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The Bridge by Sammy Chand

Sammy Chand
South Asian Music
Rukus Avenue Radio
Punjabi Music
Bollywood
Los Angeles
Hip Hop
Diaspora
South Asian Diaspora
Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles
Rukus Avenue
Jasmeen Akhtar
Diljit Dosanjh
South Asia
Dhurandar the Revenge
Indian Cinema
American Desi
Rashmeet Kaur
Cultural Contours
Punjabi Hip Hop
Racism In Diaspora

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

July 17, 2026 — "The Top 20 Countdown"

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Episode 578

Weekend Countdown — Airs Friday July 17 through Sunday July 19

ON TODAY'S SHOW

It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through... more

July 16, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Ammy Virk"

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Episode 577

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand sits down with Ammy Virk — the singer, actor, and filmmaker whose career has moved by design from devotional... more

July 15, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Karsh Kale

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Episode 576

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand sits down with Karsh Kale — the tabla master, producer, and pioneer of the South Asian-American sound — at 17:37, ... more

July 14, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Vishnu Vaka

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Episode 575

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand sits down with comedian Vishnu Vaka — the Indian-born, American-raised stand-up whose Self-Driven World Tour has ... more

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Emi Virk
Musician and guest on Thursday's show
The Bridge guest
Episode: July 13, 2026 — “Music Monday!”
Calcutta Cowboy
Guest mentioned as joined the show earlier in the week
Episode: July 10-12, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown
Dr. K. J. Srinivasa
Guest mentioned as joined the show earlier in the week
Episode: July 10-12, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown
Shalmali Golgari
Guest mentioned as joined the show earlier in the week
Episode: July 10-12, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown
Raja Kumari
Guest mentioned as joined the show earlier in the week
Episode: July 10-12, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown
Shalmali Kholgade
Premier Bollywood singer transitioning to independent music
Bollywood, Independent Music
Episode: July 8, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Shalmali Kholgade”
Vinita Khilnani
Creator and performer known as OMG Vinita
Self / OMG Vinita
Episode: June 29, 2026 — "[Theme TBC]"
Satinder Sartaaj
Artist introduced as part of the countdown and referenced multiple times
Artist
Episode: June 26 - June 28, 2026 — "The Top 20 Countdown"
Madhubanti Bagchi
Bollywood playback singer
Bollywood/Independent Music
Episode: June 25, 2026 — "Sammy Chand Interviews Madhubanti Bagchi"

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Sammy Chand
Host of The Bridge; leads music-forward, diaspora-focused conversations and artist spotlights.

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September 16, 2025
Q: How do you see Cocktail 2 comparing to the original Cocktail in 2012?
The host and guest discussed how Cocktail 2 aims to recapture the original's energy with a new ensemble, while acknowledging shifts in casting and modernization of production choices.
September 16, 2025
Q: What was that conversation like for you?
The guest described NY Fashion Week interactions with Ahan Shetty and reflected on the evolving dynamic around his upcoming projects, highlighting a sense of excitement and openness about future roles.
July 8, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Shalmali Kholgade”
Q: What about the business made you want to head in the independent direction?
She explains a calling to write her own music and to have control over the artistic process, not just sing for films, which lockdown helped crystallize as she reconnected with her original dream.
July 8, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Shalmali Kholgade”
Q: Tell us about that young lady that found out she would change her life; how much has changed since then?
She describes a rapid shift from dreaming of club singing to being propelled into mass stardom, which then pushed her to rethink her path and aim for independence while acknowledging the initial uncertainty and self-doubt.
July 7, 2026 — "Sammy Interviews Dr KJ Srinivasa"
Q: What does the day-to-day representing India in Los Angeles actually look like for you?
Dr. Srinivasa describes a role that centers on enabling conversations, supporting the diaspora, and building partnerships across healthcare, education, entertainment, and technology, beyond ceremonial duties.

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The show centers on South Asian music, culture, and diaspora lifestyle, blending interview-driven conversations with live-performance highlights, artist spotlights, and cross-border updates. Episodes weave together career journeys of rising and established South Asian artists, industry context, and experiential segments like country-wide tours, cricket culture, and soundtrack discussions. A recurring strength is the host's ability to fuse music discovery with pragmatic career insights and promotional updates, creating a vibrant, fan-friendly space for diaspora communities and music professionals alike. A notable differentiator is the cadence of multi-host banter, cross-promotion across radio, streaming platforms, and live events, plus an em... more

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2. Calcutta Cowboy
3. Dr. K. J. Srinivasa
4. Shalmali Golgari
5. Raja Kumari
6. Shalmali Kholgade
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