Naveed Khan
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with adventurer @hunzaonfoot . We discuss a wide range of topics from his journey walking across Pakistan to the current state of tourism.
Oct 13, 2021•49 min
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I get to sit down with artist @zulfikaralibhutto . We got to discuss a wide range of topics from his journey as an artist to the themes, processes and research contained within his work.
Oct 13, 2021•35 min
Haroon Khalid
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I get to sit down with author Haroon Khalid. Haroon talks about a wide range of topics contained within his work and research from Pakistani folklore to Waris Shah.
Jun 06, 2021•41 min
Faaria Salahuddin
In this episode, we get to sit down with Faaria Salahuddin, founder of Wusaaq, one of the first boutique hotels in the heart of Lahore. Faaria talks about her life growing up and how her parents instilled the sense of travel and wonder at a very young age. We get to hear the story of how different moving parts all came in to create a beautifully soulful place that many people from around the world call their home.
Apr 24, 2021•38 min
Natasha Noorani
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with @NatashaNoorani, an artist, curator, musical performer and researcher. Natasha talks to us about the founding of Lahore Music Meets, and her personal journey in the Pakistani Music Industry. She also gives us insight into the overall music scene in Pakistan and sense of community within it.
Apr 06, 2021•36 min
Zahid Mayo
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Artist Zahid Mayo. Zahid talks to us about real life stories, stories that help us become who we are. He also talks about finding his path as an artist.
Mar 29, 2021•36 min
Zeerak Ahmed
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Zeerak Ahmed, the founder of musical newsletter Humnawa. Zeerak looks at the different perspectives of diaspora and the evolution of their narratives. We also get to discuss the music industry in Pakistan as a whole, touching upon both the past and present sides to it.
Mar 22, 2021•49 min
Khadija Rahman
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast, we sit down with Khadija Rahman, the Creative Director of one of the oldest fashion brands in Pakistan, Generation. Khadija speaks to us about her work life balance and her way of getting things done. We get to discuss her latest campaign, Parwaz, and broader themes of inclusivity in the Pakistani fashion industry. She also talks to us about the re-introduction of saris in Pakistan.
Mar 14, 2021•36 min
Matthieu Paley
In this episode I get to sit down with renowned photographer and storyteller, Matthieu Paley. One of the remarkable qualities of Matthieu is his passion to experiment with human experience and to tackle all the psychological challenges of adapting oneself to a new environment to be able to tell an accurate story. We talk about a wide range of topics in this podcast, from self-directed learning, to unlearning the preconceived ideas that we, as humans, have been fed. It was an absolute joy to expe...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Abdullah Qureshi
Abdullah Qureshi is a Pakistani artist, educator, and cultural producer. In this episode we talk about creativity in time of lockdown as well as his latest show “Just come over”. He also speaks about subject of unlearning, and how it has helped him becoming a better artist.
Feb 08, 2021•26 min
Mobeen Ansari
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with photographer, author and storyteller, Mobeen Ansari. Mobeen talks about how he got into storytelling and writing his books. He also talks about the importance of building empathy within yourself and the many experiences that enriched his personal story. He shares how important it is to let go and experience life in the moment, without the labels we put upon ourselves, to understand what truly matters to you.
Feb 01, 2021•39 min
Maheen Sohail
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with Maheen Sohail (@mahimatcha), founder of FakeID Podcast and Rangeen Pakistan. Join us as Maheen walks us through her journey leading up to where she is now, and shares her experiences as an overseas Pakistani. Rangeen Pakistan is a project that uses aritificial intelligence to add color into old, black and white photos of Pakistan. FakeID Podcast is a place to discuss what makes up our individual identities; defined by ourselves, not b...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min
Ayesha Ali
We sit down with the founder of one of our favourite maker stores in Pakistan, Kayal. In this episode she talks us through her journey of how the concept of Kayal was initiated through her work in the development field. Kayal is a platform that grants economic opportunity for artisans and urban makers while interpreting international aesthetics using local crafts, skills and materials.
Jan 18, 2021•33 min
Dastaangoi & Coke Studio present Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
We invite you to take a closer look at the legendary @officialrfakworld. Listen to him talk about where he first met Rohail Hyatt, and the evolution of @Coke_Studio. He also gives us an exclusive look at putting together "Dil Tarpe".
Jan 17, 2021•18 min
Dastaangoi & Coke Studio present Meesha Shafi
We invite you to take a closer look into the evolution of Coke Studio and the impact it has had on Meesha’s musical journey. Listen to her talk about the year 2020 and the how it has impacted everyone, the world over. Meesha also gives an exclusive inside look at “Na Tutteya Ve” and how it all came together, from being a song which was supposed to be sung by only her, to the all-women’s opening anthem it became.
Jan 16, 2021•31 min
Umar Riaz
Dastaangoi Podcast with renowned Pakistani filmmaker, @umarriazfoto. In this episode, Umar talks about how his journey as a filmmaker evolved as he moved from New York to Pakistan.
Dec 09, 2020•53 min
Project Dastaan
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I got to sit down with two of the cofounders, Saadia Gardezi and Sparsh Ahuja of Project Dastaan a beautiful project looking to reconnect Partition refugees with their childhood homes and communities
Nov 28, 2020•36 min
Aabroo Hashimi
In this episode of Dastaangoi podcast we sit down with Aabroo Hashimi, one of the leading fashion photographers in Pakistan, based out of Lahore. In this episode Aabroo takes us through her journey and her Pakistan
Nov 28, 2020•48 min
Khaula Jamil
In this episode of Dastaangoi podcast we sit down with Khaula Jamil, Photojournalist | Storyteller | Door Finder | Cloud Catcher based in Karachi
Nov 12, 2020•43 min
Asad Kamran
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast I sit down with Asad Kamran, architect, artist, lecturer and founder of multi-disciplinary exhibition space Cinema 73
Nov 01, 2020•59 min
Saim Sadiq
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with award winning director Saim Sadiq. https://www.instagram.com/saim.sadiq/?hl=en
Oct 27, 2020•41 min
Bilal Hassan
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast with get to sit down with Bilal Hassan, a doctor, photographer and story teller based out of Karachi. This is his story. https://www.instagram.com/mystapaki/
Oct 20, 2020•31 min
Purana Pakistan
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with the founder Purana Pakistan an Instagram page that is dedicated to the side of Pakistan and the people of Pakistan that many of us are oblivious to now. She spoke about the stories leading up to starting the platform and her stories growing up in Pakistan. https://www.instagram.com/purana_pakistan/
Oct 13, 2020•47 min
Zain Ahmad
In this episode of Dastaangoi Podcast we get to sit down with Zain Ahmad, Co-founder and Creative Director of Pakistani fashion label, Rastah. He takes us on an inside journey of how he looks at reinterpreting South Asian artisanship and heritage via his brand. https://www.instagram.com/rastahofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/dastaangoi/
Oct 06, 2020•32 min
Nabihah Iqbal
Welcome to the Dastaangoi Podcast, in this episode Nabihah Iqbal, talks to us about her Pakistan and about the time she spent during the March 2020 lockdowns. Nabihah Iqbal is a musician, producer, DJ and broadcaster from London. Nabihah has hosted a bi-weekly show on NTS Radio for over 6 years now, exploring musical traditions and cultures without boundaries. The success of this show, and the following that Nabihah has built up as a DJ and tastemaker, caught the attention of the BBC and she has...
Sep 28, 2020•34 min
Kamiar Rokni
Welcome to the Dastaangoi Podcast a collective platform exploring Pakistani history and culture In this episode we sit down with Kamiar Rokni, founder of The House of Kamiar Rokni inspired by Pakistan's cultural heritage and its modern aesthetic interpretation. The Lahore-based label is a true creator of Luxury, Bridal & Haute Couture, with each piece being a work of art and more of an heirloom than an ordinary designer garment.
Sep 17, 2020•33 min
Volume 1 - Hashim Ali talking about the evolution of puppetry in Pakistan
Hashim Ali spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26, talking about his passion for puppets. He took us on a journey through the history and evolution of puppetry as a craft in Pakistan and how it maneuvered its way around the world. A creative story teller at heart. Hashim Ali will welcome us in to his beautiful mind, a place very few get to enter. We will all benefit from this dreamers tale. Find out more about hashim here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHR_qcpw5M/...
Aug 28, 2020•12 min
Volume 1 - Yousuf Bashir Qureshi on love and tolerance
Yousuf Bashir Qureshi spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26th, speaking about love and tolerance. He shared with us many a stories from his travels, and experiences, stories that we can all relate to. An inimitable life steeped in poetry, design, art, and photography, Yousuf is Pakistan’s merchant of love. We need his wisdom more than ever. Find out more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/yousufbashi......
Aug 28, 2020•21 min
Volume 1 - Memories of Punjab by Shahrez Syed
Shahrez Syed spoke at our very first Dastaangoi on July 26th sharing with us his beautiful recollection of Punjab and the musical scoring he created around the essence of it which he went on to perform on his sitar. A student of music and biology, using them to connect to his roots in the depths of Punjab. Shahrez taps into Pakistan’s natural vibration. We all need to learn from his experiences and technique. Learn more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/shahrezsyed/...
Aug 03, 2020•29 min
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