Punch Dialogue with Krusan Siva and Tharshan Raj
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.
Episodes
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 northern affairs, and long-time MP for Scarborough - Rouge Park. From his roots as a human rights lawyer and community advocate to his current role shaping national policy, Gary opens up about the journey, the challenges, and the responsibilit...
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 journey as a fighter, boxing on Adin Ross's stream, meeting Fousey, an explanation of some Toronto slang, and how he stays true to his Tamil roots while making big moves.
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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 of Senan Entertainment'sMeenatchi music video. We discuss the challenges and triumphs of being independent artists, the creative process behind their latest music video, and what it takes to push Tamil music to new heights.
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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 controversial history.
We take a look back at the highs and lows of 2024, and share our hopes for 2025. Tune in for laughs, debates, and reflections as we wrap up the year!
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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 carving out her unique path to success, Lady Pista shares her inspiring journey and the challenges she’s faced along the way.
We dive into her creative process, her collaborations with global icons like Teddy Riley and Diljit Dosanjh, an...
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 overcomes her anxiety, Vinsia shares how her heritage fuels her creative expression.
We also explore her personal experiences with mental health and anxiety, her tips for managing struggles, and how she uses the power of manifestation to...
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 (Pichaikaran, Poo), he directed Sinamkol (2019), and had a new movie released worldwide in 2024 called Oozhi. Oozhi (A Dark Age) - A poignant portrayal of the aftermath of Tamil Genocide in TamilEelam where promises of peace crumble i...
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 gaps, ADHD, to tackling cultural taboos, Dr. Huq shares her insights on how families can foster open conversations and create supportive environments. Join us as we discuss the importance of mental health awareness and strategies for bre...
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 second comedy skits and is now selling out shows around the world.
We talk about how he grows his brand and navigates his comedy journey while constantly improving himself.
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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 of racism against immigrants. The last topic is deep, so sit back, enjoy and welcome back to Punch Dialogue!
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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 advice, and exposing some secrets!
Today we are talking with Sahana, who's worked with Basement Reels since the very early YouTube sketches. She also played a leading role in the recent Basement Reels sketch "Cover Girl" which has gone viral...
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 (Pichaikaran, Poo), he directed Sinamkol (2019), and has a new movie releasing worldwide May 10 2024 called Oozhi.
Oozhi (A Dark Age) - A poignant portrayal of the aftermath of Tamil Genocide in TamilEelam where promises of pea...
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 life as a creative in Toronto.
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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, Alai Payuthey, and Slumdog Millionaire. He recently collaborated with Anirudh on a single AO KILELE. Pravin shares embarassing yet funny stories with A.R. Rahman, his time working on big Indian blockbusters, and life as an artist i...
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 independent artist with his new single Rasathi out now.
We talk about dating, backlash for his content, and thinking about content creation as a business.
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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 2024 for us all.
A huge lineup of guests are expected this year so please keep sharing this episode on IG and with friends, it really helps.
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Mathusan "The Tiger" Mahindas is a professional boxer currently with a 5-0 undefeated record. He is the first pro Tamil Canadian boxer, breaking barriers and paving the way in a new space for his generation. We talk about motivation, his workouts, how he got his name, and more.
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She produces, acts, sings, laughs and parents. We talk about navigating a male/white dominated entertainment industry, mental health, acting, and why she calls herself the poster child for "bad Tamil girl". We get into it all with the funny and very informative Vinuja.
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Chinnathamizha is a comedian and actor who makes viral videos about getting beat by his mum. His videos have reached around the world, he also produces music and recently headlined a comedy show in Toronto. We talk about his comedy passion, how he became viral, and more.
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Sunthar V is a Tamil stand-up comedian currently touring his Avanaa Nee? comedy show for audiences around the world. In this episode, Sunthar talks about being queer in the Tamil community, what its like telling his story around the globe, and opens up about his beef with singer Srinivas and Chinmayi.
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