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Asian Network,28 Apr 2026,60 mins

with Amkbhamra: Bollywood v Punjabi

Asian Network Represents

Available for 32 days

New voices. New sounds. This April on BBC Asian Network Represents, Birmingham’s own Amkbhamra takes over. A Punjabi presenter and content creator, she brings you closer to the music and moments that have shaped her journey. Amkbhamra dives into Bollywood v Punjabi, exploring how Punjabi music continues to influence Bollywood, from iconic originals to modern remakes. She shares her honest take on when adaptations hit the mark and when they miss, while celebrating the power and global impact of Punjabi sound. Alongside the music, she opens up about life as a British Asian today, from the pressures of dating and expectations around relationships to finding your own path. Through personal stories and unfiltered conversations, she connects culture, identity and music in a way that feels real and relatable. Expect a soundtrack packed with favourites from Diljit Dosanjh, Guru Randhawa, Karan Aujla, Jasmine Sandlas and more, alongside Bollywood hits and throwbacks. Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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    Artist
  2. 1.
    Jhak Maar Ke (from Desi Boyz)
    Jhak Maar Ke (from Desi Boyz)
    Neeraj Shridhar & Harshdeep Kaur
  3. 2.
    Hello Hanji
    Hello Hanji
    Sàbba, Jasmeen Akhtar & Dr Zeus
  4. 3.
    Dhurandhar (from Dhurandhar)
    Dhurandhar (from Dhurandhar)
    Hanumankind, Jasmine Sandlas, Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev, Mohammad Sadiq & Ranjit Kaur