Dr. Shraddha Nigavekar

A scientist~turned~word artist, storyteller, author, podcaster, actor and educator. Founder of KBSSS - Kathaa By Shraddha.

Never too old to set another goal!

Braided & Personal Stories

FREEDOM! World Storytelling Cafe @22:50 mins- Personal Story Swap.
50 Shades of Silver - Chennai Storytelling Festival 2026.
50 Shades of Silver - Chennai Storytelling Festival 2026.
'CHOICES' - An Intertwined : a fable and a personal tale. (SBFA)
'CHOICES' - An Intertwined : a fable and a personal tale. (SBFA)
MENTORS- at 7:45 min on The Apple Seed DIY Stories Starring YOU!
MENTORS- at 7:45 min on The Apple Seed DIY Stories Starring YOU!
SKK - SuKathanKar Uncommon stories of Common Folks. Marathi Podcast .
SKK - SuKathanKar Uncommon stories of Common Folks. Marathi Podcast .
'The SpiceMax Man' in the "Storytelling by and for Adults" session on 5th June 2023.
'The SpiceMax Man' in the "Storytelling by and for Adults" session on 5th June 2023.

Stories for Children

Rabbit and Alligator - a folktale to celebrate World Storytelling Day 2023.
Rabbit and Alligator - a folktale to celebrate World Storytelling Day 2023.
THE FAMILY STORY - FEAST STEAM Mentorship Showcase 2025, facilitated by Barry Stuart-Mann
THE FAMILY STORY - FEAST STEAM Mentorship Showcase 2025, facilitated by Barry Stuart-Mann
'The Tear' retold by Shraddha Nigavekar in the "Storytelling by and for Adults" Jan 2025.
'The Tear' retold by Shraddha Nigavekar in the "Storytelling by and for Adults" Jan 2025.
The Fox's Tail - original folktale by Farah ~ retold by Shraddha KBSSS.
The Fox's Tail - original folktale by Farah ~ retold by Shraddha KBSSS.
Jhilmil Learns The Magic Word - A Princess Story
Jhilmil Learns The Magic Word - A Princess Story

WRITINGS

My First Children's Mystery Novel.
Folklogue - a collection of Indian Stories
Folklogue - a collection of Indian Stories
 
PAWS, WHISKERS, FEATHERS AND WONDERS- AN ANTHOLOGY
Once Upon A Dozen - a story treat!
Once Upon A Dozen - a story treat!

Other Stories

River Saraswati- a story of acceptance, endurance and transformation. The Storytellers Hub - Aarambh Pravaah- World Storytelling Day, March 21st, 2026- “Rivers of India.”
River Saraswati- a story of acceptance, endurance and transformation. The Storytellers Hub - Aarambh Pravaah- World Storytelling Day, March 21st, 2026- “Rivers of India.”
VIDEO 'Lamb To The Slaughter' - (Roald Dahl story) CSF 2025
VIDEO 'Lamb To The Slaughter' - (Roald Dahl story) CSF 2025
TheStoryTellers' Hub - Dr Shraddha Nigavekar as she brings a powerful story for the alphabets X & Y
Audio Story @18:36 mins - 'Lamb to the Slaughter' Talking Stories # 105 (East London Radio)
World Kamishibai Day - Storytelling glimpses 2024
KUKDUKOO FEST performance: Fanta Fatakdi's Conundrum
SUN DAY Worldwide Storytelling Concert -MODHERA - India's first solar village- Renewable Energy.
Navratri Story time at Read-A-Boo Children's Library
Dassera Special at Kahanee Kids Lib
Story Mime for NICU families at Bharati Hospital.
Bookizcon International Festival - FEAST, Suwon, S. Korea
Earth Katta Story Session - Changing Seasons
Storytime at KKL Baner
"The Need To Tell" - By Shraddha Nigavekar, Ph.D. - The Smiling Souls
"The Need To Tell" - By Shraddha Nigavekar, Ph.D. - The Smiling Souls

Radio & Other Shows

Samudra Manthan - East London Radio- Talking Stories Episode 88 - story starts at 5:20 minutes
ADLs & Communication for youth on the spectrum (Konkani)- Hosted by Dr. Shraddha Nigavekar
ADLs & Communication for youth on the spectrum (Konkani)- Hosted by Dr. Shraddha Nigavekar
Sohni Mahiwal - East London Radio- Talking Stories Episode 85 Time stamp 12:37 minutes
How Pallamma Got Her Wish - East London Radio- Talking Stories @ 12:52 minutes
'Ekdanta Phatali Kaani'- 'Ekdant's Backstory'
'Ekdanta Phatali Kaani'- 'Ekdant's Backstory'
Podcast
·Podcast
The Battle Over Breakfast - East London Radio - Talking Stories - 76
The Promise - East London Radio- Talking Stories- 70 (at 11:05 minutes)
Suyya & The River- East London Radio- Talking Stories- 69 (at 14:51 minutes)
Too Much Noise! - East London Radio- Talking Stories- 60 (at 28:15 mins)
The Stonecutter's Wish- East London Radio - Talking Stories - 59 (at 31:00 mins)
Story of Giving - East London Radio - Talking Stories -58 (at 39:17 mins)
The Very Expensive Coconut- East London Talking Stories - 55 (at 22:52 min)

Kathashtakam Global Collective

Storytopia at Enlit Fest- A Song For Sale (at 17:30 mins)
Storytopia at Enlit Fest- A Song For Sale (at 17:30 mins)
Sunday Story Pop |A story of Sri Thanonchai- A folktale from Thailand
Sunday Story Pop |A story of Sri Thanonchai- A folktale from Thailand
Story Ki Tokri by Kathashtakam | Enlit Kids| Shraddha Nigavekar |Storytelling | Children's Day
Story Ki Tokri by Kathashtakam | Enlit Kids| Shraddha Nigavekar |Storytelling | Children's Day

Storycircle Edusaarthi Tales

Roti Aur Azadi - A Hindi Divas Story. | By Storycircle Edusaarthi India | Facebook
Roti Aur Azadi - A Hindi Divas Story. | By Storycircle Edusaarthi India | Facebook
The Greatest Devotee - Storycircle Edusaarthi Presents "Godlore" Godlore stories are stories that are based on the beliefs, myths, legends, and traditions of different... | By Storycircle Edusaarthi India | Facebook
The Greatest Devotee - Storycircle Edusaarthi Presents "Godlore" Godlore stories are stories that are based on the beliefs, myths, legends, and traditions of different... | By Storycircle Edusaarthi India | Facebook
'The Elephant and the Ant' : National Share a Story Month of May.
'The Elephant and the Ant' : National Share a Story Month of May.
Story- 'A Cheeky Crow' by Gijubhai Badheka #Storycircle Edusaarthi
Modakwalle Bappa Story! - Edusaarthi Festival Story
Story - The Untold Story of the Legendary Emperor of Lanka

Podcasts

SuKathanKar (SKK - a Marathi episodic podcast). Uncommon stories of common folk.
SuKathanKar (SKK - a Marathi episodic podcast). Uncommon stories of common folk.
Podcast
·Podcast
M.O.M. - Musings Of Mom :By Moms and For Moms- A podcast
M.O.M. - Musings Of Mom :By Moms and For Moms- A podcast
Podcast
·Podcast

Short Films (Acting and/ Dubbing)

Short film - 'Older'
Short Film - ' Berang'
Menu Card Please - Rohit Jail short (Hindi dubbing of protagonist by Shraddha)
Menu Card Please - Rohit Jail short (Hindi dubbing of protagonist by Shraddha)

Others...

International Women's Day - A tribute by 13 Creatives of Pune!
International Women's Day - A tribute by 13 Creatives of Pune!
Story Ka Pitara - ECDF July 2021
"Storytelling by and for Adults" series. Session on 4th April 2022. (Truth and Story at 1:33:24)
"Storytelling by and for Adults" series. Session on 4th April 2022. (Truth and Story at 1:33:24)

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