Queer and (de)colonised

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

In this mini-episode, we come back to thoughts we've had since recording our story about Catherine Duleep Singh, to deconstruct it further. This week, host Sabah Choudrey (they/he) and Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) talk about their understanding on how lesbians have been erased, despite their presence and prolific histories. Trans-inclusive lesbians are powerful and beautiful. Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

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

In our first mini-episode, we come back to thoughts we've had since recording our last story, to deconstruct it further. This week, host Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talks about their relationship with masculinity as a trans masc person, and how transfeminine people are globally more visible yet more discriminated against. We highlight trans voices in India: Debbie Das: @debbiedas.d Grace Banu: @gracebanu Rayyan: @rayyanmonkey @againsttransbill @rejecttransbill2026 @yesweexistindia

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

Queer and (de)colonised is a new podcast by authors and activists Sharan Dhaliwal and Sabah Choudrey. Listen to histories you may never heard of before, as these two queer and trans South Asians tell their history, in their way. Listen every Friday, wherever you stream your podcasts.