Global Indian Creatives is an interview series that showcases inspiring journeys through prolific voices of creatives who have helped shape the narrative for future generations of creatives across Britain and beyond. This series is brought to you by multi award-winning presenter & journalist Anila Dhami and pianist & composer Rekesh Chauhan BEM.
Nitin Ganatra OBE - Painting a Path in the Creative World
Actor Nitin Ganatra OBE discusses his acting career across TV, film, and theatre, and how art has influenced his life, including his recent art exhibitions; this is an interview episode.
4 Dec 2025
The Life Score of Nitin Sawhney CBE
Multi-award-winning composer and producer Nitin Sawhney CBE discusses his prolific career spanning film scores, albums, and live performances, highlighting his creative journey and numerous accolades in this interview.
20 Nov 2025
Nihal Arthanayake: Rising Whilst Lifting Others
Radio presenter Nihal Arthanayake discusses his career supporting artists from the Indian subcontinent in Britain and shaping the future for Indian creatives, in this interview episode.
6 Nov 2025
How Do You Become a Best-Selling Author? Amish Tripathi Shares His Story
Author Amish Tripathi discusses his journey to becoming a best-selling author, exploring the themes and inspirations behind his mythological and historical fiction in this interview with Global Indian Creatives.
23 Oct 2025
DJ, Presenter & Host Harpz Kaur: How She Made it in Media
Harpz Kaur discusses her career in media, from local radio to national broadcasting, highlighting the importance of cultural pride, social media navigation, and mentorship in this interview.
9 Oct 2025
Naroop Jhooti: Creating with Purpose in a Digital World
Photographer Naroop Jhooti discusses his creative journey from music videos to founding a content agency and launching impactful projects like The Singh Project and The Dad Project in this interview.
25 Sept 2025
On Record: Pioneer Rishi Rich on Producing Music
Pioneer Rishi Rich discusses his journey as a British Indian music producer, highlighting his fusion of Indian music with R&B and his impact on the British Asian music scene in this interview.
11 Sept 2025
Goodness Gracious Me: Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE’s Story
Host [Host Name] interviews Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE as he shares his inspiring journey from "Goodness Gracious Me" to becoming a prominent figure in acting.
18 Jul 2025
Kabir Bedi - From Bollywood to Hollywood
Actor Kabir Bedi discusses his journey from Bollywood to Hollywood, his experiences in film, television, and theatre, and the challenges he overcame to achieve international success in this interview.
3 Jul 2025
Rooted in Heritage: Akash Mehta on Building a Global Wellness Brand
Entrepreneur Akash Mehta discusses building his global wellness brand, Fable & Mane, by blending Ayurveda with modern haircare and leveraging social media in an interview with the host.
19 Jun 2025
Curtain Call for Change: Pravesh Kumar MBE on Redefining British Theatre
Pravesh Kumar MBE, founder of Rifco Theatre Company, discusses his mission to share British Asian stories on stage and redefine the British theatre landscape in this interview.
5 Jun 2025
EastEnders to Impact: Nina Wadia OBE on Learning, Legacy & Laughter
Award-winning actress Nina Wadia OBE shares her story of moving between cultures and building a successful career across theatre, television, and film in this interview episode.
22 May 2025
How Do You Create a Career From Online Content? - Parle Patel
What does it take to create a career from going viral online? Comedian Parle Patel has earned a loyal online following from his comedy sketches capturing his experiences as a British Asian Gujarati.
In 2015, he was awarded ‘Best Online Channel’ at the Asian Media Awards and has extended his comedic skills and sketches to theatre stages, by acting as Mrs Kapoor in ‘Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding’, and launching his own show called ‘Patel’s Millions’ featuring comedy, music and dance.
In this episode, he reflects on the multi-faceted nature of identity and how his various roles and experiences shape his presence online while navigating a digital space filled with many voices and perspectives.
8 May 2025
Jay Sean - Journey to International Stardom
For former medical student Jay Sean, one single changed his life. In this episode of the Global Indian Creatives Podcast, the singer from West London reflects on his journey and reaching to success, where he is now considered as one of the most successful male UK urban artists in US chart history.
Jay Sean made history as the first British Asian artist to top the US Billboard Hot 100 with his single ‘Down’. He took the UK’s Asian music scene by storm after his song ‘Dance With You’, under the Rishi Rich Project, reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart. He has had numerous worldwide collaborations as he has risen to international stardom.
In this week’s episode, Jay Sean opens up about his journey, the importance of paving the way for others, and the personal family moments that mean the most to him.
24 Apr 2025
From Acting Student to BAFTA Fellowship Recipient - Meera Syal CBE
How does someone go from thinking acting isn’t a career option open to them, to becoming one of the most acclaimed actors in the country? In this first episode of the Global Indian Creatives Podcast , writer, actor and author, Meera Syal CBE opens up about her journey and shares her message about finding your voice in an industry.
Meera started life in New Delhi and upon coming to Britain has delivered change to the landscape of television and film. She rose to prominence as one of the team who created the hit BBC sitcom Goodness Gracious Me and then The Kumars at No. 42. Becoming one of the UK’s best-known personalities, Meera was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to drama and literature in 2015. In 2023, she was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for her services to the television industry.
17 Apr 2025
Welcome to Global Indian Creatives
Welcome to the Global Indian Creatives podcast - an interview series that showcases inspiring journeys through prolific voices of creatives who have helped shape the narrative for future generations of creatives across Britain and beyond. This series is brought to you by multi award-winning presenter & journalist Anila Dhami and pianist & composer Rekesh Chauhan BEM.
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Nitin Ganatra OBE
Nitin Sawhney CBE
Nihal Arthanayake
Amish Tripathi
Harpz Kaur
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