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The advice around South Asian masculinity is overdue for a reset. In this South Asian Heritage Month conversation, Three incredible men challenge the silence around domestic abuse, emotional suppression, misogyny and the pressure to "man up" - and make a powerful case for a healthier, braver model of manhood.
What starts with pride in culture, food, family and community quickly turns into a deeper, more urgent discussion about what needs to change. Tandy brings decades of creative leadership and his work with New Young Blood, Ajit speaks candidly about breaking gatekeeping in film and using raw storytelling to expose the reality of abuse, and Aman shares why honest conversations about boundaries, identity, vulnerability and mental health are so needed in South Asian spaces.
You'll discover:
- Why collaboration, not competition, is the only way forward for South Asian creatives
- How normalized abuse, ego and pride keep harmful patterns alive across generations
- Why calling out "banter" and small misogynistic remarks matters before harm escalates
- What healthy masculinity looks like when men are allowed to cry, open up and support each other
- How media, schools, councils and community spaces can do more to protect women and educate boys
This episode doesn't stop at awareness. It names the social pressures, family patterns and cultural blind spots that keep people stuck, then pushes toward something better: empathy, accountability and real role models who lead by example.If you're a South Asian man, care about the next generation, or want a frank conversation about culture, trauma and positive change, this one belongs at the top of your queue.