The Bridge by Sammy Chand

Sammy Chand

Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge— Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.  A Pioneer in the Industry—  With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.  A Legacy of Excellence—  My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.  The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—  On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.  Join the Conversation—  Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment. I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support.

  1. 10 HR AGO

    April 27, 2026

    April 27, 2026 “The Sufi Resurgence” The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 519 ON TODAY'S SHOW Sammy Chand opens the new week with an argument — the sound winning right now in South Asian music isn't the loudest one, it's the deepest. Monday on The Bridge moves from Wazir Patar's quiet revolution and Talwiinder's ambient Punjab to the Faheem Abdullah and AR Rahman crossover, then climbs all the way back to the Sufi canon — Satinder Sartaaj's Sajjan Raazi, AR Rahman's Kun Faaya Kun, Atif Aslam's Tajdar E Haram, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan himself on the send-off. Sammy is also joined by comedian Mona Shaikh, one of the four hosts of Indian Standard Time — the new show debuting Thursday morning with Rama Vallury, Akshay Oberoi, and Kubbra Sait. Meera Sharma stops by for the Mindful Minute. Daniel Johnson reports from the United Nations. Dr. Roy and Rhianna anchor the show. FEATURED MUSIC Blues Talwiinder, NDS, Sifr Aawaara Angara Faheem Abdullah, AR Rahman Rabab Wazir Patar Haseen Talwiinder Haaniya Rumii Sajjan Raazi Satinder Sartaaj Kun Faaya Kun AR Rahman Tajdar E Haram Atif Aslam Ya Gaus Ya Meeran Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan FEATURED GUESTS & CONTRIBUTORS Mona Shaikh Comedian. Co-host of Indian Standard Time, debuting Thursday morning with Rama Vallury, Akshay Oberoi, and Kubbra Sait. Dr. Roy Word on the Avenue — daily Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars segment. Meera Sharma Mindful Minute. Founder of The Sass Life. Daniel Johnson United Nations News. Rhianna Diaspora Rising — daily diaspora segment. 2:30 Blues - Talwiinder, NDS, Sifr 5:54 Aawaara Angara - Faheem Abdullah, AR Rahman 11:02 Rabab - Wazir Patar 13:38 Word on the Avenue with Dr Roy 15:04 Haseen - Talwiinder 18:00 Meera Sharma Mindful Minute 18:56 Haaniya - Rumii 21:48 UN News with Daniel Johnson 26:45 Sajjan Raazi - Satinder Sartaaj 32:05 Sammy interviews Mona Shaikh 38:18 Kun Faaya Kun - AR Rahman 46:18 Diaspora Rising with Rhiana 47:16 Tajdar E Haram - Atif Aslam 57:40 Ya Gaus Ya Meeran - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support. Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide. "South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".

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  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    April 23, 2026

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 517 Sammy’s got a special edition of the The Bridge as he previews the brand new Diljit Dosanjh EP that dropped this morning. It’s called The call of Panjab and it’s a four song collection that really showcases the best of producer Tru Skool’s work. Sammy also does something he’s never done before, he re-airs an interview from last week with Akaash Singh. Sammy shares his conversation with Akaash and how he let Akaash know that he’d ask some personal questions. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as he talks to him about Festivals and the future of the institution. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora ahead of her show this Sunday on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars. 0:00 Sammy opening 2:30 Morni - Diljit Dosanjh 5:54 Bounce - Shubh 8:16 Lucky Me - Jordan Sandhu 11:28 Dr Roy with the Word On The Avenue 12:34 Mujhe Ye Gaana Pasand Hai - Yashraj 15:28 Aashi Arora 15:56 Promise - Aditya Richard 19:18 Haaniya - Rumii 22:10 Beautiful Day - Wazir Patar 24:38 Sammy Chand interviews Akaash Singh (reair) 32:58 Total - Rawme Hooda 36:46 Jaiye Sajana - Jasmine Sandlas, Satinder Sartaaj, Sashwat Sachdev 39:40 Sammy Interviews Sunny Grewal 45:02 Baby Girl - Uzair Jaswal, Hassan Raheem 49:24 Rhianna delivers the Diaspora Rising Report 50:22 Haan Da - Diljit Dosanjh 54:18 Aroma - Diljit Dosanjh 57:10 Sammy Closing Remarks 57:28 Jeona Morh - Diljit Dosanjh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support. Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide. "South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".

    1 hr
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    April 22, 2026

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 516 Sammy Chand’s Wednesday episode features an interview with Short Film maker Fatima Liaqat on the show. She’s at the festival for her film Plain Folks. Sammy and Fatima discuss the process of film making and what it takes to get to make a feature film. Sammy is joined by E The First as he does every Wednesday, the two of them talk about the Neon issue at the Nagar Kirtan in Vancouver. Sammy is joined by DJ Geet as she talks about the song called Jab Talak. Dj Geet provides the weekly song review. Sammy is joined by Rohit as he talks about his show called Know Gurbani that airs on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Allstars, Rhianna, Dr Roy, and Doyeeta. Lots of great music, as Sammy kicks off the show with a song by Wazir Patar called Rabab. 2:30 Rabab - Wazir Patar 5:36 Laiyaan - Arijit Singh 9:08 Moves - Shubh 11:48 Dr Roy with the Word On The Avenue 13:04 Judge - Amrinder Gill, Dr Zeus 15:20 Rohit Bhatia 17:18 Sideways - Zayn Malik 20:22 DJ Geet 21:30 Jab Talak - Pritam, Arijit Singh, Amitabh Battacharya 23:09 Blues - Talwiinder, NDS, Sifr 26:26 Main Aur Tu - Jasmine Sandlas, Shashwat Sachdev 29:06 Interview with Fatima Liaqat 37:18 Ranjha - Diljit, Sia, David Guetta 40:10 Interview with E The First 45:28 Mundran - AS Kullar, Harry Pannu 48:50 Rhianna 49:52 Dhol Jageero Dha - Panjabi MC 53:52 Doyeeta 55:14 Afsos - Anuv Jain, AP Dhillon 57:38 Closing Remarks by Sammy Chand 58:28 Paan Ki Dukaan - Sukwinder Singh, Vishal Bhardwaj, Rekha Bhardwaj Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support. Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide. "South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".

    1 hr
  4. 17 APR

    Countdown Show - April 17 - April 19

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 512 Sammy Chand closes out one of the biggest weeks in Bridge history with his weekly Top 20 countdown. After honoring Asha Bhosle, debating Arijit Singh's legacy, taking the show to Coachella, and sitting down with Akaash Singh, the music gets the final word. This week's chart has everything — Arijit Singh and Shashwat Sachdev showing up twice, Talha Anjum and Hassan Raheem representing Pakistan's new generation, and a number one song with a story that ties the whole week together perfectly. Sammy counts down music from Shubh, Gorillaz and Asha Bhosle, Satinder Sartaaj, Jay Sean, Sharry Maan, Talwiinder, Jassa Dhillon, Zayn Malik, Miss Pooja, Jazzy B and AR Paisley, Aditya Rikhari, Jordan Sandhu, Jai Dhir, Inderpal Moga and Chani Nattan, Jasmine Sandlas, Uzair Jaswal, and more. The number one song this week has a story attached to it that Sammy says is the perfect ending to the week that was. You'll have to count down with him to find out why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support. Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide. "South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".

    1 hr
  5. 16 APR

    April 16, 2026

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 511 Sammy Chand interviews Akaash Singh, an Indian comedian, is preparing for a big concert at Radio City Music Hall, aiming to sell out the 6000-seat venue. He discusses the challenges of crowd work and the importance of creating a safe space for his audience. Akash also addresses rumors about his personal life, emphasizing the strength of his marriage and the importance of open communication and humor within his relationship. Sammy talks to Sunny Grewal about the interview Sammy had with Akaash as Sunny shares his thoughts about the exchange. Sammy is joined by Maneesh X Fader, as Maneesh previews his song Vairian. The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars stop by the show, Dr Roy, Rhianna, and Doyeeta. Aashi Arora stops by to preview her show this Sunday as she interviews Shayla Higginbotham. Sammy delivers his thoughts on the Comedy scene, and weaves together the week’s shows by singling out that everyone that was celebrated this week were products of their own identity. None of them have ever compromised who they are to become the stars they are now. Not Zakhir Khan, Not Vir Das, and not Akaash Singh. 0:00 Sammy Opening 12:34 Dr Roy presents the Word On The Avenue 17:28 Aashi Arora previews her show 22:52 Sammy Interviews Akaash Singh 36:48 Maneesh X Fader previews his song 40:12 Sammy interviews Sunny Grewal 50:34 Rhianna delivers Diaspora Rising Report 54:20 Doyeeta delivers Artist Spotlight 57:42 Sammy Chand delivers Closing remarks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support. Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide. "South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".

    1 hr

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Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge— Welcome to The Bridge, the only daily show covering the diaspora of the Indian subcontinent, airing nationally across North America on Rukus Avenue Radio/iHeart Radio. I'm your host, Sammy Chand, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for South Asian music and culture with you.  A Pioneer in the Industry—  With almost three decades of experience, I've been at the forefront of the South Asian cultural movement in North America. As the Founder and CEO of Rukus Avenue, I've built a company that's committed to telling the story of the South Asian experience through music, podcasts, and radio.  A Legacy of Excellence—  My work has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and I've had the privilege of collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry. From producing music for over 75 film and television shows to hosting TV shows for Viacom, I've made it my mission to promote South Asian talent and culture.  The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture—  On The Bridge, I'll be sharing my expertise and passion for South Asian music, as well as interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry. From Bollywood and Hindi pop to Punjabi and Haryanvi music, we'll be exploring the diverse sounds and styles of the Indian subcontinent.  Join the Conversation—  Tune in to The Bridge every day to stay connected to the latest developments in South Asian music and culture. Join the conversation on social media, and get ready to experience the best of South Asian entertainment. I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support.

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