The Bridge - Sammy Chand

Meet Sammy Chand, Your Host on The Bridge—<br /><br />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.<br /><br /> A Pioneer in the Industry— <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> A Legacy of Excellence— <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture— <br /><br />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.<br /><br /> Join the Conversation— <br /><br />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.<br /><br />I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!<br />

May 19, 2025

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!

05-20
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Countdown Show - May 16-18

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s weekend countdown show features a collection of his favorite 20 songs. For the past three weeks, Gulab Sidhu’s “Yes No” has held the top spot on the countdown. This week, Sammy announces a new top song, a debut track that immediately reaches the top spot, a rare occurrence. The countdown is intriguing because only one song returns to the exact same position, and this week’s #2 song is the one that achieves this feat!

05-17
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May 15, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy has a very active show today. He starts the show by mentioning he has a “trunk load of people” joining him on the hour. He is joined by Dr Roy as she delivers the Word of the Avenue, Doyeeta who chimes in with the Artist Spotlight, and Shailen who gives you a news bite. Sammy’s got a superb playlist leading into his Top 20 countdown tomorrow. He is joined AKTV as he breaks down what his issue is with Sammy’s show! He makes his first appearance on The Bridge. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk about the credit card spending habits of the younger generation and how it is different than the older generations. Sammy has a preview from Vidya Warrier as she discusses her show The Forgotten Essence. Sammy is lastly joined by Aashi Arora, as she talks about the secrets of using LinkedIn to build your brand.

05-16
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May 14, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s excited about this Wednesday show, he starts about mentioning he’s gonna be joined by Jaya as they break down their fun entertainment news segment. They talk about the Pope being from Chicago, the controversy around Diljit Dosanjh's Met Gala outfit, and the Diddy trial. Sammy announces that he will be joined tomorrow by comedian AkTV. Sammy’s playlist is designed for the perfect hump day conditions out there! He’s got some celebrated The Bridge classic songs but he’s got a couple of songs from the current Top 10 of the show. Sammy comments on the happenings around the NBA, like Jason Tatum injury and the #1 pick going to the Mavs. Sammy plays the song Titli from Satinder Sartaaj as doyeeta delivers an artist spotlight on the poet and singer. Sammy tells us he will be joined by Sunny Grewal tomorrow.

05-15
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May 13, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammys Tuesday show features the return of DJ ArtiFX, who hosts his weekly segment called Ears to the Streets. DJ ArtiFX is also the host of the show “It’s bigger than hip hop.” His song of the week is by an artist that is very familiar to The Bridge. Sammy delves into the strengths of his current playlist, featuring many songs from the moment. Dr. Roy discusses the ongoing Cannes film festival in India. Sammy shares updates from Shailen and Doyeeta, providing insights into the happenings around the diaspora. Sammy also touches on his appearance in the YO-YO Honey Singh Netflix documentary and his role in the film.

05-14
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May 12, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.A fresh new week on The Bridge! Sammy kicks it off with the number one song from the weekend countdown show called “Yes No” by Gulab Sidhu. He follows it up with the latest from Diljit Dosanjh and Jackson Wang, The start studded collaboration is called Buck and Sammy has it for us! The show features an appearance from the Rukus Avenue Radio AllStars and that means Doyeeta, Dr Roy, and Shailen, as they deliver the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy has new music from Karan Aujla, a leaked track called Courtside that made its way onto YouTube and now is everywhere. Sammy discussed the latest in the sports scene as he talks about Barcelona’s win yesterday in the El Classico. Doyeeta delivers an artist spotlight on Tanishk Baghchi.

05-13
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Countdown Show - May 9-11

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy kicks off the show with a special acknowledgment of the past week’s events, particularly the violence between India and Pakistan. He summarizes a week that was both active and entertaining. Sammy shares his Top 20 picks for your spring weekend. He starts with Sukha and then plays some new songs by Nseeb, Gulab Siddhu, Aparshakti Khurana, and Arjan Dhillon. Last week, Gulab Sidhu’s song “Yes No” held the top spot for the second week, and we’ll see if it maintains its position for a third week. The top 5 now includes two new entries, including a song by Jasmine Sandlas and a collaboration between Subhi, Natania, DJ Khaled, and Cardi B. Sammy also reveals that Arjan Dhillon will be performing this year and that there will be a Shubh tour this summer. Overall, it was a great show!

05-10
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May 8, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got a very entertaining hour. He starts the show by acknowledging the tension in the South Asia region, and announces that he will be joined by Sunny Grewal from the UK. Sunny joins the show to discuss the UK’s social economic climate and addresses the question from Sammy as to how bad the state of the affairs are there. Sammy’s hour of music is patented and contains the usual ingredients for his moniker of the most entertaining hour in South Asian music. He’s got music from across the diaspora. He’s joined by Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr Roy, as Dr Roy shares insights on the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and some of the programming happening this week. Sammy talks about the song Kodak and especially the growth of the Indian hip hop genre over the last year or so, and points to Seethe Maute’s collab with King.

05-09
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May 7, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, feeling the effects of lack of sleep after the opening night of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, opens the show with a brand new AP Dhillon song titled “STFU.” He boasts about the entertaining playlist he has in store, paying tribute to AR Rahman for his ongoing world tour. Jaya joins Sammy to discuss the MET Gala and other recent happenings in the entertainment industry. They then delve into the international tariffs impacting the film industry. Sammy is joined by Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta, who provide an update on the happenings in the diaspora.

05-08
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May 6, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy comes out of the gate raving about the Diljit and Shah Rukh appearances at the Met Gala red carpet in NY. A special moment for the culture. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars. Sammy shares that Satinder Sartaaj’s concert tour is the most successful so far in 2025 of any Indian artist so far. Sammy has a few new songs, including new songs from AP Dhillon and Aparshakti Khurana, while Doyeeta shares info on Karan Aujla. Sammy calls the song Jhol a lesson in the music industry.

05-07
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May 5, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy kicks off the show with a song from Vicente Fox titled “El Rey” in honor of Cinco De Mayo here in Los Angeles. He welcomes the audience back to the week ahead and shares some of the new music that’s coming up this week. He begins the show with the number one song, “Yes No,” by Gulab Sidhu, which was featured on the weekend’s Countdown show. Sammy then introduces Meera Sharma, the weekly capsule of motivation, who will join the episode to share her words of wisdom for the week ahead. Sammy is joined by Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta as they discuss the latest news from the community. Sammy reflects on the exciting weekend in Indian music. Overall, it was a very entertaining hour!

05-06
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May 3, 2024

05-04
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May 1, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy has an exciting show lined up for you on Thursday. He’s joined by Sunny Grewal from the UK, and they’re discussing the rapidly growing space tourism phenomenon. They’ll also answer the question of whether Sammy would be willing to take a flight like that. You might be surprised by his answer!On Sunday at 4 p.m. PST, Sammy will be joined by Aashi Arora to discuss the Leaders Creating Rukus show. Later, he’ll be joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, including Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr. Roy, who will provide two updates for the day. Dr. Roy will give us an update on the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.Sammy’s playlist kicks off with a bang as he plays Diljit’s “Born To Shine” to set the tone for the hour-long festivities. He’ll then take you through a buzz-worthy group of songs.
This marks Sammy’s 266th episode.

05-02
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