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The Bridge by Sammy Chand

Sammy Chand

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 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.

 A Legacy of Excellence— 

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.

 The Bridge: Your Connection to South Asian Music and Culture— 

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.

 Join the Conversation— 

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.

I'm excited to share this journey with you, and I look forward to connecting with you on The Bridge!


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  • Yesterday · 59 min

    November 10, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Maahi Zaveri"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 660 ON TODAY'S SHOW A Tuesday with a classical voice at the center of it. Sammy sits down with Maahi Zaveri — 21, Mumbai-based, up late on her end to talk to Los Angeles in the morning — a...

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  • Monday · 59 min

    November 9, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Jassi Gosal"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 659 ON TODAY'S SHOW A big Monday to open a big week, with Diwali wishes for everyone who celebrated over the weekend. Sammy sits down with Jassi Gosal — one half of Jassi Gosal and Jagan...

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  • Friday · 59 min

    November 6-8, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 658 Weekend Countdown — Airs Friday November 6 through Sunday November 8 ON TODAY'S SHOW It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and there's a new No1:...

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  • Thursday · 59 min

    November 5, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Dhruv Goyal, composer of Her Song"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 657 ON TODAY’S SHOW A big Thursday episode — and a birthday shout-out to Sammy’s mom. Sammy sits down with Dhruv Goyal, the Lucknow-born, LA-based composer behind the film Her Song, starring...

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  • November 4 · 59 min

    November 4, 2026 — "Sammy talks to the team behind The Chili Score"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 656 ON TODAY’S SHOW Sammy sits down with the team behind The Chili Score — writer-director Vinny Anand and stars Samrat Chakrabarti and Chandrika Ravi — a nine-minute New York crime comedy...

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  • November 2 · 59 min

    November 2, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Rup Magon"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 654 ON TODAY'S SHOW Rup Magon of Josh — three decades north of the border, a billboard in Dundas Square this weekend — joins Sammy for the long back half of a Monday. The man who got off a...

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  • October 30 · 59 min

    October 30 - November 1, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 653 ON TODAY'S SHOW It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and Mangda Wapis Kyun stays on top. Talwiinder, Kidjaywest and NDS hold No1 for a second...

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  • October 29 · 59 min

    October 29, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Arshdeep Maan"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 652 ON TODAY'S SHOW Arshdeep Maan, the singer behind Saun Lagge's climb up the countdown, joins Sammy from Barnala district in Punjab. Two years ago he was singing to his friends in the fields...

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  • October 28 · 59 min

    October 28, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Malvika"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 651 ON TODAY'S SHOW Malvika — the LA singer from Fullerton who took her work to India and is thriving there — calls in from Mumbai for the back half of the hour: how the work connects from...

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  • October 27 · 59 min

    October 27, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Kalki Koechlin about Her Song"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 650 ON TODAY'S SHOW Kalki Koechlin joins Sammy for the back half of the hour on Her Song, her first real comedy — an American film that flips thirty years of Indian cinema sending Indians...

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  • October 23 · 59 min

    October 23-25, 2026 - Weekly Top 20 Countdown

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 648 Weekend Countdown — Airs Friday October 23 through Sunday October 25 ON TODAY'S SHOW It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and Talwiinder keeps the...

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  • October 22 · 59 min

    October 22, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Amaal Mallik, Part Two"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 647 ON TODAY'S SHOW Part two, and the business end of it. Amaal Mallik is back on the line from India for the back half of the hour, picking up Wednesday's AI thread — Hans Zimmer's synths,...

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  • October 21 · 59 min

    October 21, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Amaal Mallik, Part One"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 646 ON TODAY'S SHOW The first two-day interview in the show's history begins. Amaal Mallik — the composer out of the Malik house, grandson of Sardar Malik, son of Daboo Malik, nephew of Anu...

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  • October 20 · 59 min

    October 20, 2026 — "Sammy talks to Nihaarika"

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 645 ON TODAY'S SHOW Nihaarika joins Sammy from Delhi, late on a Tuesday night her time, for the back half of the hour — the artist who was signed to Sony Music India early, had the platform...

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  • October 16 · 59 min

    THE BRIDGE - Countdown Show - Oct 16 - Oct 18, 2026

    The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 643 Weekend Countdown — Airs Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18 ON TODAY'S SHOW It's the weekend on The Bridge — the Top 20 Countdown, Friday through Sunday, and Talwiinder takes the...

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  • October 15 · 59 min

    October 15, 2026 – "A world premiere and a first. Mahlan Wala"

    October 15, 2026 – "A world premiere and a first. Mahlan Wala 59" The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 642 ON TODAY'S SHOW A world premiere and a first. Mahlan Wala 59, the Punjabi artist out of Auckland, is the first guest The...

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  • October 14 · 59 min

    October 14, 2026 — "Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi"

    October 14, 2026 — "Sammy is joined by Ruby Basi" The Bridge is available on the iHeart Radio app Episode 641 ON TODAY'S SHOW Ruby Basi joins Sammy in the back half, and the two of them finally get to the Sidhu Moose Wala hologram concert they had...

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