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Evil Eye

By: Madhuri Shekar
Narrated by: Nick Choksi, Harsh Nayyar, Annapurna Sriram, Bernard White, Rita Wolf
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About this listen

Evil Eye garnered an Audie Award for Original Work in 2020.

Usha is convinced that the Evil Eye, a curse that brings continuous misfortune, was cast upon her daughter, Pallavi, in the womb. What else could have possibly left her driven, career-oriented daughter edging closer and closer to 30 without a prospective husband? Determined to set Pallavi on the right path, Usha arranges date after date with potential suitors - but after yet another setup fails, it seems her efforts are proving fruitless. But in an unexpected turn of events, Pallavi becomes her own matchmaker when she meets - and quickly falls for - Sandeep, a young Indian-American entrepreneur. And though she expects her mother will be elated with her finally finding a man, Pallavi is distraught and confused to find her mother growing increasingly suspicious of Sandeep’s motives...and his true identity.

Told through a series of phone calls and voicemails, this Audible Original penned by award-winning rising star playwright Madhuri Shekar transitions seamlessly from a light-hearted family dramedy to an unexpectedly supernatural thriller. With an endearing cast of well-rounded characters, sharp, natural dialogue, and a shocking edge-of-your-seat climax, Evil Eye is a can’t-miss tale about cultural miscommunications, family secrets, and the lingering echoes of trauma.

Playwright Madhuri Shekar was awarded a commission through the Audible Emerging Playwrights Fund, an initiative dedicated to developing innovative original plays driven by language and voice. As an Audible commissioned playwright, she received funding and creative support to develop Evil Eye.

Please note: This audio contains strong language, distressing situations, and descriptions of abuse and violence that some listeners may find upsetting. Discretion is advised.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2019 Madhuri Shekar (P)2019 AO Media LLC
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Amazing production which had me addicted throughout. It had such a great twist that shocked me.

Sheer brilliance

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This story begins as a typical long distance almost comedic phone relationship between a traditional Indian mother and her western daughter. Over a series of phone conversations it smoothly builds into an excellent spooky horror. This may be the best example of this type of story I have ever heard. An excellent story.

A very cleverlly written crescendo.

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This really took my breath away, it started out so light and gradually...SPOOKY! Treat yourself to a REALLY good listen!

Wow!

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Relatable characters and story was gripping. I didn’t expect how the story would turn. An audible page turned

Excellent, poignant and funny!

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Got totally lost in this! Fantastically written and acted out!
What a twist at the end also!

Absolutely Brilliant

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