to...

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2025/12/29

Send us a text In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short in a crime so intimate and terrifying that it left an entire nation in shock. Imagine the horror of searching for your missing daughter for 24 hours, only to realize you had been sleeping just inches away from her body the entire time. Sne...

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The Murder that ruined Indias first superstar | True...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text In the world of South Asian true crime, few stories rival the 1944 murder of C.N. Lakshmikanthan—a case that didn’t just shock the public, but brought the glittering world of the Madras film industry to its knees. This episode is a deep dive into the scandal that ruined superstars, exposed a blackmail empire, and changed Indian cinema history forever. What happens when the most powerful stars of the silver screen are accused of a cold-blooded killing? In November 1944, a notor...

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