Welted Marigold | Desi Crime & Indian True Crime Stories
Welcome to Welted Marigold, your go-to Desi Crime podcast for the most chilling True Crime stories of South Asians from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
Join host Ambica Uppal as we unravel captivating stories filled with unexpected twists and gripping turns. We dive deep into the world of Indian true crime, extraordinary incidents, and the remarkable lives of people who have faced the unthinkable.
From unsolved Indian mysteries that haunt the shadows of our society to the most notorious South Asian criminal cases, we bring you tales that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the human experience, wrapped in the suspense of a Desi murder mystery or an awe-inspiring account of resilience.
Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast or a lover of dark, mysterious narratives from India, our podcast delivers rich storytelling and insights that make you question everything you thought you knew.
Subscribe now and become part of our thriving community of listeners as we embark on a journey through the dark and mysterious side of the Desi world.
Episodes
50 episodes
In Meghalaya she killed her husband like a butcher 🔪| Desi Crime & True Crime India
Beneath the surface of the peaceful city of Guwahati, a dark and twisted plot was unfolding. Bandana Kalita, a well-known fitness coach, appeared to be the picture of discipline and success. But behind her professional facade lay a ruthl...
It started with a private recording but ended in a nightmare | Desi Crime & True Crime India
On October 6, 2025, a quiet night in Gandhi Vihar, New Delhi, was shattered by a massive explosion. What at first appeared to be a tragic AC accident turned out to be one of the most calculated murder plots in recent Indian history. Meet Amrita...
How a "Perfect" Daughter Stole Her Father’s Life & Job | Desi Crime & True Crime India
Welcome back to **Welted Marigold**. I’m your storyteller, Ambica, and today we dive into one of the most chilling cases of cold-blooded ambition in modern India.In the sweltering heat of Chandrapur, a veteran Head Constable named Jayant Pa...
India’s deadliest Milkshake Murder | Desi Crime & True Crime India
In every Indian household, there is a sacred ritual: the morning chai, the breakfast served with love, and the ashirwad (blessing) taken before stepping out into the world. We are taught that home is the one place where the world cannot hurt us...
Why an IIT Genius killed His twin sister | Desi Crime & True Crime India
"The latency in the human interface is too high. I’m returning to the source code to debug the primary conflict."On March 4, 2026, in the quiet neighborhood of Moradabad, India, a chilling crime occurred that would baffle forensic...
The 90-Minute Murder: The Tragedy of Yuvraj Ma in Noida | Desi Crime & True Crime India
Imagine being trapped in your car, sinking into freezing black water, while 80 police officers and rescue workers stand on the shore and watch you die for 90 minutes.In this episode of **Welted Marigold**, storyteller Ambica Uppal co...
The Fire That Lied: The Tragic Case of Sharmila DK | Desi Crime & True Crime India
When a Stalker Attempts the "Perfect Murder": A Deep Dive into the Sharmila DK Case.Bengaluru, a tech city known for its safety, was shaken when software engineer Sharmila DK was found in her charred apartment in Ramamurthy Nagar....
Google Genius who killed His Twin | Desi Crime & True Crime India
In this chilling episode of Welted Marigold, storyteller Aika explores one of the most haunting and modern tragedies of the digital age: the case of Hardik and Himshika Sharma.Born just three minutes apart in the "Brass City" of M...
She was killed by her friends ! Why ? | Desi Crime & True Crime India
The Content:The Jhanvi Kukreja murder case, which sent shockwaves through Mumbai on New Year’s Eve 2021, reached a major legal milestone in January 2026. A Mumbai Sessions Court convicted Shree Jogdhank...
Jhanvi Kukreja murder investigation- Mumbai’s most disturbing New Year’s Eve murder | Desi Crime & True Crime India
The night of December 31, 2020, was supposed to be a celebration of new beginnings. But for 19-year-old psychology student Jhanvi Kukreja, it became a nightmare at a high-rise in Khar, Mumbai. Found with 48 injuries at the base of a stairwell, ...
Did she die or disappear during 9/11 ? Desi Crime & True Crime India
On the eve of September 11, 2001, Dr. Sneha Philip was caught on a department store security camera. It was the last time she was ever seen alive. Was she a hero who perished at Ground Zero while saving lives, or did she use the chaos of that t...
Hero or runaway ? The Woman Who Vanished Twice: Dr. Sneha Anne Philip & 9/11 | Desi Crime & True Crime India
Dr. Sneha Anne Philip was a talented 31-year-old physician living in Lower Manhattan. On the evening of September 10, 2001, she was captured on CCTV shopping at a nearby department store. She was never seen again.The next morning, the world...
What happened to Maya Gogoi on her last date on Bumble ? Desi Crime & True Crime India
In this episode of Weltered Marigold, storyteller Ambica reveals the chilling true story of Room 203. What began as a routine hotel check-in on 12th Cross Road, Indiranagar, ended in a tragedy that would haunt Bengaluru for years.The Case o...
She was only a BABY making machine to him ! | Desi Crime & True Crime India
Desi Crime. Desi True Crime. True Crime India. On the surface, Jessica and Mitesh Patel were a successful power couple running a local pharmacy in Middlesbrough. But in May 2018, a staged burglary revealed a dark web of secrets. How did an iPho...
Lover Records a Horrifying Secret on Phone before Murder! | Desi Crime & True Crime India
Desi Crime. True Crime India. 12 seconds. That’s all it took to record the moment trust was poisoned.In this episode of Welted Marigold , we dive into one of India’s most chilling cases of premeditated murder: the death of 23-year-old Sharon Ra...
The Prince was FRAMED in the Royal Nepal Massacre | Desi Crime - Nepal True Crime
This episode of Welted Marigold explores the chilling Nepal Royal Massacre, a case that remains the "biggest mystery" in South Asian history. As an Indian True Crime/ Desi Crime podcast, we bring you deep dives into ...
The Doctor’s Deadly Prescription: The Dr. Kruthika Reddy Case | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
This episode of Welted Marigold explores the chilling Bengaluru, India true crime case of Dr. Kruthika Reddy. As a Desi Crime podcast/ Indian True Crime Podcast, we bring you deep dives into the most mysterious and dark stories fr...
Why an Indian PhD Student Created a "Kill List" | | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
In this episode of Weltered Marold, Ambika tells the chilling story of Mainak Sarkar. Mainak was a smart PhD student from West Bengal, India. He went to top schools like IIT Kharagpur and Stanford. But inside, he was hiding a dark secret.On...
Can you be too smart for prison ? | | Desi Crime - UK True Crime
She was a medical student who stabbed her boyfriend with a bread knife. People were very angry because the judge said she was "too clever" for prison.Can you be too smart for prison? In this episode, we talk about the case of Lavini...
Why was a man burning a woman’s body in butter? | | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
Politics. Power. A clay oven. In this episode of Welted Marigold, we re-examine the case that haunted the streets of New Delhi and changed the landscape of Indian criminal justice forever: The Naina Sahni "Tandoor Murder." ...
300 Witnesses to a Murder but NO ONE saw anything! | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
In 1999, a young model was shot dead in a crowded South Delhi bar for refusing a drink to the son of a powerful politician. Despite dozens of elite eyewitnesses, the verdict years later was shocking: "No One Killed Jessica."In this episo...
He helped build AI but was Silenced, What are they hiding ? | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
In November 2024, the tech world was shaken by the sudden death of Suchir Balaji, a brilliant 26-year-old researcher who was instrumental in the creation of ChatGPT. Just one month prior, Balaji had stepped into the spotlight as a high-profile ...
Her Sister had been hiding an Honour Killing Secret | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
“Imagine your entire life is a battlefield—not between countries, but inside your own home." Welcome to Welted Marigold, where we unravel dark and mysterious stories from South Asia and beyond. Tonight, your storyteller Ambaka brings you the tr...
She was killed and locked in a box in her bedroom | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
In the This episode of Welted Marigold, we journey to Mumbai, India, to uncover one of the most chilling and baffling cold cases in recent history. This is the story of Snehal Gaware, a 21-year-old engineering student whose life was cut short i...
The Murder that killed India’s first superstar | Desi Crime - Indian True Crime
In the world of South Asian true crime, few stories rival the 1944 murder of C.N. Lakshmikanthan—a case that didn’t just shock the public, but brought the glittering world of the Madras film industry to its knees. This episode is a deep dive in...
