Yearender 2023: Celebrities who ventured into audio space this year

This year can easily be called the comeback of audio as a primary source of entertainment. From Kareena Kapoor, Adarsh Gaurav to Ishaan Khattter, celebrities explored audio with new and unique series that not only proved to be engaging for the audience but a great change form the usual. 

As seasoned performers and upcoming artists both embraced the world of audio, here’s taking a look at famous names that took the plunge and gave us some amazing podcasts to tune into. This is our list for the year:

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and team: Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord

The biggest stars of Bollywood including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Masaba Gupta entered the world of audio entertainment with the Hindi Audible Original podcast Marvel’s Wastelanders: Star-Lord. The ensemble cast lent their voice to different characters, making it one of the most talked-about podcasts in the industry. 

While Kareena brilliantly voiced Black Widow (Helen Black), Saif brought Star-Lord to life. The duo had their own exciting storyline in different arcs and seasons, enhancing the listening experience. They were joined by Sharad Kelkar as Wolverine, Ashish Vidyarthi as Doctor Doom, Vrajesh Hirjee, Jaideep Ahlawat as Hawkeye, and Masaba Gupta as the voice of Lisa Cartwright. 

Sanjay Dutt & Ishaan Khatter: Ravan Rising

Sanjay Dutt and Ishaan Khatter made waves in the audio world with their debut in the Audible Original podcast Ravan Rising. Giving voice to the mythological character, Sanjay portrayed the older Ravan, while Ishaan brought the young warrior to life. The series delved into pivotal moments shaping Ravan’s evolution from a young warrior to the fearsome demon King, weaving themes of family, identity, and destiny. 

Ravan Rising promised a captivating auditory journey, blending the wild passion of Ravan’s rakshasa heritage with the disciplined beliefs of his human lineage. 

Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha: Virus 2026

With Virus 2062: Season 2, Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha returned to the audio space. The duo brought back the secrets of time, space, and reality by lending their voices to their characters in this audio science fiction thriller. A Hindi version of the Chilean audio series Caso 63, Virus 2062 Season 2, gained popularity among listeners for its intensity, drama, and suspense.

Prajakta Kohli & Aadarsh Gourav: Desi Down Under

Youtube sensation Prajakta Kohli and Bollywood actor Adarsh Gourav made their audio debut with Desi Down Under, an Audible Original that entertained listeners with the perfect mix of comedy, romance, and adventure. The audio drama, which also had Taaruk Raina lending his voice to a character, followed Meenu’s twin brother Rahul and childhood buddy Devan as they trained to become lifesavers at Coogee Beach in Sydney. 

Amid secret crushes, rebellion, and conflicting goals, the trio braved shark-infested surf, discovering love, life, and teamwork for the coveted Bronze Medallion.

Ronit Roy: ACP Gautam  

Ronit Roy, known for embracing diverse roles on TV, OTT, and films, brought a fresh perspective to the audio entertainment space as ACP Gautam in Spotify’s podcast. Ronit took the audience on an exciting journey through his character’s career as a crime-solver with his voice acting. The 10-episode fiction crime thriller set in Delhi (1994), revolved around mysteries of kidnappings, murders, robberies, and terror investigations. 

The suspense created by Ronit’s authoritative voice brought depth to the character and was immensely appreciated by listeners 

Sumbul Touqeer Khan & Prateik Choudhary: Devil Se Shaadi 

Sumbul Toqueer and Prateik Choudhary made an unexpected debut in the audio entertainment space with Pocket FM’s audio series. The duo paired up for a special promo shoot that caught everyone’s attention. The promo revolved around Ishqi (Sumbul) and Rajveer’s (Prateik) unusual marriage. Ishqi is a simple girl who is married off to an arrogant man while Rajveer comes across as a man with his guard up, he has his own set of hidden secrets. 

While overcoming obstacles, secrets, and unexpected turns, Ishqi’s life takes an exciting turn as she discovers Rajveer’s hidden truths.