Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 52m
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Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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In this podcast, filmmaker/comedian Krusan Siva and writer/producer Tharshan Raj discuss their experiences as South Asians breaking barriers in today's world. They share their personal journeys of pursuing their passions and building successful careers, despite facing cultural and societal challenges. They also delve into important taboo topics such as relationships, mental health, family, and careers, as well as some not-so-important topics. Join them weekly as they provide insights, humor, and inspiration for listeners.

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S1E39 #39 - Directing Films, Creative Identity & Breaking Into the Industry with Maya Bastian

Mar 10, 2026 47m

Maya Bastian has been carving out a unique voice in the Canadian film industry, directing projects that explore identity, culture, and the complexities of diaspora life. Maya continues to push…

S1E38 #38 - Nylan Parthipan: The Voice Behind Paw Patrol, PJ Masks & Disney’s Out of My Mind

Nov 04, 2025 50m

Nylan Parthipan is a two-time ACTRA Award nominee for Best Voice Performance and one of the standout young Tamil-Canadian talents in film and television.Nylan’s voice has brought to life beloved…

S1E37 #37 - Healthy Gut, Mind and Body - How Thanesh Goes Viral and Heals a Community

Oct 15, 2025 1h 4m

We sit down with Thanesh, a certified holistic health practitioner, content creator, and author of the e-book Leaky Gut.After turning his own health crisis into a viral journey, Thanesh has built a…

S1E36 #36 - Dilani Rabindran - Award Winning Film Producer on Eastern and Western Film Industries

Sep 30, 2025 51m

Dilani Rabindran is an award-winning film producer, festival programmer, founder of Viewfinder Film Productions and her short film Little Wings just won an award for best cinematography at the 71st…

S1E35 #35 - Minister Gary Anandasangaree on Politics, Identity & Leading Change in Canada

Apr 10, 2025 57m

In this special episode of Punch Dialogue, we sit down with The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree — Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Minister of Crown-Indigenous relations and…

S1E34 #34 - Toronto Slang, Boxing & Repping Tamil Culture with SuriyaTheFlash

Mar 11, 2025 45m

In this episode of Punch Dialogue, we chop it up with Suriya The Flash about everything from his viral Toronto slang videos on TikTok to his boxing, and calls out some big names. We dive into his…

S1E33 #33 - Rise of Tamil Independent Artists in Music and Film

Feb 11, 2025 48m

We sit down with some of Montreal’s Tamil artists and creatives, Thilak, Thibz and Thusy to dive into the evolution of the Tamil music scene in Canada and around the world. We are behind the scenes…

S1E32 #32 - SECRET SANTA FAILS, THE DEEPAVALI DEBATE, AND WHAT 2025 HOLDS

Dec 24, 2024 30m

Kru and Tharshan dive into Secret Santa fails and the struggles of last-minute shopping. We also get into the light and dark sides of Deepavali, exploring its cultural significance and some…

S1E31 #31 - Lady Pista on Barriers and Big Breaks as a South Asian DJ

Dec 11, 2024 49m

In this episode of Punch Dialogue, we’re joined by Lady Pista, a trailblazing Canadian-Tamil DJ and musician who’s redefining the music scene. From breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry to…

S1E30 #30 - Acting, Anxiety, and Art with Vinsia

Dec 04, 2024 1h 3m

In this episode of Punch Dialogue, we sit down with Vinsia, a talented Tamil creative, photographer, and actor, to dive into her artistic journey. From acting with Basement Reels to tips on how she…

S1E29 #29 - Ranjith Joseph - Directing Tamil Films on War and Tamil Identity

Nov 26, 2024 1h 1m

Today we are talking with Ranjith Joseph, a director who's worked in Canada, India and TamilEelam, focusing on stories about Tamil genocide and the struggles back home. He's worked with director Sasi…

S1E28 #28 - Mental Health in South Asian Homes with Child Psychologist Dr. Nadia Huq

Nov 20, 2024 56m

We sit down with Dr. Nadia Huq, a Bengali-American child psychologist, to explore the unique challenges and stigmas surrounding mental health in South Asian households. From navigating generational…

S1E27 #27 - David Billa - Tamil Comedy, Stand Up, Self Improvement

Nov 13, 2024 56m

Today we are talking with David Amirthapalan Billa, who's worked with Basement Reels since the early YouTube sketches. David is a Tamil comedian and content creator who went viral on vine with 6…

#26 - CULTURAL APPROPRIATION, MONEY TROUBLES & CONFRONTING BROWN HATE

Nov 06, 2024 48m

In this episode, Tharshan and Kru explore the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation brought up by the Simu Liu Dragon's Den episode, how women save money shopping, and the reality…

S1E25 #25 - CONFESSIONS OF A TAMIL GIRL

Oct 29, 2024 1h 2m

Don't tell amma or appa about this one! (But share with your friends) Sahana, Krusan and Tharshan dive into parenting styles, unfairness in the South Asian family structure, dating life, family…

S1E24 #24 - Ranjith Joseph - Directing Tamil Films on War and Identity

May 04, 2024 1h 1m

Today we are talking with Ranjith Joseph, a director who's worked in Canada, India and TamilEelam, focusing on stories about Tamil genocide and the struggles back home. He's worked with director Sasi…

S1E12 #23 - Johnavan - Directing Viral Tamil Music Videos

Apr 17, 2024 50m

Today we are talking with Johnavan, a director who's worked with Sahi Siva, Santhosh Narayanan, and many more. He gets into how he started, working on a new music video in India, and balancing his…

S1E22 #22 - Pravin Mani - Composing for Blockbuster Tamil Movies, Stories with AR Rahman, and More

Mar 28, 2024 1h 5m

We talk with Pravin Mani, a music composer and singer who's worked on classic Tamil and Hindi movies along with producing his own singles. He's worked with A.R. Rahman on movies such as Endhiran,…

S1E21 #21 - Radies Rajakulam - Street Inteviewer, Musician, Handling Backlash and Content Creation

Mar 12, 2024 58m

Today we are talking with Radies, notorious for going up to strangers and asking "Smash or Pass?", "What are your dating red flags?" and "Which nationality would you not date?". He also is a Tamil…

S1E20 #20 - MAKING CHANGES, STAYING POSITIVE, HOROSCOPES & FREE WILL

Jan 09, 2024 49m

Making changes in life, staying happy, horoscopes and the idea of free will. Welcome to a new year of the Punch Dialogue podcast! Thank you for enjoying our first year. This episode kicks off a big…

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