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In this episode, we bring together creators from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to unpack what it means to be South Asian, together and apart. From biryani debates to marriage pressure, language barriers to chai traditions, we explore the shared roots and striking differences that shape each country’s identity. This episode is brought to you by Brooke Bond Red Label.

Topics include colorism, family dynamics, gender expectations, accents, food culture, and the impact of immigration, all through the lens of creators living in the UAE and navigating their South Asian heritage.

This roundtable is raw, emotional, and at times hilarious — an honest conversation about what it means to belong in a subcontinent with many faces.

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Our incredible guests:
Shaziya Ashraf
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Phurba Lama
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Manal Muffin
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Sameer Yoonus
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0:00 – Trailer
1:48 – Introduction
2:45 – Are all South Asians the same?
3:57 – Have all South Asians been called Indian at least once?
6:14 – Do South Asians have more cultures than others?
8:08 – Do Indians and Pakistanis feel different until they meet?
11:08 – Do South Asians connect with each other easily?
14:13 – Do we think white people are smarter?
15:58 – Why do we think all South Asians are the same?
20:50 – Are dogs scary?
24:23 – Which country has the best Biryani?
28:28 – What about Momos?
33:26 – Is Dal Chawal the favorite dish of South Asians?
34:25 – Is Chai the reason South Asians feel united?
39:58 – Is Chai an expression of love?
58:13 – A conversation over milk tea
1:03:01 – How to make the perfect Kadak Chai?
1:14:15 – What is marriage like in South Asia?
1:16:01 – Is forced marriage common in South Asia?
1:27:28 – Is divorce considered bad in South Asia?
1:31:30 – How much manipulation exists in married life?
1:34:38 – Do wives want to work after marriage?
1:37:01 – Is religion used as an excuse?
1:46:01 – A little fun game section
1:53:13 – How Chai and rice bring us together
2:04:12 – Outro