Desi Studios
A conversational true-crime video podcast where two hosts narrate and analyze cases from South Asia and its global diaspora.
This is a narrative true-crime show that aims to de-center the typical American or British case file. Hosts Aishwarya Singh and Aryaan Misra take turns recounting a single case per episode, focusing on crimes from India, Pakistan, and the broader South Asian diaspora. The video format allows them to present evidence like photos and maps, while their conversational style blends detailed research with personal reactions and occasional debates on cultural nuances.
“The show's primary distinction is its tight focus on South Asian crime, a niche largely ignored by mainstream true-crime podcasts. The dual-host chemistry and their willingness to tackle complex, "gory, complicated, corrupt and hardly documented" cases sets them apart from solo-narrated shows.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Aishwarya Singh and Aryaan Misra, Desi Crime is a weekly podcast that explores true crime stories from or related to the Indian subcontinent. What started as a college dorm room project to fill a gap in a Western-dominated podcast landscape has grown into a flagship show under their own "Desi Studios" media brand. The hosts narrate cases that are often described as gory, complex, and under-documented, moving beyond well-known Western serial killers to focus on the "Dons of Delhi and Killers of Karachi."
Credentials & credits
- Aishwarya Singh: Co-founder of Desi Studios, Political Science and Philosophy graduate, former intern in nuclear weapons policy, special assistant to Madeleine Albright.
- Aryaan Misra: Co-founder of Desi Studios, Philosophy major.
- Authors of "Desi Crime: 20 True Stories of Killers, Kidnappers and Other Sinister Criminals".
- Aryaan Misra: Worked on "The Coddling of The American Mind" documentary.
- Aryaan Misra: Served as a mentor for aspiring podcasters for Spotify.
Other ventures
- Desi Studios (Production Company)
- Chai & Chithi (Community horror story-telling show)
- Bhootbusters (Paranormal investigation show)
- Chaloge Bhaiya (Travel show)
- "Desi Crime" (Book)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- India
- Region
- india
When new episodes drop
- 01Everything We Know About The Lohagad Murder | Ketan Agarwal & Siya GoyalJun 27, 2026 · 46 min
- 02The Craziest Canadian Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of | Bruce McArthurJun 20, 2026 · 42 min
- 03The Insane TikTok Murders | Mahek Bukhari CaseJun 14, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 04The Wildest Indian Serial Killer Case | K P JayanandanJun 7, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 05"My Painting is Haunted" | Real Horror Stories • Chai & ChithiMay 31, 2026 · 27 min
- 06The USF Double Murder | Nahida Bristy & Zamil LimonMay 24, 2026 · 39 min
Notable episodes
- 01The Insane TikTok Murders | Mahek Bukhari Case
A modern crime involving a TikTok influencer, her mother, blackmail, and a fatal car chase, showcasing the show's focus on contemporary cases with a social media angle.
- 02The Craziest Canadian Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of | Bruce McArthur
Covers a non-Asian serial killer but connects to the show's mandate by focusing on his victims, who were primarily men of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent from Toronto's Gay Village.
- 03Everything We Know About The Lohagad Murder | Ketan Agarwal & Siya Goyal
A recent and complex Indian case involving a lavish wedding, a suspicious trekking "accident," and a murder plot, highlighting the show's ability to cover ongoing, high-profile desi crimes.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show follows a structured, dual-narrator format where Aishwarya and Aryaan alternate telling the story of a single case. They operate from a studio, and the video production is a core part of the experience. Their delivery is a mix of scripted narration and unscripted reactions, analysis, and occasional humorous asides, which some listeners find engaging and others distracting.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “What is the cost of lies?”
- “Have you heard of the [case name] killers?”
Signature segments
- · Opening sequence: "Based on True Stories"
- · Opening question: "What is the cost of lies?"
- · Show title card: "Desi Crime Show"
- · Tagline: "Presenting the horrors of South Asia"
- · Sign-off: "Stay Safe. Stay Crazy. Stay Desi."
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature interview guests. Each episode is a self-contained narrative focusing on the victims, perpetrators, and investigators of the crime being discussed.
- Ketan Agarwalon Everything We Know About The Lohagad Murder
- Siya Goyalon Everything We Know About The Lohagad Murder
- Bruce McArthuron The Craziest Canadian Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of
- Mahek Bukharion The Insane TikTok Murders
- Ansreen Bukharion The Insane TikTok Murders
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily funded through direct listener support via Patreon and paid YouTube channel memberships, which offer extra episodes and early access. They also sell their own line of merchandise through Kadak Merch.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Desi Crime?
- The podcast is hosted by Aishwarya Singh and Aryaan Misra, who are also the co-founders of Desi Studios.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a weekly video podcast where the two hosts narrate and discuss a single true crime case per episode, focusing on stories from South Asia.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it is an active podcast with new episodes released weekly on Saturdays.
- Where can I listen to Desi Crime?
- The primary platform is their YouTube channel, "Desi Studios." Audio versions are also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- What other shows does Desi Studios produce?
- Besides 'Desi Crime,' they produce a horror story show ('Chai & Chithi'), a paranormal show ('Bhootbusters'), and a travel show ('Chaloge Bhaiya').
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- [01]Desi Studios YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]The Desi Crime Podcast (Official Site)desicrime.com
- [03]Aishwarya Singh Author Bio - Pan Macmillanpanmacmillan.co.in
- [04]The Desi Crime Podcast Patreonpatreon.com
- [05]Homegrown India Article on The Desi Crime Podcasthomegrown.co.in
- [06]Desi Studios Linktreelinktr.ee
- [07]Esquire India: Desi Crime Podcast's Book Debutesquire.in
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