Golden Hour with Gaya

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something a little different—a dive into Amaran, a movie that’s stayed with me. I’ll talk about the emotional journey this story took me on, from the rawness of Indu’s love for Mukund Varadarajan to those heart-wrenching moments that make you think about what true love really means. If you’ve ever felt the impact of a story that just lingers with you, I think you’ll...

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the journey of pursuing creativity and dreams with Gautham, a passionate creative. Join us as we explore his powerful mantra, "Don't think, just do," and how he’s broken through mental barriers to follow his heart. Whether you're striving to unlock your own potential or seeking inspiration, Gautham's story will encourage you to take bold steps towards your goa...

Today's episode dives into a topic close to our hearts: self-love and confronting colorism. Join me and our special guest, Kaamini, as we unpack the impact of societal norms and media portrayals on our perceptions of beauty. Colourism is prevalent even within our own communities, leaves scars on our self-esteem. But today, we're shifting the narrative. We're celebrating our melanin and embracing o...

In today's episode of Golden Hour with Gaya, I had the pleasure of hearing from my personal favourite - Jaya Rathakrishnan! Being a Singaporean screenwriter, lyricist, and director, Jaya shares her experiences of navigating through the media industry as a female director while crafting beautiful stories. She discusses the importance of chasing dreams and overcoming obstacles in the ever-evolving m...

Join me in this special episode of Golden Hour as I have an open conversation with Manju Balakrishnan, founder of the 'It's Okay If You're Not Okay' initiative, about perceptions surrounding mental health in our community and ways in which we can support our loved ones. This conversation is a reminder that it's okay to not be okay, and that we can all play a role in breaking down the stigma surrou...

In honour of International Women's Day, this episode of Golden Hour with Gaya, I invited Neshma to have a conversation about the important topics of self-acceptance and confidence for women. Throughout history, women have faced societal pressures and stereotypes that have often left them feeling insecure and inadequate. Ultimately, this episode is a celebration of women and a call to action for wo...

Happy Valentines Day everybody!! I hope today will be a day filled with love for you guys, and on this day celebrating love, lets remind each other to be kind and possibly be the reason why someone's day is made a little bit more bearable. Sending all of you loads of love your way!!! Do let me know of any feedback at all that you guys might have, just drop me a dm @gayalovesmusic on instagram! htt...

This episode comes with a trigger warning around sexual assault. If you’re someone that has experienced sexual assault, please know that you are not alone and we encourage to seek the appropriate support that you need. For this episode of Golden Hour with Gaya, I have invited Devika to have a conversation about sexual violence, assault and harassment where we spoke more about how one can better de...

Hi everyone and welcome to the first ever episode of Golden Hour with Gaya! Been having the thought of starting a podcast for eons and finally got around to actually doing it. This first episode is something really special for me as I'll be taking you guys through on how/why I got around to doing this and telling you guys a little more about myself. This truly is a first of many for me, so do let...