https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/spiceSBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. We're talking about the things that make you tick or ick with a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2025, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSSBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. We're talking about the things that make you tick or ick with a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.SBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. We're talking about the things that make you tick or ick with a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.falseepisodicSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/spice/20240404133105-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/spiceSBS,South Asian Community,South Asian food,Arts and entertainment,News and Current AffairsHe served two armies before 25. Now his wife marches for him. Born in Punjab in 1948, Sergeant Major Kuldip Singh served both the Indian and Australian armies, marching in Sydney from 2007 until his passing in 2020. His story sits within a longer, often overlooked history of Sikh service in Australia. Ahead of her fourth march, Suhayla Sharif visits Ravinder Kaur Singh at home, where his absence is felt and the march continues. Listen now on SBS Spice.0000019d-bcec-d398-a19d-befcdd050000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/every-step-for-him-a-sikh-widow-on-anzac-day/llfai1bk4He served two armies before 25. Now his wife marches for him. Born in Punjab in 1948, Sergeant Major Kuldip Singh served both the Indian and Australian armies, marching in Sydney from 2007 until his passing in 2020. His story sits within a longer, often overlooked history of Sikh service in Australia. Ahead of her fourth march, Suhayla Sharif visits Ravinder Kaur Singh at home, where his absence is felt and the march continues. Listen now on SBS Spice.He served two armies before 25. Now his wife marches for him. Born in Punjab in 1948, Sergeant Major Kuldip Singh served both the Indian and Australian armies, marching in Sydney from 2007 until his passing in 2020. His story sits within a longer, often overlooked history of Sikh service in Australia. Ahead of her fourth march, Suhayla Sharif visits Ravinder Kaur Singh at home, where his absence is felt and the march continues. Listen now on SBS Spice.fullunset00:19:01Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +1000Comedian Abby Govindan is asking big questions through stand-up: why is dating so broken, what has the internet done to intimacy, and why does tech keep pushing manosphere content? Fresh off a sold-out worldwide tour, she brings 'Pushing 30' to the Sydney Comedy Festival and stops by for an unexpectedly intimate conversation about the pressure South Asian women face to be desirable, marriageable and less themselves. Listen only on SBS Spice.0000019d-b8b8-d042-a7fd-b8b8e3fd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/love-in-the-age-of-the-manosphere-with-abby-govindan/jlc9n7wijComedian Abby Govindan is asking big questions through stand-up: why is dating so broken, what has the internet done to intimacy, and why does tech keep pushing manosphere content? Fresh off a sold-out worldwide tour, she brings 'Pushing 30' to the Sydney Comedy Festival and stops by for an unexpectedly intimate conversation about the pressure South Asian women face to be desirable, marriageable and less themselves. Listen only on SBS Spice.Comedian Abby Govindan is asking big questions through stand-up: why is dating so broken, what has the internet done to intimacy, and why does tech keep pushing manosphere content? Fresh off a sold-out worldwide tour, she brings 'Pushing 30' to the Sydney Comedy Festival and stops by for an unexpectedly intimate conversation about the pressure South Asian women face to be desirable, marriageable and less themselves. Listen only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:34:01Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +1000As SBS Spice turns two, we are reflecting on the legacy we stand on. And so, we had to speak to Manpreet Kaur Singh — a Walkley-nominated, multi-award winning journalist who has spent over three decades shaping South Asian media in Australia, from SBS Punjabi in 1993 to now leading SBS South Asian. She’s also our boss, so we’re on our best behaviour… for once. She might be the spiciest one in the room. Listen now.0000019d-ae2e-d65d-a5bf-ef7ecf840000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/who-built-south-asian-media-in-australia/w25mop6czAs SBS Spice turns two, we are reflecting on the legacy we stand on. And so, we had to speak to Manpreet Kaur Singh — a Walkley-nominated, multi-award winning journalist who has spent over three decades shaping South Asian media in Australia, from SBS Punjabi in 1993 to now leading SBS South Asian. She’s also our boss, so we’re on our best behaviour… for once. She might be the spiciest one in the room. Listen now.As SBS Spice turns two, we are reflecting on the legacy we stand on. And so, we had to speak to Manpreet Kaur Singh — a Walkley-nominated, multi-award winning journalist who has spent over three decades shaping South Asian media in Australia, from SBS Punjabi in 1993 to now leading SBS South Asian. She’s also our boss, so we’re on our best behaviour… for once. She might be the spiciest one in the room. Listen now.fullunset00:43:26Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +1000There’s a gap within the South Asian community in Australia. We don’t talk about it enough. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the divide between second gen South Asians and new migrants. Why do we love the culture but keep our distance from the people? Who gets included. Who gets ignored. And what “community” actually means in practice. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019d-8498-d489-addf-dcbf1c760000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-great-dividing-range-for-south-asian-australians/6ln1w092lThere’s a gap within the South Asian community in Australia. We don’t talk about it enough. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the divide between second gen South Asians and new migrants. Why do we love the culture but keep our distance from the people? Who gets included. Who gets ignored. And what “community” actually means in practice. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.There’s a gap within the South Asian community in Australia. We don’t talk about it enough. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the divide between second gen South Asians and new migrants. Why do we love the culture but keep our distance from the people? Who gets included. Who gets ignored. And what “community” actually means in practice. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:34:43Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +1000The sari has never stood still. From the Indian independence movement to the Met Gala, it has carried politics, power and reinvention across generations. As 'The Offbeat Sari', a global exhibition exploring the contemporary sari, arrives in Australia curator Priya Khanchandani joins Suhayla Sharif to unpack the histories and wearers of one of South Asia's most enduring and the world's oldest garments.0000019d-60a2-d9e4-a9fd-eba74ba60000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-offbeat-revolution-of-a-sari/c11kdbyv1The sari has never stood still. From the Indian independence movement to the Met Gala, it has carried politics, power and reinvention across generations. As 'The Offbeat Sari', a global exhibition exploring the contemporary sari, arrives in Australia curator Priya Khanchandani joins Suhayla Sharif to unpack the histories and wearers of one of South Asia's most enduring and the world's oldest garments.The sari has never stood still. From the Indian independence movement to the Met Gala, it has carried politics, power and reinvention across generations. As 'The Offbeat Sari', a global exhibition exploring the contemporary sari, arrives in Australia curator Priya Khanchandani joins Suhayla Sharif to unpack the histories and wearers of one of South Asia's most enduring and the world's oldest garments.fullunset00:23:31Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +1000The year is 2079. India survives only in memory. Digital artist Avinash Kumar (Thiruda) and sound designer Sri Rama Murthy (Murthovic) invite you into a one-night simulation to rebuild it. Would you step in? ‘Elsewhere In India’ drops Australian clubgoers into a collision of electronica, Indian classical sound, AI art and 3D worldbuilding. The duo behind the experience speak to Suhayla Sharif about the global pull of Indofuturism. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019d-4096-daff-ad9f-fbb6f64e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/elsewhere-in-india-can-you-rebuild-culture-in-a-club/okt00vmoiThe year is 2079. India survives only in memory. Digital artist Avinash Kumar (Thiruda) and sound designer Sri Rama Murthy (Murthovic) invite you into a one-night simulation to rebuild it. Would you step in? ‘Elsewhere In India’ drops Australian clubgoers into a collision of electronica, Indian classical sound, AI art and 3D worldbuilding. The duo behind the experience speak to Suhayla Sharif about the global pull of Indofuturism. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.The year is 2079. India survives only in memory. Digital artist Avinash Kumar (Thiruda) and sound designer Sri Rama Murthy (Murthovic) invite you into a one-night simulation to rebuild it. Would you step in? ‘Elsewhere In India’ drops Australian clubgoers into a collision of electronica, Indian classical sound, AI art and 3D worldbuilding. The duo behind the experience speak to Suhayla Sharif about the global pull of Indofuturism. Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:29:02Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +1100From Kolhapuris on global runways to Indian craft shaping luxury, fashion is looking to India. But is it understanding it? Sanjay Garg has reimagined the sari through his label Raw Mango, moving beyond ornament and towards intention. Currently touring Australia, he speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about handloom as rarity and why respecting weavers is the only way. Plus, when migration can freeze a version of “home,” is the diaspora keeping up? Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019d-2d86-d6f4-afbd-3dfff55f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/raw-mango-is-holding-india-without-freezing-it/0w4z7fp1xFrom Kolhapuris on global runways to Indian craft shaping luxury, fashion is looking to India. But is it understanding it? Sanjay Garg has reimagined the sari through his label Raw Mango, moving beyond ornament and towards intention. Currently touring Australia, he speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about handloom as rarity and why respecting weavers is the only way. Plus, when migration can freeze a version of “home,” is the diaspora keeping up? Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.From Kolhapuris on global runways to Indian craft shaping luxury, fashion is looking to India. But is it understanding it? Sanjay Garg has reimagined the sari through his label Raw Mango, moving beyond ornament and towards intention. Currently touring Australia, he speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about handloom as rarity and why respecting weavers is the only way. Plus, when migration can freeze a version of “home,” is the diaspora keeping up? Listen on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:13:24Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:19:00 +1100Aditya Gautam was addicted to porn. As Australia rolls out new laws requiring age checks to access online adult content, the India-born comedian speaks to Dilpreet Taggar about how porn became his sex education and how digital desire reshaped his expectations of intimacy, relationships and masculinity. Can new laws change behaviour, or has porn already changed a generation? Listen, only on SBS Spice.0000019d-1f06-d87b-a3dd-3f267ec00000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/what-australias-porn-crackdown-cant-fix/avh0y65m9Aditya Gautam was addicted to porn. As Australia rolls out new laws requiring age checks to access online adult content, the India-born comedian speaks to Dilpreet Taggar about how porn became his sex education and how digital desire reshaped his expectations of intimacy, relationships and masculinity. Can new laws change behaviour, or has porn already changed a generation? Listen, only on SBS Spice.Aditya Gautam was addicted to porn. As Australia rolls out new laws requiring age checks to access online adult content, the India-born comedian speaks to Dilpreet Taggar about how porn became his sex education and how digital desire reshaped his expectations of intimacy, relationships and masculinity. Can new laws change behaviour, or has porn already changed a generation? Listen, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:31:11Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +1100Shocking new research suggests one in three Gen Z men believe wives should obey their husbands. Are we moving forward or quietly going backwards? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif unpack feminism, financial independence and the battles a single International Women’s Day cannot fix.0000019c-d5c4-dacc-a3bf-f5d42e020000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-unfinished-work-of-feminism/m3orlrqtkShocking new research suggests one in three Gen Z men believe wives should obey their husbands. Are we moving forward or quietly going backwards? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif unpack feminism, financial independence and the battles a single International Women’s Day cannot fix.Shocking new research suggests one in three Gen Z men believe wives should obey their husbands. Are we moving forward or quietly going backwards? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif unpack feminism, financial independence and the battles a single International Women’s Day cannot fix.fullunset00:25:18Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +1100Thaikkudam Bridge doesn’t do neat genres. A band like no other, it moves between soulful ragas, roaring rock riffs and flashes of metal, all powered by a fifteen-member lineup. Ahead of their Australian tour, founding member Govind Vasantha and vocalist Anish Gopalkrishnan join Suhayla Sharif to talk creative clashes, big arrangements and how a band this large keeps its edge.0000019c-c18e-d0b1-abde-fb8f6e210000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/thaikkudam-bridge-indias-loudest-musical-experiment/qg69c9zqdThaikkudam Bridge doesn’t do neat genres. A band like no other, it moves between soulful ragas, roaring rock riffs and flashes of metal, all powered by a fifteen-member lineup. Ahead of their Australian tour, founding member Govind Vasantha and vocalist Anish Gopalkrishnan join Suhayla Sharif to talk creative clashes, big arrangements and how a band this large keeps its edge.Thaikkudam Bridge doesn’t do neat genres. A band like no other, it moves between soulful ragas, roaring rock riffs and flashes of metal, all powered by a fifteen-member lineup. Ahead of their Australian tour, founding member Govind Vasantha and vocalist Anish Gopalkrishnan join Suhayla Sharif to talk creative clashes, big arrangements and how a band this large keeps its edge.fullunset00:16:03Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:40:00 +1100In a world that rewards neat labels, identity can start to behave like currency. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla get into the tension between being seen and being flattened: the pressure to clap for “brown wins” no matter the craft, the fear of disagreeing within community, and the way “firsts” can become a marketing strategy instead of a milestone. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.0000019c-8d3f-d152-ad9e-cfbf80140000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/is-identity-a-shortcut-now/yauctsc56In a world that rewards neat labels, identity can start to behave like currency. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla get into the tension between being seen and being flattened: the pressure to clap for “brown wins” no matter the craft, the fear of disagreeing within community, and the way “firsts” can become a marketing strategy instead of a milestone. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.In a world that rewards neat labels, identity can start to behave like currency. In this episode, Dilpreet and Suhayla get into the tension between being seen and being flattened: the pressure to clap for “brown wins” no matter the craft, the fear of disagreeing within community, and the way “firsts” can become a marketing strategy instead of a milestone. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:26:07Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +1100Bhumi means land in Sanskrit. Boodja means land in Noongar. The BhuMeJha Project brings both into the same space and it’s coming to Perth Festival. It unpacks the Indian concept of rasa, immersion over spectacle, and what it means to practise custodianship rather than ownership on this land. Suhayla Sharif speaks with creative producer Kamal Thurairajah and dance mentor Sukhi Shetty Krishnan about their collaboration between South Asian, Malaysian and First Nations performance traditions.0000019c-7344-daff-a19e-7b6601510000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/south-asian-first-nations-artists-unite-for-the-bhumejha-project/zpz6euq3iBhumi means land in Sanskrit. Boodja means land in Noongar. The BhuMeJha Project brings both into the same space and it’s coming to Perth Festival. It unpacks the Indian concept of rasa, immersion over spectacle, and what it means to practise custodianship rather than ownership on this land. Suhayla Sharif speaks with creative producer Kamal Thurairajah and dance mentor Sukhi Shetty Krishnan about their collaboration between South Asian, Malaysian and First Nations performance traditions.Bhumi means land in Sanskrit. Boodja means land in Noongar. The BhuMeJha Project brings both into the same space and it’s coming to Perth Festival. It unpacks the Indian concept of rasa, immersion over spectacle, and what it means to practise custodianship rather than ownership on this land. Suhayla Sharif speaks with creative producer Kamal Thurairajah and dance mentor Sukhi Shetty Krishnan about their collaboration between South Asian, Malaysian and First Nations performance traditions.fullunset00:20:34Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +1100We’ve gone feral for the new Netflix India slate. Thrillers in foggy Punjab. Sex-ed chaos in rural villages. Family feuds. Lust. Politics. Mess. Dilpreet and Suhayla share the shows they’re queueing immediately and why Indian storytelling finally feels brave again. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.0000019c-5523-d75b-a5fe-5f67f0d70000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-netflix-weve-been-waiting-for/8l5i3h8d5We’ve gone feral for the new Netflix India slate. Thrillers in foggy Punjab. Sex-ed chaos in rural villages. Family feuds. Lust. Politics. Mess. Dilpreet and Suhayla share the shows they’re queueing immediately and why Indian storytelling finally feels brave again. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.We’ve gone feral for the new Netflix India slate. Thrillers in foggy Punjab. Sex-ed chaos in rural villages. Family feuds. Lust. Politics. Mess. Dilpreet and Suhayla share the shows they’re queueing immediately and why Indian storytelling finally feels brave again. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:25:13Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:56:00 +1100When did dating stop being romantic? Between Hinge prompts and gym-obsessed bios, the meet-cute feels extinct. On this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the male gaze on apps, and get honest about body image, first kisses, sex, and when “I love you” should actually mean something. If everyone’s lonely, why is nobody willing to risk their heart? Listen, only on SBS Spice.0000019c-4ab0-d092-abfd-6ab0338d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/meet-cutes-are-dead-now-what/mxxf5u3kwWhen did dating stop being romantic? Between Hinge prompts and gym-obsessed bios, the meet-cute feels extinct. On this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the male gaze on apps, and get honest about body image, first kisses, sex, and when “I love you” should actually mean something. If everyone’s lonely, why is nobody willing to risk their heart? Listen, only on SBS Spice.When did dating stop being romantic? Between Hinge prompts and gym-obsessed bios, the meet-cute feels extinct. On this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the male gaze on apps, and get honest about body image, first kisses, sex, and when “I love you” should actually mean something. If everyone’s lonely, why is nobody willing to risk their heart? Listen, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:26:17Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +1100Tales of songbirds, or Bulbuls, have inspired South Asian storytellers for centuries. British dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra's latest work 'Songs of the Bulbul' intertwines Kathak dance, Indian classical music and Sufi storytelling to harmoniously trace a songbird's journey through love, enlightenment and freedom. As the performance tours Australia, Aakash opens up to Suhayla Sharif about boundless stages, the duty of dancers and the next steps for Indian classical dance. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.0000019c-25be-daff-a19e-2fbe31910000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-uncaged-bulbul-aakash-odedra-on-the-freedom-of-dance/qumqbnzs9Tales of songbirds, or Bulbuls, have inspired South Asian storytellers for centuries. British dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra's latest work 'Songs of the Bulbul' intertwines Kathak dance, Indian classical music and Sufi storytelling to harmoniously trace a songbird's journey through love, enlightenment and freedom. As the performance tours Australia, Aakash opens up to Suhayla Sharif about boundless stages, the duty of dancers and the next steps for Indian classical dance. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.Tales of songbirds, or Bulbuls, have inspired South Asian storytellers for centuries. British dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra's latest work 'Songs of the Bulbul' intertwines Kathak dance, Indian classical music and Sufi storytelling to harmoniously trace a songbird's journey through love, enlightenment and freedom. As the performance tours Australia, Aakash opens up to Suhayla Sharif about boundless stages, the duty of dancers and the next steps for Indian classical dance. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:20:34Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:41:00 +1100Passion, ghosting and heartbreak— all part of Danish Sheikh's intimate yet toxic relationship with the law. The lawyer-activist and theatre-maker is now deep in his creative era after witnessing how judicial systems have both turned their back on and embraced LGBTQIA+ communities. From navigating Section 377 in India to celebrating his sexuality in the streets of Melbourne, Danish shares with Suhayla Sharif how his experiences have formed his understanding of acceptance. They also unpack how authentic stories and Taylor Swift helped shape his show 'Much to do with Law, but More to do with Love' at Midsumma Festival 2026. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.0000019c-06e2-d476-addd-d6eeb66c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/danish-sheikh-on-queer-love-courtrooms-and-creative-freedom/p1ga9cx1wPassion, ghosting and heartbreak— all part of Danish Sheikh's intimate yet toxic relationship with the law. The lawyer-activist and theatre-maker is now deep in his creative era after witnessing how judicial systems have both turned their back on and embraced LGBTQIA+ communities. From navigating Section 377 in India to celebrating his sexuality in the streets of Melbourne, Danish shares with Suhayla Sharif how his experiences have formed his understanding of acceptance. They also unpack how authentic stories and Taylor Swift helped shape his show 'Much to do with Law, but More to do with Love' at Midsumma Festival 2026. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.Passion, ghosting and heartbreak— all part of Danish Sheikh's intimate yet toxic relationship with the law. The lawyer-activist and theatre-maker is now deep in his creative era after witnessing how judicial systems have both turned their back on and embraced LGBTQIA+ communities. From navigating Section 377 in India to celebrating his sexuality in the streets of Melbourne, Danish shares with Suhayla Sharif how his experiences have formed his understanding of acceptance. They also unpack how authentic stories and Taylor Swift helped shape his show 'Much to do with Law, but More to do with Love' at Midsumma Festival 2026. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:22:10Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +1100"Australia Day", January 26, is often framed as a day of belonging— but belonging for whom? A good yarn can unsettle that idea. Suhayla Sharif is joined by John-Paul Janke, Karen Mundine and Giridharan Sivaraman to question how migrants engage with this date, and what listening to First Nations voices really demands of us.0000019b-ef7b-de3e-affb-ef7fb1cf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/australia-day-january-26-and-the-limits-of-belonging-first-nations/75bhd3kfd"Australia Day", January 26, is often framed as a day of belonging— but belonging for whom? A good yarn can unsettle that idea. Suhayla Sharif is joined by John-Paul Janke, Karen Mundine and Giridharan Sivaraman to question how migrants engage with this date, and what listening to First Nations voices really demands of us."Australia Day", January 26, is often framed as a day of belonging— but belonging for whom? A good yarn can unsettle that idea. Suhayla Sharif is joined by John-Paul Janke, Karen Mundine and Giridharan Sivaraman to question how migrants engage with this date, and what listening to First Nations voices really demands of us.fullunset00:22:34Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +1100Conflict is found in every corner of our world and within, yet lingers silently as many refuse to acknowledge it. 'Conflictorium' aims to instead shed light on dissent, inviting viewers from all works of life to consider how they wrestle with the ideas and experiences that challenge them. Founded in 2013, the participatory museum has already been housed twice in India but has now made its way to Australia for Sydney Festival 2026. Artistic Director YSK Prerana and Project Associate Gargi Verma unpack the sensory installation, spice dabbas and the power of reflection with Suhayla Sharif. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.0000019b-e2d4-de3e-affb-e2d7e58a0003https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/conflictorium-holding-space-for-dissent/i22d4jgswConflict is found in every corner of our world and within, yet lingers silently as many refuse to acknowledge it. 'Conflictorium' aims to instead shed light on dissent, inviting viewers from all works of life to consider how they wrestle with the ideas and experiences that challenge them. Founded in 2013, the participatory museum has already been housed twice in India but has now made its way to Australia for Sydney Festival 2026. Artistic Director YSK Prerana and Project Associate Gargi Verma unpack the sensory installation, spice dabbas and the power of reflection with Suhayla Sharif. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.Conflict is found in every corner of our world and within, yet lingers silently as many refuse to acknowledge it. 'Conflictorium' aims to instead shed light on dissent, inviting viewers from all works of life to consider how they wrestle with the ideas and experiences that challenge them. Founded in 2013, the participatory museum has already been housed twice in India but has now made its way to Australia for Sydney Festival 2026. Artistic Director YSK Prerana and Project Associate Gargi Verma unpack the sensory installation, spice dabbas and the power of reflection with Suhayla Sharif. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:23:44Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +1100As social media spirals into remembering the year that was 2016, SBS Spice asks why then and why now? From the flower crown filter to fluorescent sneakers, we reminisce on the good, the bad and the spicy that defined a formative year for many Gen Z and Millennials. Get your eyebrows "on fleek" and listen to this "lit" conversation, only on SBS Spice.0000019b-d991-de3e-affb-fbd7f5b10000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-resurgence-scandal-and-nostalgia-of-2016/mz19ixpljAs social media spirals into remembering the year that was 2016, SBS Spice asks why then and why now? From the flower crown filter to fluorescent sneakers, we reminisce on the good, the bad and the spicy that defined a formative year for many Gen Z and Millennials. Get your eyebrows "on fleek" and listen to this "lit" conversation, only on SBS Spice.As social media spirals into remembering the year that was 2016, SBS Spice asks why then and why now? From the flower crown filter to fluorescent sneakers, we reminisce on the good, the bad and the spicy that defined a formative year for many Gen Z and Millennials. Get your eyebrows "on fleek" and listen to this "lit" conversation, only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:29:49Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +1100Writing brown characters isn’t just creative. It’s political. From brown villains to badly researched accents to the pressure to be “positive,” this episode asks who gets to be complex, messy and wrong on screen in 2026. Dilpreet Taggar is joined by Urvi Majumdar, Nicole Reddy and Sunanda Sachatrakul to talk about work that refuses neat ideas of representation.0000019b-b069-d1e6-a99b-f8f92c3e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/is-it-too-much-to-ask-for-a-brown-villain/w6dcfdsdqWriting brown characters isn’t just creative. It’s political. From brown villains to badly researched accents to the pressure to be “positive,” this episode asks who gets to be complex, messy and wrong on screen in 2026. Dilpreet Taggar is joined by Urvi Majumdar, Nicole Reddy and Sunanda Sachatrakul to talk about work that refuses neat ideas of representation.Writing brown characters isn’t just creative. It’s political. From brown villains to badly researched accents to the pressure to be “positive,” this episode asks who gets to be complex, messy and wrong on screen in 2026. Dilpreet Taggar is joined by Urvi Majumdar, Nicole Reddy and Sunanda Sachatrakul to talk about work that refuses neat ideas of representation.fullunset00:32:47Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:01:00 +1100When will South Asian stories stop being “emerging”? In this spicy roundtable, Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Arka Das, Arundati Thandur and Renny Wijeyamohan to talk craft, compromise and the quiet politics of working as South Asian actors, writers and directors in Australian film and TV. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your fix.0000019b-9603-ddd0-adfb-fecfa88f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/how-brown-people-survive-and-thrive-in-australian-tv/7qnl0g31kWhen will South Asian stories stop being “emerging”? In this spicy roundtable, Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Arka Das, Arundati Thandur and Renny Wijeyamohan to talk craft, compromise and the quiet politics of working as South Asian actors, writers and directors in Australian film and TV. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your fix.When will South Asian stories stop being “emerging”? In this spicy roundtable, Dilpreet Taggar sits down with Arka Das, Arundati Thandur and Renny Wijeyamohan to talk craft, compromise and the quiet politics of working as South Asian actors, writers and directors in Australian film and TV. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your fix.fullunset00:31:07Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:13:00 +1100It’s our first chat of 2026, and we’re keeping it real. Messy. Honest. Very girly-pop, and not built around perfect resolutions. Just two women reflecting on the year that was, slowing things down, paying attention and figuring it out in real time. Listen on SBS Spice.0000019b-7350-ddf2-af9b-7f5ba6ef0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sbs-spice-messy-girls-enter-2026/wa0wwfvc9It’s our first chat of 2026, and we’re keeping it real. Messy. Honest. Very girly-pop, and not built around perfect resolutions. Just two women reflecting on the year that was, slowing things down, paying attention and figuring it out in real time. Listen on SBS Spice.It’s our first chat of 2026, and we’re keeping it real. Messy. Honest. Very girly-pop, and not built around perfect resolutions. Just two women reflecting on the year that was, slowing things down, paying attention and figuring it out in real time. Listen on SBS Spice.fullunset00:26:13Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:13:00 +1100This final episode of Rethinking South Asian Philosophy asks what philosophy looks like when we take caste, gender and lived experience seriously. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Supriya Subramani, Dr Swati Arora and Dr Samiksha Goyal about everyday indignities, Dalit feminist thought, Gandhian ideas of truth, and the limits of Anglophone philosophy, in Australia and beyond. Listen now, on your favourite podcast app.0000019b-2f66-d151-abdb-3fff1bba0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rethinking-south-asian-philosophy-nothing-is-neutral/jwcl30b7yThis final episode of Rethinking South Asian Philosophy asks what philosophy looks like when we take caste, gender and lived experience seriously. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Supriya Subramani, Dr Swati Arora and Dr Samiksha Goyal about everyday indignities, Dalit feminist thought, Gandhian ideas of truth, and the limits of Anglophone philosophy, in Australia and beyond. Listen now, on your favourite podcast app.This final episode of Rethinking South Asian Philosophy asks what philosophy looks like when we take caste, gender and lived experience seriously. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Supriya Subramani, Dr Swati Arora and Dr Samiksha Goyal about everyday indignities, Dalit feminist thought, Gandhian ideas of truth, and the limits of Anglophone philosophy, in Australia and beyond. Listen now, on your favourite podcast app.fullunset00:30:34Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:02:00 +1100Across South Asia, philosophers have asked two enduring questions: What is consciousness? And what shapes the world we live in? In this episode, Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Miri Albahari about enlightenment and the claim that pure consciousness is the ground of reality, and with Dr Yarran Hominh and Dr Supriya Subramani on caste, graded inequality and how our social identities are formed. If you’ve ever wondered how metaphysics meets the everyday, this episode is just for you. Tap to listen.0000019b-0be5-d893-a9fb-cbf59ddd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rethinking-south-asian-philosophy-caste-mind-and-the-work-of-liberation/907d81gu8Across South Asia, philosophers have asked two enduring questions: What is consciousness? And what shapes the world we live in? In this episode, Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Miri Albahari about enlightenment and the claim that pure consciousness is the ground of reality, and with Dr Yarran Hominh and Dr Supriya Subramani on caste, graded inequality and how our social identities are formed. If you’ve ever wondered how metaphysics meets the everyday, this episode is just for you. Tap to listen.Across South Asia, philosophers have asked two enduring questions: What is consciousness? And what shapes the world we live in? In this episode, Bhanuraj Kashyap speaks with Dr Miri Albahari about enlightenment and the claim that pure consciousness is the ground of reality, and with Dr Yarran Hominh and Dr Supriya Subramani on caste, graded inequality and how our social identities are formed. If you’ve ever wondered how metaphysics meets the everyday, this episode is just for you. Tap to listen.fullunset00:22:50Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:06:00 +1100Australia is set to ban social media accounts for under-16s. It’s a world first. And yes, it’s causing a little panic. Will it keep teens safer or just push them into new loopholes and unregulated spaces? Dilpreet and Suhayla aren’t too convinced. They talk through the safety, the scepticism and the likely chaos that’s coming. Tap to listen.0000019a-fc0c-d97c-abbb-ffbc2aac0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/banned-before-youre-online-australias-social-media-cut-off/uofiikisbAustralia is set to ban social media accounts for under-16s. It’s a world first. And yes, it’s causing a little panic. Will it keep teens safer or just push them into new loopholes and unregulated spaces? Dilpreet and Suhayla aren’t too convinced. They talk through the safety, the scepticism and the likely chaos that’s coming. Tap to listen.Australia is set to ban social media accounts for under-16s. It’s a world first. And yes, it’s causing a little panic. Will it keep teens safer or just push them into new loopholes and unregulated spaces? Dilpreet and Suhayla aren’t too convinced. They talk through the safety, the scepticism and the likely chaos that’s coming. Tap to listen.fullunset00:32:07Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:22:00 +1100How does meditation generate psychological benefits, and can deep meditative experiences open new philosophical insight? In this episode, Associate Professor Bronwyn Finnigan (ANU) and Dr Leesa Davis (Deakin) explore Buddhist approaches to meditation, non-dual philosophies, and the aesthetic and contemplative language of Japanese dry gardens. We also talk about the joy of teaching non-Western philosophy to undergraduates and how it can help revive the philosophical imagination in Australian universities.0000019a-e954-dddd-a79b-e95ed3460000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rethinking-south-asian-philosophy-where-meditation-becomes-insight/y53jclpetHow does meditation generate psychological benefits, and can deep meditative experiences open new philosophical insight? In this episode, Associate Professor Bronwyn Finnigan (ANU) and Dr Leesa Davis (Deakin) explore Buddhist approaches to meditation, non-dual philosophies, and the aesthetic and contemplative language of Japanese dry gardens. We also talk about the joy of teaching non-Western philosophy to undergraduates and how it can help revive the philosophical imagination in Australian universities.How does meditation generate psychological benefits, and can deep meditative experiences open new philosophical insight? In this episode, Associate Professor Bronwyn Finnigan (ANU) and Dr Leesa Davis (Deakin) explore Buddhist approaches to meditation, non-dual philosophies, and the aesthetic and contemplative language of Japanese dry gardens. We also talk about the joy of teaching non-Western philosophy to undergraduates and how it can help revive the philosophical imagination in Australian universities.fullunset00:22:22Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:49:00 +1100How do perspectives on the world formed thousands of years ago still shape our worldviews today? In this episode of 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', host Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Professor Monima Chadha (University of Oxford) and Distinguished Professor Graham Priest (CUNY and University of Melbourne) for a wide-ranging and mind-boggling chat about Ancient Indian philosophy. We discuss the Buddhist denial of the self, how Buddhist philosophy can reshape moral responsibility and some strange puzzles in logic that have captivated philosophers for centuries. Along the way, we also reflect on the barriers that persist between Indian and Western philosophical traditions and share stories about the value of engaging in cross-cultural philosophy. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019a-bd46-daa1-a3fa-ff56f7950000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rethinking-south-asian-philosophy-exploring-ancient-indian-philosophy/65ak9d2b0How do perspectives on the world formed thousands of years ago still shape our worldviews today? In this episode of 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', host Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Professor Monima Chadha (University of Oxford) and Distinguished Professor Graham Priest (CUNY and University of Melbourne) for a wide-ranging and mind-boggling chat about Ancient Indian philosophy. We discuss the Buddhist denial of the self, how Buddhist philosophy can reshape moral responsibility and some strange puzzles in logic that have captivated philosophers for centuries. Along the way, we also reflect on the barriers that persist between Indian and Western philosophical traditions and share stories about the value of engaging in cross-cultural philosophy. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.How do perspectives on the world formed thousands of years ago still shape our worldviews today? In this episode of 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', host Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Professor Monima Chadha (University of Oxford) and Distinguished Professor Graham Priest (CUNY and University of Melbourne) for a wide-ranging and mind-boggling chat about Ancient Indian philosophy. We discuss the Buddhist denial of the self, how Buddhist philosophy can reshape moral responsibility and some strange puzzles in logic that have captivated philosophers for centuries. Along the way, we also reflect on the barriers that persist between Indian and Western philosophical traditions and share stories about the value of engaging in cross-cultural philosophy. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:24:18Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:13:00 +1100Welcome to 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', a journey through the world of philosophy and where South Asian philosophy and philosophers currently stand in this complex academic space. In our opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Bryan Mukandi (UOW), Assoc. Prof. Karen Jones (University of Melbourne), and Dr. Helen Ngo (Deakin University) to discuss with them diversity issues within Australian academic philosophy and why non-Western perspectives our underrepresented in our curriculum. We swap stories about loneliness among minority students, why non-Western philosophy gets overlooked, the financial pressure the University sector is facing, and how exclusion in academic philosophy functions. Beyond all of this, we try to work out what to do to bring about meaningful change. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019a-9be8-db0a-a1da-dbe81b1a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rethinking-south-asian-philosophy-exclusion-and-diversity-in-philosophy/h3ygmy0wtWelcome to 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', a journey through the world of philosophy and where South Asian philosophy and philosophers currently stand in this complex academic space. In our opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Bryan Mukandi (UOW), Assoc. Prof. Karen Jones (University of Melbourne), and Dr. Helen Ngo (Deakin University) to discuss with them diversity issues within Australian academic philosophy and why non-Western perspectives our underrepresented in our curriculum. We swap stories about loneliness among minority students, why non-Western philosophy gets overlooked, the financial pressure the University sector is facing, and how exclusion in academic philosophy functions. Beyond all of this, we try to work out what to do to bring about meaningful change. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Welcome to 'Rethinking South Asian Philosophy', a journey through the world of philosophy and where South Asian philosophy and philosophers currently stand in this complex academic space. In our opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Bryan Mukandi (UOW), Assoc. Prof. Karen Jones (University of Melbourne), and Dr. Helen Ngo (Deakin University) to discuss with them diversity issues within Australian academic philosophy and why non-Western perspectives our underrepresented in our curriculum. We swap stories about loneliness among minority students, why non-Western philosophy gets overlooked, the financial pressure the University sector is facing, and how exclusion in academic philosophy functions. Beyond all of this, we try to work out what to do to bring about meaningful change. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:18:52Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:48:00 +1100How does a 17th century Shakespearean tragedy hold a mirror to present hierarchies? Actor Raj Labade believes that this reflection is both a point of connection to a rich literary past and how pathways for other South Asian theatre artists can continue to be paved. As he steps into the shoes of Edmund in Belvoir St Theatre's 'The True History Of The Life And Death Of King Lear & His Three Daughters' he sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to explore the evolution of theatrical tales and representation on stage. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019a-9465-d86f-a9ff-dd7fcf3b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-villains-view-raj-labade-king-lear-edmund-shakespeares-lessons-and-fighting-labels/2z1qp1sg3How does a 17th century Shakespearean tragedy hold a mirror to present hierarchies? Actor Raj Labade believes that this reflection is both a point of connection to a rich literary past and how pathways for other South Asian theatre artists can continue to be paved. As he steps into the shoes of Edmund in Belvoir St Theatre's 'The True History Of The Life And Death Of King Lear & His Three Daughters' he sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to explore the evolution of theatrical tales and representation on stage. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.How does a 17th century Shakespearean tragedy hold a mirror to present hierarchies? Actor Raj Labade believes that this reflection is both a point of connection to a rich literary past and how pathways for other South Asian theatre artists can continue to be paved. As he steps into the shoes of Edmund in Belvoir St Theatre's 'The True History Of The Life And Death Of King Lear & His Three Daughters' he sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to explore the evolution of theatrical tales and representation on stage. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:18:34Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:26:00 +1100The Partition of British India in 1947 that formed the countries of India and Pakistani also resulted in one of the largest instances of forced migration ever documented. Tearing apart families, communities and histories, the fallout lingers in countless lenses on the world 78 years later, including that of filmmaker Sparsh Ahuja. Co-founder of reconciliation initiative 'Project Dastaan', he explores with Suhayla Sharif the partition's deafening silence, the power of art and the potential of virtual reality. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.0000019a-758d-daa1-a3fa-ffdfad040000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/project-dastaan-sparsh-ahujas-lens-on-partition-and-peacebuilding/9h5s21znfThe Partition of British India in 1947 that formed the countries of India and Pakistani also resulted in one of the largest instances of forced migration ever documented. Tearing apart families, communities and histories, the fallout lingers in countless lenses on the world 78 years later, including that of filmmaker Sparsh Ahuja. Co-founder of reconciliation initiative 'Project Dastaan', he explores with Suhayla Sharif the partition's deafening silence, the power of art and the potential of virtual reality. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.The Partition of British India in 1947 that formed the countries of India and Pakistani also resulted in one of the largest instances of forced migration ever documented. Tearing apart families, communities and histories, the fallout lingers in countless lenses on the world 78 years later, including that of filmmaker Sparsh Ahuja. Co-founder of reconciliation initiative 'Project Dastaan', he explores with Suhayla Sharif the partition's deafening silence, the power of art and the potential of virtual reality. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.fullunset00:25:50Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +1100In 2024, artist Sulochana Dissanayake, her husband Dinuka Liyanawatte and their two children moved from Sri Lanka to Australia seeking stability and a spark in the arts landscape. A year on, Sulochana and Dinuka's experiences settling as skilled migrants have inspired their latest artistic collaboration 'Free-doom Down Under' that explores the negotiations new migrants silently confront. The theatre creator unravels with Suhayla Sharif how art has anchored her career and nourishing South Asian cultural health in Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.0000019a-7022-db0a-a1da-72ea04560000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/free-doom-down-under-sulochana-dissanayake-on-theatre-identity-and-em/3cn0fmu6eIn 2024, artist Sulochana Dissanayake, her husband Dinuka Liyanawatte and their two children moved from Sri Lanka to Australia seeking stability and a spark in the arts landscape. A year on, Sulochana and Dinuka's experiences settling as skilled migrants have inspired their latest artistic collaboration 'Free-doom Down Under' that explores the negotiations new migrants silently confront. The theatre creator unravels with Suhayla Sharif how art has anchored her career and nourishing South Asian cultural health in Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.In 2024, artist Sulochana Dissanayake, her husband Dinuka Liyanawatte and their two children moved from Sri Lanka to Australia seeking stability and a spark in the arts landscape. A year on, Sulochana and Dinuka's experiences settling as skilled migrants have inspired their latest artistic collaboration 'Free-doom Down Under' that explores the negotiations new migrants silently confront. The theatre creator unravels with Suhayla Sharif how art has anchored her career and nourishing South Asian cultural health in Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.fullunset00:16:10Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:36:00 +1100In a world growing louder with borders, Sufi music still whispers the same truth: love is the only thing worth returning to. In Adelaide, Farhan Shah leads SufiOz, a band of musicians from Pakistan, India, Japan, Chile and Nepal. With Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, Farhan reflects on what it means to keep the Sufi alive, to sing for union when everything around you asks to be divided. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.0000019a-5314-daa1-a3fa-db5667e30000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/farhan-shah-and-the-sufi-that-refuses-to-divide/51ju3rwsjIn a world growing louder with borders, Sufi music still whispers the same truth: love is the only thing worth returning to. In Adelaide, Farhan Shah leads SufiOz, a band of musicians from Pakistan, India, Japan, Chile and Nepal. With Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, Farhan reflects on what it means to keep the Sufi alive, to sing for union when everything around you asks to be divided. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.In a world growing louder with borders, Sufi music still whispers the same truth: love is the only thing worth returning to. In Adelaide, Farhan Shah leads SufiOz, a band of musicians from Pakistan, India, Japan, Chile and Nepal. With Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, Farhan reflects on what it means to keep the Sufi alive, to sing for union when everything around you asks to be divided. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.fullunset00:12:51Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +1100At the heart of Adelaide’s spring season is OzAsia Festival, a celebration of stories that cross borders. Senior producer Sonal Patel joins SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif to talk about curating 200 artists, championing Asian-Australian voices, and producing a festival built on connection and care. SBS spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.0000019a-4395-df21-a5fe-5bf5091d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/what-makes-ozasia-the-artbeat-of-adelaide-with-sonal-patel/qyhpx3izwAt the heart of Adelaide’s spring season is OzAsia Festival, a celebration of stories that cross borders. Senior producer Sonal Patel joins SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif to talk about curating 200 artists, championing Asian-Australian voices, and producing a festival built on connection and care. SBS spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.At the heart of Adelaide’s spring season is OzAsia Festival, a celebration of stories that cross borders. Senior producer Sonal Patel joins SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif to talk about curating 200 artists, championing Asian-Australian voices, and producing a festival built on connection and care. SBS spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.fullunset00:13:43Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +1100Artist Rakini Devi reimagines faith as feminist revolt. Inspired by the myths of Pope Joan and the goddess Kali, her performance 'The Female Pope' transforms sacred iconography into a visceral protest against global misogyny. In conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, she reflects on how ritual, dance and visual art converge in her practice, from the temples of Kolkata to the colonial stages of Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.0000019a-4285-df21-a5fe-5bf55bf70000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-female-pope-rakini-devis-revolt-against-misogyny/tg34h7k6kArtist Rakini Devi reimagines faith as feminist revolt. Inspired by the myths of Pope Joan and the goddess Kali, her performance 'The Female Pope' transforms sacred iconography into a visceral protest against global misogyny. In conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, she reflects on how ritual, dance and visual art converge in her practice, from the temples of Kolkata to the colonial stages of Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.Artist Rakini Devi reimagines faith as feminist revolt. Inspired by the myths of Pope Joan and the goddess Kali, her performance 'The Female Pope' transforms sacred iconography into a visceral protest against global misogyny. In conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, she reflects on how ritual, dance and visual art converge in her practice, from the temples of Kolkata to the colonial stages of Australia. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.fullunset00:08:36Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:23:00 +1100Meet Sid Pattni: Archibald Prize finalist, painter and one of the most exciting South Asian artists in Australia today. He’s known for faceless self-portraits, a choice born from survival, identity and a belief that audiences should see themselves too. Honest, funny and fresh, Sid tells Dilpreet Kaur Taggar how he rejected his 'Indianness' growing up, why “multiculturalism” can feel hollow, and what he wants from the Australian art world now. If you love artists who break rules beautifully, this one’s for you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.0000019a-2911-d436-a7bf-af73704f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/why-australia-cant-look-away-from-sid-pattni/vsm33uyp7Meet Sid Pattni: Archibald Prize finalist, painter and one of the most exciting South Asian artists in Australia today. He’s known for faceless self-portraits, a choice born from survival, identity and a belief that audiences should see themselves too. Honest, funny and fresh, Sid tells Dilpreet Kaur Taggar how he rejected his 'Indianness' growing up, why “multiculturalism” can feel hollow, and what he wants from the Australian art world now. If you love artists who break rules beautifully, this one’s for you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.Meet Sid Pattni: Archibald Prize finalist, painter and one of the most exciting South Asian artists in Australia today. He’s known for faceless self-portraits, a choice born from survival, identity and a belief that audiences should see themselves too. Honest, funny and fresh, Sid tells Dilpreet Kaur Taggar how he rejected his 'Indianness' growing up, why “multiculturalism” can feel hollow, and what he wants from the Australian art world now. If you love artists who break rules beautifully, this one’s for you. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.fullunset00:32:16Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +1100Diwali isn’t just India’s story. In Sydney’s Bangladeshi community, the festival of lights takes on new meaning, shaped by migration, memory and the divine feminine. SBS Spice's Munasib Hamid joins Ritu and her family to explore how faith and tradition evolve far from home, from dawn pujas to khichuri feasts and the quiet strength of the goddesses they honour. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.0000019a-0f19-d939-adfa-df9de3fc0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/beyond-india-diwali-in-sydneys-bangladeshi-community/16jqb55baDiwali isn’t just India’s story. In Sydney’s Bangladeshi community, the festival of lights takes on new meaning, shaped by migration, memory and the divine feminine. SBS Spice's Munasib Hamid joins Ritu and her family to explore how faith and tradition evolve far from home, from dawn pujas to khichuri feasts and the quiet strength of the goddesses they honour. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.Diwali isn’t just India’s story. In Sydney’s Bangladeshi community, the festival of lights takes on new meaning, shaped by migration, memory and the divine feminine. SBS Spice's Munasib Hamid joins Ritu and her family to explore how faith and tradition evolve far from home, from dawn pujas to khichuri feasts and the quiet strength of the goddesses they honour. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:04:47Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:04:00 +1100What do you do when you’re brown, Muslim and not meant to party? You start early! Set in 1990s London, 'Daytime Deewane' follows the secret daytime raves where South Asian kids, shut out of white nightclubs and watched by their parents, built their own world of bhangra, bass and borrowed freedom. Actor Ashan Kumar joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about why joy can be the biggest rebellion. 'Daytime Deewane' is currently on at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.00000199-fa6d-d0b6-addb-fbeda3ff0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/good-brown-boys-dont-party/9lcnxya9kWhat do you do when you’re brown, Muslim and not meant to party? You start early! Set in 1990s London, 'Daytime Deewane' follows the secret daytime raves where South Asian kids, shut out of white nightclubs and watched by their parents, built their own world of bhangra, bass and borrowed freedom. Actor Ashan Kumar joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about why joy can be the biggest rebellion. 'Daytime Deewane' is currently on at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.What do you do when you’re brown, Muslim and not meant to party? You start early! Set in 1990s London, 'Daytime Deewane' follows the secret daytime raves where South Asian kids, shut out of white nightclubs and watched by their parents, built their own world of bhangra, bass and borrowed freedom. Actor Ashan Kumar joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about why joy can be the biggest rebellion. 'Daytime Deewane' is currently on at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.fullunset00:16:40Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +1100He’s Indian. She’s from Hong Kong. They just got engaged and this Diwali, they’re bringing all the love (and all the snacks) to the pod. Nick & Carrie join Dilpreet & Suhayla for a ‘Party in the Pod’ packed with samosas, gol gappe, mithai and some seriously sweet confessions. They tell us which Indian sweet they’d pick for each other, how they celebrate across cultures, and what Diwali means when love lights the room. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.00000199-e612-db90-adfb-fe3354190000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nick-and-carrie-celebrate-love-laddoos-diwali-with-sbs-spice/lzz0ttyceHe’s Indian. She’s from Hong Kong. They just got engaged and this Diwali, they’re bringing all the love (and all the snacks) to the pod. Nick & Carrie join Dilpreet & Suhayla for a ‘Party in the Pod’ packed with samosas, gol gappe, mithai and some seriously sweet confessions. They tell us which Indian sweet they’d pick for each other, how they celebrate across cultures, and what Diwali means when love lights the room. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.He’s Indian. She’s from Hong Kong. They just got engaged and this Diwali, they’re bringing all the love (and all the snacks) to the pod. Nick & Carrie join Dilpreet & Suhayla for a ‘Party in the Pod’ packed with samosas, gol gappe, mithai and some seriously sweet confessions. They tell us which Indian sweet they’d pick for each other, how they celebrate across cultures, and what Diwali means when love lights the room. Watch the full video on YouTube or listen only on SBS Spice.fullunset00:30:54Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +1100Caste doesn’t just decide where you live or who you marry. It decides what you eat and who you eat with. In 'Come Eat With Me', Indian artist Sri Vamsi Matta turns a communal meal into an act of resistance. Through shared eating, he challenges centuries-old ideas of purity and pollution and rehumanises the Dalit experience beyond pity or pain. Can a meal break caste? Vamsi sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in our Sydney studios to unpack. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.00000199-b810-d471-a5f9-f9d480630000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/is-food-resistance-sri-vamsi-matta-on-caste-and-cooking/gt0q9lrtmCaste doesn’t just decide where you live or who you marry. It decides what you eat and who you eat with. In 'Come Eat With Me', Indian artist Sri Vamsi Matta turns a communal meal into an act of resistance. Through shared eating, he challenges centuries-old ideas of purity and pollution and rehumanises the Dalit experience beyond pity or pain. Can a meal break caste? Vamsi sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in our Sydney studios to unpack. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.Caste doesn’t just decide where you live or who you marry. It decides what you eat and who you eat with. In 'Come Eat With Me', Indian artist Sri Vamsi Matta turns a communal meal into an act of resistance. Through shared eating, he challenges centuries-old ideas of purity and pollution and rehumanises the Dalit experience beyond pity or pain. Can a meal break caste? Vamsi sits down with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in our Sydney studios to unpack. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.fullunset00:19:38Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:58:00 +1100Lives of ’90s South Asian kids are incomplete without a Lucky Ali memory. For some, it was the first crush, for others the first campfire, and for many, the first road trip. A Lucky Ali song usually made everything better. The legendary singer-songwriter is in Australia with his 'Journey Through the Decades' tour and sits down with Dilpreet ahead of the shows. He admits he doesn’t like Bollywood and that might be the least surprising thing about him. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.00000199-9dfe-dbba-a59f-dffff06b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/lucky-ali-the-heartbreaker-of-90s-kids-is-in-australia/3ab5z71roLives of ’90s South Asian kids are incomplete without a Lucky Ali memory. For some, it was the first crush, for others the first campfire, and for many, the first road trip. A Lucky Ali song usually made everything better. The legendary singer-songwriter is in Australia with his 'Journey Through the Decades' tour and sits down with Dilpreet ahead of the shows. He admits he doesn’t like Bollywood and that might be the least surprising thing about him. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.Lives of ’90s South Asian kids are incomplete without a Lucky Ali memory. For some, it was the first crush, for others the first campfire, and for many, the first road trip. A Lucky Ali song usually made everything better. The legendary singer-songwriter is in Australia with his 'Journey Through the Decades' tour and sits down with Dilpreet ahead of the shows. He admits he doesn’t like Bollywood and that might be the least surprising thing about him. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.fullunset00:10:00Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:01:00 +1000Born in the 1980s on dancefloors built by people of colour, house music has always been about belonging. In 2022, Armaan Gupta (Kahani) and Kunal Merchant asked: where is that space for South Asian house? From that question came 'Indo Warehouse', a collective and label bringing the pulse of the subcontinent into global electronica. Ahead of their second Australian tour, they sit down with Suhayla Sharif to talk about why nostalgia hits harder on the dancefloor and the set their fans dubbed "Indochella", a nickname that may hint at where this movement is heading. Listen now on SBS Spice.00000199-7467-dbba-a59f-777f82240000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/indo-warehouse-kahani-and-kunal-merchant-on-turning-house-music-into-a-home/64vq4rdytBorn in the 1980s on dancefloors built by people of colour, house music has always been about belonging. In 2022, Armaan Gupta (Kahani) and Kunal Merchant asked: where is that space for South Asian house? From that question came 'Indo Warehouse', a collective and label bringing the pulse of the subcontinent into global electronica. Ahead of their second Australian tour, they sit down with Suhayla Sharif to talk about why nostalgia hits harder on the dancefloor and the set their fans dubbed "Indochella", a nickname that may hint at where this movement is heading. Listen now on SBS Spice.Born in the 1980s on dancefloors built by people of colour, house music has always been about belonging. In 2022, Armaan Gupta (Kahani) and Kunal Merchant asked: where is that space for South Asian house? From that question came 'Indo Warehouse', a collective and label bringing the pulse of the subcontinent into global electronica. Ahead of their second Australian tour, they sit down with Suhayla Sharif to talk about why nostalgia hits harder on the dancefloor and the set their fans dubbed "Indochella", a nickname that may hint at where this movement is heading. Listen now on SBS Spice.fullunset00:31:32Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:14:00 +1000In 2022, when ordinary bakers became banana bread connoisseurs, Anirban Chanda took his lifelong passion for baking online. Five years later, his sweet experiments have risen to new heights: a spot on season 8 of ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’ and a growing business, ‘Another Whisk’. In this episode, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about blending native Australian flavours with his Bengali sweet tooth. Warning: this chat will make you hungry. Listen now on SBS Spice.00000199-5b78-dbba-a59f-5b7fdad90000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/anirban-chanda-on-the-great-australian-bake-off-bengali-roots-and-taking-risks/gw1fj24ujIn 2022, when ordinary bakers became banana bread connoisseurs, Anirban Chanda took his lifelong passion for baking online. Five years later, his sweet experiments have risen to new heights: a spot on season 8 of ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’ and a growing business, ‘Another Whisk’. In this episode, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about blending native Australian flavours with his Bengali sweet tooth. Warning: this chat will make you hungry. Listen now on SBS Spice.In 2022, when ordinary bakers became banana bread connoisseurs, Anirban Chanda took his lifelong passion for baking online. Five years later, his sweet experiments have risen to new heights: a spot on season 8 of ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’ and a growing business, ‘Another Whisk’. In this episode, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about blending native Australian flavours with his Bengali sweet tooth. Warning: this chat will make you hungry. Listen now on SBS Spice.fullunset00:26:00Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +1000Aryan Khan makes his directorial debut with 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', a sharp satire on fame and chaos in the film industry. In this SBS Spice episode, Dilpreet speaks with Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh and Sahher Bambba about villains, managers, “nepo kids” and everything in between. From legacies to behind-the-scenes madness, the cast explain why Aryan’s first series feels dangerously close to reality. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.00000199-50e0-da1d-ab9b-5ee77b610000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/villains-nepo-kids-chaos-aryan-khans-the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-cast-interview/9pj6lsq66Aryan Khan makes his directorial debut with 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', a sharp satire on fame and chaos in the film industry. In this SBS Spice episode, Dilpreet speaks with Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh and Sahher Bambba about villains, managers, “nepo kids” and everything in between. From legacies to behind-the-scenes madness, the cast explain why Aryan’s first series feels dangerously close to reality. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.Aryan Khan makes his directorial debut with 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', a sharp satire on fame and chaos in the film industry. In this SBS Spice episode, Dilpreet speaks with Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh and Sahher Bambba about villains, managers, “nepo kids” and everything in between. From legacies to behind-the-scenes madness, the cast explain why Aryan’s first series feels dangerously close to reality. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the interview on YouTube.FULL00:12:10Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:10:00 +1000“And what will people say?”... For too many South Asian survivors of domestic violence, it’s the question that keeps them silent. Theatre-maker Kersherka Sivakumaran flips that silence into art with her new work 'And What Will People Say?' at Sydney Fringe Festival. Merging her frontline volunteering with her love for Bharatanatyam and performance, she uses theatre to confront stigma head-on. In conversation with Suhayla Sharif, Kersherka shares how clarity of intent and artistic storytelling can turn shame into dialogue. Listen only on SBS Spice.00000199-31cd-d9b6-a7db-fbef281a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/and-what-will-people-say-kersherka-sivakumaran-on-breaking-silence/lnb5xqqd8“And what will people say?”... For too many South Asian survivors of domestic violence, it’s the question that keeps them silent. Theatre-maker Kersherka Sivakumaran flips that silence into art with her new work 'And What Will People Say?' at Sydney Fringe Festival. Merging her frontline volunteering with her love for Bharatanatyam and performance, she uses theatre to confront stigma head-on. In conversation with Suhayla Sharif, Kersherka shares how clarity of intent and artistic storytelling can turn shame into dialogue. Listen only on SBS Spice.“And what will people say?”... For too many South Asian survivors of domestic violence, it’s the question that keeps them silent. Theatre-maker Kersherka Sivakumaran flips that silence into art with her new work 'And What Will People Say?' at Sydney Fringe Festival. Merging her frontline volunteering with her love for Bharatanatyam and performance, she uses theatre to confront stigma head-on. In conversation with Suhayla Sharif, Kersherka shares how clarity of intent and artistic storytelling can turn shame into dialogue. Listen only on SBS Spice.FULL00:27:32Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:19:00 +1000We love girl dads. And Saesha's dad fits the bill a little too perfectly. For this Father's Day, she bribes him with a Yo-Chi to jump on the pod and spill his secret to surviving three women in the house. It's a little scary, he admits. Dr Sanjaya Senanayake is one of Australia's most recognised health experts who has often embarrassed his family on national TV with his "jokes". We're certain he is a big deal but for this episode, he is just a dad (and also our official Spice Girl). Listen now, only on SBS Spice.00000199-17fa-d07d-addd-d7fb8a740000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/fathers-day-special-being-the-ultimate-girl-dad/t19ithgqoWe love girl dads. And Saesha's dad fits the bill a little too perfectly. For this Father's Day, she bribes him with a Yo-Chi to jump on the pod and spill his secret to surviving three women in the house. It's a little scary, he admits. Dr Sanjaya Senanayake is one of Australia's most recognised health experts who has often embarrassed his family on national TV with his "jokes". We're certain he is a big deal but for this episode, he is just a dad (and also our official Spice Girl). Listen now, only on SBS Spice.We love girl dads. And Saesha's dad fits the bill a little too perfectly. For this Father's Day, she bribes him with a Yo-Chi to jump on the pod and spill his secret to surviving three women in the house. It's a little scary, he admits. Dr Sanjaya Senanayake is one of Australia's most recognised health experts who has often embarrassed his family on national TV with his "jokes". We're certain he is a big deal but for this episode, he is just a dad (and also our official Spice Girl). Listen now, only on SBS Spice.FULL00:32:04Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:19:00 +1000For Shabana Azeez, being the first to represent her roots is only the beginning. The Adelaide-born actor once faced a choice between a drama school acceptance and her Indo-Fijian family’s support. Today, with screen credits spanning genres and borders, she’s opening doors in an industry she once risked entering. As she builds her character Victoria Javadi in the medical drama 'The Pitt', Shabana speaks with Suhayla Sharif about humble beginnings, the lessons of failure, and turning competition into community. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000199-0316-d6b1-abbd-4bbf9ba80000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/beyond-the-first-shabana-azeez-on-acting-risk-and-representation/i87jrchreFor Shabana Azeez, being the first to represent her roots is only the beginning. The Adelaide-born actor once faced a choice between a drama school acceptance and her Indo-Fijian family’s support. Today, with screen credits spanning genres and borders, she’s opening doors in an industry she once risked entering. As she builds her character Victoria Javadi in the medical drama 'The Pitt', Shabana speaks with Suhayla Sharif about humble beginnings, the lessons of failure, and turning competition into community. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.For Shabana Azeez, being the first to represent her roots is only the beginning. The Adelaide-born actor once faced a choice between a drama school acceptance and her Indo-Fijian family’s support. Today, with screen credits spanning genres and borders, she’s opening doors in an industry she once risked entering. As she builds her character Victoria Javadi in the medical drama 'The Pitt', Shabana speaks with Suhayla Sharif about humble beginnings, the lessons of failure, and turning competition into community. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:33:30Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:11:00 +1000At just 12, Melbourne-based musician Meghna uploaded her first song to YouTube. More than a decade on, her fusion of alt-pop and unflinching storytelling has built a catalogue earning recognition from Rolling Stone Australia and national broadcaster Rage, while connecting her to a growing global audience. With Tamil and Bengali roots grounding her, Meghna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about channelling fury into music, the power of staying authentic, and her new EP ‘A World Full of Idiots’.00000198-cf3f-d6af-a598-cf3f5ef60000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/meghna-an-eldest-daughters-soundtrack/2xlp9t4k2At just 12, Melbourne-based musician Meghna uploaded her first song to YouTube. More than a decade on, her fusion of alt-pop and unflinching storytelling has built a catalogue earning recognition from Rolling Stone Australia and national broadcaster Rage, while connecting her to a growing global audience. With Tamil and Bengali roots grounding her, Meghna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about channelling fury into music, the power of staying authentic, and her new EP ‘A World Full of Idiots’.At just 12, Melbourne-based musician Meghna uploaded her first song to YouTube. More than a decade on, her fusion of alt-pop and unflinching storytelling has built a catalogue earning recognition from Rolling Stone Australia and national broadcaster Rage, while connecting her to a growing global audience. With Tamil and Bengali roots grounding her, Meghna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about channelling fury into music, the power of staying authentic, and her new EP ‘A World Full of Idiots’.FULL00:26:29Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:34:00 +1000Can obsessive, all-or-nothing love still hold Bollywood’s box office? Suhayla and Dilpreet ask if the success of 'Saiyaara' signals a comeback for Indian cinema’s big, messy love stories. And maybe what Bollywood really needs to feel alive again are the very clichés we once rolled our eyes at: the slow-mo shots, the airport chases, the kind of drama only Bollywood can pull off and we secretly never stopped loving.00000198-c0c3-d6af-a598-c3ff43480000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/is-bollywood-back/6sbcouxlgCan obsessive, all-or-nothing love still hold Bollywood’s box office? Suhayla and Dilpreet ask if the success of 'Saiyaara' signals a comeback for Indian cinema’s big, messy love stories. And maybe what Bollywood really needs to feel alive again are the very clichés we once rolled our eyes at: the slow-mo shots, the airport chases, the kind of drama only Bollywood can pull off and we secretly never stopped loving.Can obsessive, all-or-nothing love still hold Bollywood’s box office? Suhayla and Dilpreet ask if the success of 'Saiyaara' signals a comeback for Indian cinema’s big, messy love stories. And maybe what Bollywood really needs to feel alive again are the very clichés we once rolled our eyes at: the slow-mo shots, the airport chases, the kind of drama only Bollywood can pull off and we secretly never stopped loving.FULL00:22:34Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:47:00 +1000When Rohan Kanawade returned to his family’s village to mourn his father, he carried more than grief. He carried a story. That story became Cactus Pears, the first Marathi-language film to premiere at Sundance and now making its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival. In this conversation, Rohan speaks to SBS Spice about finding tenderness between men without cliché, resisting the urge to define characters by their sexuality, and why rooting a film deeply in the soil it comes from can make it universal. Listen on SBS Spice.00000198-b00b-d84e-a3f9-fdafff030000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/not-just-a-queer-film-rohan-kanawade-on-the-tenderness-in-cactus-pears/zx7udfug5When Rohan Kanawade returned to his family’s village to mourn his father, he carried more than grief. He carried a story. That story became Cactus Pears, the first Marathi-language film to premiere at Sundance and now making its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival. In this conversation, Rohan speaks to SBS Spice about finding tenderness between men without cliché, resisting the urge to define characters by their sexuality, and why rooting a film deeply in the soil it comes from can make it universal. Listen on SBS Spice.When Rohan Kanawade returned to his family’s village to mourn his father, he carried more than grief. He carried a story. That story became Cactus Pears, the first Marathi-language film to premiere at Sundance and now making its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival. In this conversation, Rohan speaks to SBS Spice about finding tenderness between men without cliché, resisting the urge to define characters by their sexuality, and why rooting a film deeply in the soil it comes from can make it universal. Listen on SBS Spice.FULL00:23:19Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:42:00 +1000Content warning: This story contains references to domestic violence. In Australia, 1 in 6 women are survivors of domestic violence. For migrant women, that rises to 1 in 3. In South Asian communities, shame and taboo can bury these stories even deeper, silencing survivors of physical, emotional and financial abuse. In this episode, host Saesha Senanayake hears from Emma*, trauma-informed counsellor Shalina Lodhia, human rights lawyer Lokesh Kashyap, and sexual health and forensic medicine specialist Dr Vanita Parekh on the cultural, legal and medical supports needed to break that silence. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000198-a117-dcfa-a3bf-e55fd1ae0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/domestic-violence-the-consequences-of-silence/2uziwnfqpContent warning: This story contains references to domestic violence. In Australia, 1 in 6 women are survivors of domestic violence. For migrant women, that rises to 1 in 3. In South Asian communities, shame and taboo can bury these stories even deeper, silencing survivors of physical, emotional and financial abuse. In this episode, host Saesha Senanayake hears from Emma*, trauma-informed counsellor Shalina Lodhia, human rights lawyer Lokesh Kashyap, and sexual health and forensic medicine specialist Dr Vanita Parekh on the cultural, legal and medical supports needed to break that silence. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Content warning: This story contains references to domestic violence. In Australia, 1 in 6 women are survivors of domestic violence. For migrant women, that rises to 1 in 3. In South Asian communities, shame and taboo can bury these stories even deeper, silencing survivors of physical, emotional and financial abuse. In this episode, host Saesha Senanayake hears from Emma*, trauma-informed counsellor Shalina Lodhia, human rights lawyer Lokesh Kashyap, and sexual health and forensic medicine specialist Dr Vanita Parekh on the cultural, legal and medical supports needed to break that silence. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:09:36Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:46:00 +1000Keg de Souza, an architecturally trained artist of Goan ancestry, sees plants as living witnesses whose roots trace journeys of migration, displacement and survival. From the colonial spread of eucalyptus to the politics embedded in everyday landscapes, her work asks us to look closer. In her latest project 'Plant Trials', a residency with the Melbourne Arts Precinct and the University of Melbourne, she turns a rooftop garden into a living laboratory investigating which plants can thrive in a changing climate to shape resilient urban landscapes. Listen on SBS Spice.00000198-8854-db54-a398-ae76b4d90000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/keg-de-souza-the-politics-of-plants/4iqyvlb7fKeg de Souza, an architecturally trained artist of Goan ancestry, sees plants as living witnesses whose roots trace journeys of migration, displacement and survival. From the colonial spread of eucalyptus to the politics embedded in everyday landscapes, her work asks us to look closer. In her latest project 'Plant Trials', a residency with the Melbourne Arts Precinct and the University of Melbourne, she turns a rooftop garden into a living laboratory investigating which plants can thrive in a changing climate to shape resilient urban landscapes. Listen on SBS Spice.Keg de Souza, an architecturally trained artist of Goan ancestry, sees plants as living witnesses whose roots trace journeys of migration, displacement and survival. From the colonial spread of eucalyptus to the politics embedded in everyday landscapes, her work asks us to look closer. In her latest project 'Plant Trials', a residency with the Melbourne Arts Precinct and the University of Melbourne, she turns a rooftop garden into a living laboratory investigating which plants can thrive in a changing climate to shape resilient urban landscapes. Listen on SBS Spice.FULL00:24:45Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:04:00 +1000Leela Varghese was once told there weren’t any roles for her on Australian screens. So she stopped chasing auditions and picked up a camera instead. Now her films, including 'Lesbian Space Princess' and 'I'm The Most Racist Person I Know' (screening at MIFF this year), are crashing festivals around the world. In this episode, the Lebanese-Indian filmmaker speaks with Suhayla Sharif about growing up brown in Queensland, making space for queer South Asian stories, and why confronting internalised prejudice starts with gentle honesty. Listen now on SBS Spice.00000198-7741-d118-a199-f7d38c450000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/leela-varghese-on-brown-girls-telling-queer-stories/j6ofihuq7Leela Varghese was once told there weren’t any roles for her on Australian screens. So she stopped chasing auditions and picked up a camera instead. Now her films, including 'Lesbian Space Princess' and 'I'm The Most Racist Person I Know' (screening at MIFF this year), are crashing festivals around the world. In this episode, the Lebanese-Indian filmmaker speaks with Suhayla Sharif about growing up brown in Queensland, making space for queer South Asian stories, and why confronting internalised prejudice starts with gentle honesty. Listen now on SBS Spice.Leela Varghese was once told there weren’t any roles for her on Australian screens. So she stopped chasing auditions and picked up a camera instead. Now her films, including 'Lesbian Space Princess' and 'I'm The Most Racist Person I Know' (screening at MIFF this year), are crashing festivals around the world. In this episode, the Lebanese-Indian filmmaker speaks with Suhayla Sharif about growing up brown in Queensland, making space for queer South Asian stories, and why confronting internalised prejudice starts with gentle honesty. Listen now on SBS Spice.FULL00:19:13Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:54:00 +1000Masala is the backbone of South Asian cooking, and for Kashmiri-Australian author Sarina Kamini, understanding it has established her as a scholar of spice. In her new book 'What We Call Masala', she unpacks the layered alchemy of Indian food and invites readers to explore its transportive power. Sarina joins Suhayla Sharif to share the magic of a masala dabba, why eating with your hands is the only way, and how Indian recipes carry generations of resilience. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000198-5ddf-d118-a199-ffdf89450000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sarina-kamini-on-the-language-of-masala/uxyix59s1Masala is the backbone of South Asian cooking, and for Kashmiri-Australian author Sarina Kamini, understanding it has established her as a scholar of spice. In her new book 'What We Call Masala', she unpacks the layered alchemy of Indian food and invites readers to explore its transportive power. Sarina joins Suhayla Sharif to share the magic of a masala dabba, why eating with your hands is the only way, and how Indian recipes carry generations of resilience. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Masala is the backbone of South Asian cooking, and for Kashmiri-Australian author Sarina Kamini, understanding it has established her as a scholar of spice. In her new book 'What We Call Masala', she unpacks the layered alchemy of Indian food and invites readers to explore its transportive power. Sarina joins Suhayla Sharif to share the magic of a masala dabba, why eating with your hands is the only way, and how Indian recipes carry generations of resilience. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:30:23Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:49:00 +1000Podcast episodes are planned. This one wasn’t. Expect practice kisses, podcast fails, almost-texts to your ex’s new girlfriend and a few emotional curveballs. Dilpreet and Suhayla go rogue in this no-topic-but-all-the-topics episode of SBS Spice. But what starts as pure banter lands somewhere surprisingly tender. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.00000198-4a64-d5d0-a3de-cef638b80000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/for-the-girls-who-feel-too-much/c049fjeqhPodcast episodes are planned. This one wasn’t. Expect practice kisses, podcast fails, almost-texts to your ex’s new girlfriend and a few emotional curveballs. Dilpreet and Suhayla go rogue in this no-topic-but-all-the-topics episode of SBS Spice. But what starts as pure banter lands somewhere surprisingly tender. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.Podcast episodes are planned. This one wasn’t. Expect practice kisses, podcast fails, almost-texts to your ex’s new girlfriend and a few emotional curveballs. Dilpreet and Suhayla go rogue in this no-topic-but-all-the-topics episode of SBS Spice. But what starts as pure banter lands somewhere surprisingly tender. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:39:14Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +1000What do you get when a millennial and a Gen Z walk into a podcast? A bit of chaos, a bit of cringe, and some surprisingly common ground. In this spicy episode, Dilpreet (1994) and Suhayla (2002) roast each other’s quirks, compare internet childhoods, and ask whether dreaming big was a millennial curse or just a bad idea. They dive into cancel culture, low-rise jeans, therapy-speak, and why Gen Alpha already scares them both. It’s fast, funny and a tiny bit existential. Perfect for anyone who’s ever scrolled past bedtime. Listen on SBS Spice.00000198-0765-d1b8-a1fc-cf759d1e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/millennials-vs-gen-z-cringe-cancelled-and-kind-of-tired/238fvq3dpWhat do you get when a millennial and a Gen Z walk into a podcast? A bit of chaos, a bit of cringe, and some surprisingly common ground. In this spicy episode, Dilpreet (1994) and Suhayla (2002) roast each other’s quirks, compare internet childhoods, and ask whether dreaming big was a millennial curse or just a bad idea. They dive into cancel culture, low-rise jeans, therapy-speak, and why Gen Alpha already scares them both. It’s fast, funny and a tiny bit existential. Perfect for anyone who’s ever scrolled past bedtime. Listen on SBS Spice.What do you get when a millennial and a Gen Z walk into a podcast? A bit of chaos, a bit of cringe, and some surprisingly common ground. In this spicy episode, Dilpreet (1994) and Suhayla (2002) roast each other’s quirks, compare internet childhoods, and ask whether dreaming big was a millennial curse or just a bad idea. They dive into cancel culture, low-rise jeans, therapy-speak, and why Gen Alpha already scares them both. It’s fast, funny and a tiny bit existential. Perfect for anyone who’s ever scrolled past bedtime. Listen on SBS Spice.FULL00:40:45Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:41:00 +1000For queer South Asians in Sydney, Bar Bombay is more than a party. It’s a space to be seen, to move freely, and to celebrate identity without compromise. Run by Trikone Australia, a grassroots collective supporting LGBTQIA+ South Asians, Bar Bombay is where drag meets desi beats, and community turns into chosen family. In this episode, dancer, choreographer and Trikone Chair Zahra Babuji joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk joy, resistance and taking up space. What does it mean to finally see yourself, not just in the crowd, but centre stage?00000197-f2c7-dda5-a5bf-f2e7ae950000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/what-is-bar-bombay-the-queer-south-asian-party-of-sydney-explained/6otlitm4lFor queer South Asians in Sydney, Bar Bombay is more than a party. It’s a space to be seen, to move freely, and to celebrate identity without compromise. Run by Trikone Australia, a grassroots collective supporting LGBTQIA+ South Asians, Bar Bombay is where drag meets desi beats, and community turns into chosen family. In this episode, dancer, choreographer and Trikone Chair Zahra Babuji joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk joy, resistance and taking up space. What does it mean to finally see yourself, not just in the crowd, but centre stage?For queer South Asians in Sydney, Bar Bombay is more than a party. It’s a space to be seen, to move freely, and to celebrate identity without compromise. Run by Trikone Australia, a grassroots collective supporting LGBTQIA+ South Asians, Bar Bombay is where drag meets desi beats, and community turns into chosen family. In this episode, dancer, choreographer and Trikone Chair Zahra Babuji joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk joy, resistance and taking up space. What does it mean to finally see yourself, not just in the crowd, but centre stage?FULL00:20:25Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:50:00 +1000If you have darker skin, you're more likely to be misdiagnosed, untreated, or ignored. Even when it comes to something as serious as skin cancer. SBS Spice hosts Saesha Senanayake & Suhayla Sharif cut through the noise and ask why the medical and skincare industries still fail people of colour. Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip breaks down the blind spots. Cosmetic physicians Dr Sanamdeep Dhillon and Dr Gobinder Kashmirian explain why they built a brand for skin that's always been an afterthought. And Sara Chaturvedi shares what it’s like living with chronic eczema, and getting advice from everyone except the people who can actually help. Listen on SBS Spice.00000197-e266-df66-afd7-ebf684540000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/pigment-doesnt-protect-the-truth-about-brown-skin-care/8nbh8iaxcIf you have darker skin, you're more likely to be misdiagnosed, untreated, or ignored. Even when it comes to something as serious as skin cancer. SBS Spice hosts Saesha Senanayake & Suhayla Sharif cut through the noise and ask why the medical and skincare industries still fail people of colour. Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip breaks down the blind spots. Cosmetic physicians Dr Sanamdeep Dhillon and Dr Gobinder Kashmirian explain why they built a brand for skin that's always been an afterthought. And Sara Chaturvedi shares what it’s like living with chronic eczema, and getting advice from everyone except the people who can actually help. Listen on SBS Spice.If you have darker skin, you're more likely to be misdiagnosed, untreated, or ignored. Even when it comes to something as serious as skin cancer. SBS Spice hosts Saesha Senanayake & Suhayla Sharif cut through the noise and ask why the medical and skincare industries still fail people of colour. Dermatologist Dr Leona Yip breaks down the blind spots. Cosmetic physicians Dr Sanamdeep Dhillon and Dr Gobinder Kashmirian explain why they built a brand for skin that's always been an afterthought. And Sara Chaturvedi shares what it’s like living with chronic eczema, and getting advice from everyone except the people who can actually help. Listen on SBS Spice.FULL00:09:04Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:53:00 +1000Taught by her father at just four years old, Gayathri Krishnan began her musical life steeped in Carnatic tradition: its scales, its rigour, its reverence. Today, the LA-based singer carries that inheritance into a sound that folds seamlessly into neo-soul and R&B, creating something both ancient and entirely her own. In this episode of SBS Spice, Gayathri joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in studio ahead of her first-ever Australian performance at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. They speak about learning to trust your voice in a world of streaming stats, making music from instinct not formula, and why her song “Made It” became a quiet declaration of self-worth. Listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000197-ce87-d1b7-a1ff-ef972bfb0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/gayathri-krishnan-is-here-and-shes-already-made-it/w7hfngi8zTaught by her father at just four years old, Gayathri Krishnan began her musical life steeped in Carnatic tradition: its scales, its rigour, its reverence. Today, the LA-based singer carries that inheritance into a sound that folds seamlessly into neo-soul and R&B, creating something both ancient and entirely her own. In this episode of SBS Spice, Gayathri joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in studio ahead of her first-ever Australian performance at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. They speak about learning to trust your voice in a world of streaming stats, making music from instinct not formula, and why her song “Made It” became a quiet declaration of self-worth. Listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Taught by her father at just four years old, Gayathri Krishnan began her musical life steeped in Carnatic tradition: its scales, its rigour, its reverence. Today, the LA-based singer carries that inheritance into a sound that folds seamlessly into neo-soul and R&B, creating something both ancient and entirely her own. In this episode of SBS Spice, Gayathri joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar in studio ahead of her first-ever Australian performance at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. They speak about learning to trust your voice in a world of streaming stats, making music from instinct not formula, and why her song “Made It” became a quiet declaration of self-worth. Listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:06:46Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:43:00 +1000Prada Kolhapuris are trending. But why does something rooted in South Asian culture only become “fashionable” once it hits a Western runway? And when did basmati rice bags become designer? Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the mixed feelings around cultural validation, from luxury takes on everyday items to oil massages rebranded as TikTok wellness rituals. Is it appreciation, appropriation or just capitalism? Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire feels like collaboration done right, and why Coldplay and Beyoncé didn’t get the same love.00000197-c385-dce6-a59f-c78736870000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-great-indian-rebrand-why-the-west-is-just-catching-on/2w8dcjdekPrada Kolhapuris are trending. But why does something rooted in South Asian culture only become “fashionable” once it hits a Western runway? And when did basmati rice bags become designer? Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the mixed feelings around cultural validation, from luxury takes on everyday items to oil massages rebranded as TikTok wellness rituals. Is it appreciation, appropriation or just capitalism? Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire feels like collaboration done right, and why Coldplay and Beyoncé didn’t get the same love.Prada Kolhapuris are trending. But why does something rooted in South Asian culture only become “fashionable” once it hits a Western runway? And when did basmati rice bags become designer? Dilpreet and Suhayla unpack the mixed feelings around cultural validation, from luxury takes on everyday items to oil massages rebranded as TikTok wellness rituals. Is it appreciation, appropriation or just capitalism? Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire feels like collaboration done right, and why Coldplay and Beyoncé didn’t get the same love.FULL00:25:50Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:43:00 +1000Ever heard a bansuri drop into a bassline? That’s exactly the kind of sonic alchemy Indian electronica duo Tech Panda (Rupinder Nanda) and Kenzani (Kedar Santwani) are known for. Ahead of their debut Australian tour, the pair are bringing a bold new sound to the stage — blending classical Indian textures with deep, hypnotic electronic rhythms. From 'Saawariya' to 'Dilbar', their tracks have lit up social media. But virality is just the surface. Suhayla Sharif sits down with the duo to unpack how they’re reshaping India’s musical heritage into something deeply rooted and radically new.00000197-a9b4-d3b8-a5bf-fbf451950000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/tech-panda-x-kenzani-inside-the-minds-of-indian-electronicas-most-inventive-duo/5nve01r0pEver heard a bansuri drop into a bassline? That’s exactly the kind of sonic alchemy Indian electronica duo Tech Panda (Rupinder Nanda) and Kenzani (Kedar Santwani) are known for. Ahead of their debut Australian tour, the pair are bringing a bold new sound to the stage — blending classical Indian textures with deep, hypnotic electronic rhythms. From 'Saawariya' to 'Dilbar', their tracks have lit up social media. But virality is just the surface. Suhayla Sharif sits down with the duo to unpack how they’re reshaping India’s musical heritage into something deeply rooted and radically new.Ever heard a bansuri drop into a bassline? That’s exactly the kind of sonic alchemy Indian electronica duo Tech Panda (Rupinder Nanda) and Kenzani (Kedar Santwani) are known for. Ahead of their debut Australian tour, the pair are bringing a bold new sound to the stage — blending classical Indian textures with deep, hypnotic electronic rhythms. From 'Saawariya' to 'Dilbar', their tracks have lit up social media. But virality is just the surface. Suhayla Sharif sits down with the duo to unpack how they’re reshaping India’s musical heritage into something deeply rooted and radically new.FULL00:17:11Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:57:00 +1000Sharon Johal didn’t just want to act. She wanted to be seen. The Punjabi-Australian actor left behind a career in law to fill a gap she’d long noticed on Australian screens: someone who looked like her. First seen on SBS’ Bollywood Star, Sharon has gone on to appear in the cult-classic Neighbours, The Block, and more — becoming both a familiar face and a vocal force for change. But visibility has come at a cost, with Sharon facing racial abuse off-screen and online. In this conversation with Suhayla Sharif at SBS Sydney, she reflects on 15 years in front of the camera and what it really means to take up space. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000197-80a6-df55-addf-a6ae18de0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sharon-johal-a-career-in-resistance/1o3cz5d9dSharon Johal didn’t just want to act. She wanted to be seen. The Punjabi-Australian actor left behind a career in law to fill a gap she’d long noticed on Australian screens: someone who looked like her. First seen on SBS’ Bollywood Star, Sharon has gone on to appear in the cult-classic Neighbours, The Block, and more — becoming both a familiar face and a vocal force for change. But visibility has come at a cost, with Sharon facing racial abuse off-screen and online. In this conversation with Suhayla Sharif at SBS Sydney, she reflects on 15 years in front of the camera and what it really means to take up space. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Sharon Johal didn’t just want to act. She wanted to be seen. The Punjabi-Australian actor left behind a career in law to fill a gap she’d long noticed on Australian screens: someone who looked like her. First seen on SBS’ Bollywood Star, Sharon has gone on to appear in the cult-classic Neighbours, The Block, and more — becoming both a familiar face and a vocal force for change. But visibility has come at a cost, with Sharon facing racial abuse off-screen and online. In this conversation with Suhayla Sharif at SBS Sydney, she reflects on 15 years in front of the camera and what it really means to take up space. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:28:22Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:24:00 +1000It’s not every day you hear qawwalis in Melbourne’s Fed Square. The centuries-old form of Sufi devotional music has long offered healing through rhythm, repetition and poetry. In Pakistan, the tradition has flourished, finding new life across generations. At Blockbuster, that sound arrives in the heart of the city. Zohaib Ali, one half of the duo Zain Zohaib, joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to reflect on carrying forward a sacred lineage and how it feels to bring it to Australian audiences for the very first time. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.00000197-439c-db8f-afdf-e7bee7aa0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/surrendering-to-qawwali-with-zain-zohaib/tirzkkze4It’s not every day you hear qawwalis in Melbourne’s Fed Square. The centuries-old form of Sufi devotional music has long offered healing through rhythm, repetition and poetry. In Pakistan, the tradition has flourished, finding new life across generations. At Blockbuster, that sound arrives in the heart of the city. Zohaib Ali, one half of the duo Zain Zohaib, joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to reflect on carrying forward a sacred lineage and how it feels to bring it to Australian audiences for the very first time. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.It’s not every day you hear qawwalis in Melbourne’s Fed Square. The centuries-old form of Sufi devotional music has long offered healing through rhythm, repetition and poetry. In Pakistan, the tradition has flourished, finding new life across generations. At Blockbuster, that sound arrives in the heart of the city. Zohaib Ali, one half of the duo Zain Zohaib, joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to reflect on carrying forward a sacred lineage and how it feels to bring it to Australian audiences for the very first time. Listen now, only on SBS Spice.FULL00:06:54Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:45:00 +1000Punjab is about to pulse through the heart of Melbourne, with Blockbuster — a one-day explosion of Pakistani music, art and identity at Fed Square. Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with three music heavyweights performing in Australia for the very first time: Annural Khalid, Spotify Pakistan’s most-streamed woman artist of 2024; Xulfi, the iconic producer behind Coke Studio’s recent evolution; and Sherry Khattak, the frontman reigniting Pakistan’s rock scene. Art might be rooted in place, but it was always meant to travel. Listen to the conversation now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000197-3ef3-d851-a3b7-fff3528c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/with-pakistans-music-heavyweights-annural-khalid-sherry-khattak-and-xulfi/gbp5odf6hPunjab is about to pulse through the heart of Melbourne, with Blockbuster — a one-day explosion of Pakistani music, art and identity at Fed Square. Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with three music heavyweights performing in Australia for the very first time: Annural Khalid, Spotify Pakistan’s most-streamed woman artist of 2024; Xulfi, the iconic producer behind Coke Studio’s recent evolution; and Sherry Khattak, the frontman reigniting Pakistan’s rock scene. Art might be rooted in place, but it was always meant to travel. Listen to the conversation now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.Punjab is about to pulse through the heart of Melbourne, with Blockbuster — a one-day explosion of Pakistani music, art and identity at Fed Square. Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with three music heavyweights performing in Australia for the very first time: Annural Khalid, Spotify Pakistan’s most-streamed woman artist of 2024; Xulfi, the iconic producer behind Coke Studio’s recent evolution; and Sherry Khattak, the frontman reigniting Pakistan’s rock scene. Art might be rooted in place, but it was always meant to travel. Listen to the conversation now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.FULL00:13:47Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:46:00 +1000As Sydney’s nights cool down, VIVID’s Fire Kitchen turns up the heat. SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar followed the scent of the subcontinent to Darling Harbour, where South Asian-inspired vendors — Pocket Rocketz, Ogni, and Spice Zen — brought the fire, quite literally. From reimagined Aussie snacks to the roots of the humble masala dabba, hear how these makers are keeping flavour, flame, and tradition alive. In a festival of light, fire and spectacle — what role does culture play on the plate? Full episode now playing.00000197-3951-d3e3-a397-b9ddb7780000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-south-asian-food-feeding-vivids-fire/n3abjajv9As Sydney’s nights cool down, VIVID’s Fire Kitchen turns up the heat. SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar followed the scent of the subcontinent to Darling Harbour, where South Asian-inspired vendors — Pocket Rocketz, Ogni, and Spice Zen — brought the fire, quite literally. From reimagined Aussie snacks to the roots of the humble masala dabba, hear how these makers are keeping flavour, flame, and tradition alive. In a festival of light, fire and spectacle — what role does culture play on the plate? Full episode now playing.As Sydney’s nights cool down, VIVID’s Fire Kitchen turns up the heat. SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar followed the scent of the subcontinent to Darling Harbour, where South Asian-inspired vendors — Pocket Rocketz, Ogni, and Spice Zen — brought the fire, quite literally. From reimagined Aussie snacks to the roots of the humble masala dabba, hear how these makers are keeping flavour, flame, and tradition alive. In a festival of light, fire and spectacle — what role does culture play on the plate? Full episode now playing.FULL00:11:53Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:59:00 +1000Zaeden was a DJ. Then he got personal. And now, he’s making his Australian debut at Vivid Sydney. He’s played Tomorrowland, opened for global heavyweights like Justin Bieber, Post Malone, and Maroon 5, and racked up over 500 million streams. But he’s since shifted toward something more grounded: Hindi pop that’s personal, polished, and proudly independent. He joins Dilpreet to talk about putting Indian pop on the global map, performing for South Asian Australian audiences, and why choosing to write in Hindi felt like a homecoming. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000197-1a5f-d851-a3b7-df5ff5120000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/zaeden-and-the-new-sound-of-indian-pop/57k5agtzzZaeden was a DJ. Then he got personal. And now, he’s making his Australian debut at Vivid Sydney. He’s played Tomorrowland, opened for global heavyweights like Justin Bieber, Post Malone, and Maroon 5, and racked up over 500 million streams. But he’s since shifted toward something more grounded: Hindi pop that’s personal, polished, and proudly independent. He joins Dilpreet to talk about putting Indian pop on the global map, performing for South Asian Australian audiences, and why choosing to write in Hindi felt like a homecoming. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Zaeden was a DJ. Then he got personal. And now, he’s making his Australian debut at Vivid Sydney. He’s played Tomorrowland, opened for global heavyweights like Justin Bieber, Post Malone, and Maroon 5, and racked up over 500 million streams. But he’s since shifted toward something more grounded: Hindi pop that’s personal, polished, and proudly independent. He joins Dilpreet to talk about putting Indian pop on the global map, performing for South Asian Australian audiences, and why choosing to write in Hindi felt like a homecoming. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:12:55Fri, 30 May 2025 09:22:00 +1000Onella Muralidharan was seven when she told her parents she no longer wanted to hide her Vitiligo—the skin condition that removes pigment from different areas of the body. Unwavered by off-key comments and advice, Onella is now on runways and representing major brands, such as Mecca, Bonds and Lululemon, to counter outdated and ill-informed beauty standards. The Sri Lankan-Australian model, content creator and advocate unravels with Suhayla Sharif living with Vitiligo, pushing boundaries in the beauty industry, finding her voice online and being featured in Vogue Australia. Listen to the full episode now— wherever you find your podcasts.00000197-141c-db8f-afdf-f43ea6720000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/onella-muralidharan-on-beauty-beyond-skin-deep/z1djqw6oyOnella Muralidharan was seven when she told her parents she no longer wanted to hide her Vitiligo—the skin condition that removes pigment from different areas of the body. Unwavered by off-key comments and advice, Onella is now on runways and representing major brands, such as Mecca, Bonds and Lululemon, to counter outdated and ill-informed beauty standards. The Sri Lankan-Australian model, content creator and advocate unravels with Suhayla Sharif living with Vitiligo, pushing boundaries in the beauty industry, finding her voice online and being featured in Vogue Australia. Listen to the full episode now— wherever you find your podcasts.Onella Muralidharan was seven when she told her parents she no longer wanted to hide her Vitiligo—the skin condition that removes pigment from different areas of the body. Unwavered by off-key comments and advice, Onella is now on runways and representing major brands, such as Mecca, Bonds and Lululemon, to counter outdated and ill-informed beauty standards. The Sri Lankan-Australian model, content creator and advocate unravels with Suhayla Sharif living with Vitiligo, pushing boundaries in the beauty industry, finding her voice online and being featured in Vogue Australia. Listen to the full episode now— wherever you find your podcasts.FULL00:20:47Wed, 28 May 2025 15:29:00 +1000Māori-Indian R&B artist PANIA is done waiting for permission. Raised in West Melbourne on a steady diet of Missy Elliott, Tupac and early-2000s R&B, she’s part of a new wave reshaping what Australian music sounds and looks like. As she prepares to perform at VIVID 2025, PANIA joins Suhayla Sharif on SBS Spice to talk about chasing a career no one around her imagined — and why her songs don’t need to “represent” anyone but herself. From singing with Coldplay to filming Pity Party at her family’s marae, she’s making space on her own terms and inviting others to do the same. Full episode now streaming, wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-f5a8-d9aa-a5f7-f7fd6caf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/pania-on-r-n-b-expectations-and-refusing-the-script/d05c8jkenMāori-Indian R&B artist PANIA is done waiting for permission. Raised in West Melbourne on a steady diet of Missy Elliott, Tupac and early-2000s R&B, she’s part of a new wave reshaping what Australian music sounds and looks like. As she prepares to perform at VIVID 2025, PANIA joins Suhayla Sharif on SBS Spice to talk about chasing a career no one around her imagined — and why her songs don’t need to “represent” anyone but herself. From singing with Coldplay to filming Pity Party at her family’s marae, she’s making space on her own terms and inviting others to do the same. Full episode now streaming, wherever you get your podcasts.Māori-Indian R&B artist PANIA is done waiting for permission. Raised in West Melbourne on a steady diet of Missy Elliott, Tupac and early-2000s R&B, she’s part of a new wave reshaping what Australian music sounds and looks like. As she prepares to perform at VIVID 2025, PANIA joins Suhayla Sharif on SBS Spice to talk about chasing a career no one around her imagined — and why her songs don’t need to “represent” anyone but herself. From singing with Coldplay to filming Pity Party at her family’s marae, she’s making space on her own terms and inviting others to do the same. Full episode now streaming, wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:09:28Thu, 22 May 2025 15:03:00 +1000SAHXL began making music in his Western Sydney bedroom at just 12 — and within a year, he’d caught the ear of Grammy-winning producer Khaled Rohaim. Now 21, the Hip-Hop and R&B artist is signed to legendary label Def Jam Recordings and rising fast, bringing the stories of his community to the world. Ahead of his Sydney Opera House debut for VIVID 2025, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk lived experience, Indo-Fijian roots, and redefining the sound of Western Sydney. Listen now on SBS Spice — wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-ebdf-daf5-a1b6-ebff0f5e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sahxl-the-hip-hop-and-r-n-b-prince-of-western-sydney/mg2t1qr8tSAHXL began making music in his Western Sydney bedroom at just 12 — and within a year, he’d caught the ear of Grammy-winning producer Khaled Rohaim. Now 21, the Hip-Hop and R&B artist is signed to legendary label Def Jam Recordings and rising fast, bringing the stories of his community to the world. Ahead of his Sydney Opera House debut for VIVID 2025, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk lived experience, Indo-Fijian roots, and redefining the sound of Western Sydney. Listen now on SBS Spice — wherever you get your podcasts.SAHXL began making music in his Western Sydney bedroom at just 12 — and within a year, he’d caught the ear of Grammy-winning producer Khaled Rohaim. Now 21, the Hip-Hop and R&B artist is signed to legendary label Def Jam Recordings and rising fast, bringing the stories of his community to the world. Ahead of his Sydney Opera House debut for VIVID 2025, he joins Suhayla Sharif to talk lived experience, Indo-Fijian roots, and redefining the sound of Western Sydney. Listen now on SBS Spice — wherever you get your podcasts.FULL00:18:32Wed, 21 May 2025 12:25:00 +1000In his show, The Mind Field, Arj Barker turns grief and neuroscience into stand-up that asks the big questions — about existence, consciousness, and what we’ll probably never figure out. He joins SBS Spice host Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about how the sudden loss of a friend pushed those questions to the surface, and why some jokes are best retired to a peaceful farm. Also on the table: why AI can’t touch live comedy, why cancel culture isn’t keeping him up at night, and why bread metaphors always rise to the top. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-d1f8-dfbb-abf6-f9f9fd3f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nothing-makes-sense-arj-barkers-okay-with-that/h20xh2wuhIn his show, The Mind Field, Arj Barker turns grief and neuroscience into stand-up that asks the big questions — about existence, consciousness, and what we’ll probably never figure out. He joins SBS Spice host Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about how the sudden loss of a friend pushed those questions to the surface, and why some jokes are best retired to a peaceful farm. Also on the table: why AI can’t touch live comedy, why cancel culture isn’t keeping him up at night, and why bread metaphors always rise to the top. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.In his show, The Mind Field, Arj Barker turns grief and neuroscience into stand-up that asks the big questions — about existence, consciousness, and what we’ll probably never figure out. He joins SBS Spice host Dilpreet Kaur Taggar to talk about how the sudden loss of a friend pushed those questions to the surface, and why some jokes are best retired to a peaceful farm. Also on the table: why AI can’t touch live comedy, why cancel culture isn’t keeping him up at night, and why bread metaphors always rise to the top. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.full00:20:05Thu, 15 May 2025 14:08:40 +1000We’re having sex, getting married, getting divorced — so why are we still not talking about it? Author Saman Shad joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about what happens when we finally do. Her new novel The Sex Lives of Married Women lays bare the weight of being good daughters, model migrants, and women taught to want less. From 90s rom-com nostalgia to the strength of female friendships, Shad unpacks how colonialism and patriarchy have shaped how we think (or don't) about pleasure. A brave, funny, and moving conversation about intimacy, friendship, and the freedom to want. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-cca8-dd87-abde-dfab93b40000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/saman-shad-sex-shame-and-the-stories-we-dont-tell/lcd1ylbskWe’re having sex, getting married, getting divorced — so why are we still not talking about it? Author Saman Shad joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about what happens when we finally do. Her new novel The Sex Lives of Married Women lays bare the weight of being good daughters, model migrants, and women taught to want less. From 90s rom-com nostalgia to the strength of female friendships, Shad unpacks how colonialism and patriarchy have shaped how we think (or don't) about pleasure. A brave, funny, and moving conversation about intimacy, friendship, and the freedom to want. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.We’re having sex, getting married, getting divorced — so why are we still not talking about it? Author Saman Shad joins Suhayla Sharif to talk about what happens when we finally do. Her new novel The Sex Lives of Married Women lays bare the weight of being good daughters, model migrants, and women taught to want less. From 90s rom-com nostalgia to the strength of female friendships, Shad unpacks how colonialism and patriarchy have shaped how we think (or don't) about pleasure. A brave, funny, and moving conversation about intimacy, friendship, and the freedom to want. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.full00:24:38Wed, 14 May 2025 13:46:12 +1000Before taking to the stage, Yashith Fernando fell in love with musical theatre the same way most South Asians have— Bollywood. Now having found his rhythm, the Sri Lankan-Australian actor has performed for audiences Shakespeare to Smooth Criminal to the beat of his own tune. His latest role in MJ the Musical has him wielding a camera as Alejandro, but Suhayla Sharif turns the lens on Yashith in this chat at the Sydney Lyric Theatre that lifts the curtains on being South Asian under stage lights. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.00000196-a913-d9df-afb6-abb38ef20000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/yashith-fernando-from-ddlj-to-mj-the-musical/1dodrd516Before taking to the stage, Yashith Fernando fell in love with musical theatre the same way most South Asians have— Bollywood. Now having found his rhythm, the Sri Lankan-Australian actor has performed for audiences Shakespeare to Smooth Criminal to the beat of his own tune. His latest role in MJ the Musical has him wielding a camera as Alejandro, but Suhayla Sharif turns the lens on Yashith in this chat at the Sydney Lyric Theatre that lifts the curtains on being South Asian under stage lights. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.Before taking to the stage, Yashith Fernando fell in love with musical theatre the same way most South Asians have— Bollywood. Now having found his rhythm, the Sri Lankan-Australian actor has performed for audiences Shakespeare to Smooth Criminal to the beat of his own tune. His latest role in MJ the Musical has him wielding a camera as Alejandro, but Suhayla Sharif turns the lens on Yashith in this chat at the Sydney Lyric Theatre that lifts the curtains on being South Asian under stage lights. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.full00:12:21Mon, 12 May 2025 10:12:32 +1000What do we call progress — and what do we lose when we pursue it blindly? In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar speaks to the team behind The Wrong Gods — the new play by Counting and Cracking writer S. Shakthidharan, now premiering at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Set in a rural Indian valley, The Wrong Gods is an intimate drama about a mother and daughter divided by belief, and a community forced to reckon with the promises and perils of modernisation. Featuring conversations with actors Nadie Kammallaweera and Radhika Mudaliyar, designer Keerthi Subramanyam, and Shakthidharan himself. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-ae89-d9df-afb6-aeabb8da0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-wrong-gods-when-the-sacred-is-shaken/3zp017ghgWhat do we call progress — and what do we lose when we pursue it blindly? In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar speaks to the team behind The Wrong Gods — the new play by Counting and Cracking writer S. Shakthidharan, now premiering at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Set in a rural Indian valley, The Wrong Gods is an intimate drama about a mother and daughter divided by belief, and a community forced to reckon with the promises and perils of modernisation. Featuring conversations with actors Nadie Kammallaweera and Radhika Mudaliyar, designer Keerthi Subramanyam, and Shakthidharan himself. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.What do we call progress — and what do we lose when we pursue it blindly? In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar speaks to the team behind The Wrong Gods — the new play by Counting and Cracking writer S. Shakthidharan, now premiering at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre. Set in a rural Indian valley, The Wrong Gods is an intimate drama about a mother and daughter divided by belief, and a community forced to reckon with the promises and perils of modernisation. Featuring conversations with actors Nadie Kammallaweera and Radhika Mudaliyar, designer Keerthi Subramanyam, and Shakthidharan himself. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.full00:11:57Thu, 08 May 2025 16:46:52 +1000Bangalore-born comic Jo Gowda joins SBS Spice to talk about her new show Export Quality at the Sydney Comedy Festival — a sharp, funny take on the migrant experience in Australia. From navigating Brisbane’s eerie quiet to decoding how Aussies talk (and eat), Jo unpacks the layered reality of life as an outsider looking in. Offstage, she’s also raising a full-blown Aussie kid who loves Vegemite — and no, she still hasn’t made peace with it. Plus: a rapid-fire round as your favourite Bangalore dad. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.00000196-a4ae-d8fa-a1f7-f5ee33070000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/jo-gowda-whats-so-funny-about-migrating/v6hni7b25Bangalore-born comic Jo Gowda joins SBS Spice to talk about her new show Export Quality at the Sydney Comedy Festival — a sharp, funny take on the migrant experience in Australia. From navigating Brisbane’s eerie quiet to decoding how Aussies talk (and eat), Jo unpacks the layered reality of life as an outsider looking in. Offstage, she’s also raising a full-blown Aussie kid who loves Vegemite — and no, she still hasn’t made peace with it. Plus: a rapid-fire round as your favourite Bangalore dad. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.Bangalore-born comic Jo Gowda joins SBS Spice to talk about her new show Export Quality at the Sydney Comedy Festival — a sharp, funny take on the migrant experience in Australia. From navigating Brisbane’s eerie quiet to decoding how Aussies talk (and eat), Jo unpacks the layered reality of life as an outsider looking in. Offstage, she’s also raising a full-blown Aussie kid who loves Vegemite — and no, she still hasn’t made peace with it. Plus: a rapid-fire round as your favourite Bangalore dad. Listen wherever you find your podcasts.full00:14:18Tue, 06 May 2025 18:35:08 +1000Rattan Virk is contesting the seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, campaigning on cost of living relief, small business support, and strengthening trade ties with India as key priorities. She speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about what she believes matters most to Western Sydney voters. Please note: This conversation was recorded before recent developments involving the candidate. Due to availability issues, SBS Spice was unable to secure a follow-up response regarding the Liberal Party’s proposed cap on international student numbers.00000196-7faa-d435-afde-7ffa9a450000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/rattan-virk-contesting-battleground-greenway-for-the-liberal-party/bptjkbdbeRattan Virk is contesting the seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, campaigning on cost of living relief, small business support, and strengthening trade ties with India as key priorities. She speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about what she believes matters most to Western Sydney voters. Please note: This conversation was recorded before recent developments involving the candidate. Due to availability issues, SBS Spice was unable to secure a follow-up response regarding the Liberal Party’s proposed cap on international student numbers.Rattan Virk is contesting the seat of Greenway for the Liberal Party ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, campaigning on cost of living relief, small business support, and strengthening trade ties with India as key priorities. She speaks with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar about what she believes matters most to Western Sydney voters. Please note: This conversation was recorded before recent developments involving the candidate. Due to availability issues, SBS Spice was unable to secure a follow-up response regarding the Liberal Party’s proposed cap on international student numbers.FULL00:09:35Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:22:00 +1000Labor MP Cassandra Fernando has represented the seat of Holt in Victoria since 2022. As Labor seeks a second term in government, she makes the case for her party’s record and its promises to voters. In this episode of SBS Spice, she speaks to Suhayla Sharif about Labor’s plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, HECS debt, and the national housing shortage. Fernando, who migrated from Sri Lanka as a child, also discusses the role of representation in Australian politics and the challenges of connecting with an increasingly diverse electorate.00000196-7a35-deb7-a9f6-fb3fb8a60000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/cassandra-fernando-making-labors-case-for-re-election/daanzph6mLabor MP Cassandra Fernando has represented the seat of Holt in Victoria since 2022. As Labor seeks a second term in government, she makes the case for her party’s record and its promises to voters. In this episode of SBS Spice, she speaks to Suhayla Sharif about Labor’s plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, HECS debt, and the national housing shortage. Fernando, who migrated from Sri Lanka as a child, also discusses the role of representation in Australian politics and the challenges of connecting with an increasingly diverse electorate.Labor MP Cassandra Fernando has represented the seat of Holt in Victoria since 2022. As Labor seeks a second term in government, she makes the case for her party’s record and its promises to voters. In this episode of SBS Spice, she speaks to Suhayla Sharif about Labor’s plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, HECS debt, and the national housing shortage. Fernando, who migrated from Sri Lanka as a child, also discusses the role of representation in Australian politics and the challenges of connecting with an increasingly diverse electorate.full00:22:02Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:42:05 +1000Singapore-based comedian Kumar has been pushing the boundaries of Asia's entertainment landscape for over three decades. Performing as a drag queen and comedic entertainer, his unfiltered yet effervescent humour has never bowed down to binaries and boxes. Just before taking to the stage for Sydney Comedy Festival, he sat down with Suhayla Sharif to explore how old school humour is shaping the future of being funny. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000196-6a7d-df4c-adb6-6fff77b30000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/kumar-on-being-queer-candid-and-comedy-royalty/igsxzfeolSingapore-based comedian Kumar has been pushing the boundaries of Asia's entertainment landscape for over three decades. Performing as a drag queen and comedic entertainer, his unfiltered yet effervescent humour has never bowed down to binaries and boxes. Just before taking to the stage for Sydney Comedy Festival, he sat down with Suhayla Sharif to explore how old school humour is shaping the future of being funny. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.Singapore-based comedian Kumar has been pushing the boundaries of Asia's entertainment landscape for over three decades. Performing as a drag queen and comedic entertainer, his unfiltered yet effervescent humour has never bowed down to binaries and boxes. Just before taking to the stage for Sydney Comedy Festival, he sat down with Suhayla Sharif to explore how old school humour is shaping the future of being funny. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.full00:13:49Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:21:09 +1000Stand-up comedy royalty Prashasti Singh makes her Australian debut with Divine Feminine — a show delivered entirely in Hindi (with a little Hinglish). Ahead of her performance at the Sydney Comedy Festival, she joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to open up about language, longing, and the layered experience of connecting with desis abroad. Together, they dive into age anxiety, algorithm-induced identity crises, and the unexpected comfort of finding “your tribe” far from home. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000196-6183-deb7-a9f6-e1bb673a0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/prashasti-singh-on-hindi-anxiety-and-the-divine-feminine/atjddb02tStand-up comedy royalty Prashasti Singh makes her Australian debut with Divine Feminine — a show delivered entirely in Hindi (with a little Hinglish). Ahead of her performance at the Sydney Comedy Festival, she joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to open up about language, longing, and the layered experience of connecting with desis abroad. Together, they dive into age anxiety, algorithm-induced identity crises, and the unexpected comfort of finding “your tribe” far from home. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.Stand-up comedy royalty Prashasti Singh makes her Australian debut with Divine Feminine — a show delivered entirely in Hindi (with a little Hinglish). Ahead of her performance at the Sydney Comedy Festival, she joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to open up about language, longing, and the layered experience of connecting with desis abroad. Together, they dive into age anxiety, algorithm-induced identity crises, and the unexpected comfort of finding “your tribe” far from home. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.full00:13:52Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:41:07 +1000Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid, she outlines her party’s vision—and what she believes young Australians should be pushing for at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000196-5b09-d279-a7f6-db8d0da70000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/from-labor-to-australias-voice-fatima-paymans-political-reset/xzbpp02kmSenator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid, she outlines her party’s vision—and what she believes young Australians should be pushing for at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.Senator Fatima Payman quit Labor over Palestine. Now she’s leading her own party. In this episode of SBS Spice, she tells Suhayla Sharif why she walked, what it cost her, and how it led to the formation of Australia’s Voice. From HECS relief and supermarket price gouging to Gaza and foreign aid, she outlines her party’s vision—and what she believes young Australians should be pushing for at the ballot box in the upcoming federal election. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.full00:25:05Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:52 +1000Writer and digital creator Ruchi Page joins SBS Spice on the long, messy journey of making peace with your body. Growing up as a brown girl in a predominantly white town, Ruchi learned early on how body image is shaped not just by mirrors, but by the people we love, the cultures we come from, and the spaces we’re told we don’t belong in. In this conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, we talk about softness, shame, and the power of real storytelling — both online and in Butterfly Foundation’s new campaign The Changing Room, which Ruchi is part of. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000196-3c6e-d792-a1be-7efeb8f30000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/ruchi-page-on-a-body-thats-meant-to-be/5b3r3iltkWriter and digital creator Ruchi Page joins SBS Spice on the long, messy journey of making peace with your body. Growing up as a brown girl in a predominantly white town, Ruchi learned early on how body image is shaped not just by mirrors, but by the people we love, the cultures we come from, and the spaces we’re told we don’t belong in. In this conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, we talk about softness, shame, and the power of real storytelling — both online and in Butterfly Foundation’s new campaign The Changing Room, which Ruchi is part of. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Writer and digital creator Ruchi Page joins SBS Spice on the long, messy journey of making peace with your body. Growing up as a brown girl in a predominantly white town, Ruchi learned early on how body image is shaped not just by mirrors, but by the people we love, the cultures we come from, and the spaces we’re told we don’t belong in. In this conversation with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar, we talk about softness, shame, and the power of real storytelling — both online and in Butterfly Foundation’s new campaign The Changing Room, which Ruchi is part of. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.full00:14:39Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:58:38 +1000What makes a joke travel? Urooj Ashfaq and Anirban Dasgupta, two of India’s most distinctive comedy voices, are touring Australia and figuring that out in real time. From navigating diaspora nerves to resisting the pressure to “perform Indian-ness,” they talk about what lands, what doesn’t, and how the rules of the stage shift depending on where you are—and where you’re from. In the lead-up to their Sydney Comedy Festival show, they join Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to unpack silence, self-censorship, and the strange freedom that comes with being funny far from home.00000196-31ba-dab1-a39e-f7fa3bd00000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/urooj-anirban-funny-foreign-political-in-australia/dc6p5njdjWhat makes a joke travel? Urooj Ashfaq and Anirban Dasgupta, two of India’s most distinctive comedy voices, are touring Australia and figuring that out in real time. From navigating diaspora nerves to resisting the pressure to “perform Indian-ness,” they talk about what lands, what doesn’t, and how the rules of the stage shift depending on where you are—and where you’re from. In the lead-up to their Sydney Comedy Festival show, they join Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to unpack silence, self-censorship, and the strange freedom that comes with being funny far from home.What makes a joke travel? Urooj Ashfaq and Anirban Dasgupta, two of India’s most distinctive comedy voices, are touring Australia and figuring that out in real time. From navigating diaspora nerves to resisting the pressure to “perform Indian-ness,” they talk about what lands, what doesn’t, and how the rules of the stage shift depending on where you are—and where you’re from. In the lead-up to their Sydney Comedy Festival show, they join Dilpreet Kaur Taggar on SBS Spice to unpack silence, self-censorship, and the strange freedom that comes with being funny far from home.full00:16:36Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:50:44 +1000Not your aunty’s idea of stand-up. Daizy Maan and Niv Prakasam are carving out space on Australia’s biggest comedy stages with Brown Women Comedy—one sharp, subversive set at a time. They join Suhayla Sharif to chat about the politics of palatability, turning silence into laughter, and what happens when you take your story and make it the punchline (on your own terms).00000196-1d6c-d813-a1f7-df7ed4da0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/brown-women-comedy-laughing-away-the-shame/pffb37s5eNot your aunty’s idea of stand-up. Daizy Maan and Niv Prakasam are carving out space on Australia’s biggest comedy stages with Brown Women Comedy—one sharp, subversive set at a time. They join Suhayla Sharif to chat about the politics of palatability, turning silence into laughter, and what happens when you take your story and make it the punchline (on your own terms).Not your aunty’s idea of stand-up. Daizy Maan and Niv Prakasam are carving out space on Australia’s biggest comedy stages with Brown Women Comedy—one sharp, subversive set at a time. They join Suhayla Sharif to chat about the politics of palatability, turning silence into laughter, and what happens when you take your story and make it the punchline (on your own terms).full00:15:13Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:39:58 +1000A 13-year-old boy, a murder, and the internet—where does the blame begin? Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar break down Adolescence, Netflix’s chilling dive into the manosphere, incel culture, and the online rabbit holes shaping young men. When ideology turns dangerous, who’s really in control?00000195-f8fc-d7fe-a995-f8ffb1e60000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/why-netflixs-adolescence-feels-like-an-emergency/547nbz2ffA 13-year-old boy, a murder, and the internet—where does the blame begin? Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar break down Adolescence, Netflix’s chilling dive into the manosphere, incel culture, and the online rabbit holes shaping young men. When ideology turns dangerous, who’s really in control?A 13-year-old boy, a murder, and the internet—where does the blame begin? Suhayla Sharif and Dilpreet Kaur Taggar break down Adolescence, Netflix’s chilling dive into the manosphere, incel culture, and the online rabbit holes shaping young men. When ideology turns dangerous, who’s really in control?full00:18:07Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:20:37 +1100Shamita Sivabalan has always been a force in the spotlight—dancer, choreographer, actor. In TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop', they break away from typical roles, playing Sarika Ray, a Marine-turned-cop. Shamita talks with SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif about casting challenges in Australia, addressing labels like “too brown” and “too queer,” and what it means for South Asian Australian visibility. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000195-ea68-d7fe-a995-fa6bb3170000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/shamita-sivabalan-refuses-to-dial-it-down/hql7r8nurShamita Sivabalan has always been a force in the spotlight—dancer, choreographer, actor. In TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop', they break away from typical roles, playing Sarika Ray, a Marine-turned-cop. Shamita talks with SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif about casting challenges in Australia, addressing labels like “too brown” and “too queer,” and what it means for South Asian Australian visibility. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.Shamita Sivabalan has always been a force in the spotlight—dancer, choreographer, actor. In TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop', they break away from typical roles, playing Sarika Ray, a Marine-turned-cop. Shamita talks with SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif about casting challenges in Australia, addressing labels like “too brown” and “too queer,” and what it means for South Asian Australian visibility. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.full00:11:54Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:25:48 +1100At just 13, Poorna Malavath became the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest in 2014. But that was only the beginning. Since then, she has conquered the highest peaks across all seven continents. Now, she’s turning her focus closer to home—hoping to inspire young girls in India to pursue sports climbing. Poorna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about finding new peaks by staying grounded. Listen now, only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.00000195-d0ba-d813-a1f7-dfba963f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/moving-mountains-with-poorna-malavath/xnhosnpsxAt just 13, Poorna Malavath became the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest in 2014. But that was only the beginning. Since then, she has conquered the highest peaks across all seven continents. Now, she’s turning her focus closer to home—hoping to inspire young girls in India to pursue sports climbing. Poorna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about finding new peaks by staying grounded. Listen now, only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.At just 13, Poorna Malavath became the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest in 2014. But that was only the beginning. Since then, she has conquered the highest peaks across all seven continents. Now, she’s turning her focus closer to home—hoping to inspire young girls in India to pursue sports climbing. Poorna speaks to Suhayla Sharif about finding new peaks by staying grounded. Listen now, only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.full00:14:30Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100The South Asian Australian community is rapidly growing as more migrants from the region choose to call Australia home. A second generation of South Asian immigrants, the children of at least one foreign-born parent, are tasked with finding belonging in social circles that often question the validity of their Australian or South Asian identities. Spice girls Saesha Senanayake and Suhayla Sharif examine the bricks of their 'in-between' identity and what has shaped their understanding of acceptance in multicultural Australia. Listen to the full episode— only on SBS Spice.00000195-c553-dfa8-a9bf-d7f33efc0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-in-between-of-being-south-asian-australian/l2dtz5g72The South Asian Australian community is rapidly growing as more migrants from the region choose to call Australia home. A second generation of South Asian immigrants, the children of at least one foreign-born parent, are tasked with finding belonging in social circles that often question the validity of their Australian or South Asian identities. Spice girls Saesha Senanayake and Suhayla Sharif examine the bricks of their 'in-between' identity and what has shaped their understanding of acceptance in multicultural Australia. Listen to the full episode— only on SBS Spice.The South Asian Australian community is rapidly growing as more migrants from the region choose to call Australia home. A second generation of South Asian immigrants, the children of at least one foreign-born parent, are tasked with finding belonging in social circles that often question the validity of their Australian or South Asian identities. Spice girls Saesha Senanayake and Suhayla Sharif examine the bricks of their 'in-between' identity and what has shaped their understanding of acceptance in multicultural Australia. Listen to the full episode— only on SBS Spice.full00:18:15Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:47:32 +1100Dabba Cartel is the Indian Netflix series plating up a fresh take on crime drama. When a Mumbai-based food delivery service unexpectedly turns into a drug cartel, five women are caught in a tangled web of cooking, crime and chaos. Magnifying the hustle and hardships of women in India's working class, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar lifts the lid on the series with director Hitesh Bhatia and co-creator Shibani Akhtar. Listen now on SBS Spice— available wherever you find your podcasts.00000195-b0a2-da8a-a5f5-f0be0da20000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/unboxing-the-world-and-women-of-dabba-cartel/lfhc9tqd2Dabba Cartel is the Indian Netflix series plating up a fresh take on crime drama. When a Mumbai-based food delivery service unexpectedly turns into a drug cartel, five women are caught in a tangled web of cooking, crime and chaos. Magnifying the hustle and hardships of women in India's working class, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar lifts the lid on the series with director Hitesh Bhatia and co-creator Shibani Akhtar. Listen now on SBS Spice— available wherever you find your podcasts.Dabba Cartel is the Indian Netflix series plating up a fresh take on crime drama. When a Mumbai-based food delivery service unexpectedly turns into a drug cartel, five women are caught in a tangled web of cooking, crime and chaos. Magnifying the hustle and hardships of women in India's working class, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar lifts the lid on the series with director Hitesh Bhatia and co-creator Shibani Akhtar. Listen now on SBS Spice— available wherever you find your podcasts.fullunset00:25:05Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:55:00 +1100Pallavi Sharda has established an acting career over several continents, embodying a range of characters and contexts. From tasting success in India's cinema landscape to finding her feet in Hollywood, she now has her sights set back on where it all began— Australia. Her latest role in Jonathan Teplitzky's 'Spit' pays homage to her roots in the suburbs whilst also reclaiming the rights to her own representation. Pallavi shares how she hopes to shift South Asian narratives on screen with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar- listen now wherever you find your podcasts.00000195-a1e1-d82d-abb7-a3f960260000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/spitting-facts-on-on-screen-representation-with-pallavi-sharda/2ezzdvebhPallavi Sharda has established an acting career over several continents, embodying a range of characters and contexts. From tasting success in India's cinema landscape to finding her feet in Hollywood, she now has her sights set back on where it all began— Australia. Her latest role in Jonathan Teplitzky's 'Spit' pays homage to her roots in the suburbs whilst also reclaiming the rights to her own representation. Pallavi shares how she hopes to shift South Asian narratives on screen with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar- listen now wherever you find your podcasts.Pallavi Sharda has established an acting career over several continents, embodying a range of characters and contexts. From tasting success in India's cinema landscape to finding her feet in Hollywood, she now has her sights set back on where it all began— Australia. Her latest role in Jonathan Teplitzky's 'Spit' pays homage to her roots in the suburbs whilst also reclaiming the rights to her own representation. Pallavi shares how she hopes to shift South Asian narratives on screen with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar- listen now wherever you find your podcasts.full00:11:19Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:07:26 +1100My Melbourne is the 2025 anthology film that unites Indian directors Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Kabir Khan to explore the depths of Australian city's diversity. The pillars of sexuality, disability, gender and race are cemented through four stories set in Melbourne, Victoria- home to 36% of Australia's Indian migrants. Suhayla Sharif explores bridge building with filmmaking in conversation with My Melbourne's producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM and writers Shivangi Bhowmick, Monique Nair and Nazifa Amiri. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000195-834f-d366-adf7-d7dfd6860000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/shifting-the-lens-on-diversity-with-my-melbourne/uvzlc6tjaMy Melbourne is the 2025 anthology film that unites Indian directors Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Kabir Khan to explore the depths of Australian city's diversity. The pillars of sexuality, disability, gender and race are cemented through four stories set in Melbourne, Victoria- home to 36% of Australia's Indian migrants. Suhayla Sharif explores bridge building with filmmaking in conversation with My Melbourne's producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM and writers Shivangi Bhowmick, Monique Nair and Nazifa Amiri. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.My Melbourne is the 2025 anthology film that unites Indian directors Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das and Kabir Khan to explore the depths of Australian city's diversity. The pillars of sexuality, disability, gender and race are cemented through four stories set in Melbourne, Victoria- home to 36% of Australia's Indian migrants. Suhayla Sharif explores bridge building with filmmaking in conversation with My Melbourne's producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM and writers Shivangi Bhowmick, Monique Nair and Nazifa Amiri. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.full00:17:33Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:52:01 +1100The rent’s too high, the planet’s on fire, and your HECS debt is growing while you sleep—so what now? With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future. Why is a trip to the dentist a luxury, why does homeownership feel further out of reach, and can any party truly challenge a system dominated by the same two players? From climate action to the fight against racism, Mehreen lays out the battles ahead. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.00000195-6586-d125-addf-6f874b2c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/politics-power-and-pushback-with-mehreen-faruqi/zjvvzs952The rent’s too high, the planet’s on fire, and your HECS debt is growing while you sleep—so what now? With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future. Why is a trip to the dentist a luxury, why does homeownership feel further out of reach, and can any party truly challenge a system dominated by the same two players? From climate action to the fight against racism, Mehreen lays out the battles ahead. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.The rent’s too high, the planet’s on fire, and your HECS debt is growing while you sleep—so what now? With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future. Why is a trip to the dentist a luxury, why does homeownership feel further out of reach, and can any party truly challenge a system dominated by the same two players? From climate action to the fight against racism, Mehreen lays out the battles ahead. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.full00:26:38Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +1100What’s it like to report on South Asia’s most urgent stories? Former ABC South Asia Correspondent Avani Dias takes us inside the job—covering Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, Pakistan’s political landscape, and the treatment of minority groups in India. She unpacks global media’s misrepresentation of the region, the emotional toll of reporting, and the stark contrast between Australia’s quiet newsrooms and India’s media frenzy. This episode is a look into the stories that matter and the journalists who tell them—listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.00000195-58e7-d125-addf-7fe77dcd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/news-narratives-and-nuance-with-avani-dias/sz4er7mpnWhat’s it like to report on South Asia’s most urgent stories? Former ABC South Asia Correspondent Avani Dias takes us inside the job—covering Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, Pakistan’s political landscape, and the treatment of minority groups in India. She unpacks global media’s misrepresentation of the region, the emotional toll of reporting, and the stark contrast between Australia’s quiet newsrooms and India’s media frenzy. This episode is a look into the stories that matter and the journalists who tell them—listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.What’s it like to report on South Asia’s most urgent stories? Former ABC South Asia Correspondent Avani Dias takes us inside the job—covering Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, Pakistan’s political landscape, and the treatment of minority groups in India. She unpacks global media’s misrepresentation of the region, the emotional toll of reporting, and the stark contrast between Australia’s quiet newsrooms and India’s media frenzy. This episode is a look into the stories that matter and the journalists who tell them—listen only on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.full00:18:49Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:50:03 +1100What happens when you don’t speak, read, or make eye contact for 10 whole days? SBS Spice girl Dilpreet Kaur Taggar went full monk mode at a Vipassana retreat, and Suhayla Sharif is here to ask the questions—Was it peaceful or just painful? Did she reach enlightenment or just realise she might be the problem? In this intimate chat, we unpack mindfulness, solitude, and the fine line between self-awareness and toxic positivity. Because sometimes, 'good vibes only' just isn’t enough. Listen only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.00000195-3a34-d7a9-a1fd-3ff630a10000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/inside-vipassana-staying-silent-for-10-days/18327fzpuWhat happens when you don’t speak, read, or make eye contact for 10 whole days? SBS Spice girl Dilpreet Kaur Taggar went full monk mode at a Vipassana retreat, and Suhayla Sharif is here to ask the questions—Was it peaceful or just painful? Did she reach enlightenment or just realise she might be the problem? In this intimate chat, we unpack mindfulness, solitude, and the fine line between self-awareness and toxic positivity. Because sometimes, 'good vibes only' just isn’t enough. Listen only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.What happens when you don’t speak, read, or make eye contact for 10 whole days? SBS Spice girl Dilpreet Kaur Taggar went full monk mode at a Vipassana retreat, and Suhayla Sharif is here to ask the questions—Was it peaceful or just painful? Did she reach enlightenment or just realise she might be the problem? In this intimate chat, we unpack mindfulness, solitude, and the fine line between self-awareness and toxic positivity. Because sometimes, 'good vibes only' just isn’t enough. Listen only on SBS Spice—wherever you get your podcasts.full00:19:43Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100Inside Australia’s multi-billion-dollar wedding industry, where do South Asian weddings stand? Known for their grandeur, these weddings balance tradition, family expectations, and modern realities. In this episode, we speak to a couple who went all in, another who eloped to escape the spectacle, a wedding planner and a fashion expert shaping the dream—exploring how cultural expectations, personal desires, and the price of love are redefining the Desi wedding scene in Australia.00000195-34ce-d277-a3bf-fcfe9aa60000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/band-baaja-and-budget/5000kdhx2Inside Australia’s multi-billion-dollar wedding industry, where do South Asian weddings stand? Known for their grandeur, these weddings balance tradition, family expectations, and modern realities. In this episode, we speak to a couple who went all in, another who eloped to escape the spectacle, a wedding planner and a fashion expert shaping the dream—exploring how cultural expectations, personal desires, and the price of love are redefining the Desi wedding scene in Australia.Inside Australia’s multi-billion-dollar wedding industry, where do South Asian weddings stand? Known for their grandeur, these weddings balance tradition, family expectations, and modern realities. In this episode, we speak to a couple who went all in, another who eloped to escape the spectacle, a wedding planner and a fashion expert shaping the dream—exploring how cultural expectations, personal desires, and the price of love are redefining the Desi wedding scene in Australia.full00:14:00Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:25:48 +1100It’s International Mother Language Day on Feb 21, and Suhayla Sharif and Jasmeet Kaur must explore what their mother tongues—Fiji Hindi and Punjabi—mean to them as second-generation Australians. Jasmeet is fluent in Punjabi, while Suhayla is looking to reconnect with Fiji Hindi. They reflect on the challenges and joys of staying connected to their languages and also dive into teaching each other some Desi slang. The question is: With English often seen as the dominant language in the West, how do we keep our mother tongues alive? Listen wherever you get your podcasts.00000195-1203-d83e-a197-d31b642f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/the-fight-to-keep-punjabi-and-fiji-hindi-spoken/4bnf29vnxIt’s International Mother Language Day on Feb 21, and Suhayla Sharif and Jasmeet Kaur must explore what their mother tongues—Fiji Hindi and Punjabi—mean to them as second-generation Australians. Jasmeet is fluent in Punjabi, while Suhayla is looking to reconnect with Fiji Hindi. They reflect on the challenges and joys of staying connected to their languages and also dive into teaching each other some Desi slang. The question is: With English often seen as the dominant language in the West, how do we keep our mother tongues alive? Listen wherever you get your podcasts.It’s International Mother Language Day on Feb 21, and Suhayla Sharif and Jasmeet Kaur must explore what their mother tongues—Fiji Hindi and Punjabi—mean to them as second-generation Australians. Jasmeet is fluent in Punjabi, while Suhayla is looking to reconnect with Fiji Hindi. They reflect on the challenges and joys of staying connected to their languages and also dive into teaching each other some Desi slang. The question is: With English often seen as the dominant language in the West, how do we keep our mother tongues alive? Listen wherever you get your podcasts.full00:16:49Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:32:21 +1100Love can be the answer to many of our world's conundrums but also the root of many contradictions. For South Asians, it can often come at a cost. Whilst it is widely believed that love is unconditional, barriers like race, religion, caste and culture often draw a fine line between acceptance and rejection. SBS Spice loves love, so this episode celebrates the journeys of three Australian couples who together foster the connection that unites them rather than the obstacles that divide them.00000194-f80c-d644-a5dd-fe2fe3480000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/two-cultures-one-love/nggkq20tgLove can be the answer to many of our world's conundrums but also the root of many contradictions. For South Asians, it can often come at a cost. Whilst it is widely believed that love is unconditional, barriers like race, religion, caste and culture often draw a fine line between acceptance and rejection. SBS Spice loves love, so this episode celebrates the journeys of three Australian couples who together foster the connection that unites them rather than the obstacles that divide them.Love can be the answer to many of our world's conundrums but also the root of many contradictions. For South Asians, it can often come at a cost. Whilst it is widely believed that love is unconditional, barriers like race, religion, caste and culture often draw a fine line between acceptance and rejection. SBS Spice loves love, so this episode celebrates the journeys of three Australian couples who together foster the connection that unites them rather than the obstacles that divide them.full00:15:45Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:23:11 +1100Why launch an Indian film festival in Australia? Filmmaker Anupam Sharma wants us to think beyond Bollywood. Having spent decades bringing Indian stories to Australian screens—including directing 'UnIndian' starring Brett Lee and Tannishtha Chatterjee—he’s now launching the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA). As India and Australia’s ties grow across trade, politics, and culture, NIFFA adds a new dimension—one told through film. Debuting Feb 13 – Mar 2 with partners like Dendy and NDTV, NIFFA is Australia’s first national Indian film festival. Dilpreet Taggar invites Sharma to the studio to dive deeper. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.00000194-ced2-dd43-abdc-defa2ecd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/anupam-sharma-and-the-rise-of-indian-film-in-australia/9t2fcdr5fWhy launch an Indian film festival in Australia? Filmmaker Anupam Sharma wants us to think beyond Bollywood. Having spent decades bringing Indian stories to Australian screens—including directing 'UnIndian' starring Brett Lee and Tannishtha Chatterjee—he’s now launching the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA). As India and Australia’s ties grow across trade, politics, and culture, NIFFA adds a new dimension—one told through film. Debuting Feb 13 – Mar 2 with partners like Dendy and NDTV, NIFFA is Australia’s first national Indian film festival. Dilpreet Taggar invites Sharma to the studio to dive deeper. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Why launch an Indian film festival in Australia? Filmmaker Anupam Sharma wants us to think beyond Bollywood. Having spent decades bringing Indian stories to Australian screens—including directing 'UnIndian' starring Brett Lee and Tannishtha Chatterjee—he’s now launching the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA). As India and Australia’s ties grow across trade, politics, and culture, NIFFA adds a new dimension—one told through film. Debuting Feb 13 – Mar 2 with partners like Dendy and NDTV, NIFFA is Australia’s first national Indian film festival. Dilpreet Taggar invites Sharma to the studio to dive deeper. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.full00:18:21Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100At 19, Kushi Venkatesh has already earned the title of South Australia's funniest teenager—but her journey into comedy wasn’t exactly planned. Recorded live at the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, SBS Spice chats with Kushi about how an unexpected accident brought her to the stage, her decision to stick to clean comedy in a world of expletives, and the balancing act of making people laugh while keeping the peace at home. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.00000194-a623-de4d-ab97-e66f7d120000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/kushi-venkatesh-accidentally-funny/3ljhj765eAt 19, Kushi Venkatesh has already earned the title of South Australia's funniest teenager—but her journey into comedy wasn’t exactly planned. Recorded live at the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, SBS Spice chats with Kushi about how an unexpected accident brought her to the stage, her decision to stick to clean comedy in a world of expletives, and the balancing act of making people laugh while keeping the peace at home. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.At 19, Kushi Venkatesh has already earned the title of South Australia's funniest teenager—but her journey into comedy wasn’t exactly planned. Recorded live at the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide, SBS Spice chats with Kushi about how an unexpected accident brought her to the stage, her decision to stick to clean comedy in a world of expletives, and the balancing act of making people laugh while keeping the peace at home. SBS Spice attended the OzAsia Festival, thanks to the festival organisers.full00:10:06Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1100Love is not in the air anymore; it’s on the apps. In this episode, we dive into the modern quest for connection through online dating. Hear from those who’ve found love, others who’ve been burned and sworn off swiping, and some who wrestle with stereotypes yet persist. How long should you wait to respond? What warrants an unmatch? Who deserves a second chance? The rules shift every day. So, with plenty of fish in the sea, why are Australians struggling to swim?00000194-8b54-d62a-a5dd-9bd621410000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/love-in-the-age-of-algorithm/z3p6tqb1yLove is not in the air anymore; it’s on the apps. In this episode, we dive into the modern quest for connection through online dating. Hear from those who’ve found love, others who’ve been burned and sworn off swiping, and some who wrestle with stereotypes yet persist. How long should you wait to respond? What warrants an unmatch? Who deserves a second chance? The rules shift every day. So, with plenty of fish in the sea, why are Australians struggling to swim?Love is not in the air anymore; it’s on the apps. In this episode, we dive into the modern quest for connection through online dating. Hear from those who’ve found love, others who’ve been burned and sworn off swiping, and some who wrestle with stereotypes yet persist. How long should you wait to respond? What warrants an unmatch? Who deserves a second chance? The rules shift every day. So, with plenty of fish in the sea, why are Australians struggling to swim?full00:15:14Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:44:41 +1100Is 30 too late for therapy? Are vapes cancelled? Even Watermelon Strawberry Ice? In this groundbreaking episode of SBS Spice, with investigative journalism at its heart, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif analyse their personal ins and outs for 2025 – along with some unsolicited advice for people. All of them.00000194-62c9-df36-a7be-77f9212d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/this-year-thats-out-with-dil-suhayla/7i4bx2ymlIs 30 too late for therapy? Are vapes cancelled? Even Watermelon Strawberry Ice? In this groundbreaking episode of SBS Spice, with investigative journalism at its heart, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif analyse their personal ins and outs for 2025 – along with some unsolicited advice for people. All of them.Is 30 too late for therapy? Are vapes cancelled? Even Watermelon Strawberry Ice? In this groundbreaking episode of SBS Spice, with investigative journalism at its heart, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Suhayla Sharif analyse their personal ins and outs for 2025 – along with some unsolicited advice for people. All of them.full00:16:23Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1100How do Indians prepare for the epic clash between India and Australia? The tricolour turban, the face paint, the roar of the anthem—every gesture is more than just a show of support; it's an expression of identity, unity, and an unbreakable connection to the homeland. This conversation delves into what it truly means to 'get ready' for a match—not just for the game, but for the emotions, the history, and the collective heartbeat that pulses through millions as they unite to cheer for their team. Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Gurnam Singh and Angadh Oberoi to explore the passion and pride that come alive when these traditions meet the thrill of competition.00000193-dd1e-d62a-a5df-ddded1e70000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/turban-on-anthem-in-the-air-getting-ready-for-india-vs-australia/90bmz65ftHow do Indians prepare for the epic clash between India and Australia? The tricolour turban, the face paint, the roar of the anthem—every gesture is more than just a show of support; it's an expression of identity, unity, and an unbreakable connection to the homeland. This conversation delves into what it truly means to 'get ready' for a match—not just for the game, but for the emotions, the history, and the collective heartbeat that pulses through millions as they unite to cheer for their team. Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Gurnam Singh and Angadh Oberoi to explore the passion and pride that come alive when these traditions meet the thrill of competition.How do Indians prepare for the epic clash between India and Australia? The tricolour turban, the face paint, the roar of the anthem—every gesture is more than just a show of support; it's an expression of identity, unity, and an unbreakable connection to the homeland. This conversation delves into what it truly means to 'get ready' for a match—not just for the game, but for the emotions, the history, and the collective heartbeat that pulses through millions as they unite to cheer for their team. Bhanuraj Kashyap sits down with Gurnam Singh and Angadh Oberoi to explore the passion and pride that come alive when these traditions meet the thrill of competition.full00:09:46Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:20:14 +1100A Chicken Tikka Burger at the MCG? Unimaginable a few years ago, but now it’s a crowd favourite. As India and Australia prepare to face off in the Boxing Day Test, the cultural exchange isn’t just happening on the pitch—it’s on the menu too. Today, we’re joined by Chef Dylan Sanding, Executive Chef at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to explore how Indian flavours like buttery chicken burgers and samosas are spicing up the fan experience. From re-imagined Aussie classics to Indian street food staples, this culinary shift is celebrating the vibrant connection between the two cricket-loving nations. Brought to you by Kayo.00000193-c3a3-df36-a7bf-d7fb8d900000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/masala-on-the-ground-indian-flavours-australian-soil/sol38pobhA Chicken Tikka Burger at the MCG? Unimaginable a few years ago, but now it’s a crowd favourite. As India and Australia prepare to face off in the Boxing Day Test, the cultural exchange isn’t just happening on the pitch—it’s on the menu too. Today, we’re joined by Chef Dylan Sanding, Executive Chef at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to explore how Indian flavours like buttery chicken burgers and samosas are spicing up the fan experience. From re-imagined Aussie classics to Indian street food staples, this culinary shift is celebrating the vibrant connection between the two cricket-loving nations. Brought to you by Kayo.A Chicken Tikka Burger at the MCG? Unimaginable a few years ago, but now it’s a crowd favourite. As India and Australia prepare to face off in the Boxing Day Test, the cultural exchange isn’t just happening on the pitch—it’s on the menu too. Today, we’re joined by Chef Dylan Sanding, Executive Chef at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to explore how Indian flavours like buttery chicken burgers and samosas are spicing up the fan experience. From re-imagined Aussie classics to Indian street food staples, this culinary shift is celebrating the vibrant connection between the two cricket-loving nations. Brought to you by Kayo.full00:09:33Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:44:05 +1100Australia’s favourite brown guy – and no, he’s not Indian (we've double-checked), Nazeem Hussain has spent over 15 years turning life’s everyday chaos into comedy gold, going from a regular day job to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, from London to Edinburgh, while selling out shows right here at home in Australia. In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Nazeem talk about the world of comedy, cancel culture, the jokes he loves, and the ones he’d never touch. Plus, he drops a solid piece of advice for the hustlers out there.00000193-b83e-d62a-a5df-b9fe3c4d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nazeem-hussain/kzdgjdjlpAustralia’s favourite brown guy – and no, he’s not Indian (we've double-checked), Nazeem Hussain has spent over 15 years turning life’s everyday chaos into comedy gold, going from a regular day job to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, from London to Edinburgh, while selling out shows right here at home in Australia. In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Nazeem talk about the world of comedy, cancel culture, the jokes he loves, and the ones he’d never touch. Plus, he drops a solid piece of advice for the hustlers out there.Australia’s favourite brown guy – and no, he’s not Indian (we've double-checked), Nazeem Hussain has spent over 15 years turning life’s everyday chaos into comedy gold, going from a regular day job to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, from London to Edinburgh, while selling out shows right here at home in Australia. In this episode of SBS Spice, Dilpreet and Nazeem talk about the world of comedy, cancel culture, the jokes he loves, and the ones he’d never touch. Plus, he drops a solid piece of advice for the hustlers out there.full00:21:32Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:16:51 +1100If your vagina could talk, what would it say? Vivie, a 2024 short film by Malaysian-born, New Zealand-based director Hweiling Ow, imagines just that. Featuring an all-South Asian cast, this New Zealand production takes a witty yet heartfelt look at one woman’s journey of self-discovery as she confronts her outspoken vagina, Vivie. Vivie had its international premiere at SXSW Sydney 2024 — so SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif spoke with the cast and crew while they were Down Under.00000193-9033-d9c0-a3bf-b577a6cc0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/vivie-looking-up-to-talk-about-down-there/u0f550a3rIf your vagina could talk, what would it say? Vivie, a 2024 short film by Malaysian-born, New Zealand-based director Hweiling Ow, imagines just that. Featuring an all-South Asian cast, this New Zealand production takes a witty yet heartfelt look at one woman’s journey of self-discovery as she confronts her outspoken vagina, Vivie. Vivie had its international premiere at SXSW Sydney 2024 — so SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif spoke with the cast and crew while they were Down Under.If your vagina could talk, what would it say? Vivie, a 2024 short film by Malaysian-born, New Zealand-based director Hweiling Ow, imagines just that. Featuring an all-South Asian cast, this New Zealand production takes a witty yet heartfelt look at one woman’s journey of self-discovery as she confronts her outspoken vagina, Vivie. Vivie had its international premiere at SXSW Sydney 2024 — so SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif spoke with the cast and crew while they were Down Under.full00:11:48Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:50:59 +1100The Ashes may hold the weight of tradition, but could the Border-Gavaskar Trophy be cricket's crown jewel? In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, renowned journalist Bharat Sundaresan unpacks the evolution of the Australia-India rivalry—a rivalry that isn't just about cricket; it's about culture, pride, and the shifting power dynamics in the cricketing world. With billions of fans invested and some of the most iconic moments in modern cricket, this is more than just a series—it’s a battle for supremacy. Brought to you by Kayo.00000193-6fdc-da0a-a5b3-7ffe88e40000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/bigger-than-the-ashes-india-vs-australias-new-epic/d523ruqpmThe Ashes may hold the weight of tradition, but could the Border-Gavaskar Trophy be cricket's crown jewel? In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, renowned journalist Bharat Sundaresan unpacks the evolution of the Australia-India rivalry—a rivalry that isn't just about cricket; it's about culture, pride, and the shifting power dynamics in the cricketing world. With billions of fans invested and some of the most iconic moments in modern cricket, this is more than just a series—it’s a battle for supremacy. Brought to you by Kayo.The Ashes may hold the weight of tradition, but could the Border-Gavaskar Trophy be cricket's crown jewel? In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, renowned journalist Bharat Sundaresan unpacks the evolution of the Australia-India rivalry—a rivalry that isn't just about cricket; it's about culture, pride, and the shifting power dynamics in the cricketing world. With billions of fans invested and some of the most iconic moments in modern cricket, this is more than just a series—it’s a battle for supremacy. Brought to you by Kayo.full00:12:00Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:19:34 +1100Cricket in Australia is at a turning point, with South Asian-Australian players transforming its narrative. In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, we sit down with Jason Sangha, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, and Esha Kaur Tiwana to explore their personal relationships with the sport. As they find their place in the game, these athletes are not just excelling in performance—they’re challenging the very ethos of Australian cricket. Against the backdrop of the Summer of Cricket, we also reflect on how the sport serves as a powerful bridge, connecting people across cultures and communities. Dive in for a thought-provoking conversation about how this generation is reshaping the game on and beyond the field. Brought to you by Kayo.00000193-66fd-de54-a5f3-6efdacfe0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/spinning-the-legacy-south-asians-in-aussie-cricket/g90hf2w9hCricket in Australia is at a turning point, with South Asian-Australian players transforming its narrative. In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, we sit down with Jason Sangha, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, and Esha Kaur Tiwana to explore their personal relationships with the sport. As they find their place in the game, these athletes are not just excelling in performance—they’re challenging the very ethos of Australian cricket. Against the backdrop of the Summer of Cricket, we also reflect on how the sport serves as a powerful bridge, connecting people across cultures and communities. Dive in for a thought-provoking conversation about how this generation is reshaping the game on and beyond the field. Brought to you by Kayo.Cricket in Australia is at a turning point, with South Asian-Australian players transforming its narrative. In this episode of Pace, Spin, and Spice, we sit down with Jason Sangha, Nivethan Radhakrishnan, and Esha Kaur Tiwana to explore their personal relationships with the sport. As they find their place in the game, these athletes are not just excelling in performance—they’re challenging the very ethos of Australian cricket. Against the backdrop of the Summer of Cricket, we also reflect on how the sport serves as a powerful bridge, connecting people across cultures and communities. Dive in for a thought-provoking conversation about how this generation is reshaping the game on and beyond the field. Brought to you by Kayo.full00:11:18Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:20:36 +1100The pandemic pushed the restaurant industry to its breaking point, testing the resilience of restaurateurs everywhere. For South Asian business owners, survival is intertwined with a greater mission: preserving cultural heritage through menus inspired by migration and memory. In this episode of SBS Spice, Ria Pandey sits down with four culinary trailblazers—Nelson Fernandes, Shaun Christie-David, Jessi Singh, and Minoli De Silva—to pull back the curtain on what it takes to balance authenticity with innovation. From the trials of entrepreneurship to the traditions that shape their kitchens, these restaurateurs remind us that the next South Asian table isn’t just about the food—it’s about cultural legacies served alongside it.00000193-52da-de54-a5f3-7afab5930000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/menus-and-migration-the-next-south-asian-table/n06rvjgk2The pandemic pushed the restaurant industry to its breaking point, testing the resilience of restaurateurs everywhere. For South Asian business owners, survival is intertwined with a greater mission: preserving cultural heritage through menus inspired by migration and memory. In this episode of SBS Spice, Ria Pandey sits down with four culinary trailblazers—Nelson Fernandes, Shaun Christie-David, Jessi Singh, and Minoli De Silva—to pull back the curtain on what it takes to balance authenticity with innovation. From the trials of entrepreneurship to the traditions that shape their kitchens, these restaurateurs remind us that the next South Asian table isn’t just about the food—it’s about cultural legacies served alongside it.The pandemic pushed the restaurant industry to its breaking point, testing the resilience of restaurateurs everywhere. For South Asian business owners, survival is intertwined with a greater mission: preserving cultural heritage through menus inspired by migration and memory. In this episode of SBS Spice, Ria Pandey sits down with four culinary trailblazers—Nelson Fernandes, Shaun Christie-David, Jessi Singh, and Minoli De Silva—to pull back the curtain on what it takes to balance authenticity with innovation. From the trials of entrepreneurship to the traditions that shape their kitchens, these restaurateurs remind us that the next South Asian table isn’t just about the food—it’s about cultural legacies served alongside it.full00:11:06Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:31:06 +1100As the Summer of Cricket heats up, Pace, Spin and Spice dives into the quirky world of superstitions that shape the game we love. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap chats with cricketers Charlie Wakim and Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who share their on-field rituals, and superfans Shaurya Aryavir and Gaurang Sharma, who reveal their lucky charms. Whether it’s a glove tap or a game-day snack, these stories uncover the lighter side of cricket’s deep connection to belief. But how far can a ritual really take you? Brought to you by Kayo.00000193-43f3-de54-a5f3-6bfbd2540000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/crickets-secret-weapon-superstitions-that-stick/z266ml4qsAs the Summer of Cricket heats up, Pace, Spin and Spice dives into the quirky world of superstitions that shape the game we love. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap chats with cricketers Charlie Wakim and Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who share their on-field rituals, and superfans Shaurya Aryavir and Gaurang Sharma, who reveal their lucky charms. Whether it’s a glove tap or a game-day snack, these stories uncover the lighter side of cricket’s deep connection to belief. But how far can a ritual really take you? Brought to you by Kayo.As the Summer of Cricket heats up, Pace, Spin and Spice dives into the quirky world of superstitions that shape the game we love. Host Bhanuraj Kashyap chats with cricketers Charlie Wakim and Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who share their on-field rituals, and superfans Shaurya Aryavir and Gaurang Sharma, who reveal their lucky charms. Whether it’s a glove tap or a game-day snack, these stories uncover the lighter side of cricket’s deep connection to belief. But how far can a ritual really take you? Brought to you by Kayo.fullunset00:08:33Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:42:00 +1100Nusra Latif Qureshi has spent over 30 years reviving Musaviri, a centuries-old South Asian art form nearly lost to colonial history. Her mixed-media works—paintings, collages, and sculptures—speak to themes of trauma, dislocation, and resilience, often featuring solitary female figures that embody both absence and presence. Trained in Lahore, Nusra channels history into her art, breathing life into forgotten stories and reinterpreting them for today’s world. In this episode of SBS Spice, Suhayla Sharif sits down with Nusra at her first major solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, delving into how her art invites South Asian audiences to reconnect with their lost histories.00000193-428a-de54-a5f3-6aba06480000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nusra-latif-qureshi-breathing-new-life-into-lost-stories/mbagcnetwNusra Latif Qureshi has spent over 30 years reviving Musaviri, a centuries-old South Asian art form nearly lost to colonial history. Her mixed-media works—paintings, collages, and sculptures—speak to themes of trauma, dislocation, and resilience, often featuring solitary female figures that embody both absence and presence. Trained in Lahore, Nusra channels history into her art, breathing life into forgotten stories and reinterpreting them for today’s world. In this episode of SBS Spice, Suhayla Sharif sits down with Nusra at her first major solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, delving into how her art invites South Asian audiences to reconnect with their lost histories.Nusra Latif Qureshi has spent over 30 years reviving Musaviri, a centuries-old South Asian art form nearly lost to colonial history. Her mixed-media works—paintings, collages, and sculptures—speak to themes of trauma, dislocation, and resilience, often featuring solitary female figures that embody both absence and presence. Trained in Lahore, Nusra channels history into her art, breathing life into forgotten stories and reinterpreting them for today’s world. In this episode of SBS Spice, Suhayla Sharif sits down with Nusra at her first major solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, delving into how her art invites South Asian audiences to reconnect with their lost histories.full00:24:29Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:16:34 +1100Kultar Ahluwalia's journey in hip-hop is deeply tied to his roots—growing up in Adelaide with a Punjabi father and Irish mother, he often felt like his story wasn’t reflected in the world around him. Hip-hop became his way of expressing that complex identity. In this episode, Kultar shares how the birth of his daughter led him to start publishing music under his real name, and how his work carries the weight of his heritage, family, and search for connection. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice sat down with Kultar at the festival, where he opens up about what it means to stay true to yourself in a genre built on authenticity.00000193-1308-d8ee-a9df-1b29df6f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/kultar-ahluwalia-true-to-the-mix/gk5qcd2gsKultar Ahluwalia's journey in hip-hop is deeply tied to his roots—growing up in Adelaide with a Punjabi father and Irish mother, he often felt like his story wasn’t reflected in the world around him. Hip-hop became his way of expressing that complex identity. In this episode, Kultar shares how the birth of his daughter led him to start publishing music under his real name, and how his work carries the weight of his heritage, family, and search for connection. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice sat down with Kultar at the festival, where he opens up about what it means to stay true to yourself in a genre built on authenticity.Kultar Ahluwalia's journey in hip-hop is deeply tied to his roots—growing up in Adelaide with a Punjabi father and Irish mother, he often felt like his story wasn’t reflected in the world around him. Hip-hop became his way of expressing that complex identity. In this episode, Kultar shares how the birth of his daughter led him to start publishing music under his real name, and how his work carries the weight of his heritage, family, and search for connection. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice sat down with Kultar at the festival, where he opens up about what it means to stay true to yourself in a genre built on authenticity.full00:13:27Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:49:41 +1100From childhood performances in Sikh devotional music to leading the cult psychedelic band The Bombay Royale, singer-songwriter Parvyn’s journey has always been genre-defying. Now, with her latest album Maujuda, the Punjabi-Australian artist blends jazz, rock, and disco with Punjabi folk traditions to explore the themes of migration, belonging, and presence. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice attended the festival and sat down with Parvyn in Adelaide for an intimate conversation about roots, rhythm, and home. Hosted by Dilpreet Kaur Taggar.00000193-0ef6-d118-a7bb-3ef651e80000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/parvyn-present-unbound-evolving/ixujvkpuoFrom childhood performances in Sikh devotional music to leading the cult psychedelic band The Bombay Royale, singer-songwriter Parvyn’s journey has always been genre-defying. Now, with her latest album Maujuda, the Punjabi-Australian artist blends jazz, rock, and disco with Punjabi folk traditions to explore the themes of migration, belonging, and presence. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice attended the festival and sat down with Parvyn in Adelaide for an intimate conversation about roots, rhythm, and home. Hosted by Dilpreet Kaur Taggar.From childhood performances in Sikh devotional music to leading the cult psychedelic band The Bombay Royale, singer-songwriter Parvyn’s journey has always been genre-defying. Now, with her latest album Maujuda, the Punjabi-Australian artist blends jazz, rock, and disco with Punjabi folk traditions to explore the themes of migration, belonging, and presence. Thanks to the organisers of the OzAsia Festival, SBS Spice attended the festival and sat down with Parvyn in Adelaide for an intimate conversation about roots, rhythm, and home. Hosted by Dilpreet Kaur Taggar.full00:13:46Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:05:37 +1100For Pallavi Sharda, Diwali is more than just rituals and celebrations; it has always been a gateway to her heritage. As the first Australian-born actress of Indian heritage to lead in Bollywood films, Pallavi has navigated multiple worlds, and the essence of Vedic festivals like Diwali continually grounds her. In this episode, she shares with Dilpreet her deep connection to the spirituality of her roots and, in a world full of online noise and distractions, encourages us all to pause, reflect, and look inward this Diwali.00000192-e1c8-d399-a3fe-f5cb298f0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/for-pallavi-sharda-diwali-is-the-time-to-look-inward/0r3tj8g8hFor Pallavi Sharda, Diwali is more than just rituals and celebrations; it has always been a gateway to her heritage. As the first Australian-born actress of Indian heritage to lead in Bollywood films, Pallavi has navigated multiple worlds, and the essence of Vedic festivals like Diwali continually grounds her. In this episode, she shares with Dilpreet her deep connection to the spirituality of her roots and, in a world full of online noise and distractions, encourages us all to pause, reflect, and look inward this Diwali.For Pallavi Sharda, Diwali is more than just rituals and celebrations; it has always been a gateway to her heritage. As the first Australian-born actress of Indian heritage to lead in Bollywood films, Pallavi has navigated multiple worlds, and the essence of Vedic festivals like Diwali continually grounds her. In this episode, she shares with Dilpreet her deep connection to the spirituality of her roots and, in a world full of online noise and distractions, encourages us all to pause, reflect, and look inward this Diwali.full00:15:58Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:05:13 +1100For Fuzz Ali, Diwali transcends mere celebration; it’s a cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of life in Fiji. Growing up in Suva, where the festival is a national holiday, Fuzz reflects on how these traditions shape his identity as an Indo-Fijian artist now living in Australia. With a festive backdrop of fireworks, colourful sarees, and community spirit, Fuzz shares his journey of embracing his dual heritage and advocating for South Asian visibility. Join us on My Diwali with hosts Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal as we explore what Diwali means through Fuzz’s unique lens.00000192-df94-df65-a3de-ffdc31ac0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/fuzz-alis-indo-fijian-diwali-is-beyond-faith-and-borders/ujnl3fr5eFor Fuzz Ali, Diwali transcends mere celebration; it’s a cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of life in Fiji. Growing up in Suva, where the festival is a national holiday, Fuzz reflects on how these traditions shape his identity as an Indo-Fijian artist now living in Australia. With a festive backdrop of fireworks, colourful sarees, and community spirit, Fuzz shares his journey of embracing his dual heritage and advocating for South Asian visibility. Join us on My Diwali with hosts Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal as we explore what Diwali means through Fuzz’s unique lens.For Fuzz Ali, Diwali transcends mere celebration; it’s a cultural tapestry woven into the fabric of life in Fiji. Growing up in Suva, where the festival is a national holiday, Fuzz reflects on how these traditions shape his identity as an Indo-Fijian artist now living in Australia. With a festive backdrop of fireworks, colourful sarees, and community spirit, Fuzz shares his journey of embracing his dual heritage and advocating for South Asian visibility. Join us on My Diwali with hosts Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal as we explore what Diwali means through Fuzz’s unique lens.full00:23:14Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:12:12 +1100Diwali brought more than light into Ananya Anand’s life – it brought love. During Melbourne’s lockdown in 2020, Ananya found herself unexpectedly staying longer, discovering a connection that led to her now-husband. Since then, she’s blended her traditions with new ones, celebrating Diwali with fusion dishes like butter chicken pies and paneer tikka tacos. Listen in as Ananya shares her story of love, food, and a Melbourne Diwali that brings together everything she cherishes, on My Diwali with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal.00000192-df76-d938-af96-dff7bd090000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/ananya-anand-found-love-in-diwali-lockdown-celebrations-continue/f12igc7zlDiwali brought more than light into Ananya Anand’s life – it brought love. During Melbourne’s lockdown in 2020, Ananya found herself unexpectedly staying longer, discovering a connection that led to her now-husband. Since then, she’s blended her traditions with new ones, celebrating Diwali with fusion dishes like butter chicken pies and paneer tikka tacos. Listen in as Ananya shares her story of love, food, and a Melbourne Diwali that brings together everything she cherishes, on My Diwali with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal.Diwali brought more than light into Ananya Anand’s life – it brought love. During Melbourne’s lockdown in 2020, Ananya found herself unexpectedly staying longer, discovering a connection that led to her now-husband. Since then, she’s blended her traditions with new ones, celebrating Diwali with fusion dishes like butter chicken pies and paneer tikka tacos. Listen in as Ananya shares her story of love, food, and a Melbourne Diwali that brings together everything she cherishes, on My Diwali with Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Preeti Jabbal.full00:18:06Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:34:08 +1100Romesh Ranganathan never quite planned on swapping math lessons for stand-up, but over a decade later, the Sri Lankan-British comedian has become a global sensation. With success, however, came the challenge of representing his community, and Romesh quickly realised the weight of every joke. In this episode of SBS Spice, host Suhayla Sharif dives into Romesh's rise from school teacher to one of the most recognisable faces in the industry. Catch this spicy chat on comedy, culture, and breaking barriers—wherever you get your podcasts.00000192-ad37-dc36-a992-ff7784f90000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/romesh-ranganathan-from-classroom-to-comedy/6br3icytoRomesh Ranganathan never quite planned on swapping math lessons for stand-up, but over a decade later, the Sri Lankan-British comedian has become a global sensation. With success, however, came the challenge of representing his community, and Romesh quickly realised the weight of every joke. In this episode of SBS Spice, host Suhayla Sharif dives into Romesh's rise from school teacher to one of the most recognisable faces in the industry. Catch this spicy chat on comedy, culture, and breaking barriers—wherever you get your podcasts.Romesh Ranganathan never quite planned on swapping math lessons for stand-up, but over a decade later, the Sri Lankan-British comedian has become a global sensation. With success, however, came the challenge of representing his community, and Romesh quickly realised the weight of every joke. In this episode of SBS Spice, host Suhayla Sharif dives into Romesh's rise from school teacher to one of the most recognisable faces in the industry. Catch this spicy chat on comedy, culture, and breaking barriers—wherever you get your podcasts.full00:26:31Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:44:07 +1100In this episode of SBS Spice, host Dilpreet chats with Dhee, the voice behind Tamil cinema's viral hit 'Rowdy Baby' and the iconic 'Enjoy Enjaami', now making waves with her own independent music. Born to a Sri Lankan father and an Indian mother and raised in Western Sydney, Dhee’s latest single, 'I Wear My Roots Like a Medal', is an anthem of self-discovery, blending her cross-cultural experiences into a sound that’s entirely her own. From her beginnings in playback singing to crafting her unique musical identity, Dhee opens up about breaking expectations, creating music on her own terms, and navigating the complexities of social media. She also shares her hopeful vision for South Asian representation in the music industry—and why she believes now is a pivotal time for change. Listen to the episode on SBS Spice, available wherever you find your podcasts.00000192-88bd-d663-abb6-88bf6ac90000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/dhee-for-where-roots-are-medals/2551fhwjmIn this episode of SBS Spice, host Dilpreet chats with Dhee, the voice behind Tamil cinema's viral hit 'Rowdy Baby' and the iconic 'Enjoy Enjaami', now making waves with her own independent music. Born to a Sri Lankan father and an Indian mother and raised in Western Sydney, Dhee’s latest single, 'I Wear My Roots Like a Medal', is an anthem of self-discovery, blending her cross-cultural experiences into a sound that’s entirely her own. From her beginnings in playback singing to crafting her unique musical identity, Dhee opens up about breaking expectations, creating music on her own terms, and navigating the complexities of social media. She also shares her hopeful vision for South Asian representation in the music industry—and why she believes now is a pivotal time for change. Listen to the episode on SBS Spice, available wherever you find your podcasts.In this episode of SBS Spice, host Dilpreet chats with Dhee, the voice behind Tamil cinema's viral hit 'Rowdy Baby' and the iconic 'Enjoy Enjaami', now making waves with her own independent music. Born to a Sri Lankan father and an Indian mother and raised in Western Sydney, Dhee’s latest single, 'I Wear My Roots Like a Medal', is an anthem of self-discovery, blending her cross-cultural experiences into a sound that’s entirely her own. From her beginnings in playback singing to crafting her unique musical identity, Dhee opens up about breaking expectations, creating music on her own terms, and navigating the complexities of social media. She also shares her hopeful vision for South Asian representation in the music industry—and why she believes now is a pivotal time for change. Listen to the episode on SBS Spice, available wherever you find your podcasts.full00:25:08Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:48:53 +1100The ever-hilarious Dilruk Jayasinha joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar for a chat about his journey on SBS’s latest show, Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. In this fresh new series, Dilruk heads back to Sri Lanka, reconnecting with family, revisiting his childhood stomping grounds, and peeling back the layers of his cultural identity for Australian audiences. When asked how he thinks viewers will react, Dilruk’s take is simple: he doesn’t care. For him, the win has already happened in getting to share a slice of his life and family with the world. Joining us from Melbourne, Dilruk goes beyond the laughs as we dive into the power of authenticity and how embracing our roots brings us closer together.00000192-4aee-d8a9-a7f6-ffef8d6d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/dilruk-jayasinha-laughs-legacy-and-origin-odyssey/ln2irjhfqThe ever-hilarious Dilruk Jayasinha joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar for a chat about his journey on SBS’s latest show, Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. In this fresh new series, Dilruk heads back to Sri Lanka, reconnecting with family, revisiting his childhood stomping grounds, and peeling back the layers of his cultural identity for Australian audiences. When asked how he thinks viewers will react, Dilruk’s take is simple: he doesn’t care. For him, the win has already happened in getting to share a slice of his life and family with the world. Joining us from Melbourne, Dilruk goes beyond the laughs as we dive into the power of authenticity and how embracing our roots brings us closer together.The ever-hilarious Dilruk Jayasinha joins Dilpreet Kaur Taggar for a chat about his journey on SBS’s latest show, Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. In this fresh new series, Dilruk heads back to Sri Lanka, reconnecting with family, revisiting his childhood stomping grounds, and peeling back the layers of his cultural identity for Australian audiences. When asked how he thinks viewers will react, Dilruk’s take is simple: he doesn’t care. For him, the win has already happened in getting to share a slice of his life and family with the world. Joining us from Melbourne, Dilruk goes beyond the laughs as we dive into the power of authenticity and how embracing our roots brings us closer together.full00:12:05Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:48:03 +1000Shankari Chandran has always turned to storytelling for refuge. Now, with four novels and the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award to her name, the Tamil-Australian author has claimed her place in Australia’s literary world—but it wasn’t without a fight. Once dismissed for her work not being 'Australian enough,' Shankari now calls for a reckoning, demanding a reimagining of Australia’s narrative—one that refuses to silence diverse voices. How do we break through? SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif sits down with Shankari to uncover the transformative stories that will define the future of South Asian Australian literature.00000191-fda7-d8a9-a7f7-fdeff1b90000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/shankari-chandran-rewriting-who-is-australian-enough/kl0540k7tShankari Chandran has always turned to storytelling for refuge. Now, with four novels and the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award to her name, the Tamil-Australian author has claimed her place in Australia’s literary world—but it wasn’t without a fight. Once dismissed for her work not being 'Australian enough,' Shankari now calls for a reckoning, demanding a reimagining of Australia’s narrative—one that refuses to silence diverse voices. How do we break through? SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif sits down with Shankari to uncover the transformative stories that will define the future of South Asian Australian literature.Shankari Chandran has always turned to storytelling for refuge. Now, with four novels and the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award to her name, the Tamil-Australian author has claimed her place in Australia’s literary world—but it wasn’t without a fight. Once dismissed for her work not being 'Australian enough,' Shankari now calls for a reckoning, demanding a reimagining of Australia’s narrative—one that refuses to silence diverse voices. How do we break through? SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif sits down with Shankari to uncover the transformative stories that will define the future of South Asian Australian literature.full00:28:49Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:49:26 +1000Qais Essar is hailed as a master of Afghanistan's national instrument, the Rabab. With a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, the Rabab has endured periods of silence, but Qais believes it is at its quietest today. How does an ancient instrument find its place in today’s world? In this episode, Qais joins SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif from Northern Arizona to explore the art of blending the contemporary with the classic and how the Afghan-American artist is reinventing its sound to secure its legacy for future generations.00000191-e45d-d841-a9ff-e5ffdaaa0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/qais-essar-echoes-of-the-rabab/2eg1qju2qQais Essar is hailed as a master of Afghanistan's national instrument, the Rabab. With a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, the Rabab has endured periods of silence, but Qais believes it is at its quietest today. How does an ancient instrument find its place in today’s world? In this episode, Qais joins SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif from Northern Arizona to explore the art of blending the contemporary with the classic and how the Afghan-American artist is reinventing its sound to secure its legacy for future generations.Qais Essar is hailed as a master of Afghanistan's national instrument, the Rabab. With a rich history spanning over 2,500 years, the Rabab has endured periods of silence, but Qais believes it is at its quietest today. How does an ancient instrument find its place in today’s world? In this episode, Qais joins SBS Spice host Suhayla Sharif from Northern Arizona to explore the art of blending the contemporary with the classic and how the Afghan-American artist is reinventing its sound to secure its legacy for future generations.full00:19:55Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:21:28 +1000A luminary in contemporary Indian music, Prateek Kuhad is distinguished for his deeply personal and evocative soundscapes. Crafting music that feels like an intimate conversation, his niche but devoted fan base weaves a global tapestry. Often hailed as India’s biggest sonic export in recent years, Prateek joins Dilpreet in our Sydney studios amidst his Australian tour to explore why he continues to write music for himself before others, delve into his artistic process, and discuss the slow but evolving perceptions of Indian artists in the West.00000191-d4a9-defa-a3fd-f5edd0800000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/prateek-kuhad-in-between-the-lines-and-rhymes/7hawdup6vA luminary in contemporary Indian music, Prateek Kuhad is distinguished for his deeply personal and evocative soundscapes. Crafting music that feels like an intimate conversation, his niche but devoted fan base weaves a global tapestry. Often hailed as India’s biggest sonic export in recent years, Prateek joins Dilpreet in our Sydney studios amidst his Australian tour to explore why he continues to write music for himself before others, delve into his artistic process, and discuss the slow but evolving perceptions of Indian artists in the West.A luminary in contemporary Indian music, Prateek Kuhad is distinguished for his deeply personal and evocative soundscapes. Crafting music that feels like an intimate conversation, his niche but devoted fan base weaves a global tapestry. Often hailed as India’s biggest sonic export in recent years, Prateek joins Dilpreet in our Sydney studios amidst his Australian tour to explore why he continues to write music for himself before others, delve into his artistic process, and discuss the slow but evolving perceptions of Indian artists in the West.full00:23:45Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:31:25 +1000Can you find your way back to someone you love after being apart for years? Set between India and Australia, SBS’s new original series 'Four Years Later' explores this dilemma in its eight-part journey, premiering on SBS on Demand on 2 October. Dilpreet from SBS Spice visits the set to speak with writer Mithila Gupta and lead actors Shahana Goswami and Akshay Ajit Singh, uncovering the intricacies of bringing this unique Indian-Australian romantic drama to life and find out if love can truly endure all.00000191-c060-defa-a3fd-f1edac370000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sbs-spice-special-four-years-later/koe2017deCan you find your way back to someone you love after being apart for years? Set between India and Australia, SBS’s new original series 'Four Years Later' explores this dilemma in its eight-part journey, premiering on SBS on Demand on 2 October. Dilpreet from SBS Spice visits the set to speak with writer Mithila Gupta and lead actors Shahana Goswami and Akshay Ajit Singh, uncovering the intricacies of bringing this unique Indian-Australian romantic drama to life and find out if love can truly endure all.Can you find your way back to someone you love after being apart for years? Set between India and Australia, SBS’s new original series 'Four Years Later' explores this dilemma in its eight-part journey, premiering on SBS on Demand on 2 October. Dilpreet from SBS Spice visits the set to speak with writer Mithila Gupta and lead actors Shahana Goswami and Akshay Ajit Singh, uncovering the intricacies of bringing this unique Indian-Australian romantic drama to life and find out if love can truly endure all.full00:08:58Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:02:06 +1000Set in 16th century India, as the Taj Mahal is about to be unveiled after years of meticulous construction, two best friends stand guard at dawn and face an unimaginable task. This is the gripping premise of Guards at the Taj, directed by Bali Padda and written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph. Yet, at the heart of the play is neither the monument nor the era, but a profound friendship between two brown men. Bali Padda joins Dilpreet in the studio for an intimate conversation about the play's deeper themes and the bonds that drive it.00000191-975c-d729-adff-97fc4d5e0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/bali-padda-men-monuments-and-the-taj-mahal/kxdn3u2a8Set in 16th century India, as the Taj Mahal is about to be unveiled after years of meticulous construction, two best friends stand guard at dawn and face an unimaginable task. This is the gripping premise of Guards at the Taj, directed by Bali Padda and written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph. Yet, at the heart of the play is neither the monument nor the era, but a profound friendship between two brown men. Bali Padda joins Dilpreet in the studio for an intimate conversation about the play's deeper themes and the bonds that drive it.Set in 16th century India, as the Taj Mahal is about to be unveiled after years of meticulous construction, two best friends stand guard at dawn and face an unimaginable task. This is the gripping premise of Guards at the Taj, directed by Bali Padda and written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph. Yet, at the heart of the play is neither the monument nor the era, but a profound friendship between two brown men. Bali Padda joins Dilpreet in the studio for an intimate conversation about the play's deeper themes and the bonds that drive it.full00:17:45Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:55:38 +1000As we were baking banana bread and trying dalgona coffee during COVID, our guest was making music videos out of her garage. Rooted in her Indian heritage and Australian upbringing, Melbourne-based singer and songwriter, ASHWARYA, flourishes in the rich blend of her dual identity. She joins Suhayla Sharif as we explore not just the unboxing of South Asian talent, but also the urgency of breaking through identity labels to find the true sound of the Australian music industry.00000191-8d53-d002-ab9f-aff392fe0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/ashwarya-sonic-homegrown-unbound/gsj5mjmljAs we were baking banana bread and trying dalgona coffee during COVID, our guest was making music videos out of her garage. Rooted in her Indian heritage and Australian upbringing, Melbourne-based singer and songwriter, ASHWARYA, flourishes in the rich blend of her dual identity. She joins Suhayla Sharif as we explore not just the unboxing of South Asian talent, but also the urgency of breaking through identity labels to find the true sound of the Australian music industry.As we were baking banana bread and trying dalgona coffee during COVID, our guest was making music videos out of her garage. Rooted in her Indian heritage and Australian upbringing, Melbourne-based singer and songwriter, ASHWARYA, flourishes in the rich blend of her dual identity. She joins Suhayla Sharif as we explore not just the unboxing of South Asian talent, but also the urgency of breaking through identity labels to find the true sound of the Australian music industry.full00:25:55Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:21:34 +1000Discovering a mislabeled book in a Broken Hill mosque set our guest on a path to unearth cultural encounters between South Asian and Aboriginal communities in the 19th-century Australia, culminating in her groundbreaking debut monograph, 'Australianama'. Dhaka-born, Australia-bred feminist and cultural historian, Dr Samia Khatun focuses on the experiences of colonised peoples across the British Empire. Joining Ria Pandey for this episode, she challenges us to rethink the very foundations of how we understand our past, engage with our present, and envision our future. Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this program includes the name of a deceased person.00000191-7dd8-dd63-adbd-7fdfba2b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/samia-khatun-australias-blak-and-brown-history/70r4rfm3vDiscovering a mislabeled book in a Broken Hill mosque set our guest on a path to unearth cultural encounters between South Asian and Aboriginal communities in the 19th-century Australia, culminating in her groundbreaking debut monograph, 'Australianama'. Dhaka-born, Australia-bred feminist and cultural historian, Dr Samia Khatun focuses on the experiences of colonised peoples across the British Empire. Joining Ria Pandey for this episode, she challenges us to rethink the very foundations of how we understand our past, engage with our present, and envision our future. Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this program includes the name of a deceased person.Discovering a mislabeled book in a Broken Hill mosque set our guest on a path to unearth cultural encounters between South Asian and Aboriginal communities in the 19th-century Australia, culminating in her groundbreaking debut monograph, 'Australianama'. Dhaka-born, Australia-bred feminist and cultural historian, Dr Samia Khatun focuses on the experiences of colonised peoples across the British Empire. Joining Ria Pandey for this episode, she challenges us to rethink the very foundations of how we understand our past, engage with our present, and envision our future. Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this program includes the name of a deceased person.full00:25:36Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:57:06 +1000Anasuya Sengupta made history as the first Indian actor to snag the Best Actor award at Cannes. But she doesn't see it as her personal win: "It's a win for all of us," she says. Anasuya's heart never left acting, even during her years as a production designer. So when Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov came calling with 'The Shameless,' she didn't waste any time. Join host Dilpreet as Anasuya delves into the magic that happens when we allow life to shape us rather than over-strategising.00000191-1262-d160-afbb-166bd3e00000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/anasuya-sengupta-the-audacity-of-dreaming/ywu2lr5ooAnasuya Sengupta made history as the first Indian actor to snag the Best Actor award at Cannes. But she doesn't see it as her personal win: "It's a win for all of us," she says. Anasuya's heart never left acting, even during her years as a production designer. So when Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov came calling with 'The Shameless,' she didn't waste any time. Join host Dilpreet as Anasuya delves into the magic that happens when we allow life to shape us rather than over-strategising.Anasuya Sengupta made history as the first Indian actor to snag the Best Actor award at Cannes. But she doesn't see it as her personal win: "It's a win for all of us," she says. Anasuya's heart never left acting, even during her years as a production designer. So when Bulgarian director Konstantin Bojanov came calling with 'The Shameless,' she didn't waste any time. Join host Dilpreet as Anasuya delves into the magic that happens when we allow life to shape us rather than over-strategising.full00:23:23Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:13:01 +1000It’s not often that you come across someone who goes against the wind with such flair that a culture shift is bound to happen. Our guest for this episode, Megha Kapoor, is exactly that kind of a groundbreaker. An editor, stylist, writer, creative director, and former Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, Megha sits down with SBS Spice to talk about her foray into fashion, her fervent belief in the power of critique, and why it's desperately needed in today's landscape. But in an era where product placements abound, how do editors maintain authenticity? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar hosts.00000190-fe24-d3f4-a7fc-fe2c820d0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/megha-kapoor-breaking-the-mould/89wwwodnmIt’s not often that you come across someone who goes against the wind with such flair that a culture shift is bound to happen. Our guest for this episode, Megha Kapoor, is exactly that kind of a groundbreaker. An editor, stylist, writer, creative director, and former Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, Megha sits down with SBS Spice to talk about her foray into fashion, her fervent belief in the power of critique, and why it's desperately needed in today's landscape. But in an era where product placements abound, how do editors maintain authenticity? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar hosts.It’s not often that you come across someone who goes against the wind with such flair that a culture shift is bound to happen. Our guest for this episode, Megha Kapoor, is exactly that kind of a groundbreaker. An editor, stylist, writer, creative director, and former Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, Megha sits down with SBS Spice to talk about her foray into fashion, her fervent belief in the power of critique, and why it's desperately needed in today's landscape. But in an era where product placements abound, how do editors maintain authenticity? Dilpreet Kaur Taggar hosts.full00:42:44Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:57:15 +1000Musicals have opened up a new realm of expression for theatre enthusiasts, showcasing that South Asian talent on stage goes far beyond the Bollywood song sequences often associated with them. Vidya Makan, starring as Eliza Hamilton in the 2024 season of HAMILTON, Australia, exemplifies this diversity by adding her own Desi spin to the character. But, what does that look like? SBS Spice visits the rehearsal room to hear directly from her.00000190-e34d-d6f4-ad94-fb6f61570000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/vidya-makan-desi-meter/we3kpnbw6Musicals have opened up a new realm of expression for theatre enthusiasts, showcasing that South Asian talent on stage goes far beyond the Bollywood song sequences often associated with them. Vidya Makan, starring as Eliza Hamilton in the 2024 season of HAMILTON, Australia, exemplifies this diversity by adding her own Desi spin to the character. But, what does that look like? SBS Spice visits the rehearsal room to hear directly from her.Musicals have opened up a new realm of expression for theatre enthusiasts, showcasing that South Asian talent on stage goes far beyond the Bollywood song sequences often associated with them. Vidya Makan, starring as Eliza Hamilton in the 2024 season of HAMILTON, Australia, exemplifies this diversity by adding her own Desi spin to the character. But, what does that look like? SBS Spice visits the rehearsal room to hear directly from her.full00:13:12Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:25:22 +100023-year-old Yusuf Chothia is set to go for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Australia in the men’s 51kg boxing division, and the only South Asian person to do so. Born in South Africa and based in Perth, Western Australia, the three-time national champion carries the legacy of his Indian ancestors close to him. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif, the gloves are off for this chat as Yusuf unravels the hits and misses of being a young sportsperson aiming to achieve.00000190-bf0e-d3f4-a7fc-bf0e14f10000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/yusuf-chothia-punching-to-paris/dsf8cybo923-year-old Yusuf Chothia is set to go for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Australia in the men’s 51kg boxing division, and the only South Asian person to do so. Born in South Africa and based in Perth, Western Australia, the three-time national champion carries the legacy of his Indian ancestors close to him. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif, the gloves are off for this chat as Yusuf unravels the hits and misses of being a young sportsperson aiming to achieve.23-year-old Yusuf Chothia is set to go for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Australia in the men’s 51kg boxing division, and the only South Asian person to do so. Born in South Africa and based in Perth, Western Australia, the three-time national champion carries the legacy of his Indian ancestors close to him. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif, the gloves are off for this chat as Yusuf unravels the hits and misses of being a young sportsperson aiming to achieve.full00:16:57Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:56:00 +1000Priya Sharma didn't realise how far her Hindi content would travel when she first tried it. "My Hindi is a bit childlike," she shares. Having a mother tongue that is not widely spoken outside of a small, intimate circle is a common thread among children of the diaspora. But it was embracing this exact aspect of her identity that inspired her to dream of a life beyond the binaries of a 9-5 job or a mortgage. SBS Spice visits Priya at her home to bring you this pro-dreamer episode. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif.00000190-7bf8-df11-adf5-7ffa7fdf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/priya-sharma-hinglish-dreams-on-wheels/5rusawxvhPriya Sharma didn't realise how far her Hindi content would travel when she first tried it. "My Hindi is a bit childlike," she shares. Having a mother tongue that is not widely spoken outside of a small, intimate circle is a common thread among children of the diaspora. But it was embracing this exact aspect of her identity that inspired her to dream of a life beyond the binaries of a 9-5 job or a mortgage. SBS Spice visits Priya at her home to bring you this pro-dreamer episode. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif.Priya Sharma didn't realise how far her Hindi content would travel when she first tried it. "My Hindi is a bit childlike," she shares. Having a mother tongue that is not widely spoken outside of a small, intimate circle is a common thread among children of the diaspora. But it was embracing this exact aspect of her identity that inspired her to dream of a life beyond the binaries of a 9-5 job or a mortgage. SBS Spice visits Priya at her home to bring you this pro-dreamer episode. Hosted by Suhayla Sharif.full00:20:58Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:13:25 +1000Thousands of Sri Lankan children were adopted illegally between the 1960s and 1980s, leaving many inter-country and inter-racial adoptees grappling with lost identities. Sri Lankan-Australian playwright, Chenturan Aran, uses dark humor to explore this painful history in his new production, 'Cut Chilli'. But how does one craft such a story in Australia, a country with its own history of stolen generation, while also renegotiating their cultural displacement as a child of the diaspora? Dilpreet hosts.00000190-5708-d997-a7f3-5f2d85b30000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/chenturan-aran-the-import-export-of-identity/rspfzjcxyThousands of Sri Lankan children were adopted illegally between the 1960s and 1980s, leaving many inter-country and inter-racial adoptees grappling with lost identities. Sri Lankan-Australian playwright, Chenturan Aran, uses dark humor to explore this painful history in his new production, 'Cut Chilli'. But how does one craft such a story in Australia, a country with its own history of stolen generation, while also renegotiating their cultural displacement as a child of the diaspora? Dilpreet hosts.Thousands of Sri Lankan children were adopted illegally between the 1960s and 1980s, leaving many inter-country and inter-racial adoptees grappling with lost identities. Sri Lankan-Australian playwright, Chenturan Aran, uses dark humor to explore this painful history in his new production, 'Cut Chilli'. But how does one craft such a story in Australia, a country with its own history of stolen generation, while also renegotiating their cultural displacement as a child of the diaspora? Dilpreet hosts.full00:22:50Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:26:17 +1000Nick Sharma and Carrie Ou Yeung met online, fell in love, and now create digital content together, making the internet both the heart of their love story and their workplace. Nick, who is Indian, and Carrie, from Hong Kong, navigate their relationship under the ever-watchful eyes of the Asian diaspora, both online and offline. But how does one continue to love amidst constant commentary topped with cultural and linguistic differences? Suhayla Sharif from SBS Spice finds out.00000190-38f4-d75d-a1b5-fcff23a10000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nick-carrie-mixed-and-matched/hhv055gr4Nick Sharma and Carrie Ou Yeung met online, fell in love, and now create digital content together, making the internet both the heart of their love story and their workplace. Nick, who is Indian, and Carrie, from Hong Kong, navigate their relationship under the ever-watchful eyes of the Asian diaspora, both online and offline. But how does one continue to love amidst constant commentary topped with cultural and linguistic differences? Suhayla Sharif from SBS Spice finds out.Nick Sharma and Carrie Ou Yeung met online, fell in love, and now create digital content together, making the internet both the heart of their love story and their workplace. Nick, who is Indian, and Carrie, from Hong Kong, navigate their relationship under the ever-watchful eyes of the Asian diaspora, both online and offline. But how does one continue to love amidst constant commentary topped with cultural and linguistic differences? Suhayla Sharif from SBS Spice finds out.full00:34:24Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:45:46 +1000Indian films deeply influence the South Asian diaspora. We know now that an 'Appu' is undoable or a 'Raj Koothrapali' insufferable but even a lovable brown character is also laced with flaws. Where do we draw the line or should we even bother? SBS Spice's Dilpreet explores the complexities of migration and the power of films in enriching these narratives with one of India's most renowned film critics and experts, Sucharita Tyagi.00000190-29a9-d5c6-ad9b-edaf0dee0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sucharita-tyagi-the-indian-surge-in-global-cinema/7h0pxueubIndian films deeply influence the South Asian diaspora. We know now that an 'Appu' is undoable or a 'Raj Koothrapali' insufferable but even a lovable brown character is also laced with flaws. Where do we draw the line or should we even bother? SBS Spice's Dilpreet explores the complexities of migration and the power of films in enriching these narratives with one of India's most renowned film critics and experts, Sucharita Tyagi.Indian films deeply influence the South Asian diaspora. We know now that an 'Appu' is undoable or a 'Raj Koothrapali' insufferable but even a lovable brown character is also laced with flaws. Where do we draw the line or should we even bother? SBS Spice's Dilpreet explores the complexities of migration and the power of films in enriching these narratives with one of India's most renowned film critics and experts, Sucharita Tyagi.full00:23:40Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:40:01 +1000For centuries, dance has defined storytelling for South Asians. Emerging dancers in Australia continue to straddle two worlds while defying social expectations of gender and sensuality. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif invites Sivamsan Senthilvasan, Shyamla, and Anjana Chandran to explore how one body can hold multiple cultures and transcend borders.00000190-0eec-d73e-a3b4-9eee3f530000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/siv-shyamla-anjana-heritage-in-motion/t4ivntl3tFor centuries, dance has defined storytelling for South Asians. Emerging dancers in Australia continue to straddle two worlds while defying social expectations of gender and sensuality. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif invites Sivamsan Senthilvasan, Shyamla, and Anjana Chandran to explore how one body can hold multiple cultures and transcend borders.For centuries, dance has defined storytelling for South Asians. Emerging dancers in Australia continue to straddle two worlds while defying social expectations of gender and sensuality. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif invites Sivamsan Senthilvasan, Shyamla, and Anjana Chandran to explore how one body can hold multiple cultures and transcend borders.full00:13:53Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:50:49 +1000Officially known as a mentalist, Suhani Shah is arguably one of modern India's most popular mind readers and magicians. Extensively covered and followed, SBS Spice hosts her virtually from India to explore what lies behind the ancient artform - especially given the digital world's consumption. But when something is done over and over again, how does the magic stay?0000018f-f03a-db42-ab8f-fd3b98e40000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/suhani-shah-inside-a-mentalists-mind/avkxxeu9cOfficially known as a mentalist, Suhani Shah is arguably one of modern India's most popular mind readers and magicians. Extensively covered and followed, SBS Spice hosts her virtually from India to explore what lies behind the ancient artform - especially given the digital world's consumption. But when something is done over and over again, how does the magic stay?Officially known as a mentalist, Suhani Shah is arguably one of modern India's most popular mind readers and magicians. Extensively covered and followed, SBS Spice hosts her virtually from India to explore what lies behind the ancient artform - especially given the digital world's consumption. But when something is done over and over again, how does the magic stay?full00:12:56Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:36:57 +1000From packing food hampers to going on the road to regional areas, Amar Singh and the team at Turbans 4 Australia provide aid relief to people going through a crisis and communities recovering from natural disasters. SBS Spice visits Amar Singh at his warehouse in Sydney to see firsthand a Sunday relief drive run by the volunteers for a couple of hundred people in need. In a world where scarcity can stop us from lending a hand, where does abundance come from? Spice speaks with Amar in a one-on-one.0000018f-dc8b-de37-abef-fcff25600000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/amar-singh-exemplifying-mateship/5puy5xrz4From packing food hampers to going on the road to regional areas, Amar Singh and the team at Turbans 4 Australia provide aid relief to people going through a crisis and communities recovering from natural disasters. SBS Spice visits Amar Singh at his warehouse in Sydney to see firsthand a Sunday relief drive run by the volunteers for a couple of hundred people in need. In a world where scarcity can stop us from lending a hand, where does abundance come from? Spice speaks with Amar in a one-on-one.From packing food hampers to going on the road to regional areas, Amar Singh and the team at Turbans 4 Australia provide aid relief to people going through a crisis and communities recovering from natural disasters. SBS Spice visits Amar Singh at his warehouse in Sydney to see firsthand a Sunday relief drive run by the volunteers for a couple of hundred people in need. In a world where scarcity can stop us from lending a hand, where does abundance come from? Spice speaks with Amar in a one-on-one.full00:11:43Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:33:44 +1000Sid Sriram has had a career that's spanned across countries, languages, and industries, yet it's his deeply grounded roots in his own identity that has made him a globally renowned artist. From his independent work where he walks listeners through his journey to his playback tracks in Indian films that make you feel at home, Sid continuously traverses two worlds. It's long time coming to shatter the box we're put in - but what happens once the box no longer exists? Sid Sriram joins SBS Spice in the studio.0000018f-c2da-de37-abef-faff98640000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sid-sriram/2ghm9ctxpSid Sriram has had a career that's spanned across countries, languages, and industries, yet it's his deeply grounded roots in his own identity that has made him a globally renowned artist. From his independent work where he walks listeners through his journey to his playback tracks in Indian films that make you feel at home, Sid continuously traverses two worlds. It's long time coming to shatter the box we're put in - but what happens once the box no longer exists? Sid Sriram joins SBS Spice in the studio.Sid Sriram has had a career that's spanned across countries, languages, and industries, yet it's his deeply grounded roots in his own identity that has made him a globally renowned artist. From his independent work where he walks listeners through his journey to his playback tracks in Indian films that make you feel at home, Sid continuously traverses two worlds. It's long time coming to shatter the box we're put in - but what happens once the box no longer exists? Sid Sriram joins SBS Spice in the studio.full00:32:47Wed, 29 May 2024 16:06:58 +1000Chancing upon his great grandfather’s letters in a shoebox while on a visit to Sri Lanka gave life to Shakthidharan's highly acclaimed theatre production, Counting and Cracking, which follows a Sri Lankan-Australian family over four generations. Growing up in Western Sydney after his family left Sri Lanka, he says his mother barely spoke to him about the war that had broken her heart. And so, his journey of finding his legacy first began - but does a formula for discovering something we carry inherently even exist? Shakthi joins SBS Spice in the studios.0000018f-b86b-d73e-a3af-beeb90320000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/s-shakthidharan-counting-years-cracking-silences/2why6joujChancing upon his great grandfather’s letters in a shoebox while on a visit to Sri Lanka gave life to Shakthidharan's highly acclaimed theatre production, Counting and Cracking, which follows a Sri Lankan-Australian family over four generations. Growing up in Western Sydney after his family left Sri Lanka, he says his mother barely spoke to him about the war that had broken her heart. And so, his journey of finding his legacy first began - but does a formula for discovering something we carry inherently even exist? Shakthi joins SBS Spice in the studios.Chancing upon his great grandfather’s letters in a shoebox while on a visit to Sri Lanka gave life to Shakthidharan's highly acclaimed theatre production, Counting and Cracking, which follows a Sri Lankan-Australian family over four generations. Growing up in Western Sydney after his family left Sri Lanka, he says his mother barely spoke to him about the war that had broken her heart. And so, his journey of finding his legacy first began - but does a formula for discovering something we carry inherently even exist? Shakthi joins SBS Spice in the studios.full00:29:51Mon, 27 May 2024 15:31:32 +1000From singing Kirtan at her local Gurdwara to being in a girl band, hosting on radio, and entertaining with parody Bollywood songs online, Punjabi-Australian artist Avneesha Martins has never stopped dreaming. A strong believer in the mantra 'what's meant to happen, will happen,' she gets deep into what keeps her going, even when the algorithm isn't always our friend.0000018f-a332-dd5f-adcf-e77e17c70000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/avneesha-martins-mic-camera-dreams/mlwrzzzqyFrom singing Kirtan at her local Gurdwara to being in a girl band, hosting on radio, and entertaining with parody Bollywood songs online, Punjabi-Australian artist Avneesha Martins has never stopped dreaming. A strong believer in the mantra 'what's meant to happen, will happen,' she gets deep into what keeps her going, even when the algorithm isn't always our friend.From singing Kirtan at her local Gurdwara to being in a girl band, hosting on radio, and entertaining with parody Bollywood songs online, Punjabi-Australian artist Avneesha Martins has never stopped dreaming. A strong believer in the mantra 'what's meant to happen, will happen,' she gets deep into what keeps her going, even when the algorithm isn't always our friend.full00:27:38Thu, 23 May 2024 12:45:00 +1000Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, is observed on May 18 each year. While the day is not officially recognised in Sri Lanka, the Tamil diaspora commemorates it internationally. Renuga Inpakumar began advocating for Eelam Tamil refugees at the age of 10. Now 21, she continues to use her voice to raise awareness not only about the Tamil Eelam genocide but also to share the stories of Eelam Tamil refugees in Australia.0000018f-8407-de05-a9ff-ccc7f6230000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/renuga-inpakumar-tamil-identity-young-activism/uvnbmx19dTamil Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, is observed on May 18 each year. While the day is not officially recognised in Sri Lanka, the Tamil diaspora commemorates it internationally. Renuga Inpakumar began advocating for Eelam Tamil refugees at the age of 10. Now 21, she continues to use her voice to raise awareness not only about the Tamil Eelam genocide but also to share the stories of Eelam Tamil refugees in Australia.Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, is observed on May 18 each year. While the day is not officially recognised in Sri Lanka, the Tamil diaspora commemorates it internationally. Renuga Inpakumar began advocating for Eelam Tamil refugees at the age of 10. Now 21, she continues to use her voice to raise awareness not only about the Tamil Eelam genocide but also to share the stories of Eelam Tamil refugees in Australia.full00:20:00Fri, 17 May 2024 11:17:39 +1000May 14 is Girmit Day - a day that commemorates when the first indentured labourers arrived in Fiji from India in 1879 under British colonial rule. The term Girmit, or Girmityas, was used to refer to Indian indentured labourers as it was how they would pronounce the English word 'agreement'. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif speaks with six Indo-Fijian Australians to shed light on their enduring legacy.0000018f-7511-de05-a9ff-fdd335920000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/girmit-day-indo-fijian-aussies-indentured-history/c23undjnuMay 14 is Girmit Day - a day that commemorates when the first indentured labourers arrived in Fiji from India in 1879 under British colonial rule. The term Girmit, or Girmityas, was used to refer to Indian indentured labourers as it was how they would pronounce the English word 'agreement'. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif speaks with six Indo-Fijian Australians to shed light on their enduring legacy.May 14 is Girmit Day - a day that commemorates when the first indentured labourers arrived in Fiji from India in 1879 under British colonial rule. The term Girmit, or Girmityas, was used to refer to Indian indentured labourers as it was how they would pronounce the English word 'agreement'. SBS Spice's Suhayla Sharif speaks with six Indo-Fijian Australians to shed light on their enduring legacy.full00:09:15Tue, 14 May 2024 13:35:48 +1000What exactly is South Asian food? In fact, can South Asian food be exact? We are not a monolithic community but our food binds us so much more together. SBS Spice guest, and MasterChef Australia Season 13 finalist, Kishwar Chowdhury, helps us decode the DNA of South Asian food through her Indian-Bangladeshi heritage and shares how a humble rebellion against Daal & Rice kicked off her journey.0000018f-60ff-de05-a9ff-ecff1e8b0000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/kishwar-chowdhury-decoding-food-dna/a6br1swapWhat exactly is South Asian food? In fact, can South Asian food be exact? We are not a monolithic community but our food binds us so much more together. SBS Spice guest, and MasterChef Australia Season 13 finalist, Kishwar Chowdhury, helps us decode the DNA of South Asian food through her Indian-Bangladeshi heritage and shares how a humble rebellion against Daal & Rice kicked off her journey.What exactly is South Asian food? In fact, can South Asian food be exact? We are not a monolithic community but our food binds us so much more together. SBS Spice guest, and MasterChef Australia Season 13 finalist, Kishwar Chowdhury, helps us decode the DNA of South Asian food through her Indian-Bangladeshi heritage and shares how a humble rebellion against Daal & Rice kicked off her journey.full00:15:59Fri, 10 May 2024 15:49:26 +1000The female gaze of Netlix's latest Indian production, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has viewers craving to be inside the mastermind Sanjay Leela Bhansali's jewelled universe. We speak with two lead actors of the show, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari, about how the show dissolves the binary of "good" or "bad" women and why history has erased some of India's most fearless freedom fighters.0000018f-4211-dfff-adff-de5dbff40000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sonakshi-aditi-heeramandis-fighters/9s0i6nm41The female gaze of Netlix's latest Indian production, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has viewers craving to be inside the mastermind Sanjay Leela Bhansali's jewelled universe. We speak with two lead actors of the show, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari, about how the show dissolves the binary of "good" or "bad" women and why history has erased some of India's most fearless freedom fighters.The female gaze of Netlix's latest Indian production, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, has viewers craving to be inside the mastermind Sanjay Leela Bhansali's jewelled universe. We speak with two lead actors of the show, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari, about how the show dissolves the binary of "good" or "bad" women and why history has erased some of India's most fearless freedom fighters.full00:10:54Sat, 04 May 2024 16:12:06 +1000A chance remark by an old friend in Sydney takes a woman back to her teenage years: living alone, by the sea in Chennai. And so begins the story of Nayika: A Dancing Girl, a theatre production mixing storytelling, live music and Bharatanatyam. We sat down with co-directors, Nithya Nagarajan and Liv Satchell, to flesh out how the journey of this performance began, what makes Nayika the "9th heroine" and how one woman's story is somewhere every woman's story.0000018f-3c4b-dd5f-adcf-fc6fbf390000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/nithya-and-liv-nayika-the-9th-heroine/27na6mlixA chance remark by an old friend in Sydney takes a woman back to her teenage years: living alone, by the sea in Chennai. And so begins the story of Nayika: A Dancing Girl, a theatre production mixing storytelling, live music and Bharatanatyam. We sat down with co-directors, Nithya Nagarajan and Liv Satchell, to flesh out how the journey of this performance began, what makes Nayika the "9th heroine" and how one woman's story is somewhere every woman's story.A chance remark by an old friend in Sydney takes a woman back to her teenage years: living alone, by the sea in Chennai. And so begins the story of Nayika: A Dancing Girl, a theatre production mixing storytelling, live music and Bharatanatyam. We sat down with co-directors, Nithya Nagarajan and Liv Satchell, to flesh out how the journey of this performance began, what makes Nayika the "9th heroine" and how one woman's story is somewhere every woman's story.full00:20:08Fri, 03 May 2024 12:48:06 +1000There’s brown and then there’s eBrown. With the mic firmly in his grasp, the internet is sat for Goan-Australian content creator, Jeremy Franco, who is often seen imitating his mum online. But with the ever-changing algorithm, how much can we rely on culture to feel seen? And more importantly: is it necessary to always do brown focused content as a brown creator?0000018f-22b3-d77e-afcf-b7bb85940000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/jeremy-franco-brownscaping-the-internet/w83pw348yThere’s brown and then there’s eBrown. With the mic firmly in his grasp, the internet is sat for Goan-Australian content creator, Jeremy Franco, who is often seen imitating his mum online. But with the ever-changing algorithm, how much can we rely on culture to feel seen? And more importantly: is it necessary to always do brown focused content as a brown creator?There’s brown and then there’s eBrown. With the mic firmly in his grasp, the internet is sat for Goan-Australian content creator, Jeremy Franco, who is often seen imitating his mum online. But with the ever-changing algorithm, how much can we rely on culture to feel seen? And more importantly: is it necessary to always do brown focused content as a brown creator?full00:32:46Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +1000Is being South Asian all there is to a South Asian character on TV? Breaking beyond what is expected of brown faces on our screens, Ayesha Madon, lead of the Netflix hit 'Heartbreak High', speaks with SBS Spice about how doing a role that didn't center around her identity alone was game changing. She says there is no gatekeeper, one has to make their own gate. The question remains: where do we begin?0000018f-097e-de46-a9ff-0bfe35590000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/ayesha-madon-departing-from-the-expected/drbxqfrsqIs being South Asian all there is to a South Asian character on TV? Breaking beyond what is expected of brown faces on our screens, Ayesha Madon, lead of the Netflix hit 'Heartbreak High', speaks with SBS Spice about how doing a role that didn't center around her identity alone was game changing. She says there is no gatekeeper, one has to make their own gate. The question remains: where do we begin?Is being South Asian all there is to a South Asian character on TV? Breaking beyond what is expected of brown faces on our screens, Ayesha Madon, lead of the Netflix hit 'Heartbreak High', speaks with SBS Spice about how doing a role that didn't center around her identity alone was game changing. She says there is no gatekeeper, one has to make their own gate. The question remains: where do we begin?full00:12:59Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +1000SBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. It's a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.0000018e-a6b7-da25-a3ae-afbf30160000https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/introducing-sbs-spice/coeqgcdxjSBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. It's a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.SBS Spice breaks new ground with English language content for young Australians of South Asian heritage. It's a fresh new look at pop culture, identity, food, sport, history and much more.full00:01:03Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:36:38 +1100