Shamita Sivabalan refuses to dial it down

31/03/2025 11 min
Shamita Sivabalan refuses to dial it down

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Episode Synopsis

Shamita Sivabalan has always been a force in the spotlight—dancer, choreographer, actor. In TV series 'Good Cop/Bad Cop', they break away from typical roles, playing Sarika Ray, a Marine-turned-cop. Shamita talks with SBS Spice’s Suhayla Sharif about casting challenges in Australia, addressing labels like “too brown” and “too queer,” and what it means for South Asian Australian visibility. Listen now on SBS Spice, wherever you get your podcasts.