EP #27: Bindi Bosses (Shyamla Eswaran & Ragavi Ragavan) - Australian-Based Dance Group Creating Social Movement And Discussions Through Performance & Storytelling

 Shyamla Eswaran & Ragavi Ragavan from Bindi Bosses joins Ara on the latest episode of the Tamil Creator.  Bindi Bosses is a progressive South Asian performing arts company that seamlessly blends Traditional Indian Classical and Folk dances with influences from South Asian Cinema and Street dances from around the world.  We discuss a variety of topics including how they answer the question "Where are you from?", their views on social media, using their platform to spark discussions around significant issues, the importance of embracing your heritage, and much more! Follow Bindi Bosses - https://www.instagram.com/bindibosses/Timestamps00:53 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Bindi Bosses06:13 - Tamil diaspora communities09:24 - How Bindi Bosses responds to the age old question, “Where are you from?”13:44 - Where did the name Bindi Bosses come from?20:54 - Being frowned upon if you pursue a career in the creative arts27:13 - Getting the chance to speak at TEDxSydney29:59 - Using their platform to open up meaningful dialogue33:46 - Having differing stances on social media; procrastination, social skills, and more42:39 - Where Bindi Bosses sees themselves in the next 3-5 years46:58 - Bindi Bosses’ biggest insecurities52:56 - Hobbies outside of work57:43 - Most impactful books/podcasts they enjoy1:02:19 - Personal legacy they want to leave behind1:09:29 - Advice they would give to fellow aspiring Tamil creators1:13:57 - Embracing your cultural heritage1:18:21 - Creator Confessions1:40:42 - The Wrap up1:43:40 - BlooperIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan Support the show