The Bridge - Sammy Chand

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 438Sammy’s last Top 20 countdown show of 2025 is a fantastic one. In a year dominated by collaborations, the top song is a solo song by a singer that has caught our attention this year. Sammy’s got Talwiinder’s latest in the chart, and the final entrants to the 20 best songs of 2025 countdown coming next week. Sammy plays songs by Cheema Y, Fateh, Jassi Gosal & Jagan Randhawa, Juss, and more. It’s Sammy’s 438th episode of The Bridge.

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 437Sammy’s Christmas episode features some of his favorite songs from 2025. You can take it as a preview of his upcoming Top 20 songs of2025. He’s go songs that stretch the highlights of the year and he’s got messages from the roster of Rukus Avenue Radio Hosts and Allstars. He joined by Ruby Basi as she talks about the difference in the Christmas experience from her children to her own. Sunny Grewal joins the show and talks about his experience on the Christmas morning in the UK. Dr Roy tells us that Priyanka Chopra Jonas contributes to the festive film “Christmas Karma” with a blend of Hindi and English. Bengaluru’s tallest Christmas tree, unveiled in November, is a major holiday attraction. Karan tells us South Asian communities are celebrating Christmas with a blend of traditions, music, and meaning. Churches across India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are hosting midnight masses and carols in various languages, while overseas diaspora churches are streaming multilingual services. Christmas markets are also seeing record turnout, with choirs blending gospel with Bollywood and artisans selling eco-friendly decor.11:20 Dr Roy27:58 Neesh37:22 Ruby Basi43:30 Sunny Grewal50:46 Karan Bedi55:26 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 436Sammy Chand is the host of the daily radio show called The Bridge. A one hour show focused on the music, news, and culture of the Indian subcontinent. He plays some of his favorite songs by artists like Seedhe Mauth, Diljit, Hanumankind, Shubh, Juss, Sabat Batin, Steel Banglez, Ed Sheeran, and more. He’s joined by Dr Roy as she tells us about the Holiday season and the news Actors Sonali Bendry curated a winter holiday reading list featuring authors like Agatha Christie and Han Kang. Brampton residents are sharing videos and pictures of their holiday decorations on social media. Sammy and Neesh talk about the iconic moments of 2025. Sammy talks to Anushka about the movie of the Holiday season called Dharundhar. She gives Sammy her full movie review. Sammy talks to Jaya about her Holiday plans and the way her mixed cultured household celebrates the Holiday season. Sammy talks to E The First, the host of the show called The E Squared show about how South Asians have embraced the North American Holiday season as their own. Karan gives us some important news from around the world. Doyeeta delivers an artist spotlight10:56 Dr Roy18:34 Neesh28:26 Anushka Arora35:42 Jaya41:16 E The First47:30 Karan52:28 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 435Sammy’s Tuesday episode is a great one when it comes to year end music. He plays several of the songs you’d expect on the year end countdown next week. Sammy’s got Dr Roy on the show, who tells u Dr. Boy reports on film and TV news, media news, and event news. Anan Varaderjen will be the new chief technology officer and executive vice president of Starbucks. Rhianna informs us that A new global partnership against online scams was launched in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together over 60 countries, including South Asian nations, to tackle digital fraud. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia strengthened diplomatic ties, focusing on education, data centers, and counterterrorism, while highlighting the importance of trust and cooperation in an interconnected world. Sammy’s joined by Prabhleen, who’s the host of the show called Jugni that’s coming in January. Sammy is joined by Neesh as she talks about his show on Tuesday. Sammy is joined by Anushka Arora, who offers her best choices from Netflix. Sammy is also joined by Jaya as they talk about the Rob Reiner murder.11:44 Dr Roy16:48 Neesh24:28 Jugni30:24 Supreet34:30 Anushka Arora41:35 Jaya48:42 Rhianna54:32 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 434Sammy’s got a brand new week on The Bridge and he’s got the last few releases of the week with him. He’s got an action packed Monday with Daniel Johnson from the United Nations News joining him. He’s got Dr Roy with the Word on the Avenue as she tells us that SS Rajamuli’s film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Priti Raj, has generated global buzz. Lionel Messi’s recent visit to India, including a celebration with the Ambani family, further solidified his status as a beloved figure in the country. Rhianna tells is taht Sri Lanka is facing a call for debt suspension after Cyclone Ditwa devastated the island, while Pakistan’s army chief is consolidating power, raising concerns about democratic institutions. Both situations highlight the impact of vulnerability and power on nations. Meera Sharma has a Mindful Minute of the day, Sarah and Jay stop by to talk about their new episode called Arranged Friendship. Sammy talks to Andro about his episode on the South Coast, and Ruby Basi talks about the incident that took place in New Zealand.11:30 Dr Roy17:08 Meera Sharma21:26 Daniel Johnson28:14 Sarah and Jay33:24 Ruby Basi40:46 Andro48:28 Rhianna53:28 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 432Sammy’s Thursday episode brings together a very “throwback Thursday” vibe of music. He’s got the help of artists like Arijit, Juss, Gary Sandhu, Aashir Wajahat, Anuv Jain and more. He’s joined by Dr Roy as she informs us that Bhavani Rao Bodapati, visual effects supervisor at Weta FX, has contributed to all three Avatar films. In other news, Shashi Tharoor commented on the Prime Minister’s gift of the Bhagavad Gita to Vladimir Putin, and Anushka Shankar expressed outrage over damage to her instrument on an Air India flight. Rhianna tells us A new report predicts that 2025 will mark a turning point where the global South becomes a central pillar in world power, with countries like India, Brazil, and Indonesia leading the shift. The Asian Development Bank’s 10-year Asia-Pacific climate report emphasizes the importance of treating nature as a core part of the economy. Sammy talks to Ruby about the news around the South Asian community. Sunny Grewal offers his advice to Sunny Grewal. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her Sunday episode. Sherni tells us what to expect on her Friday morning show. Doyeeta talks about Hassan Raheem.

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 431Sammy’s Wednesday episode is an entertaining one where he joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars on the show. He’s go Dr Roy who Anurag Kashyap’s film Neo Noir Kennedy is the only Indian title selected for the debut lineup of a new video store platform, available in 23 countries starting December 10th. Microsoft announced a $17.5 million investment in India over the next four years to expand AI and cloud infrastructure. Rhianna tells us that A World Health Organization official warns that anti-microbial resistance could cause over 39 million deaths by 2050, with South Asia at the center of the problem and potential solution. Meanwhile, India is moving towards formal diplomatic engagements with the Afghan Taliban, a shift since the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Sammy is joined by E the First as they talk about Holiday season. Sammy is joined by Aman and Suhas ahead of their show airing tomorrow at 8am and 8pm PT. Sammy plays music from the Dhurandar soundtrack and more.12:28 Dr Roy30:28 E The First36:48 Aman and Suhas49:40 Rhianna54:12 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 430A Super Tuesday episode has the gang join Sammy! Anushka Arora joins Sammy to talk about the Dharundar film and shares her review with us. Sammy is joined by Jaya as they talk about the Rob Riener murder and all that went down this week in the mainstream Hollywood scene. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Allstars as they discuss the latest from around the world. Rhianna tells us that Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore are leading in offshore wind and solar energy projects, with over $1.2 billion pledged for a green corridor. The Asian Development Bank approved a $5 million loan to the Philippines for the Blue Growth initiative, aiming to restore coastal ecosystems and create jobs. Dr Roy’s news informs us that Lionel Messi kicked off his Goat India Tour 2025 in Kolkata, unveiling a 70-foot statue. Prada launched a limited edition collection, “Prada made in India,” celebrating Indian heritage. Sammys got Nayan Patadia on as his previews his upcoming episode of A Wave of Bliss. Neesh tells us about his upcoming Garage Mahal show. Prabhleen previews her Jugni Podcast show coming up in a couple of weeks. Doyeeta tells us about Hanumankind. Sammy’s got some of the big hits on this show, including Talwiinder, Josh Brar, AP Dhillon, Jessie Hill, and more.13:18 Dr Roy17:26 Neesh20:42 Prabhleen29:58 Nayan Patadia35:28 Anushka Arora42:12 Jaya50:42 Rhianna55:10 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 429Sammy’s got the week off to a great start. He’s got some new music for your including the new Talwiinder song from the Khartik Aryan movie. Sammy’s got the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars on the air with him, with Dr Roy telling us that Lionel Messi kicked off his Goat India Tour 2025 in Kolkata, unveiling a 70-foot statue. Prada launched a limited edition collection, “Prada made in India,” celebrating Indian heritage. Rhianna takes over for Karan this week for the news and tells us that A new climate study confirms that the devastating floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand were intensified by climate change. Despite the expansion of renewable energy, global emissions are still rising, and the world’s richest nations have not met their climate finance commitments. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi as she informs of the latest in the South Asian community in the news. Doyeeta tells us about Seedhe Maut. Sammy talks to Andro about one of Sammy’s favorite groups ever called Public Enemy. Sarah and Jay stop by to preview their show. It’s an awesome Monday episode.13:50 Dr Roy18:02 Meera Sharma32;54 Sarah and Jay36:42 Ruby Basi43:38 Andro49:26 Rhianna54:30 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 428Sammy’s weekend countdown show features new songs from across the Indian subcontinent and beyond. He’s got the new soundtrack Dhurandar in the countdown and new songs from Arijit Singh, Uniyal, Arjan Dhillon and more. The top 5 is shaken up, and the countdown is the most entertaining hour in all of South Asian music. This is Sammy’s 428 episode.

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 427Sammy’s Thursday episode is a very entertaining one. He’s got music from Talwiinder, Arijit Singh, AP Dhillon, Shubh, and more. He’s joined by The Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, Dr Roy, Karan, and Doyeeta. Karan Tells us that India implemented a nationwide ban on single-use plastic imports, replacing them with sustainable alternatives. Afghanistan invited India and Pakistan to join a UN-led peace initiative to rebuild trade routes and stabilize borders. Dr Roy tells us that London’s Leicester Square unveiled a bronze statue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Bollywood film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.” The statue recreates the iconic scene where the main characters first meet. Doyeeta delivers a spotlight on Anuv Jain. Ruby Basi stops by to update us on some stories in our community, while Sunny Grewal spreads the Holiday cheer! Aashi Arora previews her episode this Sunday, as Sherni stops by to preview her show on Friday morning.11:02 Dr Roy15:30 Aashi Arora19:36 Sherni30:38 Ruby Basi39:42 Sunny Grewal47:52 Karan52:54 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 426Sammy’s Wednesday episode is power packed with friends from Rukus Avenue Radio. He’s got the best playlist on the planet with songs from Simran Choudhary, Diljit, Jai Dhir, Seedhe Maut, and more. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars - Doyeeta, Dr Roy, and Karan. Doyeeta presents an artist spotlight, Karan Tells us that China’s export surge to Southeast Asia is impacting South Asian manufacturers, while record heat and drought are crippling crops and pushing food prices up in the region. These challenges highlight the interconnectedness of economic and environmental issues in South Asia. Dr Roy informs us that Stranger Things stars expressed their love for Indian food and fans, hoping to visit India soon. The show’s marketing team has launched a campaign across Indian cities. Aman and Suhas talk about the hit songs from 25 years ago as they join Sammy. E the First joins Sammy as they talk about the Diddy documentary that just came out Kapow’s Ritik and Saira join Sammy to talk about Tattoos, and their upcoming show on Friday. Sammy hints at the possibility of a Diljit tour in North America next year.11:36 Dr Roy17:11 Prabhleen32:22 Aman and Suhas39:00 E the First45:18 Kapow - Saira/Ritik52:00 Karan56:55 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 425Sammy’s Tuesday episode features the latest from the South Asian diaspora. Sammy’s got music from Param, Sukha, Dino James, Harkirat Sangha, Watan Sahi, and more. Sammy’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars. Dr Roy tells us that Ranveer Singh’s new track “EZ EZ,” featuring Hanuman Kind and Diljit Dosanjh, is out now. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. Karan Tells us The US and India are nearing a trade deal that could reset relations and restore preferential access to Indian goods. Additionally, port expansions in Africa and Asia are reshaping global trade routes, connecting these regions directly and redefining global trade. Sammy is joined by Neesh as he previews his show called The Garage Mahal. Sammy is joined by Jaya as the two chat about the Diddy story and more! Anushka and Sammy talk about the Dharundar soundtrack, including the Qawwali song on the soundtrack. Sammy is joined by Nayan Patadia ahead of his show tomorrow called A Wave of Bliss.13:46 Dr Roy18:54 Neesh32:18 Nayan Patadia35:52 Anushka Arora41:06 Jaya49:48 Karan55:02 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 424Sammy’s Monday episode kicks off the very entertaining week on Rukus Avenue Radio. He kicks off the show with the song Ez_Ez by Diljit and Hanumankind, and he’s got a whole slate of the latest hits. Sammy’s got Katie Dartford from the United Nation’s news department. He’s got he Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars including Dr Roy who tells that Elon Musk revealed his partner Siobhan is half Indian and his son’s middle name honors physicist Dr. Subramaniam Chandrasheker. Sidhant Pantia’s album, Sounds of Gum, received a Grammy nomination for best global music album. Karan reports that Deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand have killed over 1000 people and displaced millions. Meanwhile, India’s GDP grew by 8.2% this quarter, defying global economic trends. Sammy has Puneet on the show, Puneet stops by to preview his upcoming film called Not Tonight. Sammy’s got Meera Sharma with today’s Mindful Minute. Sammy talks to Jay and Sarah about their episode about Immigrant Guilt on Cultural Contours. Sammy is joined by Andro from the show Street Symphonies as the two talk about the Native Tongues movement in the Hip Hop story.11:30 Dr Roy17:10 Meera Sharma20:38 Katie Dartford - UN30:52 Puneet34:33 Sarah and Jay40:41 Andro50:01 Karan Bedi55:40 Doyeeta - Artist Spotlight

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 423An exciting Top 20 countdown episode of the most exciting hour in South Asian music. Sammy’s got a new number 1 song that is debuting there and it features a colossal collaboration of artists for an upcoming film. Sammy’s got a handful of new songs that have infiltrated the countdown and Sammy’s got a very difficult task of picking keeping songs in his top 10. Last week’s #1 song from Sabat Batin is this week’s #11 song. The top 5 is shuffled up and features a couple of goats! This is Sammy’s 423rd episode of The Bridge.

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 422Sammy’s Thursday episode features a slate of songs from the past month or so. Sammy keeps the playlist fresh for the weekend countdown show so he’s saving his recent bangers for tomorrow. He’s got Uniyal, Ed Sheeran, Satinder Sartaaj, Hustinder, Talwiinder, Jai Dhir, and more. He’s joined by Sunny Grewal as they two talk about Christmas traditions in Eastern oriented homes, and how much of the Victorian Christmas traditions persist today. Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi as she shares news on the falling Rupee and more from around our community. Dr Roy tells us The Dalai Lama’s album, Meditations, received a Grammy nomination for best audiobook. Shaddab Khan’s documentary, I am no queen, entered the Oscar race and influenced Canadian student policy. Karan Tells us India banned single-use plastic imports as part of its zero-waste manufacturing policy, aiming to reduce landfill and river pollution. The Middle East sees activity as Afghanistan invites India and Pakistan to peace mediation talks, supported by the UN, to stabilize the region. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her conversation with Kim Jones on Sunday at 4pm PT. Sherni from the Sherni Vision podcast show also stops by to preview her Friday show on Rukus Avenue Radio.12:35 Dr Roy17:12 Aashi Arora24:00 Supreet Sohi32:04 Ruby Basi38:08 Sunny Grewal49:10 Karan Bedi54:22 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 421Sammy’s got a great hump day episode for you! With appearances from the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars and the latest from some of the hosts on the air, it’s a fast moving episode. Dr Roy joins the show and tells us that the Aura tour by Diljit shattered records, drawing over 100,000 fans across Australia and Auckland. Garan Mahajan’s novel, The Complex, will be released on March 10th, 2026. Karan Tells us The world’s changing weather is impacting politics, with 2025 projected as the hottest year on record, intensifying climate disasters across Asia and Africa. In response, a new trade alliance for sustainable development, the Green South Coalition, is forming between African and Asian nations, aiming to reduce dependence on Western markets and build economic strength. Aman and Suhas join the show and tell us about their episode coming tomorrow to the station. E The First joins Sammy and talks about the Indian stereotypes online that were further perpetuated by the discovery of millions of bots on the Twitter. Vinod from Kapow tells us about the Kapow Plus episode coming up on Friday morning.12:10 Dr Roy26:24 Vinod From Kapow33:20 E The First40:28 Aman and Suhas48:44 Karan53:32 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 420Sammy’s got a Tuesday episode full of great music from the Indian subcontinent and he’s got the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars with him! He’s joined by Dr Roy as she tells us India’s animated film Mahaftar Nurse Simha is on the Oscars 2026 eligibility list for best animated feature. The Sri Hanuman Jalisa video is the first Indian video to cross 5 billion views on YouTube. Karan Tells us that the US and India are nearing a new trade deal, restoring preferential access for Indian goods and potentially rebalancing trust between the two countries. Simultaneously, a new global port construction boom is underway, creating a trade corridor linking Africa and Asia, which could reshape global trade. Sammy is joined by Jaya as they both talk about Diddy, Dharmendra, and Stranger Things. Sammy is joined by Nayan Patadia ahead of Nayan’s new episode of A Wave of Bliss. Step into a space where wisdom meets wonder. Each week, tune in to hear Sadhguru’s talks—spanning the playful, the profound, and everything in between. From timeless insights on life and consciousness to practical guidance for today’s challenges, these weekly episodes invite you to explore deeper dimensions of living with clarity, joy, and ease.11:44 Dr Roy16:08 Neesh28:25 Shanti Bhavan32:40 Jaya40:10 Nayan Patadia50:00 Karan55:30 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 419The Monday Episode on Rukus Avenue Radio’s THE BRIDGE hosted by Sammy Chand is a power packed episode. You get a range of information from the Indian community and a well curated suitcase of music from Sammy himself. He starts off with the number 1 song from the weekend called Gal Sun by Sabat Batin, and ends it with the new Karan Aujla song with Nav. Sammy’s got songs from some crate digging he did this weekend. Sammy’s hour was joined by Meera Sharma with the Mindful Minute, and Katie Dartford from the United Nations News Department. Sammy is joined by the Non Profit organization called Shanti Bhavan as they are our choice for Giving Tuesday on The Bridge. Sammy is joined by Prabhleen aka Jugni, the host of the new show The Jugni Podcast which takes the airwaves on Rukus Avenue Radio in January. Sammy talks to Jay and Sarah, the hosts of Cultural Contours, about the tradition of touching feet in Indian culture. Sammy talks to Ruby about the Emmy’s and how Diljit almost won for the film Chamkila. Dr Roy tells us that India shines at the International Emmy’s Red Carpet, Mumbai celebrates the release of Avatar, Fire, and Ash, and Bengaluru’s Jotsna Venkatesh Naidu wins gold at the ICN World Natural Games. Karan fills us in that India’s economy grew 8.2% last quarter, making it the fastest growing major economy, driven by domestic spending, tech exports, and infrastructure investment. Meanwhile, Southeast Asia faces devastating floods, displacing millions and highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience.11:14 Dr Roy18:58 Meera Sharma24:13 Katie Dartford29:24 Shakti Bhavan Children’s Project33:50 Jugni35:04 Andro40:48 Ruby Basi46:52 Jay and Sarah54:00 Karan58:35 Doyeeta

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 418Sammy’s got the Weekend countdown show for you! He starts the show with AP Dhillon and carries it on with Ikka, Josh Brar and more. The top 5 is a shake up as Sammy introduces a couple of new songs to the equation there. The show’s songs feel new and there are new songs in every quadrant of the countdown show. Last week’s top song isn’t in the top 5, but the new number one song was a top 5 song from last week. It’s Sammy’s 418th show, and it kicks off December!