Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal

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Welcome to Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal – a podcast produced by Draw Your Box (a media company founded by Alicia that covers issues impacting South Asians in Australia and beyond).Entertainment and pop culture allows us to explore and learn so much about ourselves and the world. Through Unfiltered Chai, you get to hear the candid chats with guests Alicia interviews for Draw Your Box’s website articles and social media snippets. She'll be asking about everything from career success, to fame, to representation, community, identity and more. Enjoy!  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Website https://drawyourbox.com/

Episodes

  1. 11/17/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Saksham Sharma

    Born in India and raised between Sydney and Melbourne, Saksham Sharma grew up with a love for entertaining people – but it wasn’t until his breakout appearance on Australia’s Got Talent that he truly landed on the showbiz map.  With more than 5 million subscribers on YouTube alone, Saksham is known for his magic tricks, content creation and acting! Speaking of which, Alicia caught up with Saksham to hear all about his new role in the Hollywood film, Ice Road: Vengeance – which also stars none other than Liam Neeson!  Just a heads up, this episode was filmed just before Diwali (hence the fun and festive references).  Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to check out Ice Road: Vengeance, now streaming on Prime Video.  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Read our coverage on our news website:  https://drawyourbox.com/

    29 min

  2. 08/11/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Roshan Sethi

    When we got word that 'A Nice Indian Boy' was coming to Australia, Alicia just had to sit down with director Roshan Sethi for a chat. After all, it's the movie featuring  Jonathan Groff singing a DDLJ song – a scene that went viral when we posted it on TikTok, calling for the movie to be screened Down Under. The doctor turned filmmaker released his debut movie 7 Days in 2021, starring Australia’s own Geraldine Viswanathan. Now, A Nice Indian Boy is making waves across the world as a Bollywood-inspired rom-com that draws on parts of his and real-life partner Karan Soni’s life. Karan also happens to play the lead character.  This would have to be one of the most candid chats on Unfiltered Chai so far… as Roshan talks very frankly about the state of diversity in Hollywood, the pressure South Asians put on one another to represent, and also on a lighter note, what Shah Rukh Khan would say if he watched A Nice Indian Boy.  Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to check out A Nice Indian Boy, now in cinemas in Australia.  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Read our coverage on our news website:  https://drawyourbox.com/

    23 min

  3. 06/25/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Sneh Roy

    This episode is brought to you by Lipton. Alicia chats to Sneh Roy – a food and lifestyle photographer, cookbook author, stylist and writer. But wait… there’s more!  Sneh's following of more than 150k people on Instagram are hooked to her creative and passionate approach towards food. After speaking to her, we can definitely see why.  When Alicia caught up with Sneh, nothing was off limits – as she spoke about growing up in India, building her food blogging empire, her connection with culture and family, the TV shows and movies she loves binging over a delicious meal, and our personal favourite… her love for chai!  Enjoy this episode, and remember, you can once again enjoy Lipton Chai Latte’s signature flavour – a combination of sweet, creamy and spiced. Lipton’s Classic Chai Latte and Spiced Chai Latte are available now at Coles stores nationally. Sneh Roy's Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe: https://www.cookrepublic.com/burnt-basque-cheesecake/ Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Read our coverage on our news website:  https://drawyourbox.com/

    25 min

  4. 06/22/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Audra Morrice

    You may remember Audra Morrice from the 2012 season of ‘MasterChef Australia’. Since then, she’s been a judge on 'MasterChef Singapore', and was also on the judging panel of 'MasterChef Asia'.  In 2025, she returns for the all-stars season called ‘MasterChef: Back To Win’. When Alicia caught up with Audra, she discussed how geography can influence the style of South Asian food we grow up with, and also shape our sense of identity. Plus, lots more!  Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to see more of Audra on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, airing on Channel 10 and 10 Play.  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Read our coverage on our news website:  https://drawyourbox.com/

    27 min

  5. 05/18/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Depinder Chhibber

    You may remember Depinder Chhibber from the 2020 season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ – where she was known for creating exquisite desserts and showcasing Indian flavours through her cooking.  In 2025, she returns for the all-stars season called ‘MasterChef: Back To Win’. When Alicia caught up with Depinder, she talked about everything from the inspiration behind her intimate supper club, her plans to write a cookbook, and her experience being a guest judge on MasterChef India.  Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to see more of Depinder on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, airing on Channel 10 and 10 Play.  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox

    33 min

  6. 05/05/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Geraldine Viswanathan

    Today we bring you a special bite-sized episode, where Alicia speaks to Geraldine Viswanathan about her new movie, Thunderbolts* – which just released in cinemas this month. With a father of Indian descent, and a mother from Switzerland, Geraldine grew up in Newcastle – a two-hour drive from Sydney. But she’s now one of the most successful Aussie exports in Hollywood, giving the likes of Margot Robbie and Rebel Wilson a run for their money with her ability to be dramatic, funny, and entertaining all at once. When Alicia caught up with Geraldine, she spoke about her involvement in Thunderbolts*, the doors that opened once she moved to the US, and how South Asians are finally having their moment in the Marvel Universe. Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox

    7 min

  7. 05/01/2025

    Unfiltered with Alicia Vrajlal... and Darrsh Clarke

    You may remember Darrsh Clarke from the 2024 season of ‘MasterChef Australia’ – where he was a huge hit with viewers thanks to his delicious desserts and charisma in the kitchen. In 2025, he returns for the all-stars season called ‘MasterChef: Back To Win’. When Alicia caught up with Darrsh, he talked about everything from career choices as a child of Sri Lankan immigrants, moving to Melbourne to live with a MasterChef winner, and wait for it... his man bun phase!  Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to see more of Darrsh on MasterChef Australia: Back To Win, airing on Channel 10 and 10 Play.  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox

    31 min

  8. 04/27/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Sav Perera

    You may remember Savindri Perera (better known as Sav) from the 2024 season of MasterChef Australia – where she won the heart of viewers with her delicious Sri Lankan dishes that paid tribute to her late mum.  In 2025, she returns to MasterChef for its ‘Back To Win’ season. When Alicia caught up with Sav, nothing was off limits – as she opened up about social media, body image, representation for brown women and some juicy MasterChef goss of course. Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to see more of Sav when MasterChef Australia: Back To Win premieres on April 28 on Channel 10 and 10 Play.  Follow Draw Your Box on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox

    33 min

  9. 04/19/2025

    Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal... and Jameela Jamil

    Content warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and mental health. If you or anyone you know requires support, contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Jameela Jamil is an actor and activist, well-known for roles in TV shows such as The Good Place and She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.  Since launching ‘I Weigh’ in 2018 – which has since been reintroduced as ‘Move For Your Mind’ – Jameela has created an inspiring online community and space for interactive discussions and advocacy around wellbeing, body positivity, mental health and representation for marginalised communities. Jameela will soon be in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane for her ‘In Conversation’ tour. You can get the details here. This episode contains some explicit language.

    21 min
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Welcome to Unfiltered Chai with Alicia Vrajlal – a podcast produced by Draw Your Box (a media company founded by Alicia that covers issues impacting South Asians in Australia and beyond).Entertainment and pop culture allows us to explore and learn so much about ourselves and the world. Through Unfiltered Chai, you get to hear the candid chats with guests Alicia interviews for Draw Your Box’s website articles and social media snippets. She'll be asking about everything from career success, to fame, to representation, community, identity and more. Enjoy!  Host: Alicia Vrajlal Producer: Haresh Nair  Follow us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drawyourbox  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drawyourbox Website https://drawyourbox.com/

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