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19/06/2024

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 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.

Listen to the full interview via the link below or find SBS Spice wherever you find your podcasts.

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…

03/06/2024

From packing food hampers to going on the road to regional areas, Amar Singh and the team at T4A - 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 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's Suhayla Sharif speaks with Amar in a one-on-one.

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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…

28/05/2024

23/05/2024

From singing Kirtan at her local to being in a girl band, hosting on radio, and entertaining with parody Bollywood songs online, 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.

Full episode - hosted by Suhayla Sharif - now out!

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.....

20/05/2024

SBS Spice is SBS Australia's latest venture into understanding and expanding on stories in Australia.

Spicing things up with unique perspectives on hot topics ranging from pop culture to politics, SBS Spice consists of Executive Producer, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar and Digital Content Producer, Suhayla Sharif and leads progressive conversations for young South Asian Australians born here as well as newly arrived.

With a strong audio and video format, you can listen to the episodes wherever you find your by searching for SBS Spice or tapping this link: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/spice

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17/05/2024

Tomorrow, May 18, is Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, also known as Day. While the day is not officially recognised in Sri Lanka, the Tamil diaspora commemorates it internationally.

SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif speaks with Renuga Inpakumar to gather her insights as a young activist - especially with the pressures of social media - the significance of the word Tamil Eelam and refugee rights in Australia.

Full episode is now streaming on SBS Spice: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/renuga-inpakumar-tamil-identity-young-activism/uvnbmx19d

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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.....

14/05/2024

Today, 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.

Joining SBS Spice virtually are Chef Justin Narayan, authors Nilima Rao, Writer, Salvin Kumar and Manisha Anjali, artist Shivanjani Lal and media personality Fuzz Ali.

Listen to full interview via the link below: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/girmit-day-indo-fijian-aussies-indentured-history/c23undjnu

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…

06/05/2024

The female gaze of Netlix's latest Indian production, , has viewers craving to be inside the mastermind Sanjay Leela Bhansali's jewelled universe 📺

SBS Spice speaks 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.

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https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sonakshi-aditi-heeramandis-fighters/9s0i6nm41

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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....

05/05/2024

There’s brown and then there’s eBrown.

From being the butt of the joke to kicking butt in the industry, South Asians have come a long way in taking to comedy stages.

But with the ever changing algorithm, how much do we rely on culture to feel seen?

With the mic firmly in his grasp, the internet is sat for Jeremy Franco as he now shows the world that there’s more to him than his Goan mum’s mimicry.

Unfiltered and unapologetic, Jeremy chats with our co-host Suhayla at our Sydney studios to unravel what made him the entertainer he is today and discuss if it is necessary to always do brown focused content as a brown creator.

Listen to the full episode out now: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/jeremy-franco-brownscaping-the-internet/w83pw348y

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Stay tuned as we invited more chillies on the pod.

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: i...

01/05/2024

Ayesha Madon sits with SBS Spice for a one-on-one and speaks about shifting the script, casting for change and how there is no gatekeeper - one has to create their own gate.

Playing the lead as Amerie Wadia in the Australian hit dramedy on Netflix, , Madon is just getting started.

Also a singer, her single 'Eulogy' released last month, a musical journey she considers even more personal than acting because in this chapter, she gets to show who she really is rather than being perceived as a fictional character alone.

Spending time with our co-host Suhayla in our Sydney studios, Ayesha Madon lets us in on what's next for her and why she would be cautious of being friends with her on-screen self, Amerie.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/ayesha-madon-departing-from-the-expected/drbxqfrsq

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Stay tuned as we invite more chillies in the pod.

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.…

30/04/2024

A sneak peek of what to expect on SBS Spice!

A mix of feature interviews, opinions, low key facts and spicy takes! Head to sbs.com.au/southasian to listen! Or simply search for SBS Spice wherever you find your podcasts!

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29/04/2024

Meet Suhayla and Dilpreet - the co-producers and co-hosts of SBS Spice!

Born and raised in India, Dilpreet is a journalist with a focus on gender, caste and pop culture. She has chai for breakfast every day and won't take further questions about it.

Australian Indo-Fijian journalist devoted to meaningful storytelling, Suhayla is passionate about entertainment, arts and culture. Aside from being Bollywood obsessed, her connection to the South Asian diaspora stems from wanting to celebrate the perspectives that have helped mould Australia's multicultural kaleidoscope.

Breaking new ground with English language content for young South Asians in Australia, Suhayla and Dilpreet talk to each other and fellow firebrand South Asians in pop culture, fashion, content creation, TV and film, social change, food and lots more.

Follow SBS Spice wherever you get your podcasts, simply search for SBS Spice or click here to listen: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/spice

28/04/2024

You're on SBS Spice 🌶️🎙️

SBS has launched – for the first time in its history – an English language offering for a largely migrant community of South Asians in Australia.

Breaking new ground with English language content for young South Asians, SBS Spice will talk about what is making us tick or ick.

Expect deep conversations, quick check ins, and unique global perspectives from South Asian game changers and disruptors on hot topics aimed at exploring identity, belonging, pop culture and social change every week.

Showcasing South Asian storytelling through a contemporary Australian lens, SBS Spice will lead progressive, tongue-in-cheek and thought-provoking conversations for young South Asians, whether they are newly arrived or born in Australia.

We can't wait to share what we have in store for you.

For now, hit the follow button, find us wherever you find your podcasts and subscribe to our channel or simply head here: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/spice

We have lots to bring you.

27/03/2024

That is one action packed trailer!

Ek mission, Ek villain, aur Do REAL ACTION Heroes! 👊 It doesn't get bigger than this 🔥 IN CINEMAS ON 10th APRIL!Pooja Entertainment in...

03/03/2024

India has a new girl group! This is W.i.S.H.

Careful what you W.I.S.H for! Our debut music video - Love it, share it, EAT it.Love from Ri, Zo, Sim and Suchi aka W.i.S.H ❤️Join us on this wild ride:Insta...

27/02/2024

Should we add this new one from Zaeden to the station?

Stream '5 am': https://atozae.lnk.to/5amStaying up until “5 am” signifies the commitment and love in a long-distance relationship, where partners bridge time...

06/02/2024

What do you think of the Ishare Tere remake?

Take the Dance Floor With Them! Presenting the Song "Ishare Tere" from The Upcoming Movie Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay. ...

31/01/2024

What's your favourite Badshah song?

Badshah x Jacqueline Fernandez x Aastha Gill are here to raise the temperatures and how! 🔥Saregama Originals Presents Badshah’s “Paani Paani” a duet with Aa...

02/01/2024

Diljit Dosanjh filmed the video for Whatcha Doin while he was in Sydney.

Whatcha Doin performed by Diljit Dosanjh from the album GHOST (Official Audio) Album: GHOSTArtist: Diljit DosanjhMusic: thiarajxttLyrics: Irman Thiara-------...

31/12/2023

Happy New Year! Celebrate with us as we play all the hits of 2023, today on SBS PopDesi.

31/12/2023

Desi Dance Party, on air tonight for New Years Eve! Hear it from 8 o'clock with no interruptions!

28/12/2023

On New Years Day, listen in for only the songs of 2023! Those tracks from the biggest movies and the biggest artists, all day (and night) long.

01/12/2023

To celebrate today's release of Animal, tonight at 6pm you will hear the Animal soundtrack played out in full on the Bollywood Session.

16/11/2023

05/11/2023

From Diwali news to recipes to community events, the SBS website has everything Diwali covered.

Diwali is an interfaith festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. Also known as the “festival of lights”, Diwali celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Sikhs also celebrate the day as Bandi Chhor Diwas, or “liberation day”.

29/10/2023

What do you think of the Diljit and Sia collaboration?

Presenting the official video for Hass Hass with the incredible Sia! An anthem of love, joy, and uniting people across the world through the universal langua...