Welcome to TamilCulture.com's podcast, Identity! I'm your host Jeevan Ravindran. I'm a journalist, presenter and actress based in London.
What is my Identity? It's a question that we all seek to answer in our own ways throughout our lives. Each episode of Identity spotlights a different creative, some from the Tamil community and some from outside it, who will be chatting about how we take ownership of our narratives, art, politics and of course who we are. We hope to inspire you through their unique stories of seeking and finding Identity.
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In this episode, we chat with V. V. Ganeshananthan, an award-winning American fiction writer, to discuss her powerful work exploring the Tamil diaspora and Sri Lankan history. Known for her debut novel Love Marriage and and her critically acclaimed second novel Brotherless Night, Ganeshananthan delves into themes of family, identity, and culture with lyrical prose and emotional depth. Her writing often reflects on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its lasting impact on personal and collective memory. In addition to her novels, V. V. Ganeshananthan has contributed to top publications like The New York Times and Granta. Join us as we explore her journey as a writer, her advocacy, and how storytelling can address issues of displacement, belonging, and social justice.
Credits
Host : Jeevan Ravindran
Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan
Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)
