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Talking about the need for a South Asian feminist podcast. In this extra-special final episode, Masala Podcast creator Sangeeta Pillai becomes the guest. She is interviewed by Hollywood actor & producer Melanie Chandra about the importance of South Asian feminism. Sangeeta talks about her own personal and painful experiences growing up in the Mumbai slums

Talking about taking on the issues of race with a graphic novel Mira Jacob is a novelist, memoirist, illustrator and cultural critic. Her graphic memoir, ‘Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations,’ was shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award, longlisted for the Pen Open Book Award, nominated for three Eisner awards, and named a

Comedian talks about depression and mental health issues – and how culture makes things more complicated Aparna Nancherla is an LA-based comedian, actor and writer who performs all over the US and worldwide. Her TV stand-up appearances include Netflix’s ‘The Standups,’ HBO’s ‘Two Dope Queens,’ and Comedy Central’s ‘The Half Hour.’ Aparna was also a

The 18-year old Hollywood actor and producer on embracing her South Asian culture At just 18, Avantika is already a force as a well-known Hollywood actor, and producer. She was the first ever Indian American lead in the Disney Channel Original Movies ‘Spin’. She was named in Variety’s Young Hollywood ‘Up Next’ list in 2021.