Aryana's Chat Show

FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD is new British musical by the Rifco Theatre Company, inspired by real stories of British women caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world. A tale of being British in Bollywood, and the composer of all the music that brings the show to life is Niraj Chag.

Niraj Chag talks us through his early career and inspirations, as well as how long it took to create this show collaboratively with the Director, Pravesh Kumar MBE, and song writer Tasha Taylor Johnson.

Niraj talks about his journey through music and how the music in this show makes you feel.

Hear about his early days creating music in his bedroom in Southampton, to composing huge theatre shows, TV music worldwide and now conquering the US!

An episode not to be missed!

‘What if we could just be happy figuring out who we are, so we could grow up with that person, instead of growing up and then figuring it out?’

Well that's exactly what Brown Girl Noise is about! Four brown girls meet at an audition for Priti Patel’s autobiographical film and realise despite the big bucks, they’d prefer to tell their own stories, from their first crushes, Sima Aunty’s attempt to host Love Island to meeting the Kardash-Asians!

Created by and starring South Asian women, Brown Girl Noise is a coming-of-age rebellion and celebration about how four brown girls find their feet on British streets.

This is a heartwarming rollercoaster of show that shows laughter and struggle, and will take everyone on a road to self-discovery.

‘With some f**king brown girl noise’

Hear how 21 year old writer, Kaya, and Director Neetu, are planning their debut run at Camden Fringe this August. So tune into this South Asian, feel good, sisterhood shared experience!

Priya Ashra was an Indian singleton looking for love, and put her trust in Sima Aunty from the NETFLIX show Indian Matchmaking ❤️

Hear how Priya was the first UK contributor and how her life as a singleton changed for the better 🙌🏽

I chat to Priya about her time on the show and how her faith in Indian Matchmaking worked out well for her. We can say she is a firm success story! 😍

A lover of cooking, hear what's next for Priya, and how she wants to take her Supper Clubs further.

With some great dating advice, it's a matchmaking treat to listen to! 🎧

Rubie was forced into marriage as a child and openly talks about her personal story. Where she was then, and where she is now in her life 💫

Rubie has worked hard to advocate against child marriages, and works with various charities like Karma Nivarna, to prevent abuse.

The new law stopping forced child marriages in the UK, came into place last month in February 2023, with the legal age rising to 18. Why did this not happen earlier? How can we protect children and our future children?

Rubie talks about the charities she is an ambassador for, and signposts to where you can receive advice.

Rubie is also an International pageant queen! And talks about the benefit pageants had on her life, whilst she was rebuilding her confidence and life back together ✨

Poppy and Rubina are two fabulous brown girls, breaking the boundaries of taboo topics of conversation, around sex and relationships 🍆 🤫

Fierce, funny, and wonderfully frank, Poppy and Rubina have sex and they aren’t ashamed to talk about it! Their infectious personalities and quick wit really shines through their podcast, which started on BBC Sounds. Their openness and honesty has been praised by their fans, for breaking the silence on Asian communities 🙌🏽

I chat to the girls about their podcast, why they started it, and their new theatre show BROWN GIRLS DO IT TOO: MAMA TOLD ME NOT TO COME - starting at Soho theatre and also showing in my hometown of Southampton! 🤩

Their show includes songs, sketches and graphic content, chatting about things that the 'Aunties' wouldn't normally discuss! This is a celebration of brown British women, genital warts and all 😜

So you're definitely in for an uncensored treat!

Plus, we talk about what it was like for the girls to start their podcast with such taboo subjects and how it was for them in their lives 💋

Episode rated Over 18's

Sandie Vara, The Spice Guy, talks about his emotional journey, sitting on a beach one day and deciding to change his life by heading back into the hospitality industry as a chef.

The Spice Guy was born 🌶

Sandie’s love of food came from his early childhood - Hear how his early experiences shaped his life and career with food today🙌🏽

Through his South Asian heritage and culture, Sandie grew up revolving his life around food and thinking of lunch whilst eating breakfast, most meal times! As most ethnic families love!

In lockdown, Sandie was stuck not knowing what to do with his business and took to cooking live on Facebook. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, every single day, 7 days a week, all throughout lockdown. He wanted to do something whilst at home and the momentum took over. So much so that even Sylvester Stallone got in touch! 🤩

Sandie is very open about his health and how he prevented diabetes, all by changing his diet. Sharing his experience round diet and how he lost a lot of weight embracing his new life style over lockdown 🔸

Having cooked for the likes of Eamon & Ruth Holmes and Anthea Turner, Sandie is still a private chef and ready to cook for you in your home for intimate dinner parties 🌱

Plus, we talk about what’s next for The Spice Guy 🙌🏽 including recipes, health and a new book!

Diipa talks about being a global, Indian fashion & beauty influencer, and how she got to where she is today. Diipa wanted to see more South Asian representation on social media and in magazines, so changed her career path to become a top cover girl!

Being on the cover of Vogue, Grazia and Glamour magazine, the fashion icon & beauty brand owner talks about her NGO organisation, and how she wants to use her platform to help others. Diipa's new cosmetic brand, Indē Wild, has been created with her culture and heritage in mind, but made with modern chemistry. Hear why she wanted to create a product for brown skinned girls, and how she has incorporated her culture into her brand.

Plus, Diipa talks about owning your identity, culture and power, and how she feels she has a social responsibility to maximise her talents to do good.

SB talks about her new music and juggling her busy law career and how you can work hard to do everything you want. SB describes her sound as Punjabi music on top of afrobeats and dancehall. SB is breaking boundaries and stereotypes by continuing to empower women through her music. With 6 new songs in the pipeline to release, SB talks about her music journey and why she decided to pursue her music career after becoming a qualified solicitor.

Rio Jai talks about his lockdown music journey and tells us his whirlwind experience into the music industry. With some incredible collaborations on the horizon, Rio Jai tells us how his latest track was made and how it has hit over 1 million hits in it's first month! You can hear what's coming next in his music career, and who has been knocking on his door to make more music. Plus, how he changed careers, from being a maths teacher marking books, to a chart topping British Asian music artist.

Sharon talks about her Love Island experience and tells us the highs and the lows of the TV reality dating show. As a self proclaimed feminist, Sharon talks us through her future ambitions to make a change to legislation, and how she doesn't see herself as an influencer. You can hear whats next for the former beauty queen, and how she has had an impact on government policy as a civil servant before, Love Island fame.

Plus, we get up close and personal with Sharon and talk about life outside of the public eye.