Former host of India's Most Wanted, Suhaib Ilyasi, dives into the world of true crime on streaming platforms, discussing the rise of the genre, production value, and gripping stories. Guests from Desi Crime Podcast, Project Brazen, and Curry and Cyanide explore the allure of true crime mysteries, revenue generation, legal challenges, and the fascination with dark narratives.
True crime shows in India have shifted from sensationalized to research-based content, offering viewers gripping real-life stories.
Podcast creators are adapting to the growing demand for true crime narratives, exploring innovative ways to deliver engaging storytelling.
Deep dives
Evolution of True Crime Genre in India
The podcast delves into how true crime shows have evolved in India, highlighting the shift from sensationalized crime shows to more high-quality, research-intensive content. While traditional shows like CID were iconic for blending crime and comedy, true crime is now a popular genre on OTT platforms like Netflix with a focus on real-life crime stories, offering viewers a gripping narrative and insight into the dark side of society.
Podcasters Filling a Gap with True Crime Stories
The hosts of the DC Crime podcast share their journey of starting the podcast to cater to the Indian market's need for well-told true crime narratives. By focusing on diverse stories that reflect Indian society, they aim to offer a fresh perspective on crime storytelling, moving away from sensationalized retellings to high-quality audio content that parallels the cinematic experiences seen on OTT platforms.
Opportunities and Innovations in True Crime Production
The discussion explores the changing landscape of true crime content creation, emphasizing the need for innovation and adaptation to the growing demand for true crime narratives. The emergence of podcasts and video content offers creators a platform to produce high-quality stories, leveraging the audience's interest in mysteries and real-life crime cases.
Challenges and Future of True Crime Content
The conversation touches on the economic challenges in the podcast industry, emphasizing the shift in the economics of podcast production. While the genre remains popular, creators seek to navigate sustainable business models while meeting the audience's demand for captivating storytelling. Looking ahead, the podcast industry continues to explore new ways to deliver engaging true crime narratives that resonate with listeners.
Remember the sensation that was India's Most Wanted with Suhaib Ilyasi in the late 90s and early 2000s? Or maybe CID was your go-to for crime and comedy? Today, true crime has exploded onto streaming platforms, becoming one of the hottest genres. In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, we dive deep into its deliciously murky world, exploring why it’s the flavour of every season. Also, the rise of true crime on OTT platforms, its production value, and the gripping stories that have us hooked. Join Dia Rekhi in a conversation with Aryaan Misra and Aishwarya Singh, Hosts of Desi Crime Podcast, Tom Wright, Co-Founder, Project Brazen, and Christo Tomy, Director of Curry and Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case. Tune in!