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Global Indian CreativesNitin Ganatra OBE - Painting a Path in the Creative WorldWe hear from actor Nitin Ganatra OBE - who you may know as Masood from Eastenders, Mr Kohli in Bride and Prejudice, and Prince Pondicherry in the Tim Burton film ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. Nitin’s career spans TV, film and theatre - winning ‘Best Onscreen Partnership’ alongside Nina Wadia at the 2009 British Soap Awards and awarded an OBE in 2022. In this final episode, Nitin shares insights into his experience of the world of acting, how art has shaped his life from childhood to picking up a paintbrush again for a new creative chapter. We recorde...
2025-12-1846 minGlobal Indian CreativesThe Life Score of Nitin Sawhney CBEThis week features the story of the multi–award-winning composer and producer Nitin Sawhney CBE. His career spans film scores - including Mowgli for Netflix - albums, TV shows including Human Planet, and live performances. He holds numerous accolades - among them over 20 international awards, a CBE, an Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award, and 7 Honorary Doctorates.Nitin’s work has captivated audiences from concert halls to global stages like the iconic Glastonbury, Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House.Beyond composing, he is the first Patron of the PRS Foundation, a broadcaster, festival curator, lect...
2025-12-0426 minGlobal Indian CreativesNihal Arthanayake: Rising Whilst Lifting OthersNihal Arthanayake’s wide-ranging career has seen him as a radio DJ, music promoter, author and radio presenter across a range of mainstream platforms.Nihal Arthankayake who is of Sri Lankan descent, has been at the forefront of supporting artists from the Indian subcontinent in Britain. He’s played a key role in shaping the future for Indian creatives in Britain, from launching Bombay Bronx, which gave a platform to many emerging artists who are now hugely successful, to interviewing so many creatives on the BBC Asian Network, to now venturing into being a prof...
2025-11-2021 minGlobal Indian CreativesHow Do You Become a Best-Selling Author? Amish Tripathi Shares His StoryAmish Tripathi is amongst the fastest-selling authors in Indian publishing history. He has written 12 books - both fiction and non-fiction - and has sold millions of copies. Amish Tripathi is best known for his mythological and historical fiction, with stories that bring India’s ancient legends to life in modern ways. He is best known for The Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series. His podcast ‘Immortal India with Amish’ delves into India’s rich culture, history, legends and its modern-day influence.From 2019 to 2023, he was Director of The Nehru Centre, championing Indian arts and cult...
2025-11-0617 minGlobal Indian CreativesDJ, Presenter & Host Harpz Kaur: How She Made it in MediaThis week, we are really delighted to be joined by presenter, broadcaster and DJ, Harpz Kaur. A familiar voice to many from her time on the BBC Asian Network Breakfast Show, Harpz Kaur presented CBBC’s Saturday Mash-up for two years and hosted a range of TV programmes for the BBC’s Red Button including ‘Radio 1’s Big Weekend’ and ‘Asian Network Live’.In this sincere interview, Harpz Kaur shares her journey from the very beginnings in local radio in Leeds to a chance meeting that catapulted her to the national and international stage. We hear how sh...
2025-10-2333 minGlobal Indian CreativesNaroop Jhooti: Creating with Purpose in a Digital WorldNaroop Jhooti’s journey began on music video sets before moving on to major campaigns with global brands which include Adidas and Puma. From building a studio from the ground up, he is now co-founder of the content & strategy agency, Back The Brave. In 2014, he launched ‘The Singh Project’ with Amit Amin, a collection of 35 portraits celebrating the identity of British Sikh men - becoming a book called Turbans and Tales. Later, the project expanded as ‘The Sikh Project’ to include exhibitions in the US and portraits of both men and women. ...
2025-10-0932 minGlobal Indian CreativesOn Record: Pioneer Rishi Rich on Producing MusicBritish Indian music producer Rishi Rich is known as one of the trailblazers of the British Asian music scene. From bhangra tracks to Hindi remixes and with the fusion of Indian music styles with R&B music , Rishi Rich is regarded as one of the pioneers of British Asian music. His ‘Rishi Rich Project’ saw him create music with the likes of international star Jay Sean, who he saw successes like ‘Dance With You’ and ‘Eyes On You’ with, as well as Juggy D and Veronica Mehta. Fr...
2025-09-2518 minGlobal Indian CreativesGoodness Gracious Me: Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE’s StorySanjeev Bhaskar OBE began his career as an actor in the much admired sitcom “Goodness Gracious Me,” which took audiences by storm in the 1990s for its comedic nature and Asian representation. His career spans a wide range of genres and mediums such as theatre, television, and literature. Sanjeev Bhaskar was awarded the Officer of the Order of theBritish Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours List in 2005. In 2009, he was appointed Chancellor of the University of Sussex. In this episode of the Global Indian Creatives podcast, he recounts his journey from the outset, sharing how he navi...
2025-09-1145 minGlobal Indian CreativesKabir Bedi - From Bollywood to HollywoodKabir Bedi is one of India's most famous international actors, with a career that spans from Bollywood to Hollywood across multiple mediums including films, television, theatre, and radio. Kabir Bedi has acted in over 60 Bollywood films and was the first Indian to feature in a James Bond movie. He also starred in The Bold and the Beautiful, said to be the second most-watched television show in the world, seen by over a billion people in 149 countries. Since 1982, Kabir Bedi has been a voting member of the Oscars and he be...
2025-07-1834 minGlobal Indian CreativesRooted in Heritage: Akash Mehta on Building a Global Wellness BrandHow do you build a global brand? In this episode, we spotlight a creative force in the hair and wellness space: entrepreneur Akash Mehta. As the co-founder and CEO of Fable & Mane, Akash has blended the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern haircare, creating a brand rooted in Indian heritage and powered by plant-based ingredients. Before launching Fable & Mane, Akash held digital leadership roles at Burberry, Estée Lauder Companies, and Dior. His work earned him a spot on Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ list in Media and Marketing. Together with his sister...
2025-07-0317 minGlobal Indian CreativesCurtain Call for Change: Pravesh Kumar MBE on Redefining British TheatreWhen was the first time you saw your story on stage? Pravesh Kumar MBE has made it his mission to share stories from the British Asian diaspora so they are heard, as well as making audiences feel seen. Pravesh is founder and director of Rifco Theatre Company and has spent over two decades sharing the stories of British Asians on stage through plays, comedies and musicals. Born and raised in Slough, he has been awarded an MBE for his contributions to British theatre. In this episode, which we recorded while he was on...
2025-06-1915 minGlobal Indian CreativesEastEnders to Impact: Nina Wadia OBE on Learning, Legacy & LaughterImagine moving between cultures and still feeling a sense of belonging. That was the case for the award-winning actress Nina Wadia OBE who is best known for her roles in the hit sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and as Zainab Masood in EastEnders. She has won the Best Comedy Performance and Best Onscreen Partnership at the British Soap Awards. Nina Wadia spent her childhood across continents before moving to England. She has built a diverse and successful career across theatre, television and film - from starring in the movies Bend It Like Beckham and...
2025-06-0522 minGlobal Indian CreativesHow Do You Create a Career From Online Content? - Parle PatelWhat does it take to create a career from going viral online? Comedian Parle Patel has earned a loyal online following from his comedy sketches capturing his experiences as a British Asian Gujarati. In 2015, he was awarded ‘Best Online Channel’ at the Asian Media Awards and has extended his comedic skills and sketches to theatre stages, by acting as Mrs Kapoor in ‘Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding’, and launching his own show called ‘Patel’s Millions’ featuring comedy, music and dance. In this episode, he reflects on the multi-faceted nature of identity and how his various roles a...
2025-05-2220 minGlobal Indian CreativesJay Sean - Journey to International StardomFor former medical student Jay Sean, one single changed his life. In this episode of the Global Indian Creatives Podcast, the singer from West London reflects on his journey and reaching to success, where he is now considered as one of the most successful male UK urban artists in US chart history.Jay Sean made history as the first British Asian artist to top the US Billboard Hot 100 with his single ‘Down’. He took the UK’s Asian music scene by storm after his song ‘Dance With You’, under the Rishi Rich Project, reached number 12 in the UK Singles...
2025-05-0820 minGlobal Indian CreativesFrom Acting Student to BAFTA Fellowship Recipient - Meera Syal CBEHow does someone go from thinking acting isn’t a career option open to them, to becoming one of the most acclaimed actors in the country? In this first episode of the Global Indian Creatives Podcast , writer, actor and author, Meera Syal CBE opens up about her journey and shares her message about finding your voice in an industry. Meera started life in New Delhi and upon coming to Britain has delivered change to the landscape of television and film. She rose to prominence as one of the team who created the hit BBC sitcom Goodness Gracious Me...
2025-04-2420 minGlobal Indian CreativesWelcome to Global Indian CreativesWelcome to the Global Indian Creatives podcast - an interview series that showcases inspiring journeys through prolific voices of creatives who have helped shape the narrative for future generations of creatives across Britain and beyond. This series is brought to you by multi award-winning presenter & journalist Anila Dhami and pianist & composer Rekesh Chauhan BEM.
2025-04-1700 min
AlonementRekesh Chauhan: Loneliness Awareness Week MiniseriesMy third and final guest for this miniseries is Rekesh Chauhan, an award-winning British-Indian pianist and composer, who over the pandemic channelled his musical talent into producing two short films to raise awareness around mental and emotional health issues. The second – Feel So Alone – released to coincide with this year's Loneliness Awareness Week, spotlights the effects of loneliness on young people, and signposts the organisations that can offer help. During this conversation, Rekesh and I discuss his work as a musician, the link between being alone and creativity, and how connecting with a passion or purpose can help you reduc...
2021-06-1828 min
THE SMT#039 Rekesh ChauhanOn the show this week Rekesh Chauhan talks about his musical journey and his new single and video Neelam’s Story which premiers on YouTube on the 10th October on World Mental Health Day. YouTube.com/rekeshchauhan Rekesh is a British Indian pianist and composer and TEDx speaker. Follow Rekesh here : RekeshChauhan.com Instagram.com/rekeshchauhan YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/THESMT SOCIAL [Follow The SMT] https://www.Instagram.com/MrSatMann https://www.Twitter.com/LifeofMann https://www.Facebook.com/TheSMT
2020-10-1054 min
SMT Podcast#039 Rekesh ChauhanOn the show this week Rekesh Chauhan talks about his musical journey and his new single and video Neelam’s Story which premiers on YouTube on the 10th October on World Mental Health Day. YouTube.com/rekeshchauhan Rekesh is a British Indian pianist and composer and TEDx speaker. Follow Rekesh here : RekeshChauhan.com Instagram.com/rekeshchauhan YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/THESMT SOCIAL [Follow The SMT] https://www.Instagram.com/MrSatMann https://www.Twitter.com/LifeofMann https://www.Facebook.com/TheSMT
2020-10-1054 min
The Native ImmigrantsEpisode 70 - Aural Penetration (The Plight Of The Asian Nightlife Scene)For today's episode of The Native Immigrants... we look at Asian Nightlife. Compared to the booming clubbing period of the 2000s, are we in a decline now? Or is it just evolving? Plus with so many DJs not working because of lockdown, how has this affected their livelihood? We ask DJ Krash, Jay-P, Doni Brasco, Aman of Jupiter Son and DJ Shai Guy for their thoughts and experiences.
We also discuss Jyojo B's new venture, Rita Morar's new EP, and World Mental Health Day, including a new video by Rekesh Chauhan.
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