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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 56 MIN

He Lived With Ghosts for 60 Years: Sanjoy Roy’s Unbelievable True Story | Not Your Aunty

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What happens when one of India’s most respected cultural voices has lived with the supernatural since age five? In this mind-blowing episode of Not Your Aunty, Sanjoy K. Roy — the man behind the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) — shares the most shocking, intimate and never-before-told stories of his paranormal encounters. From floating energies to skeletal hands, hotel room presences, ancient spirits in Jerusalem, family deities showing up physically, and terrifying near-possession experiences — this conversation will leave you questioning reality. But this episode isn’t just about ghosts. Sanjoy also opens up about: His childhood in Calcutta’s ancestral home The spiritual abilities running across generations How JLF accidentally became the world’s biggest literary festival India’s soft power, culture & global perception Why artists are harder to handle than ghosts (!) This is one of the most gripping conversations we’ve ever recorded — emotional, funny, terrifying and deeply insightful. About Us:🌟 Not Your Aunty Podcast 🎙️ | Parenting 👪 Relationships 💑 Body Positivity 💛 Get ready to laugh out loud with the hilarious "Not Your Aunty" podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff, this show tackles topics like parenting, relationships, social media, and societal expectations with wit, humor, and relatable stories. 👉 Discover fresh perspectives on careers, body image, and relationships 👉 Unwind with entertaining banter and comedic timing 👉 Dismantle stereotypes and embrace body positivity Join Kiran and Shunali as they navigate the roller coaster of life, offering laughter and warmth with every episode. Subscribe now for a weekly dose of fun and honesty! #NotYourAuntyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Host (s) or Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the hosts, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders do not assume any liability or responsibility, nor do they endorse the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability arising from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts have no control over or endorsement of the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. They serve merely as distributors/interviewers, acting as passive conduits for the distribution of this podcast. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or Hosts do not warrant that the views, information, or opinions expressed in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions expressed in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, or individual.

What happens when one of India’s most respected cultural voices has lived with the supernatural since age five? In this mind-blowing episode of Not Your Aunty, Sanjoy K. Roy — the man behind the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) — shares the most shocking, intimate and never-before-told stories of his paranormal encounters. From floating energies to skeletal hands, hotel room presences, ancient spirits in Jerusalem, family deities showing up physically, and terrifying near-possession experiences — this conversation will leave you questioning reality. But this episode isn’t just about ghosts. Sanjoy also opens up about: His childhood in Calcutta’s ancestral home The spiritual abilities running across generations How JLF accidentally became the world’s biggest literary festival India’s soft power, culture & global perception Why artists are harder to handle than ghosts (!) This is one of the most gripping conversations we’ve ever recorded — emotional, funny, terrifying and deeply insightful. About Us:🌟 Not Your Aunty Podcast 🎙️ | Parenting 👪 Relationships 💑 Body Positivity 💛 Get ready to laugh out loud with the hilarious "Not Your Aunty" podcast! Hosted by the dynamic duo Kiran Manral and Shunali Shroff, this show tackles topics like parenting, relationships, social media, and societal expectations with wit, humor, and relatable stories. 👉 Discover fresh perspectives on careers, body image, and relationships 👉 Unwind with entertaining banter and comedic timing 👉 Dismantle stereotypes and embrace body positivity Join Kiran and Shunali as they navigate the roller coaster of life, offering laughter and warmth with every episode. Subscribe now for a weekly dose of fun and honesty! #NotYourAuntyPodcast #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipAdvice #BodyPositivity #ComedyPodcast DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Host (s) or Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd., the hosts, and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers, and shareholders do not assume any liability or responsibility, nor do they endorse the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability arising from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest, including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or the hosts have no control over or endorsement of the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. They serve merely as distributors/interviewers, acting as passive conduits for the distribution of this podcast. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. or Hosts do not warrant that the views, information, or opinions expressed in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions expressed in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, or individual.

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