Queer and (de)colonised

Sharan Dhaliwal
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Exploring our LGBTQ+ South Asian histories, in our own way. With Sharan Dhaliwal and Sabah Choudrey 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Episodes

  1. 3 days ago

    Catherine Duleep Singh - the mixed race Indian lesbian princess

    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. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

    Catherine Duleep Singh - the mixed race Indian lesbian princess

  2. 5 days ago ·  Bonus

    DIG IN: Breaking down trans masculinity with Shikhandi

    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

    DIG IN: Breaking down trans masculinity with Shikhandi

  3. 17 Jul

    Shikhandi - a trans masc icon

    Hosts Sharan Dhaliwal (she/they) and Sabah Choudrey (they/he) talk about the trans masc icon Shikhandi from Hindu folklore. Sharan goes into his story, and Sabah later tells us about which trans men or trans mascs are doing important things today. With shout outs to the great Faizan (they/them) aka DJ Faizan Uncl and the brilliant Krishna Istha (he/they). Tabla performed by Jassa Ahluwalia. Message Sharan and Sabah on their Instagram: @queeranddecolonisedpod or email: sharan.dhaliwal@burntroti.com

    Shikhandi - a trans masc icon

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    INTRODUCING Queer and (de)colonised

    Queer and (de)colonised is a new podcast by authors and activists Sharan Dhaliwal and Sabah Choudrey. Listen to histories you may never heard of before, as these two queer and trans South Asians tell their history, in their way. Listen every Friday, wherever you stream your podcasts.

    INTRODUCING Queer and (de)colonised

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Exploring our LGBTQ+ South Asian histories, in our own way. With Sharan Dhaliwal and Sabah Choudrey 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Information

  • Creator
    Sharan Dhaliwal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sharan Dhaliwal
  • Show Website
    Queer and (de)colonised