‘Desi Down Under’ audible’s A sea of new experiences

Dixit, Taufeeq Ahmed Sheikh and Akshat Gupta lent their voice for characters in Desi Down Under.

Binaural microphones were used to capture the sounds of Australia and create an immersive sound experience, in and underwater recordings so that listeners feel like they’re surfing the beaches of Sydney, escaping sharks; partying with backpackers late into the night; bar hopping along Oxford Street, and everything in between.

“All credit to our writer and director though for getting that nerve of Coogee Beach,” Prajakta reveals. “I know what I’m going to do first when I visit Sydney – I’m going to Coogee Beach, get a beer, chill and watch the sunset!”

Filled with adventure, romance and comedy, Desi Down Under is a coming-ofage, immersive 9-episode Audible Original series which can be accessed for free at http://www.audible.com.au/desi

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with Lakshmi Ganapathy

You started off in business school then dropped out to make chai. What was this leap of faith like?

It was a big call; I was going down a very uncertain path, thinking it can either go all good, or all bad. My family didn't know I was going to do this; I was the first entrepreneur in my family. I had limited funds, and I had to decide whether I wanted to continue the degree or start the business, and I had a strong feeling I would work better if I chose the business, so I just jumped into it.

What's the go-to order at Dropout Chaiwala? What's your favourite menu item?

Cutting and Masala Chais are always competing with each other. Cutting Chai is especially popular in winter, and Masala Chai does well in summer. My favourite item is always Cutting Chai, and out of the snacks, Samosa, but recently I'm drifting through Bombay Sandwiches, so for now it's Cutting Chai and Bombay Sandwich.

It seems chaiwallas can become prime minister. Where do you see yourself at 50?

Maybe one day, prime minister - I wouldn't say no, 'cause I was part of student politics

This month, we talk to Mr. Chai himself!

Sanjith Konda House

is the founder of Dropout Chaiwala, Melbourne's first street for a long time. I'd love to go back into politics. If life gives me a chance, why not!

What's something you're currently listening to / reading / playing / watching?

I'm currently reading Zero to One: Notes on Startups and How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel, and I listen to Raj Shamani's business podcast [Figuring Out] and try to match the visions the guests talk about with my vision.

What's a word that you like in a South Asian language, and what does it mean?

'Kala' is a Telugu word which has two meanings; one is 'talent' and the other is 'dream'. Everything I do and want to do revolves around that word.

And finally: Soan Papdi or Papdi Chaat?

Papdi Chaat. I'm not into sweets or desserts that much, so if you give me a sweet or savoury choice, I'll go for savoury.