🎙️ GT ROAD RADIO – Episode 2: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/punjabi-pump/

Hosted by: Gurman Kang - https://www.instagram.com/gurman.kang/

TJ Mahal: https://www.instagram.com/tj.mahal/

Special Guest: Ranbir Khaira: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyrk_/

In this episode of GT ROAD RADIO, we sit down with Ranbir Khaira — an emerging filmmaker whose work is making waves in the Punjabi creative space.

We dive deep into his short film "Why You Should Never Let Go", the challenges of shooting music videos and how mentorship under Baljit Singh Deo helped shape his vision.

From filming Ekam Sudhar, to founding Sigma Studios, and sharing his dreams of winning an Oscar, Ranbir opens up like never before.

We also touch on:

His surprising connection to karate

His start in filmmaking through a school project

Early bhangra video shoots in Grade 11

Reflections on Punjabi cinema, Sharan Art, and jugardi culture

Plus, two fun games: Guess the Artist (GTA) and Guess the Song (GTS)

Whether you're a filmmaker, music lover, or just curious about the Punjabi creative industry — this episode has something for you!

📍 TIMESTAMPS

(00:00 ) – Introduction

(00:33 ) – Why You Should Never Let Go

(08:20 ) – Challenges of Filming

(10:36 ) – Baljit Singh Deo

(16:00 ) – Ekam Sudhar’s Music Video

(18:35 ) – Teamwork

(22:05 ) – Ranbir Khaira & Singing

(27:25 ) – Ranbir Khaira’s Goal

(30:05 ) – Sharan Art

(32:43 ) – Punjabi Cinema

(34:15 ) – Jugardi Culture

(40:16 ) – Editing

(41:59 ) – Ranbir’s Intro to Filmmaking

(48:20 ) – Ranbir & Karate

(51:05 ) – GTA

(52:30 ) – Grade 11 & Making Videos

(56:50 ) – Sigma Studios

(1:00:07 ) – Start of GT Road Radio

(1:03:50 ) – School

(1:06:50 ) – Start of Punjabi Pump

(1:08:00 ) – Chani Nattan

(1:10:18 ) – Guess the Artist / Guess the Song

(1:23:50 ) – Outro

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