Bhrikuti Rai – Kathmandu-based, Columbia University alum Bhrikuti is an investigative reporter at The Kathmandu Post and loves all things audio. She has spent eight years working for Nepali and international media, and has a diverse portfolio ranging from narrative podcasts, investigative stories, and documentaries.
Boju Bajai translates as “grandmas” — the kind of unfiltered advice you’d get from one about growing up as a young woman in Nepal. Slut shaming, body image, sexual assault and other “taboo” issues are all fair game on Boju Bajai. Boju Bajai creators Bhrikuti and Itisha will talk about how they started the show and where they are taking it.