Best DESIblitz Podcasts (2024)

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DESIblitz - NHS TalkingTherapies 7:38

2+ y ago7:38

7:38

DESIblitz discusses NHS Talking Therapies with NHS Therapist Emran Hussain to find out how this valuable NHS service can help UK based South Asian communities and their mental health.By DESIblitz

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ADITYA NARAYAN | DESIblitz Gupshup 10:43

5y ago10:43

10:43

By DESIblitz

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SID K - The singer, songwriter & composer | DESIblitz Gupshup 23:47

5y ago23:47

23:47

By DESIblitz

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GAYSIAN FACES - LGBTQIA+ & Queer Asians | DESIblitz 14:41

5y ago14:41

14:41

We explore and talk about the struggles of being Gay and Asian.Being gay and Asian or LGBTQIA+ and coming out can have severe consequences even in this day and age. We discuss how you can teach parents not to let homophobia get in the way of loving your child for the person they were born to be, and how to be proud of your identity whatever you cho…

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HOTEL MUMBAI | DESIblitz Gupshup 7:31

5y ago7:31

7:31

Dev Patel and Anupam Kher star in the harrowing trailer for Hotel Mumbai (2019). The upcoming thriller is a dramatisation of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.Iranian actress, Nazanin Boniadi, known for her work on television shows like Homeland (2013), Scandal (2014) and Counterpart, (2017-present) plays Armie’s wife.Their characters are David and Zahra, a…

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MUKHTAR SAHOTA | DESIblitz Gupshup 9:02

5y ago9:02

9:02

Mukhtar Sahota is a British music composer and producer, and he is well known for being in the band Sahotas.Mukhtar was born in Wolverhampton and as a talented musician, he plays multiple instruments and comes from a musical family.The DESIblitz team caught up with him and learned more about him and his life.…

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SHEHERYAR MUNAWAR ~ Parey Hut Love | DESIblitz Gupshup 18:16

5y ago18:16

18:16

Pakistani actor Sheheryar Munawar continues to enjoy the immense success of his fame within the film industry.He is known for his roles in the likes of Ho Mann Jahaan and Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley is one of the brightest stars of Pakistani cinema right now.Despite his chocolate hero good looks and undisputed charm, Sheheryar has been outspoken a…

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MAYA ALI ~ Parey Hut Love | DESIblitz Gupshup 8:04

5y ago8:04

8:04

We speak to Pakistani actress, model and video jockey Maya Ali about starring in her new film Parey Hut Love.Maya Ali who plays the lead role in Parey Hut Love has found working in this film as a “great experience.” She has learnt so much from Mahira Khan.Wishing to emulate Mahira, Maya said:“I wish I could copy her ada and her moves, which I have …

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DESIblitz Creative Writing Workshops 10:42

5y ago10:42

10:42

This programme of DESIblitz workshops aims to encourage more people from BAME backgrounds to explore creative writing through a series of eight workshops, curated by media journalists and established British Asian authors, including Tommy Sandhu, Sarfraz Manzoor, Bali Rai and AA Dhand.By DESIblitz

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PAREY HUT LOVE ~ Maya Ali, Sheheryar Munawar & Asim Raza | DESIblitz Gupshup 35:46

5y ago35:46

35:46

Asim Raza directs, Parey Hut Love. He previously directed the urban style film Ho Mann Jahaan starring Mahira Khan, Adeel Husain and Sheheryar Munawar.Apparently, Mahira was the first choice for Parey Hut Love. But later Maya Ali came in to replace her.Besides Ali, Sheheryar Munawar is playing the lead hero role in this upcoming Pakistani film.Zara…

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NEEL KAMRUL & SHEIKH DINA ~ Transforming Narratives | DESIblitz Gupshup 21:47

5y ago21:47

21:47

We interview international musicians Neel Kamrul, and Sheikh Dina together with Stephan Meier, Artistic Director of BCMG.Music in Dialogue links classical musicians from the UK withthose from Bangladesh and Pakistan. Music in Dialogue is part of Transforming Narratives, a ground-breaking project to establish Birmingham as a leading international ce…

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NAVDEEP SURI ~ JLF London | DESIblitz Gupshup 17:54

5y ago17:54

17:54

DESIblitz exclusively chats to Navdeep Suri, the grandson of the famous Punjabi novelist Nanak Singh. Talking about his life, translations and in particular, Khooni Vaisakhi, a poem dedicated to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

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MADHAVI MENON ~ JLF 2019 | DESIblitz Gupshup 16:28

5y ago16:28

16:28

DESIblitz exclusively chats Prof. Madhavi Menon about Love, Sexuality and Desire in India at JLF 2019. Including LGBT, Indian values and rape.

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AMRIT KAUR LOHIA ~ JLF London | DESIblitz Gupshup 9:38

5y ago9:38

9:38

Amrit Kaur Lohia is a London based singer-songwriter, vocalist and a very talented player of many instruments including the Indian Sarangi.She has represented UK Punjab Heritage before the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee at Lambeth Palace, and is a Sarangi student of Shri Surjeet Singh, senior student of legendary Sarangi maestro Pandit Ram Narayan. …

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MANISHA KOIRALA ~ JLF London | DESIblitz Gupshup 11:46

5y ago11:46

11:46

DESIblitz exclusively chats to Bollywood star Manisha Koirala about her journey to survive cancer, her book 'HEALED' and film career, at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2019 in London.

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BANGER | DESIblitz Gupshup 9:36

5y ago9:36

9:36

Talented UK based Punjabi singer and musician Banger continues to grow a large fan base, with the release of his ninth track ‘Lalkareh Marda.’Banger has many years of music behind him. From a young age, he learnt from the very best. Ever since then he has not looked back.Proud of his Punjabi heritage, Banger is famous for singing and Bhangra moves.…

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VENICE PRESERVED ~ Sex, Tragedy & Rocky Politics | DESIblitz Gupshup 29:42

5y ago29:42

29:42

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) brings the brilliant play Venice Preserved to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Originally written by Thomas Otway in 1682, director Prasanna Puwanarajah has revamped the original into a shorter and thrilling production. The audience is struck by an exciting modern theatre from the opening scene: enter techno music, digital s…

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NAOMI SCOTT & MENA MASSOUD ~ Aladdin | DESIblitz Gupshup 8:48

5y ago8:48

8:48

Aladdin (2019) is a recreated version of the 1992 animated classic. In this video we get access to exclusive behind the scenes footage and speak with actors Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott.Following the success of many live-action films such as Cinderella (2015), Jungle Book (2016) and Beauty and the Beast (2017), audiences will get to see the beloved…

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KRU172 ~ Hip-Hop Duo | DESIblitz Gupshup 21:20

5y ago21:20

21:20

We are "Rockin' with the Best" in this video as we interview the hip-hop duo from Chandigarh, India Kru172.

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NAEZY, BLACK ZANG & DEE MC ~ Indian Rappers | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:37

5y ago5:37

5:37

In an exclusive gupshup, we interview 3 of India's finest rappers, Naezy, Black Zang and Dee MC. We talk to them about their struggles, lives, the rise of rap music and hip hop lifestyles in India and their musical influences.

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ZANE DALAL & ZAKIR HUSSAIN ~ Symphony Orchestra of India | DESIblitz Gupshup 16:42

5y ago16:42

16:42

Founded in 2006, the SOI is the first and only professional symphony orchestra in India. It is founded by both NCPA Chairman Khushroo N. Suntook and Marat Bisengaliev, who is currently working as the orchestra’s Music Director.Since it began, the orchestra has performed in India and internationally.Furthermore, the SOI can boast that it has worked …

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MUMZY STRANGER | DESIblitz Gupshup 7:19

5y ago7:19

7:19

DESIblitz catches up with Mumzy Stranger to chat about his collaboration on 'DANCE' and his thoughts on the UK music scene.

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Womens World Cup Kabbadi ~ Team England | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:40

5y ago5:40

5:40

The England Kabaddi Association have announced their men’s and women’s national teams for the inaugural World Cup Kabaddi 2019.The women’s team features 10 players from diverse backgrounds. There is provision to select two more female players before the World Cup Kabaddi starts.Whilst Emma Jones is skipper of the women’s team, Phoebe Schecter will …

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Mens World Cup Kabaddi ~ Team England | DESIblitz Gupshup 8:06

5y ago8:06

8:06

The men’s World Cup Kabaddi 2019, one of the most eagerly awaited events in the world, will take place in Melaka Malaysia.The nine-day exciting tournament running from July 27 to August 4, 2019, features England. The England squad consists of a strong line-up for the mega event. They have opted for a mix of experience and youth.The Malaysia Kabaddi…

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ZAKIR HUSSAIN ~ Indian tabla maestro | DESIblitz Gupshup 12:24

5y ago12:24

12:24

Ustad Zakir Hussain is an Indian tabla maestro. Born to a tabla playing artist, Allah Rakha, he followed in his father’s footsteps.Hussain who has accompanied Pandit Ravi Shankar (late), as well as Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, is a former recipient of the Grammy award.It is his aptitude for collaboration that set him on the pa…

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ABHISHEK BACHCHAN | DESIblitz Gupshup 6:23

5y ago6:23

6:23

The Italian Job is a cult Hollywood movie that’s been made twice, originally in 1969 and then in 2003. Now, Bollywood has made its version based on the 2003 Hollywood film, called ‘Players’ with the leading role of Charlie Mascarenhas played by Abhishek Bachchan.Alongside, Abhishek, the film stars Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin …

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HUMZA ARSHAD ~ Diary of a Bad Man | DESIblitz Gupshup 12:34

5y ago12:34

12:34

Actor and comedian Humza Arshad, Britain’s Badman is back. The British Pakistani first gained popularity after he uploaded his video series, Diary of a Badman, onto YouTube in 2010.The infamous series garnered over 96 million views, awarding Humza the title of one of Britain’s most popular online comedians.The online show became an instant hit, wit…

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KARAN JOHAR, VARUN DHAWAN, ALIA BHATT & SIDHARTH MALHOTRA ~ Student Of The Year | DESIblitz Gupshup 7:02

5y ago7:02

7:02

Directed by one of Hindi cinema’s top directors, Karan Johar, Student Of The Year is a romantic comedy set in a collage, and stars newcomers Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra.Acclaimed Director, Karan Johar, makes his fifth directorial venture with Student Of The Year. The movie is brought to you by Eros Entertainment, Dharma Productio…

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SIDE PARTITION ~ A Band of Musical Unity | DESIblitz Gupshup 15:32

5y ago15:32

15:32

Side Partition is a live Asian Band Act from the UK who plan to deliver fun and entertaining new singles and live shows.

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FERYNA WAZHEIR | DESIblitz Gupshup 3:42

5y ago3:42

3:42

Hailing from Loharin, Kashmir, Feryna Wazheir is one of the most beautiful women in Bollywood. Born and raised in Scotland this apna lass has been into films from childhood.

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PAWAN KUMAR | DESIblitz Gupshup 3:25

5y ago3:25

3:25

In an exclusive Gupshup with DESIblitz, director Pawan Kumar talks about his desire to do the film. Having been crowd-funded, Lucia offered Pawan and his team complete creative freedom and opened a door for budding young artists to enter the industry.

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CHAKRAVYUH | DESIblitz Gupshup 4:48

5y ago4:48

4:48

Award Winning, and critically acclaimed director Prakash Jha, has a hard hitting social message movie Chakravyuh. The movie is brought to you by Eros Entertainment and Prakash Jha Productions.

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TALVIN SINGH ~ Tabla Maestro | DESIblitz Gupshup 14:02

5y ago14:02

14:02

Mercury Prize-winning tabla player, composer and producer Talvin Singh is known for his fusion of Indian classical with Electronic music.

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IMRAN KHAN & KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN ~ Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | DESIblitz Gupshup 4:17

5y ago4:17

4:17

A romantic comedy, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, ‘Only Love Can Bridge The Gap’ for Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

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PUNEET BHANDAL ~ The Bollywood Writer | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:16

5y ago5:16

5:16

Starting her career off as a Bollywood journalist, Puneet Bhandal was immersed in the world of Indian film. She spent her days on film sets interviewing Bollywood celebrities and directors at the top of their game.

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GUZ KHAN ~ Man Like Mobeen | DESIblitz Gupshup 11:42

5y ago11:42

11:42

Guz Khan, the British Asian teacher turned comedian has enjoyed a stratospheric rise from self-produced content for social media and YouTube to television.

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FOJI GILL ~ From Jail back to Music | DESIblitz Gupshup 23:40

5y ago23:40

23:40

DESIblitz speaks openly and candidly to UK Punjabi singer FOJI GILL who is back after his time in prison. We chat to him about his difficult past, the present and new song Sher Di Poosh.

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RICHA CHADDA | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:29

5y ago5:29

5:29

Richa Chadda is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. After debuting with a bit role in the comedy film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008), she worked as a supporting actress in several films.

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MRUNAL THAKUR | DESIblitz Gupshup 6:45

5y ago6:45

6:45

Mrunal Thakur is an Indian actress and model who appears in Marathi movies and Indian soap operas.

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VASAY CHAUDHRY | DESIblitz Gupshup 4:02

5y ago4:02

4:02

Vasay Chaudhry is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host and humorist who is uniquely in touch and comfortable with Punjabi culture.

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MAWRA HOCANE | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:55

5y ago5:55

5:55

Accomplished actress and model, Mawra Hocane, gets cosy with DESIblitz in an exclusive chat about her work, career and personal life.

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SHARON CARPENTER | DESIblitz Gupshup 8:53

5y ago8:53

8:53

Sharon Carpenter is a successful journalist and host of a live quiz show app. DESIblitz met with Sharon to discuss her inspiration, HQ Trivia and career.

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SHABANA AZMI & JAVED AKHTAR | DESIblitz Gupshup 29:04

5y ago29:04

29:04

A special conversation with eminent writer and poet Javed Akhtar, along with renowned actress Shabana Azmi.

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TULSI KUMAR | DESIblitz Gupshup 15:33

5y ago15:33

15:33

Tulsi Kumar started her career by singing backing tracks in Bollywood movies such as Chup Chup Ke, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye and Aksar.

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AMRIT GHATORE | DESIblitz Gupshup 7:30

5y ago7:30

7:30

Born and raised in West London, the 27-year-old musician is famously known in his hometown of Heston for belonging to a family of martial artists, specialising in Karate.

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HYDE PANASER | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:43

5y ago5:43

5:43

Hailing from West London, Hyde is trained as a graphic designer, but has worked within the Asian media industry from the age of 15. Performing music to various crowds, moving on to radio and progressing into comedy.

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ANUSHQA | DESIblitz Gupshup 13:02

5y ago13:02

13:02

Anushqa is signed to aligned Virgin EMI Records and was discovered on Viacom18’s talent show `The Stage’ on COLORS Infinity, India’s leading English Entertainment channel, where she was a finalist on Season 1.

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RaOol ~ The Gujarati Rapper | DESIblitz Gupshup 10:00

5y ago10:00

10:00

RaOol speak to us about his music, life and career, he also adds a little ThodaBingThodaBang to the interview!

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ALI ZAFAR ~ Teefa in Trouble | DESIblitz Gupshup 5:44

5y ago5:44

5:44

Pakistani actor and musician Ali Zafar takes the lead in action-comedy Teefa in Trouble. In an interview with DESIblitz, he discusses the film and his role.

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THE SINGH TWINS | DESIblitz Gupshup 8:29

5y ago8:29

8:29

The Merseyside-raised Singh Twins are known for taking inspiration from Indian miniature and for using a number of different mediums within their art works.

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