I geek out over South Asian superheroes, from Marvel trailblazers to homegrown comic legends, and why seeing ourselves as heroes actually changes how we move through the world. The big takeaway is that power does not come from erasing our identity, it comes from embracing our heritage and showing up for our communities.

• Why representation in superhero stories matters for South Asian kids and the diaspora
• Bollywood superhero films that shaped the genre and the questions they raise
• Ms. Marvel as Kamala Khan and the impact of a Pakistani American Muslim lead
• What makes the Disney Plus series feel real, from code-switching to Eid to family dynamics
• Dr. Faiza Hussain as an NHS doctor superhero who wields Excalibur with dignity
• Nagraj as a myth-rooted Indian comic icon and proof of homegrown worldbuilding
• Super Commando Dhruva and heroism built on intellect and moral courage
• DC’s Solstice and a teen hero origin linked to travel, archaeology and friendship
• Priya Shakti and using comics to fight gender-based violence
• Team Muhafiz and redefining heroes as everyday people in solidarity
• Enigma as Marvel’s Bangladeshi superheroine and the Dhaka Comics Universe as local storytelling

Thank you for listening, you can hear Ravia every Thursday on 97.9 FM or through our live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com

IG: @theuniversalradio