Meet Eshaan, Sunil and Nim - each week they'll be putting comedic guests through their desi paces. Join them as they answer the pointed question "But...Where Are You Really From?"
"But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
The #reallyfrom crew chat about their friends, and Sunil and Eshaan reveal their long history together…
In the final episode of this series they talk to comedian and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Nabil Abdulrashid. Nabil chats about his Nigerian roots, start in comedy and place in the UK.
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
12 Nov 2020
Emily Lloyd Saini: Pets, Onions and Planning Permission
"But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil chat about the asian attitude to pets and find out who knows their onions…
Joining them is comedian and actress Emily Lloyd Saini in a wide ranging talk that takes in being mixed race, East Midlands nightclubs, raising a baby and asian toilet techniques…
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
5 Nov 2020
Jassa Ahluwalia: Goras, Goats and Accent Switching
"But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil revisit some great falls from their past, chat about Grammar and look at another animal story from India…
Joining them is actor and presenter Jassa Ahluwalia, as he talks about growing up as a mixed race kid speaking punjabi in the Midlands and his #bothnothalf campaign.
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
29 Oct 2020
Sharan Dhaliwal : Spelling Bees, Avoiding Aunties and Elephant News
"But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil bring in stories from their uni days, look at some Elephant News and have a spelling bee…
Joining them is writer and editor of Burnt Roti magazine, Sharan Dhaliwal. Sharan talks about colourism, coming out and avoiding aunties…..
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
22 Oct 2020
Sacha Dhawan: Amitabh, Languages and Front Gardens
"But…Where are you really from?" is the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
In this episode, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil chat re home improvements and bring in another story from ‘back home’ .
Joining them is actor, Sacha Dhawan, best known as The Master in Doctor Who. Sacha talks about his first steps into show-business; his love for Amitabh Buchan and Alan Bennett and we hear why Chicken Jalfrezi is not really a curry.
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
15 Oct 2020
Ali Official: Devon, Sex Tapes and the Mumbai Police
"But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
In the opening episode of the new series, Eshaan, Nim and Sunil catch up post lockdown and get some useful advice from the Mumbai Police.
Joining them is comedy writer, performer and influencer Ali Official. Ali talks about his upbringing as a British-Muslim-Milennial in Devon; the difficulty in tracking down halal meat and finding his feet in comedy.
Producer: Adnan Ahmed
BBC Studios Production
15 Oct 2020
Welcome back to But...Where Are You Really From?
"But…Where are you really from?" is back - the podcast that looks at the question that all Asian people have been asked. With the help of some special guests they look at what it truly means to be British Asian today…
Join hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel as they discover just how 'Desi' their guest are, through funny and revealing stories…
Episodes are released weekly, and guests throughout the series include Ali Official, Sacha Dhawan, Jassa Ahluwalia and Sharan Dhaliwal.
5 Dec 2019
Anjli Mohindra: Bodyguard and Cat Filters
In the final episode of this series the team talk about superstition, cat filters, and chat about desi roots with actress Anjli Mohindra
"But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests.
Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use this question as a jumping off point into the world of race and identity...
Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Kae Kurd and Sadia Azmat.
28 Nov 2019
Ahir Shah: Brownie Points and ‘Bhalli Elliot’
In this episode Eshaan, Sunil and Nim talk to comedian Ahir Shah and ask him the question that all Asian people have been asked...
The team also discuss Bollywood and telly plus a news story involving cow’s in Indian Shops...
"But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping off point into the hilarious roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…
21 Nov 2019
Sindhu Vee: Eggs and Relationships
In this episode the team talk about an eggless marriage, ask each other out and discuss growing up desi with Sindhu Vee.
"But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top notch comedy guests.
Join Eshaan, Nim and Sunil as they use this question as a jumping off point into the world of race and identity...
Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Anjli Mohindra and Sadia Azmat.
14 Nov 2019
Nihal Arthanayake: A little bit of Biggie and Airport Pickups
In this episode, the team talk about music and their upbringing before chatting to their guest Nihal Arthanayake…
"But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…
7 Nov 2019
Kae Kurd: Passports and Bum Guns
In this episode, the team talk about doing ‘laundry’, asian passport ages and a ‘desi’ news story featuring a 123 year old man…
"But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping-off point into the hilarious roots and history of top-notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…explore our guest’s connection with their roots….
31 Oct 2019
Sadia Azmat: Crisps and Poppadoms
In this episode they talk about respect, public transport seating etiquette and ask Sadia the all important quickfire question “Crisps or Poppadom’s”?
"But...Where are you really from?" It's a question that all asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast it’s a jumping off point into the hilarious roots and history of top notch comedy guests. Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…
30 Oct 2019
Welcome To But...Where Are You Really From?
"But...Where Are You Really From?" It's a question that all Asian people have been asked - in this brand new podcast we'll use it to explore the roots and history of top-notch comedy guests.
Hosts Eshaan Akbar, Nim Odedra and Sunil Patel will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes…l will discover just how 'Desi' our guest is through their funny, revealing personal anecdotes.
Guests in the series include Nihal Arthanayake, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Anjli Mohindra and Sadia Azmat.
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