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The Bridge by Sammy Chand

Sammy Chand
South Asian Music
Rukus Avenue Radio
Punjabi Music
Bollywood
Los Angeles
Hip Hop
South Asian Diaspora
Diaspora
Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles
Rukus Avenue
Jasmeen Akhtar
Diljit Dosanjh
South Asia
Dhurandar the Revenge
Indian Cinema
United States
Ankur Tewari
American Desi
Rashmeet Kaur
Karsh Kale

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

August 7 - August 9, 2026 - TOP 20 COUNTDOWN SHOW

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 593

Weekend Countdown

ON TODAY'S SHOW

It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and Coffee holds the crow... more

August 6, 2026 — “Sammy Plays The Show’s Favorites!”

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Episode 592

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand delivers a Thursday hour that travels the whole map — eighteen tracks from Punjab to Bombay to Karachi to ... more

August 4, 2026 — “Sammy talk to Sunny Grewal about his work with his wife Shay”

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 590

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand delivers a Tuesday hour anchored by an extended conversation with Sunny Grewal ... more

August 3, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Apoorva Arora"

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 589

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand opens the week with Apoorva Arora — the actor who became a generation's face through the digital wave w... more

July 31, 2026 — "The Top 20 Countdown"

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 588

Weekend Countdown — Airs Friday July 31 through Sunday August 2

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

July 30, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Q"

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 587

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand sits down with Q — Qaushiq Mukherjee, the Kolkata filmmaker behind Gandu, Tasher Desh, Brahman Naman, and Garbage, t... more

July 29, 2026 — "The Munchkin Takeover — Kaira Co-Hosts The Bridge"

The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app

Episode 586

ON TODAY'S SHOW

It's a Munchkin Takeover on The Bridge — Sammy Chand hands half the microphone to his daughter Kaira, w... more

July 28, 2026 — "Sammy is joined by Rama Vallury"

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Episode 585

ON TODAY'S SHOW

Sammy Chand delivers a Tuesday hour anchored by a conversation with Rama Vallury about his show IST at 37:34. Mani Longia... more

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Recent Guests

Apoorva Arora
Actress transitioning from theatre and digitals to mainstream
Actor
Episode: August 3, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Apoorva Arora"
Kaushiq Mukherjee
Filmmaker and self-admitted failed musician
Independent filmmaker; known for Gandu; also musician
Episode: July 30, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Q"
Rama Vallury
Co-host/guest discussing Indian Standard Time
IST Show
Episode: July 28, 2026 — "Sammy is joined by Rama Vallury"
Sunny Grewal
Radio host, entertainer, and guest on The Bridge
Rukus Avenue Radio
Episode: July 27, 2026 — “Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal”
Asif Ali
Actor and performer known for Deli Boys
Deli Boys
Episode: July 23, 2026 — “Sammy talks to Sabeen Faheem about her Show”
Harkirat Sangha
Guest introduced as the first segment on the show
Punjabi music artist
Episode: July 21, 2026 — “Sammy with his Suitcase of Music”
Ammy Virk
Punjabi Music Superstar, Punjabi Film Superstar
Music and Film Industry
Episode: July 16, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Ammy Virk"
Karsh Kale
Music producer and tabla player, pioneering fusion artist
Independent artist; Dust album collaborator
Episode: July 15, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Karsh Kale"
Vishnu Vaka
Comedian, cultural ambassador who explains culture to mainstream audiences
Self-employed/Comedian
Episode: July 14, 2026 — “Sammy Interviews Vishnu Vaka"

Host

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

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August 3, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Apoorva Arora"
Q: How do you choose projects when you have non-negotiables?
She explains that she won't participate in projects that glorify abuse or mock marginalized communities, and that she would take a lower-budget project if the script and director's vision are strong and align with her values.
August 3, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Apoorva Arora"
Q: What was the moment you realized you were part of something big with College Romance?
Apoorva describes the moment as the show's rapid growth and audience love, which signaled she was part of a significant shift in how audiences connect with actors beyond traditional theatre or cinema.
August 13, 2025
Q: Tell us about the E-Squared show, E. How did this come about?
E explains that he started a podcast in 2017, faced early limitations, and rebuilt it in 2022 with a focus on guests to share bigger, more expansive conversations; the show evolved through setbacks, a move to Italy, and finally a renewed commitment with the support of a co-host and production help.
August 21, 2025
Q: What is the relationship between choice and power in everyday life, and how does that affect our decisions at home and work?
Sunny explains that choice is tied to how much power one has to execute it, varying with context (relationships, career), and that understanding this dynamic helps navigate tensions rather than force conformity.
July 30, 2026 — "Sammy Chand interviews Q"
Q: What would you tell that young person in Calcutta who is looking for the path forward in music and film?
I would urge them to trust their own voice and not imitate others; do your own thing, because originality will percolate naturally from your inspirations, and the industry will respond to authentic work. The important part is to remain hopeful and energetic about the new era of creativity that allows direct connection with audiences.

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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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Recent guests on The Bridge by Sammy Chand include:

1. Apoorva Arora
2. Kaushiq Mukherjee
3. Rama Vallury
4. Sunny Grewal
5. Asif Ali
6. Harkirat Sangha
7. Ammy Virk
8. Karsh Kale

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