Your parent's life is a book waiting to be written.

The perfect gift for the elders in your family. Their stories woven into a family heirloom that connects past and future generations.

High-touch, bespoke service. Limited projects accepted each quarter.

12
Weeks
6-8
Hours of Interviews
8-12
Chapters
1
Heirloom Book

Capturing the flow of stories

We've all grown up hearing our parents share stories — from something as simple as a recipe or what it was like to walk to school, to the big life events that shaped the whole family. These stories are getting harder to hold onto. Kahani Keepers is your chance to capture them.

The Process

Empathetic, framework-led conversations by trained interviewers turn a senior participant's memories into a deeply personal family heirloom.

The Engagement

A meaningful, unhurried experience built around the senior — with thoughtful questions, active listening, and gentle follow-ups.

The Heirloom

A premium hardcover book for your family bookshelf — crafted by real writers, not assembled by a machine.

Our first batch of seniors loved it

The concept and idea is really good and the process was very enjoyable. My story is perfectly written. I felt like I am reliving my childhood. Sab baatein karke sukun mehsoos hua. The way of conducting the interview and the questions was really good as well.
Shubra Sharma
I was nervous, but then we managed it. It was like when I tell stories of my childhood to my grandchildren. The team was cordial and easy to talk to. I was amazed at how it came together in the end. It was very well written.
K A Anthony
And so did their children…
We often thought of recording his stories but never got around to it. We are grateful that you captured some of those stories and we can keep them with us forever. Even after the discussions with Kahani Keepers, he would keep remembering other stories to tell us.
Leena Antony
My father told me he had a lot of fun during the session especially because everyone was laughing at his jokes! There were new anecdotes from his childhood that I had not heard before. I want the next generation to know my father as the kind, funny and highly principled man that he is.
Neha Jain

An heirloom with their name on it.

Each book covers 8–12 chapters across different phases of their life — from early childhood and school days, through work, marriage, and family.

The Sound of a Falling Mango — a memoir by Anthony Kunjunni Anthony
A memoir of
The Sound of a Falling Mango
Anthony 'Kunjunni' Anthony
Read sample chapter
Gulgul, Gujiyas, and Glue — a memoir by Shubra Sharma
A memoir of
Gulgul, Gujiyas, and Glue
Shubra Sharma
Read sample chapter

Three ways to hold a memory.

Every Kahani Keepers book captures a life in full — not just words on a page, but photographs that place you there and voices that bring it alive.

Written narrative

A professionally written, chapter-by-chapter memoir in the senior's own voice — shaped by our writers from hours of conversation, not assembled by a machine.

Family photographs

We collect and curate photographs from across their life — childhood, school, work, family — and weave them into the book alongside the chapters they belong to.

Scan-to-play audio

Each book includes QR codes that play short audio clips — moments from the interviews, told in their own voice, in their own words. Scan and listen, any time.

A project, not a transaction.

From the first conversation to the moment the book arrives at your door, every step is handled personally by our team.

I
Weeks 1–2

Selection & Stage-Setting

You choose the chapters from our topic library. Family joins this first session too, helping us build trust early and see the fuller picture of your senior.

II
Weeks 3–8

The Storytelling Sessions

Conducted virtually by a trained interviewer, each session lasts 45–60 minutes. We usually plan one interview a week, but this is flexible.

III
Weeks 9–11

Crafting & Review

Our editorial team transforms the transcripts into polished prose and collects photographs for the book. AI is used for transcription and structuring — but the writing, voice, and emotional nuance remain human.

IV
Week 12

The Heirloom Arrives

One hardcover copy and a digital edition are delivered (in India, for now). Your family elder's story, held in your hands.

The richest details come from
those closest to them.

During our trials, we learned the richest details often come from the people around the senior. Now every project includes 3–5 conversations with those closest to them.

1

A Spouse

They remember the courtship, the quiet sacrifices, and the version of the story only they witnessed.

2

A Child

They saw them as a parent — the discipline, the guidance, and the everyday moments that shaped the family.

3

A Friend

They know the person outside family roles — the humour, the choices, the person before everyone else knew them.

Former journalists.
Lifelong storytellers.

We spent years asking questions and turning snippets of conversation into stories people wanted to read. That's exactly what we do here.

Deepak Narayanan
Deepak Narayanan

20+ years as a journalist and digital content leader across India's top newsrooms — from The Indian Express and Mumbai Mirror to leading sports content at Hotstar. Co-founder of ChopChop.video.

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Aditi Seshadri
Aditi Seshadri

Entrepreneur with 20+ years in editing and communications. Former Business Adviser with Stanford Seed. Former print journalist. Runs Comms Ninja, an all-women content, design and marketing agency.

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Neha Jain
Neha Jain

20+ years across TV journalism, documentaries and film. Leads the School Cinema International Film Festival. Former producer and anchor at CNBC Awaaz. Co-founder of AniMela and Trampoline Media. Five National Film Awards.

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Create Generational Value

Flowers fade. Gadgets get old.

This is the rare gift that means more with every year that passes.

Tier 1
Kahani Starter
  • Kahani Keepers Heirloom Edition
  • Shareable audio clips
  • Progress updates for family
  • Photograph pick-up & scanning service
  • Personalised Friends & Family Editions
  • Scan-to-play audio within the book
  • Video clips from the interview
  • Community WhatsApp group
  • Full audiobook
  • Family tree
$1,099
₹99,000
Tier 3
Kahani Legacy
  • Kahani Keepers Heirloom Edition
  • Shareable audio clips
  • Progress updates for family
  • Photograph pick-up & scanning service
  • Personalised Friends & Family Editions
  • Scan-to-play audio within the book
  • Video clips from the interview
  • Community WhatsApp group
  • Full audiobook
  • Family tree
$2,199
₹1,99,000

MONEY-BACK-GUARANTEE: 100% refund at any point before the heirloom goes to print.

We know you have questions.

How long does the process take?
About 12 weeks from the first interview to the finished heirloom.
What language will the interview be conducted in?
Whatever feels natural. We interview in English, Hindi, or a mix — code-switching and regional expressions are preserved, not edited out.
What if the senior gets tired or emotional?
We slow down or pause immediately. Their comfort always takes precedence over finishing a prompt list.
Is AI writing the story?
We use AI to transcribe, research, and structure the story — but actual humans write and edit every word.
Can we request changes after a chapter is written?
Yes. With each chapter, your family will get five days to review and can ask for anything to be added, corrected, or removed — no explanation needed.
How much of the family's time is needed?
Not much. For the senior, 6–8 hours of interviews spread over two months. Family members are needed only for the first session and their individual interviews.
I've paid, but I'm not happy with how the project is progressing. What do I do?
Just tell us. The last thing we want is an unhappy family — so as long as the heirloom hasn't gone to print yet, we'll refund you in full, no questions asked.
Where is this service available?
We're based out of India and work with families here and abroad. Shipping the finished heirloom is free anywhere within India; for addresses outside India, additional shipping costs apply.