Featured Guests
Meet the people who have shared their stories, craft and experience on TeaTalk Podcast.
Our guests come from across Pakistani theatre, comedy, television, music and the wider creative industries — alongside writers, entrepreneurs and storytellers from the UK and the South Asian diaspora. Some are well-known names; others are people whose work happens behind the scenes and rarely gets attention in mainstream press.
Each profile below links to the full episode (or episodes) the guest appeared in, so you can jump straight from a name to the actual conversation. Where guests have public social profiles, those links sit on their card too.
How guests are selected
We don't book guests by follower count or PR cycle. We look for four things.
A real story to tell
Someone who has done the work — built a body of writing, performances, productions or projects — and can talk about it in detail rather than in soundbites.
Willing to go long
We need at least 60 to 90 minutes. Guests who only want a 15-minute promo slot for a new project aren't a fit for the show, even if we admire their work.
Comfortable being honest
We don't ambush guests, but we do ask real questions. Guests who only want fully scripted, pre-approved answers usually don't enjoy the format.
Adds something new
We try not to repeat the same conversation twice. If a guest's story has already been told well elsewhere, we either find a different angle or pass.
Think you fit the criteria? You can pitch yourself or someone you know via the contact page or the guest application form in the header.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from prospective guests and listeners.
Adnan Amanullah
Adnan Amanullah is a Pakistani performer and media personality, best known as the son of legendary comedian Amanullah Khan and for his appearances in stage shows, interviews, and tribute programs honoring his father's legacy.
View Adnan Amanullah's profileSajjad Jani
Sajjad Jani is a Pakistani singer and songwriter known for his soulful songs and viral music content on YouTube and social media.
View Sajjad Jani's profileMaqsood Wafa
Maqsood Wafa is a Pakistani Urdu poet and writer known for his ghazals and contributions to contemporary Urdu literature.
View Maqsood Wafa's profileUsama Sarfaraz
Usama Sarfraz is a Pakistani singer, songwriter, and poet recognized for writing and composing songs for several artists in the Pakistani music industry.
View Usama Sarfaraz's profileChahat Fateh Ali Khan
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is a British-Pakistani singer and social media personality who became famous for his viral music videos and unique singing style online.
View Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's profileSajid Mithapuria
Sajid Mithapuria is a Pakistani stage comedian and actor known for his work in Punjabi stage dramas and comedy theatre performances.
View Sajid Mithapuria's profileKaalu Naai
Kaalu Naai is a Pakistani stage comedian and theatre actor known for his comic roles in Punjabi stage dramas and live comedy performances.
View Kaalu Naai's profileKhadija Dilnawaz
Khadija Dilnawaz is a British-Pakistani multilingual singer and performer known for her music, live performances, and appearances at cultural events in the UK and Pakistan.
View Khadija Dilnawaz's profileAhmed Saeed
Ahmed Saeed is a Pakistani businessman and the founder of Servis Group, known for building one of Pakistan's largest footwear and retail businesses.
View Ahmed Saeed's profileQasim Liaqat
Qasim Liaqat is a Pakistani celebrity makeup artist and stylist recognized for his creative work in fashion shoots, television, and red-carpet events, and for winning several major beauty and style awards.
View Qasim Liaqat's profileNoni Cheni
Noni Cheni is a Pakistani stage comedian and actor known for his comic roles in Punjabi theatre and stage dramas.
View Noni Cheni's profileBabu Rana
Babu Rana is a Pakistani comedian, stage actor, and singer best known for his work in Punjabi theatre and comedy shows like Khabardaar.
View Babu Rana's profileWant to be a guest?
Pitch yourself in a few minutes. Tell us your story focus, share links to your work, and let us know roughly when you're free to record. We read every application.