Unlearning Racism and Untold History: A Candid Conversation with Shehzad Ghias | Podcast #51

Guys I don’t think you two have ever visited India. Your knowledge comes from Twitter. Of course there are stray incidents of Hindu Muslim riots which should get reported,but we get along very well with each other, stay in the same colonies, friends eat the same food from each other’s plates, celebrate each other’s festivals and work in companies owned by people who follow their own religion.

Daniyal, every Pakistani has same rhetoric of human right abuses against muslim in India. Boss we are a population of 140 crores. Something untoward is bound to happen between two religions. And how many such cases have u heard in last one year. Please answer. Anyone who works against the state is bound to be behind the bars irrespective of religion. Hope u correct urself.

OMG this is one of the best podcasts / conversations I've heard in my 50 year old life Both of you are so genuine, so courageous to not hide (or hide from) your vulnerabilities, and so wide-ranging on topics you cover... May good things happen to the two of you, and may there be more youngsters like you ❤

@ age 76, i am part of that fast disappearing group Shehzad mentions in this podcast. For the record, let me say that visa free travel was the norm between India and Pakistan till 1965. As for religious tolerance, my school classmates in Karachi were Budhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims and Parsis. We were all friends and friendships continue to the present day. Mindblowing to know Shehzad balanced 7 jobs at one time to survive, and all respect for him. Admiration that Shehzad talks about issues such as therapy and depression, and wonderful to know that his talk positively helped some listeners. Geo political situation from 70s put a heavy toll on our nation, and we are still trying to sort things out. But with sincere, analytical well read youngsters like Shehzad, Syed Muzammil, Jibran Nasir out there, i may not be around, but I'm very bullish about a better future for Pakistan. Daniyal, this is the first podcast i watched of yours. I have been watching Abrar Hassan's biking vlog for many years. He was suggested to me by YouTube when i was searching for a motorbike. 50 years ago i tried coming back from England on a Triumph 650 bike, but failed miserably. I'm a great admirer of Abrar and live out that travel dream through Abrar's Wild Lens. Good luck for the future.

It is best for Pakistan to forget about India and the problem of Indian Muslims. This is because those problems are internal to India and Indian state will take care of the problems. Pakistan should worry about its problems. If Pakistan concentrates on solving its problems for say 15 years then I can see situation for peace talks.

The way these guys worry about Muslims in India, I wish they worried about Minorities in Pakistan too! Do they even talk about the terrorism they inflict on India! Do they talk about the havoc they have wreaked on Afghanistan just for the money they got from USA?!! It’s so easy to point fingers and speak about what is wrong in other countries, specifically India! I would suggest you worry about Pakistan, India knows how to deal with it’s own problems.

Shehzad Ghiaz is a very knowledgeable guy. He has protentional to lead social media of Pakistan. He is also a good comedian. He and many others like him make a difference in Pakistan.

Shehzad Ghiyas' views on Pakistan's impoverished people and the exploitation of the masses by the country's elites has a tremendous impression on me. It is genuinely amazing to watch the depth of his wisdom and the kindness of his heart as he articulates his concerns for our society's forgotten and marginalised people. His persistent battle to bring to light the injustices that our countrymen experience is an inspiration to us all. His unwavering commitment to raising awareness and fighting for change demonstrates his desire for a better future for Pakistan. Whenever I have listened to this man and Muzammil Shah it certainly has ignited a spark in me to atleast have this sense of what is right n what is wrong and to work towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Don't even think brother that you are alone and your efforts are not being noticed 🙋

47:35 I grew up in a society filled with Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Muslims. Not a single problem since my parents moved here 5 years before my birth. I didn't know who a Muslim or Sikh was until I was 13. The memory of coexistence is still lived by us everyday. It's far from it's last breath. The thing about India is, India always gives a very wide berth for radical ideas. The tolerance level of people is very high. But Indians are also good at discarding ideas and governments that threaten their comfort and social fabric. In my area, everyone voted for BJP, including Sikhs and Christians, because we don't have to worry about communalism at our level. We can simply watch the massive infra boost without worrying about communal politics. The day BJP deviates from it's core (infra boost), we will change sides to the one that is closer to our needs. When a society can deal with a far-right wing group without worrying about the influence it might have on the social fabric, that society is a strongly connected healthy unit that can focus on a better life for themselves. My state is Odisha. Odisha has millions of such societies. India can learn a lot from Odisha. Apart from two incidents, Odisha never had communalism. Ha yeh alag baat hai ki we are too lazy to do communalism.

Modi government ka koi policy decision which is against Indian muslims? Any ? Bro modi galat hai to bas trumpet ke tarah yahi bologe ya minorities ke saath kya galat ho raha hai unhe 1,2,3,4..... Points me reasonably bataoge?

Two self proclaimed intellectual giving gyaan to India on secularism 😂

"To be a legend in Pakistan, you will have to die first."

This is multiverse of madness

Thank you Guys for being so honest and transparent!! I am a huge fan of Shehzad’s TPE!! This episode has just motivated me to clear out my schedule and make it more effective -

I am a regular viewer and i noticed one things that this vip educated people talks lots about minority but unfortunately they never gives exposure they never brings them they never gives platform its very sad😢

From the very beginning they have been criticising India and then say 20 Saal Purana India bhot accha tha… classic case of shifting the goalpost. 2040 me bolenge me Modi ka India bhot acha tha iss India se deal nahi kar sakte😂😂😂 Bhai itna hi peace chahiye tha to Vajpayeeji k peeth par Khanjar kyun Mara???

amazing pod my brothers. totally flipped my perspective on shehzad! yall should collab more often - such a great conversation. infact this or TPE should be a duo pod :D

Shehzad bhai kudos to the work u r doing and the dedication u have shown to your Art SPEECHLESS now

this is one of the best podcasts I have watched. Shehzad's views and the way he expresses it is really admirable. He never hesitates on raising his voice for the marginalised and speaking on controversial matters. Daniyal also comes across as an intellectual guy. And to see 02 young men speak about these issues is really heartening..

First of all Hinduism is not a 'sar tan se juda ' wala religion so as an atheist I'm not so concerned about India's right turn. And I feel we need to be more aggressive. Pacifism has only got us invaded first by Muslims and later the British. PS: trade karna hai to karo middle East musalman mulko se. Hame akela chod do.