Under the Brown Rainbow with Kashif Harrison

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&...

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 fam...

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 authenticall...

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...

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 an...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes BT – 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, BT 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sha...

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale episode of Under The Brown Rainbow , host Kashif Harrison sits down with the dazzling duo Dolly Partman and Shiela Dickshit —a culturally diverse couple with a shared passion for drag. Yes, you read that right! Dolly and Sheila share how they’ve perfected the art of drag together and reflect on their journey witnessing Sydney's brown queer community thri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Kashif Harrison sits down with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White, Minister and Team Leader at Leichhardt Uniting Church in Sydney, Australia, to explore the role of faith in allyship. Together, they discuss how allies can amplify LGBTQI+ voices, foster inclusive and safe spaces, and provide essential emotional and practical support to those facing rejection or isola...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 show Listen to the full episodes of " Under the Brown Rainbow " on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever yo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 surroga...

Send us Fan Mail 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 creat...