The Bridge – Sammy Chand
The Bridge - Sammy Chand
Podcast Description
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!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show explores a variety of themes within the South Asian experience, including music genres like Bollywood, Hindi pop, Punjabi, and Haryanvi. Episodes frequently feature highlights such as new releases, cultural commentary, and interviews, illustrated by recent topics like the impact of the new Sidhu Moosewala EP and discussions on immigration policy and mental health awareness.
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.
August 17, 2026 — “Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal”
The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app
Episode 599
ON TODAY’S SHOW
Sammy Chand opens the week with the brand-new chart No1 — Farak’s Taare — and closes it with Arijit Singh’s Gaaye Ja, with a conversation about intergenerational families alongside Sunny Grewal at 38:59 anchoring the back half. Jasmine Sandlas and Shashwat Sachdev on Main Aur Tu. Hustinder’s Masla. Diljit Dosanjh’s Truck. Karan Aujla’s Jee Ni Lagda. Banjaare’s Bairan. Bally Sagoo’s classic Chura Liya gets a six-minute legacy lane. Arijit’s Hum To Tere Hi Liye Te. Simran Chaudhary and Jai Dhir’s Nai Jaana carries the hour out of the Sunny conversation. Hassan Raheem’s Peechay Hutt. Plus Dr. Roy with the Word On The Avenue, Meera Sharma with the Mindful Sass Minute, Daniel Johnson with the UN News Break, and Doyeeta Das Gupta with the Artist Spotlight.
FEATURED MUSIC
Taare — Farak
Main Aur Tu — Jasmine Sandlas, Shashwat Sachdev
Masla — Hustinder
Truck — Diljit Dosanjh
Jee Ni Lagda — Karan Aujla
Bairan — Banjaare
Chura Liya — Bally Sagoo
Hum To Tere Hi Liye Te — Arijit Singh
Nai Jaana — Simran Chaudhary, Jai Dhir
Peechay Hutt — Hassan Raheem
Gaaye Ja — Arijit Singh
FEATURED GUESTS & CONTRIBUTORS
Sunny Grewal — Joins Sammy at 38:59 for a conversation on Intergenerational Families
Dr. Roy — Word On The Avenue, daily Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars segment
Meera Sharma — Mindful Sass Minute, Monday Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars segment
Daniel Johnson — UN News Break
Doyeeta Das Gupta — Artist Spotlight
RUNDOWN
0:00 Sammy Chand Opening
2:30 Taare — Farak
4:52 Sammy
5:18 Main Aur Tu — Jasmine Sandlas, Shashwat Sachdev
8:20 Sammy
8:38 Masla — Hustinder
11:30 Sammy
11:46 Dr. Roy delivers the Word On The Avenue
13:09 Sammy
13:22 Truck — Diljit Dosanjh
16:40 Sammy
17:00 Meera Sharma delivers the Mindful Sass Minute
17:58 Sammy
18:02 Jee Ni Lagda — Karan Aujla
20:12 Sammy
20:28 Daniel Johnson delivers the UN News Break
24:50 Sammy
25:02 Bairan — Banjaare
27:14 Sammy
27:42 Chura Liya — Bally Sagoo
33:52 Sammy
34:42 Hum To Tere Hi Liye Te — Arijit Singh
38:59 Sammy talks to Sunny about Intergenerational Families
48:52 Nai Jaana — Simran Chaudhary, Jai Dhir
51:12 Sammy
51:44 Doyeeta Das Gupta delivers the Artist Spotlight
52:42 Sammy
53:02 Peechay Hutt — Hassan Raheem
56:14 Sammy
57:08 Gaaye Ja — Arijit Singh
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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