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Barefoot in Bengal

By: Abhi Kumar
Narrated by: Emil Marwa, Sharifah Alkaff, Shrey Bhargava, Daniel Jenkins, Ashima Thomas
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  • This Audible Original is supported by the IMDA.

    Audible presents Barefoot in Bengal, an Audible Original. Set in 1901 British India, a ragtag team of Indian football players captivate the nation when they take on the Empire’s best, attempting to beat the British at their own game - and they do it barefoot. This pilot episode transports you to bustling Calcutta at the turn of the century, where an unusual football game is about to kick-off. So rare is the pairing - a British military team facing off against a local team - that it draws spectators from all walks of life. Som Das is a professor at the university. He's excited to see how his countrymen will fare. Meanwhile Emily Taylor has just arrived in India for the first time. She's overwhelmed by the natural chaos of the crowds. Little do the two know that what is about to transpire on the field will change both of their lives forever, and potentially the course of history itself.

    Disclaimer: The show is inspired from true events but is not a factual and accurate depiction of historical events, incidents, or figures. All names, characters, signs and insignias are fictional and any resemblance to real persons, businesses, places or events is coincidental. This show is not intended to offend or defame any individual, entity, community, race, or religion or to denigrate any institution or person, living or dead. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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  • Kick Off

    Kick Off

    Barefoot in Bengal, Episode 1
    May 19 2021
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delightful surprise

I had no idea what to expect, but I loved this story and feel totally transported into Calcutta and brought along the journey. The characters are so well developed, and I want more!

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