Centering Desi and Muslim Joy with Kashif Pasta

Kashif Pasta, a Canadian Muslim filmmaker and storyteller, discusses his focus on telling stories of joy, wonder, and social purpose in his filmmaking. Kashif shares his upbringing in a diverse Canadian city, where cultural confidence and representation were prevalent, and how that has influenced his storytelling. He also talks about his short film, "Desi Standard Time Travel," which explores themes of family and immigration and the idea of going back in time to understand one's parents' lives before their children were born. The conversation highlights the importance of centering Muslim and South Asian stories to break free from one-dimensional narratives and the power of joy as an act of resistance and empowerment. Find Kashif Pasta on Instagram @kashifpasta Check out Kashif Pasta's website at Request a screening of Desi Standard Time Travel at Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com. We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: Privacy Policy: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Centering Desi and Muslim Joy with Kashif Pasta is an episode from American Muslim Project by Rifelion Media.

This episode is 34:55 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2023.

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