Cha Da Cup with KayRay

This month's episode is our Halloween special, which means we're stepping directly into the shadows and telling the stories that still haunt us. We get into the time we were this close to being initiated into a cult, the chilling mystery of the Burari family, people suddenly speaking in voices that are not their own, black magic that no one asked for, and… the possibility that one of our friends m...

This month's episode is about real ones, fake ones, and everything messy in between - including whether humans are born good, evil, or just plain petty 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stereotypes? Cancelled. Grandpas? Questionable. Moral compasses? Under review. 🫡 KayRay's out here channeling Lisa Simpson, while Bali's busy pushing her evil agenda as usual! We've got a packed house with crowd fave Villa back in the mix...

happy international women's month!   in this episode, we put on our pointy, tinfoil hats and dive into all of our hot takes on astrology HATERS (because mercury  stays  in retrograde), men's cycles vs. women's cycles, spinsters vs. witches and the patriarchy doing what it does best… ruining the vibe.  grab your cha   and join us as we get real, raw, and maybe just a little unhinged. because if we...

happy love month❣️ & what better way to celebrate than to ask my love to join us this episode?! villa has a cup of a cha with us, and the tea is pipin'! we chat about his new EP 'chill vill' 🎶, the truth about the music and film industry and the rise of anti-brown rhetoric and racism in canada...  and of course, we ask the age old question.. can guys and girls be friends?👀 tune in to hear our an...

To celebrate our fav time of year, we wanted to get in the spirit and share some freaky stories that might keep you up at night 👻🎃 hear the eerie, bone-chilling tales of the creepy ex, the man in punjab, the ray lawson vampire, the hotel horror, the dorm-room nightmare and the imaginary friend.. 👀☠️🖤 tune in if you dare⚠️ FOLLOW US: KayRay: ig:   https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook:  ...

If the proposals, bachelor/bachelorettes and expectation from guests aren't already enough; we also go in about the DARK SIDE of weddings this episode. Tune in into part 2 of our episode!  FOLLOW US: KayRay: ig:   https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay : ig:   https://www.instagram.com/chadacupwit ... Bali: ig:   ht...

From wedding content creators to working in the wedding industry to performing at weddings to everyone asking us.. WHEN WILL YOU GET MARRIED?! We spill all the cha on everything from photographers to next day edits to groomsmen / bridesmaids. No one was truly spared😂 If you're on social media, then you definitely have come across at least one brown wedding that isn't the Ambani's. We also give a...

We're back again for a new season! KAYRAY, and an all new special co-host BALI, are bringing you a season with fresh new perspectives, guests, and scorching hot tea on hot topics! We hope you'll be here for the ride. Be sure to tune in and FOLLOW US: KayRay: ig:   https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupWithKayRay : ig:   https...

In our final episode before this GLOBAL PANDEMIC ARRIVED ...?? We chatted with YouTube Creator @Stef Sanjati talking about all things related to the idea of over-sharing on social media, her struggle with body issues and mental health to being an advocate for the LGBT+ community! PS. Because of COVID-19, we had to shut down production for Season 2 of Cha Da Cup With KayRay. BUT!!! We are still goi...

We bring back one of our first guests on the show, fashion designer Mani Jassal! We talk more behind-the-scenes about her upcoming documentary "With Love", produced by KayRayCo.! We also catch up on how she's grown as a designer, meeting her fiancee, and how the Canadian arts industry can improve on how they support artists! FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitt...

On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we feature multi-media artist, Vivek Shraya. From film-making, to publishing books, to recording incredible albums and making her latest play, "How to Fail as a Pop Star" - this multi-threat is letting us know that you can do it all and be successful at it. This week, Kiran sits down with Vivek and discusses the complexity of being the token minority and...

KayRay answers YOUR questions! We cover everything from updates, turning 30, self-care routines and how to deal with loss and grieving. We hope you enjoy this episode! PRE-ORDER YOUR OWN CHA DA CUP MERCH: https://chadacup.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/ twitter: https://twitter.com/kay__ray facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayrayco snapchat: @kiranrai #ChaDaCupW...

On this episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, we talk to sexologist, intimacy expert and author of her latest book "The Game Of Desire", Shan Boodram aka Shan BOODY! Join the conversation as we chat about sexual myths, understanding your needs, what type of seducer you are, apology languages and SO much more! Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us! FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagram.com/kay_...

By far one of our favourite episodes features Drag Queen Manghoe Lassi aka Humza Mian. We spill the tea on everything from the horrific reality of working as a veterinarian tech to why "coming out" as queer isn't for everyone. We end off with a game of Never Have I Ever which will definitely make you ugly-cry-laugh. Grab your cup of tea and sip some cha with us! FOLLOW US: ig: https://www.instagra...

WELCOME BACK! Our first episode of Cha Da Cup With KayRay Season 2 features actor, author and musician Avan Jogia + music producer and composer Ketan Jogia. We get to hear the brotherly duo talk about new music + new films including "Zombieland 2: Double Tap". We also learn more about the perspectives and experiences growing up mixed from Avan's new book "Mixed Feelings". Grab your cup of tea and...

WE MAKIN' IT TO HOLLYWOOD BABY!   Watch "Tiger" this weekend: November 30th! WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Knr... TORONTO: Cineplex Yonge & Dundas, Toronto Cineplex Courtney Park 16, Mississauga VANCOUVER: Cineplex International Village, Vancouver Cineplex Strawberry Hill, Surrey LA: Cinemark 18, 6081 Center Drive New York: Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 247 W 42nd St. *ENTER CONTE...

How many times have you been scrolling down on Instagram and watch your favourite influencers talk about "Staying Positive", "Rise & Grind!!", "Hustle Harder" and you literally have no desire to do any of these things but you feel guilty to say that out loud? Well, we're on your side. In this episode, we bring back our guest, transformational coach, Raz Soos, who has guided KayRay to healing with...

This week's episode - we stick to the roots of Cha Da Cup With KayRay, where you ask your questions and we answer them! Everything from the challenges 2018 has brought to acting agent horror stories to struggles of trying to stay consistent -- I get vulnerable with y'all and let you in on what I've been dealing with. We bring back photographer // videographer and overall hype womxn Baljit as a gue...

Have you ever had a summer fling that extended a little longer than it needed to be? Listen to our first segment of The eX-files, where we discuss strange things that have happened with our past relationships, flings and over-all encounters with dudes. In this case, we talk about how summer flings turn into things, why guys think it's okay to expose themselves a little TOO much and the grey area a...

It's Wedding SZN! And although many of our listeners are probably getting ready for weddings every weekend this summer, we shared our thoughts on healthy / unhealthy partnerships, why being a wife isn't for everyone and what it's like for brown girls to challenge these traditions. This special episode, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Brown Girl Magazine (@browngirlmag) with the team: CEO...

This week, our guest is director/ producer/writer V.T. Nayani (pron. 9'knee). Her first feature documentary SHADEISM: DIGGING DEEPER (2015) has been traveling around the world for the past few years, starting difficult conversations in our own diasporas. Nayani's long list of accomplishments includes being an alum of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Workshop for Diverse Creators, the HotDoc...

LIVE FROM VANCOUVER! It's our first episode with a live studio audience thanks to our friends at @5xfest! This week, join KayRay while she chats with Punjabi superstar, Jasmine Sandlas, Basement Bhangra legend - DJ Rekha and welcoming back dance choreographer, Manpreet Toor! Listen to us talk about everything from the struggles of working in the Punjabi music industry to juicy stories from our que...

Happy Pride everyone! This week's guest panelist is comedian Anasimone George. She is the founder of comedy show "SHADE", that is inclusive of LGBTQ, womxn and POC comedians. In this episode, we talk about the beauty of Pride as well as the complexities, understanding Pride's political roots and how we can ensure the safety of our queer/trans siblings. Plus you could hear us talk a lotta shit abou...

Hemali Mistry, more popularly known by her brand name, Ready To Glow, is an upcoming beauty blogger / influencer from Toronto. She is best known for making fun and quirky make-up / hair tutorials. Garnering over 100k followers on Instagram, Hemali not only shares her artistry through consistent video posts but also sharing her own struggle with body image and mental health issues. She is now  work...

This week, we feature Spanish filmmaker, Alba Sotorra. Her work primarily focuses on stories of genuine characters that reflect on controversial issues. Through creative documentary, she aims to open spaces for reflection and discussion to facilitate understanding of the world in constant change. The world premiere of her latest documentary, Commander Arian - A Story of Women, War and Freedom is p...