A good crime thriller has suspense, intrigue, and drama. The Mumbai Crime podcast includes all these qualities and more. This show is a series of audio fiction stories, with each story contained in a season. The show's writer is Ayeesha Menon, and the producer is Nadir Khan. Besides the talents of Menon and Khan, John Scott Dryden is a producer on the podcast. Dryden is an award-winning producer and director with experience at the BBC. All episodes take place in Mumbai, India, the city once called Bombay.

The first season of the podcast is a fictional adaptation of the true story of Sushil Kumar. He is the young Indian man who stunned audiences when he won India's version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The most well-known adaptation of his story is the film Slumdog Millionaire. Other tales on Mumbai Crime follow detective stories and paranormal mysteries.

What makes Mumbai Crime unique is the method of recording. The voice actors record dialogue in the real settings of each scene. During a chase scene, the actor runs alongside a recording technician. For outdoor scenes, they record on the streets of Mumbai. As a result, listeners will hear realistic background sounds. The finished product is an immersive experience. Listeners will feel like the action is happening all around them.

The producers join the show to discuss each season. They give listeners a glimpse into the creation process. Listeners who can't get enough of the show will be glad that seasons come out all at once. There isn't a need to wait a week or a month to find out what happens next. Any fan of crime thrillers may not want to miss the excitement and realism of Mumbai Crime.