Murder, Mayhem, Money: Why “True Crime” Sells

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!

If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on Weaving Woes: Why are Tiruppur’s Textile Mills Shutting Down?, Unpacking Wipro’s Woes: Can the IT Giant Bounce Back?, Chip Country: How Tata Group Is Powering India’s $1 trillion Electronic Dream, and more!

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