Mahabharat Katha : The Epic Podcast Showdown (R3 P17, R4 P20)

Welcome to the first ever "The Epic Podcast Showdown" in our Mahabharat Katha forum!

Brace yourselves for an exhilarating competition that merges the timeless stories of the Mahabharat with the creativity of its admirers.

This contest will take you through four electrifying rounds where your imagination and storytelling skills will shine. Each round will focus on unique themes inspired by the Mahabharat, testing your wit, depth of knowledge, and flair for narration.

The entries in each round will be judged and open for voting, without revealing the participants' names, so as to make the contest fair for all and to ensure unbiased voting.

And there will be no eliminations, so all participants can participate in all the four rounds, although their scores will be combined to determine the final winner.

So, are you ready to bring the Mahabharat to life in a way you've never imagined? Let's dive into Round 1!

Scroll down to the next post to check the details about Round 1.

Tags Credit : WildestDreams

For this first round, the spotlight is on the relationships that define the Mahabharat. From the steadfast bond between Krishna and Arjuna to the intense rivalry between Karna and Arjuna, these connections played a pivotal role in shaping the epic.

Participants are required to:

• Submit a maximum 10 minute podcast narrating a story from the Mahabharat centered on either friendship or rivalry between any characters from our epic.
• The tone can be serious, dramatic, or even humorous – it’s up to you!
• Ensure your podcast entry includes a brief introduction, the narrative, and a conclusion.

The deadline for submission is December 10, 2024, 11:59 PM IST.

Send your entries via PM to Quantum-Dot with the subject title"MBK_The Epic Podcast Showdown R1 Entry".

1. All submissions must be your own original work. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

2. You have to record/upload your podcast audio entry in Vocaroo which is an online voice recorder. You don't need to download any app or create an account. Just go over and start recording.

3. You can use any background music for your entry, but it's not mandatory. Ensure that your voice is clear and audible.

4. Your entry must fit the 10 minute time limit, exceeding which your entry will be disqualified.

5. You can only submit one entry for each round.

Late entries will not be accepted, so plan accordingly. Let your creativity flow and craft a tale that resonates with the timeless essence of the Mahabharat. Good luck, and may the best storyteller win!

Important Announcement

After carefully considering your feedback, we have decided to offer participants the flexibility to compete either solo or in pairs for the contest. Here's how it will work:

1. Solo Participation: If you wish to compete alone, you will take on both roles as the scriptwriter and the narrator for all four rounds of the contest.

2. Duo Participation: If you prefer to team up, you can invite a fellow participant to join you in this thread and form a pair. One of you will be the scriptwriter, and the other will be the narrator. However, please note:

   • One narrator can collaborate with only one scriptwriter and vice versa.
   • Once you select a partner, the pairing will remain fixed throughout the contest.

3. How to Confirm Your Participation:

   • Clearly mention in this thread whether you are participating solo or as a duo.
   • If playing as a duo, specify who will take on the roles of scriptwriter and narrator.

If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask in this thread.

Please do participate in our first ever Mahabharat themed podcast contest.

Interesting contest. I would love to participate in these contests. Just a question. Do we have to say only in English or we can say in both Hindi and English?

Originally posted by: Life_Is_Dutiful

Interesting contest. I would love to participate in these contests. Just a question. Do we have to say only in English or we can say in both Hindi and English?

I’ll give it a try... though I’m not so sure. I can write my heart out, but when it comes to speaking, that’s where things get tricky!

Thanks for tagging me Simantini

Originally posted by: Quantum-Dot

Please do participate in our first ever Mahabharat themed podcast contest.

Hey Simantini!! Thanks for the tag!

That’s a very interesting contest!! I can write but not sure if I can record it - too self conscious and plus my voice is …. Not so good! If judges reject the entry on the basis of it, I’m not to be held responsible

Originally posted by: nushhkiee

I’ll give it a try... though I’m not so sure. I can write my heart out, but when it comes to speaking, that’s where things get tricky!

Thanks for tagging me Simantini

lol same

Originally posted by: nushhkiee

I’ll give it a try... though I’m not so sure. I can write my heart out, but when it comes to speaking, that’s where things get tricky!

Thanks for tagging me Simantini