My Diwali

SBS

My Diwali features well known South Asian personalities and everyday Australians sharing their experiences of celebrating Diwali. Join host Raksha Burman and guests as they discuss favourite foods and traditions, explore childhood memories, and how Diwali intersects with belonging and identity. Discover the cultural significance of the largest celebration in the calendar year for all South Asian communities and people. read less
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Anupam Sharma lights up Diwali down under Bollywood style
14-11-2023
Anupam Sharma lights up Diwali down under Bollywood style
Join host Raksha Burman in conversation with Anupam Sharma, film director and advocate for diversity in Australian media. Anupam shares childhood memories of Diwali sights, sounds and smells, and talks about how they've influenced his contemporary celebrations.
Anupam Sharma lights up Diwali down under Bollywood style
14-11-2023
Anupam Sharma lights up Diwali down under Bollywood style
Join host Raksha Burman in conversation with Anupam Sharma, film director and advocate for diversity in Australian media. Anupam shares childhood memories of Diwali sights, sounds and smells, and talks about how they've influenced his contemporary celebrations.
Priya Gakhar is enjoying an upbeat Diwali by sharing her love for Dhol
10-11-2023
Priya Gakhar is enjoying an upbeat Diwali by sharing her love for Dhol
Join host Raksha Burman in conversation with Priya Gakhar who shares the story of her journey from semi professional soccer player to professional dhol player following a life threatening health condition. Discover her favourite Diwali food and the joy of playing the Dhol for her community.
Rohit Bhargava reflects on the importance of celebrating cultural heritage through Diwali
08-11-2023
Rohit Bhargava reflects on the importance of celebrating cultural heritage through Diwali
Rohit Bhargava, co-founder of One Future Future Football, joins host Raksha Burman in conversation about how he celebrates Diwali with his friends and family, and his mission to represent Indian sport on a global scale.
Mitu Bhowmick Lange begins her Diwali celebrations early with Bengal’s famous Durga Puja
07-11-2023
Mitu Bhowmick Lange begins her Diwali celebrations early with Bengal’s famous Durga Puja
Join host Raksha Burman in conversation with Mitu Bhowmick Lange, a Melbourne based film distributor, producer and festival director of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Hear about Mitu’s Bengali roots and celebration of Durga puja, a popular festival celebrated in Eastern India in the lead up to Diwali.
From Masterchef to motherhood Depinder Chibber celebrates her creative Diwali
01-11-2023
From Masterchef to motherhood Depinder Chibber celebrates her creative Diwali
From Masterchef kitchens in Australia to her home kitchen in Newcastle, the love for her culture is the secret ingredient behind Depinder Chibber’s many creative recipes. This Diwali, she is looking forward to teaching her daughter how to make mithai and creating rangoli with her. Join host Raksha Burman in conversation with Depinder about how she celebrates Diwali.
Introducing My Diwali
31-10-2023
Introducing My Diwali
My Diwali features well known South Asian personalities and everyday Australians sharing their experiences of celebrating Diwali. Join host Raksha Burman and guests as they discuss favourite foods and traditions, explore childhood memories, and how Diwali intersects with belonging and identity.