Episodes

  • Menus and Migration: The Next South Asian Table

    Menus and Migration: The Next South Asian Table
    Nov 22 2024
    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.
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    11 mins
  • Cricket's Secret Weapon: Superstitions That Stick

    Cricket's Secret Weapon: Superstitions That Stick
    Nov 19 2024
    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.
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    9 mins
  • Nusra Latif Qureshi: Breathing new life into lost stories

    Nusra Latif Qureshi: Breathing new life into lost stories
    Nov 19 2024
    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.
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    24 mins
  • Kultar Ahluwalia: True to the Mix

    Kultar Ahluwalia: True to the Mix
    Nov 9 2024
    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.
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    13 mins
  • Parvyn: Present, Unbound, Evolving

    Parvyn: Present, Unbound, Evolving
    Nov 9 2024
    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.
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    14 mins
  • For Pallavi Sharda, Diwali is the time to look inward

    For Pallavi Sharda, Diwali is the time to look inward
    Oct 31 2024
    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.
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    16 mins
  • Fuzz Ali's Indo-Fijian Diwali is beyond faith and borders

    Fuzz Ali's Indo-Fijian Diwali is beyond faith and borders
    Oct 31 2024
    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.
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    23 mins
  • Ananya Anand found love in Diwali lockdown, celebrations continue

    Ananya Anand found love in Diwali lockdown, celebrations continue
    Oct 30 2024
    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.
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    18 mins