The
entertainment
industry
saw
a
significant
change
in
2023,
with
audio
once
again
taking
centre
stage.
Indeed!
This
year
witnessed
the
comeback
of
audio.
In
addition
to
a
rise
in
listeners,
several
celebrities
also
made
their
way
into
the
audio
industry.
From
seasoned
performers
to
up-and-coming
artists,
many
embraced
the
world
of
audio.
They
gracefully
rode
the
tide
of
audio
entertainment,
reassuring
that
audio
is
here
to
stay!
So,
as
we
bid
goodbye
to
2023,
let's
take
a
look
at
celebrities
who
echoed
beyond
the
screen,
making
the
year
memorable
in
more
ways
than
one.
Sumbul
Touqeer
Khan
&
Prateik
Choudhary
-
Devil
Se
Shaadi
Sumbul
Toqueer
and
Prateik
Choudhary
made
an
unexpected
debut
in
the
audio
entertainment
space
with
Pocket
FM's
audio
series.
The
duo
paired
up
for
a
special
promo
shoot
that
caught
everyone's
attention.
The
promo
revolved
around
Ishqi
(Sumbul)
and
Rajveer's
(Prateik)
unusual
marriage.
Ishqi
is
a
simple
girl
who
is
married
off
to
an
arrogant
man.
While
Rajveer
comes
across
as
a
man
with
his
guard
up,
he
has
his
own
set
of
hidden
secrets.
While
overcoming
obstacles,
secrets,
and
unexpected
turns,
Ishqi's
life
takes
an
exciting
turn
as
she
discovers
Rajveer's
hidden
truths.
The
intense
promo
filled
with
emotions,
attracted
a
lot
of
attention
and
went
viral
within
no
time.
Pooja
Gor
-
Ek
Ladki
Ko
Dekha
To,
Secret
Ameerzaada
In
an
unexpected
and
pleasant
turn
of
events,
actress
Pooja
Gor,
fondly
called
Pratigya
of
TV,
entered
the
audio
entertainment
space
with
Pocket
FM.
The
actress
wore
the
hat
of
a
narrator
to
introduce
not
one,
but
four
popular
audio
series
on
Pocket
FM-
"Ek
Ladki
Ko
Dekha
To,"
"Secret
Ameerzaada,"
"Insta
Millionaire," and
"Devil
Se
Shaadi".
While
audiences
have
always
been
in
awe
of
her
acting
chops,
this
time
Pooja
stole
the
show
with
her
narratory
and
oratory
skills.
Kareena
Kapoor,
Saif
Ali
Khan
and
team
-
Marvel's
Wastelanders:
Star-Lord
The
Who's
Who
of
Bollywood
-
Kareena
Kapoor
Khan,
Saif
Ali
Khan,
Jaideep
Ahlawat,
and
Masaba
Gupta
entered
the
world
of
audio
entertainment
with
the
Hindi
Audible
Original
podcast
'Marvel's
Wastelanders:
Star-Lord.'
The
ensemble
cast
lent
their
voice
to
different
characters,
making
it
one
of
the
most
talked-about
podcasts
in
the
industry.
While
Kareena
brilliantly
voiced
Black
Widow
(Helen
Black)
with
skill,
Saif
brought
Star-Lord
to
life.
The
duo
had
their
own
exciting
storyline
in
different
arcs
and
seasons,
enhancing
the
listening
experience.
They
were
joined
by
Sharad
Kelkar
as
Wolverine,
Ashish
Vidyarthi
as
Doctor
Doom,
Vrajesh
Hirjee,
Jaideep
Ahlawat
as
Hawkeye,
and
Masaba
Gupta
as
the
voice
of
Lisa
Cartwright.
Together
these
A-listers
brought
back
people's
lost
attention
to
audio
and
emphasised
its
importance.
Prajakta
Kohli
&
Aadarsh
Gaurav
-
Desi
Down
Under
Youtube
Sensation
Prajakta
Kohli
and
actor
Adarsh
Gourav
made
their
audio
debut
with
"Desi
Down
Under," an
Audible
Original
that
entertained
listeners
with
the
perfect
mix
of
comedy,
romance,
and
adventure.
The
audio
drama,
which
also
had
Taaruk
Raina
lending
his
voice
to
a
character,
followed
Meenu's
twin
brother
Rahul
and
childhood
buddy
Devan
as
they
trained
to
become
lifesavers
at
Coogee
Beach
in
Sydney.
Amid
secret
crushes,
rebellion,
and
conflicting
goals,
the
trio
braved
shark-infested
surf,
discovering
love,
life,
and
teamwork
for
the
coveted
Bronze
Medallion.
Set
against
the
background
of
the
Australian
shore,
Prajakta's
shift
from
YouTube
to
an
immersive
Audible
Original
received
immense
adulation
from
the
audience.
Sanjay
Dutt
&
Ishaan
Khatter
-
Ravan
Rising
Sanjay
Dutt
and
Ishaan
Khatter
made
waves
in
the
audio
world
with
their
debut
in
the
Audible
Original
podcast
"Ravan
Rising."
Giving
voice
to
the
mythological
character,
Sanjay
portrayed
the
older
Ravan,
while
Ishaan
brought
the
young
warrior
to
life.
The
series
delved
into
pivotal
moments
shaping
Ravan's
evolution
from
a
young
warrior
to
the
fearsome
demon
King,
weaving
themes
of
family,
identity,
and
destiny.
"Ravan
Rising
''
promised
a
captivating
auditory
journey,
blending
the
wild
passion
of
Ravan's
rakshasa
heritage
with
the
disciplined
beliefs
of
his
human
lineage.
Ronit
Roy
-
ACP
Gautam
Actor
Ronit
Roy,
known
for
embracing
diverse
roles
on
TV,
OTT,
and
films,
brought
a
fresh
perspective
to
the
audio
entertainment
space
as
"ACP
Gautam"
in
Spotify's
podcast.
Ronit
took
the
audience
on
an
exciting
journey
through
his
character's
career
as
a
crime-solver
with
his
voice
acting.
The
10-episode
fiction
crime
thriller
set
in
Delhi
(1994),
revolved
around
mysteries
of
kidnappings,
murders,
robberies,
and
terror
investigations.
The
suspense
created
by
Ronit's
authoritative
voice
brought
depth
to
the
character
and
was
immensely
appreciated
by
listeners
Ali
Fazal
&
Richa
Chadha
-
Virus
2026
With
"Virus
2062:
Season
2,"
Ali
Fazal
and
Richa
Chadha
returned
to
the
audio
space.
The
duo
brought
back
the
secrets
of
time,
space,
and
reality
by
lending
their
voices
to
their
characters
in
this
audio
science
fiction
thriller.
A
Hindi
version
of
the
Chilean
audio
series
"Caso
63,"
"Virus
2062"
Season
2,
gained
popularity
among
listeners
for
its
intensity,
drama,
and
suspense.