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Queer and (de)colonised

Queer and (de)colonised

by Sharan Dhaliwal

Season 1

Sunil Gupta - the gay Indian photographer

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the iconic gay Indian photographer Sunil Gupta. We look into his start into the creative world, and importantly end on his happy love story. With shout outs to the brilliant Sai (@angryjalebi) and the amazing Alia Romagnoli (@a8lia). Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Mohini - the trans Hindu deity

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the trans icon Mohini from Hindu folklore. Sharan goes deep into the South Indian story of Mohini, and Sabah talks about the transwomen who have changed the world today. With shout outs to the brilliant Shash Appan (@itsshash) and the amazing Nat Raha (@full_nommunism). Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Shivananda Khan - a South Asian HIV/AIDS activist

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss legendary Shivananda Khan, who created Shakti, Naz Project, Naz Foundation, and much much more. With shout outs to two queer South Asian activists - Maryam Din, from Gendered Intelligence, Trans Actual, Inclusive Mosque Initiative and Nottingham Green Party. And Norrina Rashid, retired youth worker, co-founder of Colours Youth Network and founder of Bradford BBQ (Black and Brown Queers) and much much more. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Ismat Chughtai - the queer ally and feminist writer

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss the controversy behind the story Lihaaf, written by Ismat Chughtai. With shout outs to two queer Muslim books: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H and the BreakBeat Poets Vol 3. Halal If You Hear Me edited by, Fatimah Asghar and Safia Elhillo. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Bhupen Khakhar - the Indian gay pop art painter

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss the life of legendary gay artist Bhupen, from his life as an accountant, to touring the world. With shout outs to two queer artists: Maz Hussain (@girthofvenus) and Soof (@soofiya). Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Catherine Duleep Singh - the mixed race Indian lesbian princess

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the lesbian icon Catherine Duleep Singh, who lived as a princess, fell in love with a woman and then saved multiple Jewish lives from Nazi Germany. With shout outs to the fabulous Ramanique Ahluwalia @ramaniqueahluwalia and the brilliant DJ Ritu @djritu. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

Shikhandi - a trans masc icon

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the trans masc icon Shikhandi from Hindu folklore. Sharan goes into his story, and Sabah later tells us about which trans men or trans mascs are doing important things today. With shout outs to the great Faizan (they/them) aka DJ Faizan Uncl and the brilliant Krishna Istha (he/they). Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

DIG IN: What being 'politically Black' meant then and now

In this mini-episode, Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss the historical roots of the term 'politically Black' and how that sits in our activism today. They also delve into the anti-Blackness prevalent in South Asian communities. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

DIG IN: South Asia isn’t just North India

In this mini-episode, Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss South Indian representation, and especially in our queer stories. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

DIG IN: Activism and the ego

In this mini-episode, Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss what activism looks like these days and how ego can get in the way. They discuss what the word means to them and Sabah explains why they call themselves a "reluctant activist". Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

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