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From our Archives – conversation with the wonderful Indian actor, Sameer Dharmadhikari, on our Hindi Radio Show

Sameer Dharmadhikari is an Indian film and television actor and model. Popular for Playing the Role of Samrat Bindusara Maurya in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and as as King Gangadhar Rao Newalkar in the 2009 TV series Jhansi Ki Rani. He played the male lead in the Marathi film Nirop that won the National Award for the Best Marathi film.

He has worked as a hydraulic machine designer and did theatre in Pune. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sameer_Dharmadhikari

This conversation, recorded many years back tracks his journey – we talk about his films, about his many roles – Do listen in to this conversation, with Sameer Dharmadhikari – today, 15th April, to our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – conversation with the beautiful Indian actress, Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress and model.

Neha’s Bollywood debut was with the 2003 film Qayamat: City Under Threat. She rose to fame with her title role in Julie and then appeared in Sheesha (2005) in a dual role of twin sisters. She then starred in films such as Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), which did well at the box office and featured in a segment of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007).

In the following years, Dhupia appeared in supporting roles in multiple films including Chup Chup Ke (2006), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), Mithya (2008), Maharathi (2008), and Singh Is Kinng (2008) and Dasvidaniya (2008). In 2011, she played Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler about Mahatma Gandhi. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neha_Dhupia

Do listen in to this conversation, recorded many years back with Neha Dhupia – know about her journey in films and much more. Tune – in today, 10th April, to our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Kumar Sanu, on our Hindi Radio Show, on our Hindi Radio Show

Kedarnath Bhattacharya, professionally known as Kumar Sanu, is an Indian playback singer. He is known as the King of Melody in Bollywood. He is famous for singing thousands of Bollywood Hindi songs.

Apart from Hindi, Kumar Sanu has also sung in other languages including Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Assamese, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Manipuri, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Punjabi, Odia, Chhattisgarhi, Urdu, Pali, English and his native language Bengali, both in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Kumar Sanu holds the record for winning five consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer from 1990 to 1994. For his contribution to Indian cinema and music, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 by the Government of India.  Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumar_Sanu

Do listen in to this conversation, recorded many years back with Kumar Sanu – know about his childhood, his journey, and much more. Tune – in today, 7th April, to our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

Nitin Kakde talks to us about the World Culture Festival Hampton roads

Nitin Kakde is a volunteer, breathwork, and meditation expert from the Art of Living Foundation. He is a certified SKY breath and Sahaj Samadhi meditation teacher.

Associated with Foundation since 2006, Nitin has organized and taught Art of Living programs in Europe and America. He is a certified Yoga teacher and holds an RYT500 accreditation.

Nitin works in the IT field as a manager. He holds a PG diploma in Business transformation management and is a graduate of Amaravati University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is technology savvy, keen on sports and arts, and is a music enthusiast.

On the show, Nitin talks in detail about the event – World Culture Festival. Do join in the conversation for sure, today as well, 20th March, on our Show, today, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Sunidhi Chauhan, on our Hindi Radio Show, on our Hindi Radio Show

Sunidhi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer. She made her career debut with the film Shastra (1996). During the year, she won the first singing reality show titled Meri Awaz Suno and rose to prominence after recording “Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi” from Mast (1999). It won her Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent and was nominated for the Best Female Playback Singer. She is known for her versatility as a vocalist.

Her second breakthrough was released in 2000, with the song “Mehboob Mere” from Fiza, for which she received another Filmfare nomination. Sunidhi received her third Filmfare nomination with the song “Dhoom Machale” from Dhoom (2004) followed by two more nominations during the next year for “Kaisi Paheli” and “Deedar De” from Parineeta and Dus (2005). Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunidhi_Chauhan

Do learn about her journey, her childhood, and much more about the very versatile Indian singer, Sunidhi Chauhan. The conversation was recorded many years back.Tune – in for sure, today, 19th March, on our Hindi Radio Show, From our Archives, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and on MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST

South Asian Showdown – save the dates

14 Years of South Asian Showdown – a long journey it has been – and we talk to Rohit Bhambi about the journey, the event.

To give you a peep – teams from all over North America will compete to be crowned the Showdown champion. This year’s competition will be taking place on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the newly renovated Strand Theatre in Boston, MA.

Learn more about the teams and the event. To know how to be part of the event, for tickets – do listen in to the conversation for sure.Do tune – in, today as well, 14th March, on our Show, today, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Anuradha Paudwal , on our Hindi Radio Show

Anuradha Paudwal is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. She has been described in media as one of the most prominent Bhajan singer and also as one of the most successful playback singers of 80s and 90s era of Bollywood. The recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards (winning consecutively during 1990–92) and two Odisha State Film Awards, she has been honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian honour for her contribution in the field of arts.

In her career spanning over four decades Anuradha Paudwal has recorded more than 9,000 songs and more than 1,500 bhajans in several languages including Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Assamese, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Nepali and Maithili. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anuradha_Paudwal

Do listen – in to this wonderful conversation, from many years back, with Anuradha Paudwal, on our show, From our Archives, today, 12th March, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Sonu Kakkar, on our Hindi Radio Show

Sonu Kakkar is an Indian playback singer, songwriter and television personality. She is the elder sister of Bollywood singers, Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar.

One of Sonu’s most popular songs is Madari which she performed in Coke Studio with Vishal Dadlani. It was composed by Clinton Cerejo. Sonu Kakkar’s recent songs include ‘Sun Baliye’ sung by Gajendra Verma, Sonu Kakkar.The music video features Gajendra Verma And Apoorva Arora. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonu_Kakkar

Do listen – in to this very peppy conversation with Sonu Kakkar, on our show, From our Archives, today, 17th February, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian singer, Master Saleem, also known as Saleem Shahzada, on our Hindi Radio Show

Master Saleem, also known as Saleem Shahzada, is an Indian singer who is known for his work as a devotional singer and also as a playback singer in Bollywood films, like Heyy Babyy (2007), Dostana and Love Aaj Kal (2009). He has also released several private albums of Punjabi Music and Sufi music.

Master Saleem was born as Saleem (Saleem Shahzada), in Shahkot, near Jalandhar, Punjab. He is the son of the famous Sufi singer Ustad Puran Shah Koti, who was also the guru of folk singers, Hans Raj Hans, Jasbir Jassi, Sabar Koti, and Diljaan. At the age of six Saleem also became his disciple and started learning to sing. Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Saleem

This conversation is simply not to be missed – You will love the way Master Saleem tells us about his journey, his family, his friends and so much more – Tune – in for sure on our show, From our Archives, today, 13th February, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST.

From our Archives – Conversation with the popular Indian actor and singer, Ila Arun, on our Hindi Radio Show

Ila Arun is an Indian actress, and singer. She has appeared in many prominent Bollywood movies such as Lamhe, Jodhaa Akbar, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Begum Jaan.

has sung numerous film songs in Hindi and quite a few South Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Her most famous film song to date has been “Choli Ke Peeche” sung along with Alka Yagnik for the film Khalnayak starring Madhuri Dixit, for which they won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.  Courtesy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ila_Arun

Tune – in for sure, for this wonderful conversation with Ila Arun – on our show, From our Archives, today, 4th February, on MeraSangeet Gold at 2:00 PM EST and MeraSangeet USA at 5:00 PM – EST