About Under the Brown Rainbow with Kashif Harrison
Hosted by Kashif Harrison, "Under the Brown Rainbow" is a podcast that celebrates the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ South Asians. Each episode features intimate conversations with guests from the community, exploring their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. From coming out stories to discussions on cultural taboos and self-love, this podcast offers a safe space for authentic dialogue and connection. Whether you're part of the LGBTQI+ community or an ally, "Under the Brown Rainbow" invites you to listen, learn, and be inspired by the resilience and joy of queer South Asian voices.
New episodes fortnightly. Presented by Trikone Australia, a non-profit organisation supporting South Asian LGBTQI+ individuals.
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Trikone Australia
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health & fitness · health & fitness · society & culture
Manjusha and Govind Pillai on Devotion, Desire, and Brown Queer Dance at the Opera House
Send us Fan Mail The Season 2 finale of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes two guests: Manjusha (she/her) and Govind Pillai (he/him) – the producer and director-choreographer behind Temple of Desire, the boundary-pushing classical Indian dance work that sold out its Sydney Opera House season on 4–5 June 2026. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Manjusha and Govind unpack the world they've built with Karma Dance, a "sacred meets sensual" reimagining of Bharatanatyam that sits the cla...
11 May 2026
Tara Chandran on Bisexuality, Eldest Daughter Energy, and Finding the Queer Room
Send us Fan Mail Episode 7 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Tara Chandran – a Malaysian-born bisexual woman now living openly in Sydney with her wife and three cats. Her pronouns are she/her. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Tara opens up about moving to Sydney at 15 from Malaysia (where queerness is still illegal) and the seven years she spent in the closet – not because her family wouldn't accept her, but because being the eldest daughter in a South Asian family meant bein...
29 Apr 2026
Mohan Kumar on Coming Out, Coming Home, and Queer Joy
Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Mohan Kumar – a queer immigrant navigating coming out, breaking stereotypes, and building safer community spaces in Sydney. His pronouns are he/him. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Mohan shares his coming out journey – from years of believing he'd be ostracised, to choosing emigration as a path to live authentically, to finally telling his mum during a trip back to India. He talks about the relief of his sister's "...
13 Apr 2026
Nerissa Trindade on Layers, Lies, and Letting Yourself Be
Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Nerissa Trindade — a neuro-transformational coach, speaker, bestselling author, and the force behind Speak for IMPACT. Their pronouns are they/them. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Nerissa opens up about growing up queer in Kolkata – bullied at a Catholic school with Irish nuns, told that everything about them was wrong, and spending 30 years living a version of themselves that everyone else had written. They share...
28 Mar 2026
Kaisha Lux on Faith, Gender, and Writing Your Own Script
Send us Fan Mail Episode 4 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Kaisha Lux – a writer, advocate, DJ, photographer, and filmmaker reflecting on trans life, family dialogue, and joy in the South Asian context. Her pronouns are she/they. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Kaisha opens up about growing up in a religious Gujarati family in Western Sydney, where gendered roles were strict and spirituality was central – and what it meant to realise she didn't fit any of the boxes she'd b...
18 Mar 2026
BP on Love Across Borders, the AIDS Crisis, and Good Vibrations
Send a text Episode 3 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes BP — a poet, artist, and beloved figure in Sydney's South Asian queer community whose story spans Kenya, London, and Australia across four decades. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, BP shares a love story straight out of a Bollywood film — meeting his English partner at a members-only bar in London where you needed a tie to get in, the key left in an envelope, and the impossible choice between love and family obligation. ...
4 Mar 2026
Dilz Prasad on Culture, Gossip, and Being Unapologetically Yourself
Send a text Episode 2 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Dilz Prasad — a first-gen Australian, Fijian Indian, queer, non-binary community radio host who wears many hats (and rocks the short hair to prove it). In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Dilz opens up about growing up in Western Sydney's tight-knit Fijian Indian community, where everyone knows everyone — and everyone has opinions. They share what it was like to be outed through community gossip, the ten-year journey of con...
18 Feb 2026
Onir on Queer Cinema, Censorship, and Choosing Hope
Send a text Episode 1 kicks off the relaunch of Under the Brown Rainbow with filmmaker Onir — director of the landmark queer love story We Are Faheem and Karun. In this conversation with host Kashif Harrison, Onir reflects on growing up without the language or representation to name queerness, and why telling our stories — with honesty and heart — can shift culture in unexpected ways. He shares what it meant to screen queer cinema in Kashmir, why audiences didn’t “walk out,” and how film can ...
11 Dec 2024
This is Us - A Couple of Drags
Kashif Harrison sits down with Dolly Partman and Shiela Dickshit, a culturally diverse couple who share how they've perfected the art of drag and witnessed Sydney's brown queer community thrive with Trikone Australia.
27 Nov 2024
Leadership in Allyship
Kashif Harrison explores leadership in allyship with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White, Minister at Leichhardt Uniting Church, as they discuss amplifying LGBTQI+ voices, fostering inclusive spaces, and providing essential support through compassion and understanding.
13 Nov 2024
Owning Your Most Authentic Self
In this episode, we’re diving into a story that resonates deeply within South Asian communities—a story of coming out, setting boundaries, and supporting parents along the way. Kashif sits down with Sheetal Deo, an Australian lawyer of Fijian Indian descent, a facilitator, and an advocate who also runs a law firm called Shakti Legal Solutions.Sheetal shares her experiences with these complexities, from finding the courage to live her most authentic self to guiding her parents through the proc...
4 Nov 2024
Under the Brown Rainbow - Trailer
Under the Brown Rainbow delves into the vibrant tapestry of the South Asian LGBTQI+ community.In each episode, Kashif sits down with guests to share their stories, challenges, triumphs, and unique perspectives on navigating life Under the Brown Rainbow.Support the showListen to the full episodes of "Under the Brown Rainbow" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favourite podcast platform.Follow us on Instagram [@u...
30 Oct 2024
Parenting in LGBTQI+ Families - Raising Meenakshi
In this heartfelt episode of Under the Brown Rainbow, host Kashif Harrison dives into the unique experiences of LGBTQI+ families raising children today. Kashif sits down with Vignesh Chandrashekaran, a content creator who, along with his partner Andrea Carboni, has captured the hearts of many through their Instagram account @dads.of.meenakshi. Their family, formed through surrogacy, is a testament to love and resilience.Vignesh shares his journey as a South Asian gay dad raising a daughter in...
6 Jul 2024
Building Inclusive Communities with Trikone Australia
In the debut episode of "Under the Brown Rainbow," presenter Kashif Harrison sits down with the board members of Trikone Australia, a nonprofit organisation supporting LGBTQ+ individuals of South Asian descent. Join them as they discuss the organisation's history, mission, and impact on the community.Hear personal stories of self-acceptance, the importance of creating inclusive spaces, and the power of art as a form of expression. Discover how Trikone Australia has fostered a sense of belongi...
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