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Ask him the trickiest question and he will have the answer. Who else could it be but Birbal the wise vizier in Emperor Akbar's court? When it comes to Birbal, no problem is without a solution. Admired, loved, envied but always unbeaten, his wit leaves you wondering, "How does he do that?" Birbal has to play with words in order to please his host, the King of Persia. But on his return, he finds that Emperor Akbar is furious with him. How will Birbal make Akbar see the truth?

Misguided by someone they trust, the simple townsfolk of Bhagyamati's village do the only the thing they can: panic! Yearning for adventure, Bhagyamati, an orphan, bravely (but also nervously) steps up to protect them from a terrible monster that grows with each successive description. Yet somehow the heavens and the Earth and all the mystical creatures in between seem to conspire and throw up challenges for her.

The Grimm Brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, published the first collection of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' in 1812. These enthralling tales are enjoyed by young readers even today. Here comes the enchanting tale of The Elves and the Shoemaker especially for you.

A girl born in an ordinary family, catapulted into an entirely new world with her marriage to the Maharaja of Jhansi - Rani Lakshmibai's life has elements of the fairy tale in it. And yet, the young Rani is remembered today not so much for her role as a queen, as the courage she displayed in taking on the British army, in order to claim her right to the kingdom.

Perhaps Hindu mythology has not produced a hero more wronged than him, cursed from the moment he opened his eyes till the moment he closed them.

King Rupsen and his brave commander Veerabahu are two great men in their own special ways. Honorable, valiant, loyal, and generous Veerabahu will do anything to save his master's life even if that means sacrificing his own son! King Rupsen is stunned by Veerabahu's loyalty but guilty at the same time for the tragedy he has unwittingly caused.

In the kingdom of Vijayanagara there lived a wise man, Tenali Raman. He was the court poet in Emperor Krishnadeva Raya's court. The wise and witty Tenali Raman could outwit anyone and no situation was too tricky for him. He is indeed South India's answer to Birbal!

Paramsukh is given a second chance at life when he is born again as a golden goose. The pitiful state of his family breaks his heart and he decides to help them by giving them a golden feather everyday. His wife is thankful but soon her gratitude turns into greed and not even her daughters' pleas can stop her from doing a heartless act.

Meera, the young Princess of Merta, once asks her mother, when her bridegroom will come to meet her. Her mother tells her that Lord Krishna is her groom. A casual joke cracked by her mother makes a huge impact on Meera's life. From that day onwards Meera dedicates herself to serve Lord Krishna. Her devotion cuts her off from this world and transfers her to a spiritual realm which cannot be comprehended by many of her relatives.

This Russian folktale is the story of a little girl who is tormented by her wicked stepmother. Left alone in the forest on a cold night, the poor girl is freezing. Father Morozko is impressed with the girl's courage and richly rewards her.

The meeting between the brave King Dushyanta and the sublime naive beauty Shakuntala has been pre-ordained. She would give him the long awaited heir to his throne, a son. But when the time of their parting beckons, little do the lovers know that their only means of being re-united lies in the royal ring that Dushyanta gives Shakuntala. Love's journey is never simple.

Aesop's Fables originated in ancient Greece. It is believed that Aesop was a slave and a brilliant story teller. These fables are all about worldly wisdom that is conveyed to young readers in a short and simple style. These stories have been adapted over the centuries.

Vrishabsen, the king of Shivpur is generous to a fault and his adoring subjects are very happy but Dharam Prakash, his minister does not agree with the King's spending habits. Disappointed at his unsuccessful attempts to change the King's behaviour Dharam Prakash sets out on a pilgrimage. He returns to Shivpur after several months and tells the King about the bewitching damsel who emerges from the sea. The impulsive King sets out in search of the damsel.

In the kingdom of Vijayanagara there lived a wise man, Tenali Raman. He was the court poet in Emperor Krishnadeva Raya's court. The wise and witty Tenali Raman could outwit anyone and no situation was too tricky for him. He is indeed South India's answer to Birbal!

The story of the neglected and ill-treated step-child who in the end wins the heart of the charismatic prince is retold in an enthralling fashion. The glass slippers, the pumpkin carriage and the fairy godmother materialise before the listener. The glass slippers, the pumpkin carriage and the fairy godmother materialise before the listener.

The devout Yagna Narayan and his wife are saddened by the fact that they do not have a child, but they do not give up hope. The years roll by but they don't stop praying to God, and one day God suddenly answers their prayers when Yagna Narayan's wife realizes that she is expecting a baby. The child arrives but dies an untimely death. The distraught parents can't believe their eyes when they see their son come to life. Why and how does this happen?

A fairytale princess, an evil step-mother, seven amicable dwarfs, a glass coffin and a handsome prince - the plot is complete for the famous fairytale of Princess Snow White.

King Randhir is a just, brave and wise king and his subjects are a happy lot until terror strikes. The kingdom is suddenly gripped by a spate of robberies. The King can take it no more and decides to go out himself and trap these robbers. He succeeds in doing this but there is a grave tragedy in store. Strangely the robber laughs aloud even though he is destined to die.

The exciting story of how Little Red Riding Hood confronts the Big Bad Wolf is an unforgettable one. This encounter between the girl and the beast makes an interesting listen.

A sister and brother are lost in a forest one day. Not heeding his sister's wise words, Ivanushka drinks from a puddle of water which was under a spell by a witch and turns into a goat. They must now find a way to release him from the spell and finally find their way home.