Desi DNA

Rude Boys
Programme 10

Meet the Big B and take a look at how the UK is cashing in on the business of Bollywood…. Take a ride with the rude boys who live for cars, clothes and cash… examine the clash between religion and contemporary art and listen to an excusive performance of Nitin Sawhney’s latest score.

    Aniat Rani with young Asian male
    Rude Boys

    Anita Rani heads north to Bradford to find out just what makes an authentic desi rude boy. Are they as dumb as Ali G made out or is there more to them than meets the shell suit?

    Beena Faridi of the Islamic Human Righst Commission
    Defenders of the Faith

    Anita Rani explores the clash between religion and contemporary art and meets the new generation of faith activists who prefer email to flag burning when it comes to making a protest. 

    Nikki Bedi with Amitabh Bachchan
    Bollywood Bonanza

    Nikki Bedi meets the Big B and reveals why Britain’s government and tourist agencies are keen to cash in on the growing popularity and business of the Bollywood film industry.

    Musician Nitin Sawhney playing guitar
    Sawhney's Scores

    Nihal goes to Prague where Nitin Sawhney is putting the finishing touches to his latest score, but this time it’s the soundtrack to the new computer game, Heavenly Sword.


    Adil Ray

    Adil Ray
    Weekdays, 15.00 - 19.00, BBC Asian Network
    News, music and entertainment

      Nihal

      Nihal
      Weekdays, 09.00 - 12.00, BBC Asian Network
      Daily discussion and interviews

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