# Sharan Dhaliwal

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DIG IN: The erasure of lesbians in colonial histories

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…

DIG IN: Is 'coming out' a Western concept?

In this mini-episode, we come back to thoughts we've had since recording our story about Bhupen Khakhar, to deconstruct how he didn't ever really come out. This week, host Sabah Choudrey (they/he) and Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) talk about whether coming out is a Western concept and how to 'invite i…

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 E…

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 Initiativ…

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)…

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 (@…

Xulhaz Mannan - the founder of Bangaldeshi's first ever LGBTQ+ magazine

Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the heartbreaking and tragic story of the creator of Bangladeshi's first ever LGBTQ+ magazine Roopbaan: Xulhaz Mannan. With shout outs to the amazing Mondro Bangladesh Queer Archive and Gaysi Family. Tabla performed by Jassa A…

Fulgani Pathak - the masc presenting gender-bending singer

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the badass masc presenting singer with the high pitched voice Fulgani Pathak. With shout outs to the amazing Bishi and Leo Kalyan. Get tickets to our live show on the …

LIVE! Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju - the lesbian lawyers

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the amazing lesbian couple who changed the world, starting with decriminalising homosexuality in India: Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju. This episode was live at …