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) and the amazing Nat Raha (@full_nommunism).

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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In this mini-episode, Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss what activism looks like these days and how ego can get in the way. They discuss what the word means to them and Sabah explains why they call themselves a "reluctant activist".

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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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 Initiative and Nottingham Green Party. And Norrina Rashid, retired youth worker, co-founder of Colours Youth Network and founder of Bradford BBQ (Black and Brown Queers) and much much more.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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In this mini-episode, we come back to thoughts we've had since recording our story about Ismat Chugthai, to ask - should cis het people write queer stories? This week, host Sabah Choudrey (they/he) and Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) talk the films they've seen and what it means to have a trans or queer person behind the camera.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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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 Elhillo.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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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 in' instead.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) discuss the life of legendary gay artist Bhupen, from his life as an accountant, to touring the world.

With shout outs to two queer artists: Maz Hussain (@girthofvenus) and Soof (@soofiya).

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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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 and prolific histories.

Trans-inclusive lesbians are powerful and beautiful.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the lesbian icon Catherine Duleep Singh, who lived as a princess, fell in love with a woman and then saved multiple Jewish lives from Nazi Germany.

With shout outs to the fabulous Ramanique Ahluwalia @ramaniqueahluwalia and the brilliant DJ Ritu @djritu.

Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia.

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In our first mini-episode, we come back to thoughts we've had since recording our last story, to deconstruct it further. This week, host Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talks about their relationship with masculinity as a trans masc person, and how transfeminine people are globally more visible yet more discriminated against.

We highlight trans voices in India:

Debbie Das: @debbiedas.d

Grace Banu: @gracebanu

Rayyan: @rayyanmonkey

@againsttransbill @rejecttransbill2026 @yesweexistindia