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Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani

Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani

By: Anand Dattani
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This podcast unpacks the importance of understanding where each of us come from, and the role it's played in where we’re going.

Each episode is an honest and personal conversation about legacy, identity, and the lessons passed down through generations.

Each guest is someone who has broken barriers through what they're now doing, from founders and CEOs, to creatives and athletes, we explore how our roots shaped us, what we can learn from the stories of our elders, and how much culture has evolved even since our own childhoods.

From societal expectations on success to relationships, I get the guest to share their own experience a on overcoming generational struggles, and their advice for the next generation.

If you're someone who’s ever felt stuck between living life the way you want or fitting in, or you’re still figuring out where you belong, you're not alone here.

And if you’re a guest on the show, this isn’t just about sharing your bio. It’s about sharing the stories that made you you, and leaving behind something meaningful for the next generation to hear.

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Episodes
  • Identity, Faith and Self-Acceptance: The Story of Britain's First Out Muslim Drag Queen

    Identity, Faith and Self-Acceptance: The Story of Britain's First Out Muslim Drag Queen
    Aug 4 2025

    Have you ever felt like you never quite fit in with your faith, family or community? Can you still be accepted by your culture even if they say you can't?

    Asifa Lahore is Britain Asian, and the UK's first out Muslim drag queen, but behind the headlines is a story of identity, rejection, courage, and deep cultural pride.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Catch the full video episode on YouTube from 4pm UK time on the day of release: https://youtu.be/dTkJxKLFtpc

    Expect to hear:

    • Lessons on embracing identity even when your community rejects i

    • Why “being your authentic self” is harder than it sounds

    • The cultural pressures of being the ‘good brown kid’

    • What being a role model feels like when no ones walked your path

    • Wearing a burka on stage at London Pride

    • The price of not being true to yourself

    A powerful conversation about culture, courage and redefining legacy.

    Follow on socials: @ananddattanipodcast

    This episode is part of a special 4-part series for South Asian Heritage Month — where we unpack culture, identity, and legacy in a modern world. Find out more: southasianheritage.org.uk
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    41 mins
  • Malaysia, Asians' Love For Snacks, ChatGPT is Bad & Why More Doesn't = Happier

    Malaysia, Asians' Love For Snacks, ChatGPT is Bad & Why More Doesn't = Happier
    Jul 15 2025
    Every culture has the good, the bad (and the ugly?). With Patricia - a writer, poet, and thoughtful observer of human behaviour - we unpack everything from the things we love and hate of Asian family life, the culture shocks of British society, and how tech. has transformed modern day culture. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7dI87QHbieU Expect to hear:
    • Why Malaysia is a cultural melting pot
    • Why growing up Asian means you never leave home without snacks
    • The shock of arriving in Britain and discovering an unexpected culture trait
    • How ChatGPT is slowly killing the one human skill we should protect at all costs
    • Why prosperity doesn't always lead to happiness, and what to do about it
    • How to stop culture, society or your family from deciding what success should mean to you

    📱Find us on socials

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ananddattanipodcast

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcast

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    57 mins
  • Hitchhiking Across Continents - The Unforgettable Story & Life Lessons of Ramnik Karia

    Hitchhiking Across Continents - The Unforgettable Story & Life Lessons of Ramnik Karia
    Jun 23 2025

    I’m honoured to share the incredible journey of Ramnik Karia. Born in East Africa, Ramnik’s life has taken him across borders, cultures, and challenges - from hitchhiking his way to the UK to taking risks that would be extraordinary even today.

    We explore powerful lessons about resilience, hospitality, courage, and the benefits for going after what you truly want to do. Along the way, you’ll hear unforgettable stories - from bringing whisky and spices from England to India, to the world’s shortest war in Zanzibar, to how Jimmy Hendrix left an unexpected mark on his life.

    This is a conversation filled with wisdom, humour, and advice that future generations can truly benefit from.

    💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, share, or leave a comment; and help us preserve these incredible stories for generations to come.

    Follow on Socials: www.instagram.com/ananddattanipodcast www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcast
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    30 mins
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