The Khalis Podcast
Episodes
36 - Sikh Poetry - 'Sanhere Akaal Nu' with Jasleen Kaur
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Melbourne-based poet and author Jasleen Kaur joins us to discuss her debut poetry collection, an invitation into a sacred dialogue wi...
35 - A Short Novel About The Sikh Genocide 1984 - 'Grandfather's Mulberry Tree' by Baljit Ghuman
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35 of the Khalis Podcast, Toronto based Baljit Ghuman speaks about "Grandfather's Mulberry Tree", his first short novel abou...
34 - 'Manmeet Kaur: My Story About 1984' with Hardeep Kaur Shergill
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 34 of the Khalis Podcast, Toronto based Hardeep Kaur Shergill, speaks about "Manmeet Kaur: My Story About 1984", her debut childr...
33 - 'Love, Truth & Divine' with Amar Mann Kaur
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
32 - Khyaal - A Poetry Journal with Rajbir Singh Sovereign
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 32, Rajbir Singh Sovereign, author of 'Khyaal - A Poetry Journal' shares his journey into writing and filmmaking. ✨Rajbir Singh...
31 - Discussing 'Vaheguru Everywhere' with Harteg Singh
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, young Harteg Singh discusses the inspiration behind his new book - Vaheguru Everywhere.
30 - Divpreet Kaur - Children's Panjabi books
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Khalis Podcast continues this week with US based Divpreet Kaur, author of ਬੀਬੀ ਨੇ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਸਾਗ - our first ever children&...
29 - Baba Bulleh Shah - In discussion with Dr. Wasim Ahmed
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Wasim Ahmed speaks about his book about the famous Sufi poet Baba Bulleh Shah.Dr. Ahmed's new book is available to purchase ...
28 - Finding Your Inner Power - Erenjit Kaur
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erenjit Kaur, a youth empowerment coach working with children and young persons across the UK, speaks about the inspiration behind he...
27 - Discussing 'Journey With The Gurus' - Inni Kaur
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Inni Kaur, author of the 'Journey With The Gurus' children's book series speaks about her inspiration to write, and wh...
26 - Punjabi Language and Verbs - with Asa Willoughby
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Asa Willoughby speaks about the upcoming release of his debut book ' A Comprehensive Guide to Punjabi Verbs.'Asa is a PhD ca...
25 - Poetry from the Sikh Diaspora - Ghuntas Kaur
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Ghuntas Kaur speaks about her brand new poetry book - 'History of the Lion Family'.The book is a poet...
24 - A Brief History of Sikhs in America - Tejpaul Singh
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Tejpaul Singh shares the journey behind his debut publication ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ...
23 - 'Ghallughara June 1984' with Malkit Singh Bhavanigarh
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode in Panjabi!In this episode of the Khalis Podcast we are joined by bhaji Malkit Singh Bhavanigarh, author of 'Ghallughara June 8...
22 - Tales of Akaal - Bhajneek Kaur
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bhajneek Kaur speaks about her debut children's bilingual book series.We discuss her inspiration for writing children's boo...
21 - There Is A Home In All Of Us - Yukti Narang
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 1st episode of Season 3 of the Khalis Podcast, Yukti Narang shares some insight into her debut book 'There Is A Home In All Of Us' w...
20 - Jessie Singh & Ravneet Kaur - BaagiNFT
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Khalis Podcast we cross 3 time zones to discuss the world of NFTs, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and the launch of Baagi NFT whi...
19 - Shamsher Singh and Baljit Singh - Battle of Amritsar (1984)
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Shamsher Singh and Baljit Singh to discuss the groundbreaking new documentary film, 'Battle of Amritsar (1984). ...
18 - Harwinder Singh - Sikh Studies and Education
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harwinder Singh speaks about his journey into teaching Sikh Studies with the Sikh Educational Council (SEC) and Naujawani.com - an online media platfo...
17 - Dr. Priya Atwal - Royals and Rebels
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Priya Atwal speaks about her journey into academia, life as a Historian during continued calls to "decolonise the curriculum...
16 - Harmanjit Kaur Sidhu - Creative writing and 'A Tale Of Time'
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode debut novelist Harmanjit Kaur Sidhu, and winner of the Khalis Lekhak Writing Contest 2021, discusses her journey into writing, inspira...
15 - Sarbpreet Singh - 'Story of the Sikhs'
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Season 2 this week, speaking with Sarbpreet Singh, a Boston based writer, podcaster and playwright. His newest book, The Story of the...
14 - Dr. Parvinder Mehta - Poetry - On Wings Of Words
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Dr. Parvinder Mehta joins us from Detroit, Michigan to speak about her upcoming poetry book 'On Wings Of W...
13 - Kiran Chahal - Discussing Sikhi and decolonial theories
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Kiranjot Chahal of the Decolonized Library Project based in Toronto, speaks about postsecular and postmodern th...
12 - Kamalpreet Singh Pardeshi - Sri Dasam Granth
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Khalis Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - in conversation with Kamalpreet Singh Pardeshi In this episode veer Kamalpreet Singh, who has translated ...
11 - L-Fresh The Lion - Hip Hop and Sikh Identity
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Khalis Podcast is back with Season 2 and to kick start this season, I'm joined by the amazing Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion. In this episod...
10 - Lakhpreet Kaur - 'Kaur Life', Texas, USA
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 10th, and final episode of Season 1 of the Khalis Podcast, I am joined by the wonderful Lakhpreet Kaur of @KaurLife - all the way from Austin, ...
09 - Jasneet Kaur & Rajvatan Singh - Sikh Youth Development
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jasneet Kaur (@imperialsikhsoc), President of the Imperial College Sikh Society, London, and Rajvatan Singh (@rajvatansingh_), a Hist...
08 - Harjinder Singh - Akaal Publishers
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author and publisher, Harjinder Singh (Akaal Publishers) speaks about their publication 'Guru Nanak the Great', which is no...
07 - Japleen Kaur - Delhi - Discussing the Farmers Protest
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the common talking points to have emerged from this Podcast series, is the ongoing Farmer’s Protest on the outskirts of Delhi. Most of our gu...
06 - Mandeep Singh - Book Reviews
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mandeep Singh, a Maths teacher by profession, speaks about his journey into Sikhi; volunteering with organisations like the British O...
05 - Phavanjit Kaur, Malaysia - Discussing Kitaaban With Kaur
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5, Phavanjit Kaur speaks about her connection with Panjab as a fourth generation Sikh living in Malaysia. We speak about her upbringing in ...
04 - Bhai Tarsem Singh - Author of 'Why Am I Here?'
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Bhai Tarsem Singh, author of 'Why Am I Here', a new publication from the Share Charity. The book is about the u...
03 - Harjinder Kaur - Sikh Calligraphy
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Harjinder Kaur - @SikhCalligraphy - to discuss the beautiful art of calligraphy within the Sikh world.We consider early...
02 - Bhai Paramjit Singh - SGGS Academy - Sri Dasam Granth Sahib
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Bhai Paramjit Singh of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy in Malaysia. We discuss - 'Sri Dasam Granth Sahib - Fa...
01 - Kuljit Kaur - Panjabi Proverbs
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Kuljit Kaur, author of 'Ancient Nuggets of Wisdom' - a celebration of ਸਾਂਝਾ (Shared),...
The Khalis Podcast - Trailer
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this podcast we aim to provide a platform for aspiring writers, poets and artists who are passionate about preserving and furthering Sikh and Pan...