”Topping Masculine Men” (w/ Bolly Illusion)

Chai with Rai

06-09-2022 • 1 hr 25 mins

With the one and only Bolly Illusion aka Anthony Pius. Everything from Topping Masculine Men to how Shahid Kapoor is a waste man?

Miss Bolly is a Perfomance artist, Host, Dancer, Choreographer, Curator, Drag queen and full on SEX.

Their credits include: The Glory, The Hoxton, Glastonbury, London Queer Fashion show, Manchester Pride 2019, The Chateau, The Roundhouse. Pussy palace, , Birmingham Pride 2021, Daytimers x Somerset House, Won the lip-sync 1000 in 2019. Working for artists such as Mic Jagger, Joy Crookes, Priya Ragu, Mawaan Rizwan. And featured in campaigns for Levis, Rimmel London, Vogue Italia-- to name a FEW!

In the episode we talk about:

  • Yaha Waha--their film/ documentary which premiered at BFI Flare
  • The world of Bharatnatyam and its impact whilst being non-binary and Catholic. The learning unlearning and influence on gender, sexuality and self  creative work.
  • The world of Bollywood.
  • Advice and tips on curating shows.
  • Their personal journey on having Sex and their gender.
  • The Cabaret and Performative space. Thoughts on the South Asian Queer scene. And on organisations/ communities such as the Bitten Peach.

Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bolly_illusion/

Links: Myself: https://linktr.ee/raimuitfum

Guest: https://linktr.ee/bolly_illusion

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