🎙️From Politics to Pop: Meet the Melbourne Movers & Shakers!
- Akshaya B
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
Hey, everyone! Get ready for a fascinating chat with two absolute Melbourne Movers & Shakers from the Australian Indian diaspora. They are hustlers, dreamers, and deeply committed to their passions, from politics to pop music!
We recently sat down with two incredible people who are absolute powerhouses in Melbourne's Indian arts community: Shwetali Sawant, founder of The Indian Bazaar, and the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Sagar Tiwari, who hails from Delhi.
This episode is packed with inspiration, deep dives into their journeys, and a lot of fun. It’s primarily in Marathi and English, and don't worry—English subtitles are ready for you!
Shwetali Sawant: Empowering Community and Campaigning for Change 🗳️
Shwetali is the definition of a social entrepreneur. She founded The Indian Bazaar, an amazing platform that gives a huge boost to home-based businesses run by the Indian community in Melbourne. It's all about providing a much-needed marketplace to showcase their incredible talent and products.
You can explore the vibrant world she’s created and check out her upcoming events right here: https://www.theindianbazaar.com.
But Shwetali’s commitment doesn't stop at business! She also bravely ran as an Independent candidate for the seat of Point Cook in the 2022 Victorian State Elections. We get the full story on her political journey, what motivated her, and what she learned along the way (03:32). It’s a candid look at community leadership and stepping up for what you believe in!
Sagar Tiwari: The Voice Behind the Hits 🎶
Our second guest, Sagar Tiwari, is a seriously accomplished singer and songwriter. Hailing from Delhi, he's a true musical talent who has released two hit singles with Zee Music and performed in over 1000 concerts! That is quite a rockstar résumé.
If you love Indian music, you need to check out his work on his official YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/c/sagartiwariofficial.
Sagar shares his journey into the music industry (08:31), discusses his influences (including that iconic 'Rockstar' movie influence at 27:28!), and gives us a peek into his Upcoming projects (11:11).
What Else Did We Cover? 🤔
This is a rich conversation that gets to the heart of what it takes to succeed far from home:
The Fame Game: We ask if it’s genuinely easier to gain fame now compared to the 1990s (10:30).
Bouncing Back: Our guests share their invaluable wisdom on how to handle a major downfall in life or career (16:33).
What Scares You? We get personal about their biggest fears (33:05) and their thoughts on hard work, passion, and persistence (31:44).
The episode ends on a high note with a special song from Sagar (40:20)!
This interview is truly a celebration of passion and the power of the Indian community in Australia. If you need a dose of inspiration and some real talk about the creative and entrepreneurial life, look no further!
Ready to dive in? Click the link below and enjoy the conversation!
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/gu1gEq7_cBo
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