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SAHM EVENTS - 2021

What's South Asian Heritage Month UK all about?

Hear co-founder of South Asian Heritage Month Dr Binita Kane talking about the launch of the UK’s first ever South Asian Heritage Month. Please note the launch of South Asian Heritage Month will now be 17th July and will include a day of curated content across social media.

Introduction to South Asian Heritage Month

South Asian Heritage Month is from 18th July to 17th August. Why do we need it? What’s the aim of it? Jasvir explains this and more.

Our Founding Patron Anita Rani Introduces South Asian Heritage Month!

Hear from South Asian Heritage Month’s Founding Patron Anita Rani on the importance of celebrating our South Asian culture. She highlights how vital it is for us to take pride in our culture, but also to use this opportunity to discuss important topics which often get side-lined #southasianheritagemonth

I Have a Question - South Asian Heritage Month 2020 Official Launch Video

To celebrate the launch of South Asian Heritage Month 2020, we have teamed up with poet Hussain Manawer to ask ourselves about our culture, heritage, and identity. Produced by Anita Rani, music by Niraj Chag and special thanks to Jasmin Kane and the people of Ilford #southasianheritagemonth

How to Make Carrot Cake Pakoras with Nadiya Hussain

TV chef Nadiya Hussain provides a real treat by teaching us how to make carrot cake pakoras, a blend of recipes, flavours, and cultures! She goes onto talk about what her South Asian identity means to her, and how she was able to better appreciate her roots as she entered the world of college.

Taking Pride in Your Culture and Identity with Dr Ranj Singh

Be Proud. Dr Ranj Singh talks about how proud he is of his culture, his identity, and his family. He discusses how important it is to represent the South Asian community, if it wasn’t for leaders before us/him we wouldn’t have the platform and opportunities we do. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth

A History of Britain and South Asia with Babita Sharma

BBC Newsreader Babita Sharma breaks down the cultural and historic links that connect Britain and South Asia. She delves into the history of empire, colonialism, and partition.

Decolonising the School Curriculum with Sumayyah Muhammad

Our Young Persons Ambassador Sumayyah Muhammad reveals her wish for the decolonisation of the school curriculum to better reflect the wider history of the British Empire.

Bobby Seagull’s Countdown-style Conundrum! (Part One)

Bobby Seagull, legendary quiz champion, delivers a Countdown-style conundrum especially created for the launch of #southasianheritagemonth 2020 (the answer will be revealed on Saturday morning 18th July). Tune into his family-friendly quiz extravaganza on Saturday Evening 18th July at 8pm on @bobby_seagull Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels! #southasianheritagemonth

Our Stories Matter

The South Asian Heritage Month campaign co-founder Dr Binita Kane reveals her family’s partition story, and encourages everyone to share their own tales of identity and belonging. It is time to show that #OurStoriesMatter.

The Importance of Cross-Cultural Identities with Dr Amir Khan

Dr Amir Khan tells us why he loves the cross-cultural fusion of identities that he holds as a British-South Asian man, and how his connection to multiple communities helps him to understand his patients better.

Bobby Seagull’s Countdown-style conundrum! (Part Two)

How did you get on? Bobby Seagull, legendary quiz champion, delivers the answer to yesterday’s Countdown-style conundrum specially created for the launch of #southasianheritagemonth 2020. Don’t miss his family-friendly South Asian quiz extravaganza! Tune in on Saturday 18th July at 8pm via @bobby_seagull social media channels;

Exploring Identity and Heritage through Dance with Saloni Saraf

Kathak Dancer Saloni Saraf discusses her excitement to be involved in the panel discussion on ‘Exploring heritage and identity through creative mediums’ on the 29th July. It will provide an exploration of identity and heritage through creative mediums such as art and dance.

Celebrating Our Heritage and Identity with Sunetra Sarkar

Actress Sunetra Sarkar is looking forward to using South Asian Heritage Month to celebrate her heritage and identity, and explains just how important it is to embrace and celebrate our roots!

Anjali Mya Chadha and Renu Arora in Conversation (Part 1)

Anjali and Renu discuss the importance of autobiographical work within the arts in order to accurately represent and document our history and experiences. They reference their work within the context of wider arts industry.

Exploring Identity: In my British-Indian Family

Hello, I am a British-Indian Director from Yorkshire and predominantly make work for live audiences/ the stage. Due to current political events and lots of reflection time, lockdown has had me thinking about identity and my place within Britain. This is my first venture in to the digital world and I wanted to make a short 5 minute film exploring identity within my own family. Hope you enjoy the result!

Mitali Dargani - Imposter Syndrome

Apne Project

‘In Conversation’ Event: Ruby Bukhari in conversation with Alia Romagnoli

Alia Romagnoli is leading the next generation of photographers. Ruby and Alia discuss imposter syndrome, inclusivity, representation and queer identity. In this honest and open conversation, we meet the photographer behind the images captivating audiences everywhere.

The Importance and Protection of Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community (Hosted by Ruthless Magazine)

Online activism and safe spaces are more important than ever, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. During Covid-19, many young/vulnerable individuals had to leave chosen families, leaving online as the only safe space. Panelists: Seeva, Raheem B. Payne Mir, Jai Deo & Maya Bhardwaj. Hosted by Ruby Bukhari (Ruthless Magazine)

Colourism, the Sister of Racism (Hosted by Ruthless Magazine)

The sister of racism, colourism. Lightening products are a billion dollar industry! How do we create a future where our children won’t be judged by the colour of our skin? Panelists: Seema Hari, Sheerah Ravindren, Sara Webb & Dr. Tina Mistry. Hosted by Ruby Bukhari (Ruthless Magazine)

Fathers, Nitin Sawhney

Nitin Sawhney

Partition

An Introduction to Partition with Balvinder Sopal

The Opportunities for Recognition, Exploration, and Celebration with Remona Aly

📣Welcome to the Literary Arm of South Asian Heritage Month!📚 (vlog)

Embracing Our Shared Cultures with Talat-Farooq Alam

Eid Mubarak! A Message from Adam Aslam

Roots to Routes: South Asian visionaries shaping the creative industry

Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in the Football Association, with Dal Darroch

Raj Unsworth with Partition Education Group

Anjali Mya Chadha and Renu Arora in Conversation (Part 2)

Vaani Kaur In Conversation with Fearne Cotton

Ruby Bukhari in Conversation Simran Jeet Singh and Baljinder Kaur

An exploration of heritage and identity through creative mediums hosted by Ruthless Magazine

South Asian Writers' Roundtable: Writing, Resilience & Tenacity

South Asian Writers In Conversation With: Sabba Khan

Artistically responding to word events from a personal perspective