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!
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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!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy kicks off the show by highlighting the influx of new songs that have made their way to the countdown. Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa’s “Awara Munde” has claimed the top spot, while Jordan Sandhu’s “Big Things” has made a remarkable debut and secured a high position. Additionally, several Hindi songs have joined the countdown, including new tracks from the soundtrack of the film “Sitaree Zameen Par.” Sammy’s countdown is filled with significant changes, with two new songs making it to the top 5. He takes a moment to reflect on the evolution of Indian hip-hop, particularly through the song “Knock Knock” by KR$NA, and how the genre has come a long way.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy begins the show by greeting his daughter for her birthday. His Thursday show features special guests, including Aashi Arora, who discusses her Sunday show on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sunny Grewal joins Sammy to discuss South Asian etiquette in foreign lands, sharing his surprising opinion and encouraging his listeners to improve. Sammy also announces his weekend top 20 countdown show and shares some of the songs that listeners can expect to hear tomorrow. Shailen joins Sammy to deliver a news brief, while Dr. Roy brings in the Word on the Avenue segment. Sammy concludes the entertaining week on Rukus Avenue Radio.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy kicks off the show with a heartfelt tribute to the Watch The Throne album, featuring a beat called PrimeTime. He reminisces about a long drive when he rediscovered one of his favorite songs, Tunnel Vision by Talwiinder. He shares that he experienced a similar phenomenon with the song “Pal Pal” by Talwiinder and Afusic. Sammy is joined by Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta, who discuss the latest and greatest happenings in the community. Shailen highlights the winner of the Spelling Bee, while Jaya joins them to discuss the Diddy trial and other entertainment news. This marks Sammy’s 290th show!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy begins the show with a nod to the big Chess rivalry taking shape in the mainstream between D.Gukesh and Magnus Carlson, a heated chess match that Gukesh won. Sammy’s music playlist is very entertaining and features new songs from KR$NA, Karan Aujla, Madhubanti Bagchi, Arijit, and more. Sammy mentions that the Diljit collab with Jackson Wang is about to launch the new Diljit tour into Australia. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX as he brings to you the weekly segment called Ears To The Streets. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta as they bring us the latest from around the culture.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy brings a fresh batch of music to your ears. This episode kicks off with some new Indian Cinema and Bollywood tracks. He also features new songs from artists like Jordan Sandhu and Madhubanti Bagchi. To set the mood, Sammy plays his number one song from the weekend, “Awara Munde,” by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Radhawa. He also shares his favorite song from the weekend, “Pal Pal,” by Talwiinder, even though it was released a few weeks ago. Sammy is joined by Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta. He’s also joined by Meera Sharma, who brings a Sass minute for your week ahead.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
We’re back for another countdown show, where Sammy breaks down the songs that made it to The Bridge’s top 20 this week. Sammy starts the show by wondering if there will be a brand new number one song or if Karan Aujla can hold on to the top spot. The countdown features three new songs and one that returns after many months. The countdown has a lot of movement, with a brand new #1 song. The top 5 is completely different.
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Sammy’s Thursday show is packed with exciting guests! He has AKTV, Sunny Grewal, Aashi Arora, and the Rukus Avenue Radio AllStars on the episode. Sammy kicks off the show with some fresh music from AP Dhillon and KRSNA. His playlist features a mix of songs that aren’t currently in the top 20 on The Bridge. He’s joined by AKTV, who plays some of his favorite new songs. Sunny joins Sammy to discuss the challenges London faces regarding the legalization of cannabis. Doyeeta delivers an artist spotlight on Jay Sean, as Sammy mentions that Jay Sean will be featured in a Lexus commercial. Overall, it’s a fantastic show! Sammy discusses the upcoming KSwiss event with Raheem Miles.
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Sammy begins the show by declaring he’s got a full show! He’s joined by DJ ArtiFX for his weekly segment called Ears to the Streets where ArtiFX spotlights a new song by KRSNA and Badshah. Sammy is also joined by Jaya on the show who gives us the latest on the Diddler and the latest on Britney Spears smoking a cigarette on the airplane on her way back from Cabo. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars, Dr Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta. Sammy discusses the Aditya Mittal purchase of a piece of the Boston Celtics, as well as Rajakumari’s new American Music Award. This episode is a fun one!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy starts the show off by talking about the week of guests ahead, including DJ ArtiFX who usually joins him on a Tuesday show. Sammy’s first point of conversation is around the Diljit-Sonali Singh artist-manager dialogue developing out there, and we hear Sammy’s thoughts on the parting of the ways between the two. Sammy is joined by the crew, as Dr Roy delivers a Word on the Avenue, Shailen delivers the news and Doyeeta talks about the rising star that is Gulab Sidhu. Sammy plays a few new tracks, including songs from Housefull 5 and the movie Bhoo Chuk Maaf. Action packed Tuesday show!
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Sammy kicks off the show by announcing how active this week will be. He starts the playlist with a drop from Signature by SB, the producer of Karan Aujla’s “Courtside.” Sammy has some new songs from the weekend to share with us, and he lets us know about his playlist right from the beginning. He also plays the brand new Emiway Bantai and Sidhu Moosewala song that just came out. Sammy is joined by Meera, who delivers a powerful dose of “motivational sass” to kick off the week. Sammy is also joined by Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta. Doyeeta gives us an artist spotlight on Wazir Patar. Sammy also shares some exciting news about an upcoming week filled with many guests!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy begins the weekly top 20 countdown show by breaking down the week that was. He mentions the big World Premiere that took place yesterday on the show by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa called Awara Munde. Sammy mentions that he will begin the show with some new songs coming from artists like Madubanti Bagchi and Stebin Ben. The top 20 countdown is a fresh one with a brand new number 1 song. Sammy summarizes the week that was, as he talks about the appearances from AKTV, Sunny Grewal, Jaya, and more. This is Sammy’s 288th Episode.
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It’s a special world premiere edition of The Bridge! Sammy world premieres the song Awara Munde by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa. The song is played on the show ahead of its release tomorrow. Sammy will be joined by Jassi Gosal to drop the song! It’s an active Thursday episode for Sammy as he delivers a very entertaining show as he joined by Sunny Grewal as they both talk about the immigration situation in England. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta, as they deliver the latest from around the diaspora. Dr Roy delivers today’s Word on the Avenue with an update on Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, as Aishwarya wears sindoor on the red carpet. Sammy highlights the Vidya Warrier show called The Forgotten Essence. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora on the episode to preview her upcoming show for the weekend. Sammy plays some of his favorites as he prepares you for the weekend countdown show.
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
When you talk about action-packed, you’re referring to this episode of The Bridge! Sammy kicks off the show by giving Nas props for his work in India. He’s joined by AKTV, who brings you an update from Toronto. AKTV discusses Bruin Bhangra and the upcoming 5X festival. Sammy then reveals a major world premiere he’ll be hosting this week, which is a group he’s previously done a world premiere for. Later today on Rukus Avenue Radio, Neesh, the host of The Garage Mahal, gives you a preview of what to expect on his show. The Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars also join Sammy to bring you the latest news. DJ ArtiFX also joins the show to share his weekly segment, Ears To The Streets. The Bridge is buzzing with activity today!
The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.
Sammy kicks off the brand new week on The Bridge with an exciting announcement: a brand new World Premiere on Thursday. He promises to reveal the song on Tuesday’s episode. Sammy hints that the song “Buck” might be the prelude to Diljit’s Dil-luminati tour’s leg in the Far East and Australia. He pays a special shoutout to his fans in Kho Samui, a small island off the coast of Thailand. Later, Meera Sharma joins the show to deliver today’s Motivational Minute. Sammy is also joined by Doyeeta, Shailen, and Dr. Roy. Dr. Roy shares insights into AAPI month and some of the highlights from the Cannes film festival. MSNBC also appoints Sudheep Reddy as its new Washington DC Bureau Chief, and Dr. Roy covers the latest developments. It’s a fantastic start to the week on The Bridge!
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!
