September 11th 2025: Audible, an Amazon company and the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, is adding over two hundred Hindi titles to its rapidly expanding Hindi catalogue in a powerful tribute to Hindi Diwas, expanding its catalogue to over 2000 Hindi titles. Further solidifying Audible as the go-to destination for high-quality Hindi audio content, the additional titles offer listeners a rich array of topics to choose from and include chart-topping titles across various genres and global bestsellers adapted specially for Hindi audiences.
Some of these are:
- Silicon Valley and 11 rules for Life, by Chetan Bhagat
- 111 iconic epics and folk tales including Ramayana and Mahabharata in association with Amar Chitra Katha
- Audible Original Pandava Riddle by Christopher Doyle, narrated by Rajesh Tailang
- PG Mates with Pratilipi/IVM, featuring Shriya Pilgaonkar
- Behind The College with Pratilipi/IVM, featuring Ehsaas Channa
- Love Letters Season 2: Zindagi ke Liye by Ashish Bagrecha
- 5 exclusive podcasts produced in collaboration with Aaj Tak Radio, featuring Shams Tahir Khan and Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui
The latest additions to the Hindi catalogue will also include titles from publishers including Manjul, Hind Yugm, Rajpal, Prabhat Prakashan, Prakash Books, Jaico, Diamond Book, Delhi Press, Rajkamal and Unbound, offering both contemporary and classic storytelling.
Today, Audible’s Hindi library features a diverse range of content across Well-Being, Fiction and Romance, and Action and Adventure, the top three most popular genres, commanding highest listenership, reflecting India’s strong appetite for stories that inspire, entertain, and transform.
The demand for Hindi content is demonstrated by recent business trends as also evidenced by a marked increase in consumption of Hindi titles on Audible over the last year, along with a remarkable catalog growth of over 100% in just the last three years.
Audible’s Hindi catalogue has long been thoughtfully created to offer a rich and diverse listening experience, featuring a strong foundation of acclaimed titles available well before the recent expansion. This includes beloved series such as Amish Tripathi’s Ram Chandra series and Shiva trilogy, alongside his entire Hindi backlist and forthcoming releases including popular titles from Akshat Gupta in Hindi. Audible Originals already boast titles from the following celebrated authors:
- Durjoy Datta
- Rujuta Diwekar
- Devdutt Pattanaik
- Anand Neelakantan
- Om Swami
- Divya Prakash Dubey
- Nilotpal Mrinal
- Satya Vyas
- Anu Singh Choudhary
- Christopher C. Doyle
- Ashish Bagrecha
- Neelesh Misra
Enduring favourites like James Hadley Chase thrillers and the Fifty Shades of Gray trilogy, were already part of the collection as well. This established and varied catalogue laid the groundwork for the new wave of titles, further enriching Audible’s commitment to delivering expansive, high-quality Hindi audio storytelling.
Audiobooks are redefining how Hindi stories are being consumed. It is providing access and literacy reaching millions who live, think and dream in Hindi,” says Shailesh Sawlani, Country Manager, India, Audible. “Hindi has long been a uniting thread in India’s cultural fabric, and the appetite for Hindi audiobooks has never been stronger – reflected in a marked increased consumption of Hindi titles last year and backed by growth of our Hindi catalog by over 100% over the last 3 years. Partnering with esteemed publishers and celebrated authors, our mission is clear: building and expanding our Hindi catalogue. We are committed to rapidly growing this catalogue in the years ahead – adding depth, range, and voices that will make it the definitive home for Hindi stories – one that reflects and elevates India’s rich cultural tapestry.”
With the power of Audible’s audio technology, Hindi literature is bridging the gap between traditional readers and modern audiences who like listening as much as reading. With this expansion, Hindi content in India’s media landscape enters a new era, not only preserving classic voices of Indian literature but also giving authors the power to reach new listeners with a compelling audio-first experience that goes beyond print.