New Delhi, June 14 -- A years-old podcast appearance by comedian Zakir Khan has resurfaced online, drawing fresh attention to conversations about racism, prejudice and the assumptions Indians can face while travelling abroad.

The clip, taken from Khan's appearance on YouTuber Max Amini's podcast Wild Truth, has been widely shared across social media platforms in recent days. In the interview, Khan reflected on an incident he said occurred while boarding a flight, where he felt both a cabin crew member and a fellow passenger were sceptical that he belonged in the first-class cabin.

Recounting the experience, Khan described attempting to place his luggage in the overhead compartment when he was confronted by an air hostess.

"This air hos...