A tale of two Dilwale's: Mateo and Bipasha move through the phenomena of Bollywood cinema and its grasp on broader subcontinental culture. Specifically, a classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and it's less-regarded not-so-classic Dilwale (2015), both starring the inimitable SRK and Kajol.

They trace their relationships with growing up with Bollywood cinema, recount watching these films five hours back to back; and reflect on the depths and contradictions of these cultural outputs.

Produced by Shareeka Helaluddin
Hosted by Bipasha Roy and Mateo Baskaran
Podcast and CRN edit by Mateo Baskaran

A tale of two Dilwale's: Mateo and Bipasha move through the phenomena of Bollywood cinema and its grasp on broader subcontinental culture. Specifically, a classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and it's less-regarded not-so-classic Dilwale (2015), both starring the inimitable SRK and Kajol.
They trace their relationships with growing up with Bollywood cinema, recount watching these films five hours back to back; and reflect on the depths and contradictions of these cultural outputs.
Produced by Shareeka Helaluddin Hosted by Bipasha Roy and Mateo Baskaran Podcast and CRN edit by Mateo Baskaran

Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.

Listen back to all our episodes on fbi.radio including radio exclusives , and stay up to date on our instagram

Solidarity Syndicate series - sharing across airwaves and borders

Liquid Homelands - an experimental, queer audio offering

We honor all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where FBi Radio broadcasts out of.  

We want to hear from you! If you have an idea, collaboration or story to share we would love to hear from you, reach us at racematters [at] fbiradio [dot] com

Race Matters is made possible thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation

Logo design by Jessica Mulet

Race Matters is an anti-racist show that explores the values and complexities of race, culture and identity. In-depth interviews and unique story telling and spanning arts, music, politics, global and local events, plus experimental audio and community takeovers.
Listen back to <a href="https://www.fbi.radio/programs/race-matters">all our episodes on fbi.radio</a> including radio exclusives , and stay up to date on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/race_matters/">instagram</a> 
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/race-matters-sol-dar-ty-synd">Solidarity Syndicate series</a> - sharing across airwaves and borders
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fbiradiosydney/sets/racematters_liquid-homelands">Liquid Homelands</a> - an experimental, queer audio offering
We honor all hosts, producers, storytellers that have made this work possible as well as the long tradition of storytelling, resistance and resilience that has taken place on Gadigal Country, where FBi Radio broadcasts out of.  
We want to hear from you! If you have an idea, collaboration or story to share we would love to hear from you, reach us at racematters [at] fbiradio [dot] com
Race Matters is made possible thanks to the <a href="https://cbf.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a>
Logo design by Jessica Mulet

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Race Matters

Beyond representation. Anti-racist radio with in-depth interviews and unique story telling spanning arts, music, global politics, local events + more

Beyond representation. Anti-racist radio with in-depth interviews and unique story telling spanning arts, music, global politics, local events + more

#163 Masala Marathon

Not only is this Dunya temporary, it is also worth saving. Until we are all free.

Open your ears and hearts with Sara El Youghun and Attu Ngor as they have a vulnerable chat with artist, poet, and kin Mustafa. Together they explore his new album Dunya, dedicated to those still living in this world, fighting, praying, grieving and holding on to hope.

Mustafa tells us about the importance of faith, culture and community as a lifeline. Sharing his Nubian roots in relation to Islam, Mustafa invites us to his world with dance and mercy, reminding us of the importance of growing together rather than apart.

This episode was made possible by Shareeka Helaluddin and greatly contributed to by Tim Worton, Mateo Baskaran and Toobs.

Not only is this Dunya temporary, it is also worth saving. Until we are all free.
Open your ears and hearts with Sara El Youghun and Attu Ngor as they have a vulnerable chat with artist, poet, and kin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mustafathepoet.com/">Mustafa</a>. Together they explore his new album Dunya, dedicated to those still living in this world, fighting, praying, grieving and holding on to hope.
Mustafa tells us about the importance of faith, culture and community as a lifeline. Sharing his Nubian roots in relation to Islam, Mustafa invites us to his world with dance and mercy, reminding us of the importance of growing together rather than apart.
This episode was made possible by Shareeka Helaluddin and greatly contributed to by Tim Worton, Mateo Baskaran and Toobs.

#168 Hope is a knife

Repping the Black Caucus and some of the staunch advocates he organises alongside, Wiradjuri organiser and creative Ethan Lyons joins us as guest host.

Stories that ode his matrilineal teachers, movements across black resistance, solidarities across borders and how young people can find their space in liberatory movements. Plus, a track list of queer, Black and First Nations excellence selected by Ethan.

Continue to follow, learn, get organised and show material solidarity

In conversation: Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Kieran Stewart-Asherton and Uncle Coco on 3CR Radical Radio

Follow Ethan's work

Aunty Lizzie Jarret

Justice for David Dungay Junior Campaign

@blakcaucus

@firstnationsresponse

@sydtentembassy

@paulsilva69

Repping the Black Caucus and some of the staunch advocates he organises alongside, Wiradjuri organiser and creative Ethan Lyons joins us as guest host.
Stories that ode his matrilineal teachers, movements across black resistance, solidarities across borders and how young people can find their space in liberatory movements. Plus, a track list of queer, Black and First Nations excellence selected by Ethan.
Continue to follow, learn, get organised and show material solidarity
In conversation:<a href="https://www.3cr.org.au/firefirst/episode/bunjils-fire-october-16-2024-keiran-stewart-assheton-bunjileenee-robbie-thorpe"> Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Kieran Stewart-Asherton and Uncle Coco on 3CR Radical Radio</a>
<a href="about:blank">Follow Ethan's work</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzidizzi79/">Aunty Lizzie Jarret</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1DghMq2Y4w/?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Justice for David Dungay Junior Campaign</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/blakcaucus/https://">@blakcaucus</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstnationsresponse/">@firstnationsresponse</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydtentembassy/">@sydtentembassy</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulblm69/">@paulsilva69</a>

#167 The struggle is generational

Objects tell their stories if you let them.

Bringing together inane objects, tapestries, Musiviri paintings and self portraits; Nusra Latif Qureshi work recognises the cracks within imperial institutions and reveals a complex beauty. Sehej Kaur and Toobs bring us an in depth interview with the Pakistani visual artist, who has spent many years reclaiming the Musiviri art form, alchemising it into a political statement and tool for autonomy.

Birds in Far Pavilions is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 15 June 2025.

Objects tell their stories if you let them.
Bringing together inane objects, tapestries, Musiviri paintings and self portraits;&nbsp;<a href="https://nusraqureshi.com/">Nusra Latif Qureshi</a>&nbsp;work recognises the cracks within imperial institutions and reveals a complex beauty. Sehej Kaur and Toobs bring us an in depth interview with the Pakistani visual artist, who has spent many years reclaiming the Musiviri art form, alchemising it into a political statement and tool for autonomy.
<a href="https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/nusra-latif-qureshi/">Birds in Far Pavilions</a>&nbsp;is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 15 June 2025.

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