The Bridge by 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.
Episodes
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio appEpisode 559
ON TODAY'S SHOW
It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and this is the biggest chart shakeup in months. Satinder Sartaaj's Nazma'n Di Paalki debuts straight at No1 — Punjabi Sufi taking the top of the count in a chart that's been dominated by Bollywood, Punjab...
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Episode 558
ON TODAY'S SHOW
A special edition of The Bridge — Sammy Chand hands the co-host chair to his daughter Kaira for the full hour, and Kaira reveals her grand prank on the show at 35:04. Diljit Dosanjh's Morni opens. Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya deliver Dushman Ka Dada. Jasm...
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Episode 557
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Sammy Chand delivers a music-forward hour with sixteen tracks spanning Punjabi, Bollywood, Pakistani, and independent scenes. Ritviz opens with Teyi. Satinder Sartaaj returns on Nazma'n Dhi Paalki. D'Evil and Tandon pair up on No Topi. Kushagra's Starstruck. Pritam ...
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Episode 556
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Sammy Chand delivers a music-forward midweek anchored by DJ Geet's Song of the Week. Rashmeet Kaur's Faqeera opens. Dhee's Vari Vari and Darshan Raval's Only Mine bring recent chart leaders back into rotation. Sahib Samra's 1 Day. Gurinder Gill and Jazzy B pair ...
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Episode 554
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Sammy Chand opens the week with a music-forward Monday and a substantial mid-hour conversation with Vinita Khilnani. Saivi Fareed's Naa Pushde leads, followed by Satinder Sartaaj's Nazma'n Di Paalki. Vikram Montrose and Akshay Kumar deliver Tera Paisa Mera Paisa. Arijit Singh and Pritam return ...
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Episode 563
ON TODAY'S SHOW
It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday. The top holds firm: Saivi Fareed's Naa Pushde stays at No1 for a second week, with Diljit Dosanjh and AR Rahman's Kya Kamaal Hai locked in behind it at No2. But underneath them, the board comp...
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Episode 562
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Thursday on The Bridge brings one of the most in-demand voices in the country to the chair — Madhubanti Bagchi sits down with Sammy. The classically trained singer behind the two-billion-view phenomenon Aaj Ki Raat. Her Uyi Amma with Amit Trivedi sets her up j...
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Episode 561
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Wednesday on The Bridge leans into the writers' room — RMS, the multidisciplinary rapper, singer, and songwriter who treats every layer of a song as part of one complete expression, sits down with Sammy. His own Keep Your Cool follows the conversation. The hour runs deep on...
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Episode 560
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Tuesday on The Bridge brings a master storyteller to the chair — Neelesh Misra, the journalist, radio legend, and lyricist whose voice became a nightly companion to a country. He sits down with Sammy for the show's longest conversation in weeks. Around it, the mus...
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Episode 559
ON TODAY'S SHOW
A new week opens on The Bridge with a voice from the mountains — Uniyal, the Uttarakhand rapper bringing his sound down from the peaks, sits down with Sammy. The hour builds toward him through his own catalog: Namo Narayan and Bablu Babylon Se set the table before the co...
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Episode 558
ON TODAY'S SHOW
It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and there's a new name at the top. Saivi Fareed's Naa Pushde climbs from No2 to No1 in a fresh group version, knocking Sahib Samra's 1 Day all the way to No6 after a week on the throne. But the story to...
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Episode 557
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Thursday on The Bridge belongs to the new era of the independent artist — Shuba sits down with Sammy. The singer and content creator who built her own lane and caught A.R. Rahman's ear along the way; his collaboration with her, Jamal, plays just before she takes the chair...
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Episode 556
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Wednesday on The Bridge brings rhythm to the chair — Ravi Drums, the drummer and DJ who's built a career fusing live percussion with the turntables. He sits down with Sammy mid-show. Around him, the hour runs deep on new music. Diljit Dosanjh's Morni opens, with Shub...
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Episode 555
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Tuesday on The Bridge brings a multi-hyphenate to the chair — Aryaan Arora, the actor and musician who moves between theater, screen, and song. He sits down with Sammy and brings his own cut, Meant To Be (Sajni). Around the conversation, the chart spine carries the...
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Episode 554
ON TODAY'S SHOW
A new week opens on The Bridge, and Monday belongs to a songwriter. Ankur Tewari sits down with Sammy — and the hour is built around his catalog. Sahib Samra's 1 Day, fresh off topping the weekend countdown, opens the show. Then the Ankur thread begins: Jeene Mein ...
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Episode 553
ON TODAY'S SHOW
It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown that closes out the week, Friday through Sunday. And there's a new No1. Sahib Samra's 1 Day climbs from No2 to the top, ending Only Mine's one-week reign — Darshan Raval slides to No4. Saivi Fareed's Naa Pushde...
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Episode 552
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Cinema Week keeps rolling, and Thursday brings the conversation Sammy's been building toward — Mohsin Khan sits down on The Bridge. Before the chair, the music sets the pace. AP Dhillon and Boi-1da's Born Winner opens, and Rashmeet Kaur turns up twice — first ...
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Episode 551
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Midweek in Cinema Week, Sammy Chand hands the hour to the new music — thirteen fresh cuts back to back, no countdown, no marquee chair, just what's landing right now. Darshan Raval's Only Mine opens. AR Rahman returns with Ishq Mastana featuring Nargis and Irshad Kamil. Rashmeet Kau...
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Episode 550
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Sammy Chand marks the 550th episode of The Bridge the only way that fits the moment — built around one film. Maa Behen, now streaming on Netflix, brings three rooms into the studio in a single hour: Madhuri Dixit, the actor who becomes; Suresh Triveni, t...
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Episode 549
ON TODAY'S SHOW
Sammy Chand opens Cinema Week with a wide-pull Monday that sets the table for the days ahead. Tomorrow brings Madhuri Dixit, Suresh Triveni, and Dharna Durga in for the 550th episode of this show; Thursday brings Mohsin Khan. Today, the music does the framing. Darshan Raval's...
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