The Tommy Sandhu Podcast

The cast of brand new Bollywood comedy 'Jugjug Jeeyo' join me for this onw.  Actors Varun Dhawan, Kiaraa Advani and Maniesh Paul talk about the movie, wedding destinations and our very own Hepz, Punjabi By Nature! This was a fun one ! 

Musical maestro Shaan joins me on the podcast to talk about his upcoming tour of the UK. We also talk about his personal loss over the last year including the wonderful talent 'KK'.  Shaan is a great guy who is always a joy to talk to. You'll love this one. 

We can't wait to see Sonali Bendre back on our screens in a brand new series called 'The Broken News' on Zee5.  She plays a fierce but fair news editor in a busy television news room in India.  We spoke about her new role, her go to 'rom com' and Karan Johar's birthday cake! 

Film maker Simran Sidhu has given us all a real treat! He's re mastered and re released the classic Punjabi movie 'Chann Pardesi'.  First released in the early 1980's, this ground breaking story went on to win awards and cement the careers of some of Indian cinemas biggest names.  This a great conversation with Simran, enjoy !

Founder of the Jaskomal Foundation, Joban Shergill spoke to me about his mission to increase awareness and education around stem transplants and dispel the myths around the process.  Joban shares a very personal story about how he turned their family tragedy into something positive to help others. 

Khan Saab is a phenomenal talent hailing from India.  Hes a singer with a big powerful voice.  If you can catch him live, its a must see experience.  This was great fun, talking with Khan Saab while he was travelling in the car with his entourage, who you will hear from as well!  Enjoy. 

You've all seen his videos, Ranvir Nijjar is an internet sensation! We love Preeti, mummy ji and all his characters. Now meet the man behind the comedy, he's a real gem and I can't wait to see more from this comedy giant. 

Sangtar Singh is one of the hottest comedians around right now. He hails from Canada and is one of funniest guys on the internet, generating thousands of views for is outrageous clever intelligent and down right in your face comedy.  You've all got Sangtar's characters in your families !   He is just brilliant.  Enjoy 

Sunny Mahal is a 'positive vibes' kinda guy.  He's a great motivational talker. Importantly he understands personal struggle and how to use it to strive for a positive outlook  that we can use in our everyday lives, not just business and new ventures.  I really enjoyed speaking with him, theres something in this chat for everyone. 

Meet Karan Abhol.  He is a pianist from the Midlands.  An inspirational young man with a lovely story to tell.  Enjoy. 

Aparshakti Khurana is like a Cricket all rounder!  The guy sings, acts, hosts and models!   Yeah, his brother is kinda famous too but this Khurana is his own thing completely! We had a great chat and I've always loved his energy and work ethic! This podcast comes with a heavy dose of positivity, self drive and belief! We get Bollywood's reaction to Will Smith, being a Dad with crazy work schedules and the job he did for one day before getting sacked! Hilarious! 

Neeraj Kabi is an Indian film and theatre actor and a well known face in the new wave of thought provoking, gritty series and drama now being produced by India across streaming platforms.   You've seen him in 'Sacred Games', 'Viceroys House' and 'Once Again' to name but a few.  I found him to be real, honest, thoughtful and and an all round wonderful human being.  This is a must listen conversation with the super talent that is Neeraj Kabi. 

Amrit Singh woke up one day and realised he felt uncomfortable!  No, it wasn't the mattress or the kumbal!  Something in his life had to change! So he decided to switch career and work for a charity. NASEN is the National Association for Special Educational Needs - and in this podcast he tells us all about what it's like going on a life changing career tangent for a very worthy cause. Find our more about NASEN here: https://www.nasen.org.uk

I first met Jaspreet Kaur as a spoken word poet at an event that I was hosting. She's great - smart, charming, engaging, funny and a positive force for change! Her book “Brown Girl Like Me” came out last month and it's an in depth breakdown of the perception, role (if any) and identity of Brown women (of South Asian heritage). It's an academically packed eye opener! It makes you realise so much about the way the media, the workplace, home life and community all play a part in shaping the goals, desires and mental well being of Brown women.  And in case you hadn't noticed, I ain't no Brown woman! But as a brother, husband and son … it showed me how I could do more to support equality, opportunity and develop a further sense of care towards my sisters, wife and friends! Here is the brilliant (and fellow east Londoner) Jaspreet Kaur!

Warning this episode contains strong language and adult themes The brilliant comedian and now author Sukh Ojla completed her one woman show ‘Life Sukhs' on Tuesday night at the Glee Club Birmingham. We recorded this podcast in front of the life audience where we celebrated her tour and the launch of her debut novel ‘Sunny' which it out now!

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne who passed away yesterday has left the cricketing world in shock. Tommy Sandhu spoke with Bharat Army's founder Rakesh Patel and MD, GoDaddy India, Nikhil Arora to get their reaction to this tragic news.

Aurie Styla is a British stand up comedian who is currently on tour with show “Green”. Aurie is one of those guys that clearly wears his heart on his sleeve - he loves his job, his audience and works all over the country bringing big laughs to lots of people!  But Aurie is also just a bloke, who's got his own issues that he's happy to talk about and share! The Green Tour is about mental health, his views on life and where he's at right now. You'll be able to tell that every word this guy says is coming straight from the heart! So if you're “going through it” right now - this is a feel good podcast which clearly proves to you that you're not alone!

Lolita Chakrabarti is a force within the acting fraternity. She's been on our TV and movie screens for nearly 30 years!  She really is a veteran in her art, while still evolving her craft all the time.Such a pleasure to have her on the podcast. Enjoy!

Dr Reenee Singh is a couples and family therapist based in London. She works with couples building their relationships, particularly intercultural couples.  This was a fascinating chat with a brilliant woman!

Can you feel the ground shaking ?? It's Aman Hayer on the Tommy Sandhu podcast today!  He's been in the music industry for over 20 years and given us anthems that have shaped our musical journey. Wait for it folks, he's working on  Groundshaker 3!  Enjoy this one, it was an absolute pleasure having Aman on. Check it out !

Agam Darshi is an actress, writer and all round mega talent!  She was born in Birmingnham, raised in Canada and now living in the US making loads of tv and film! She is at the very forefront of Desis smashing it up in entertainment. We had a great chat about shocking audiences, staying true to your art, yourself and representation! But saying that, she also got her chittur out on screen! How does an actor prepare for an on-screen bum reveal!? We had a brilliant chat! I think she's so smart and if you're not a fan of her already … you will be after you listen to this! So give it up for the award winning, ground breaking, trail blazing Agam!

Remember jumping on your bed and slapping a pillow about at your siblings?  Were you any good at it?   Well now you can do that professionally in the Pillow Fighting Championship! Kendahl Voelker is a professional pillow fighter and I couldn't wait to find out more!

Chef Tony Singh is Scottish, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh and a force in the kitchen. He's a magician with ingredients and I've been fortunate to savor his culinary delights! This was so much fun, enjoy !

The Bhangra Showdown is back! I will be hosting the event on Sunday 13th February at Troxy London. It's hard work putting on an event of this size which is what's so impressive about Amarjot and Jeevan from Imperial College London who are the organizers.  Tickets are still available here: https://troxy.co.uk/

Hargun Kaur is a real find in the Indian music scene. She's come through reality TV shows from Punjab to Mumbai and is now making her mark. She's a real gem, this podcast was great fun. Remember her name, she's going to be a star!

Harpal Singh Sokhi is a celebrity chef with a passion for the food ultimate taste experience.  He also has a breadth of knowledge that will astound you!  I guarantee you will be amazed by this one!

Business partners Aniruddh Bagri and cricket commentator Gautam Bhimani share their entrepreneurial journey with me and Nikhil Arora from Go Daddy. Sport, entertainment and unforgettable experiences is what they're selling, but how easy is it to deliver that promise? This is a really insightful chat with a few laughs along the way!

Nikhil Naz is a sports journalist and broadcaster based in New Delhi, India. He's passionate about sports news and we really wanted him to share his journey into broadcasting with us on the podcast.

Sukhshinder Shinda is Bhangra royalty. He's a global superstar, recognized all over the world for his unique style and voice, he really has taken the Bhangra scene to another level. He's also a ‘brummie' at heart, a dad and a husband for whom family is everything.  I really enjoyed this catch up with Shinda ~ I'm a fan who's championed his career from the start. This is the mega star Sukhshinder Shinda on the Tommy Sandhu podcast, enjoy!

Hari Dhillon is an actor in movies, on Television and in theatre. He's best loved in the UK for playing the dishy doctor on long running television drama Holby City. Here's my chat with Hari where we don't just explore his career, but much more than that, about his childhood and his important relationship with his dad.  It's a great listen ~ check out on the Tommy Sandhu podcast here!

Al and Dave have their own podcast (Lads, Dads and a Couple of Beers).  I came across them and thought it was refreshing to hear a pair of blokes having a laugh, lots of banter and yet with an awareness and sensitivity towards mental health. We had a great chat about how they got into the podcast, their friendship, the way they balance each other out and the importance of being open about all the fears and anxieties we can face (whilst still being “proper geezers innit” !!)

Alexi Mostrous is the narrator and journalist on the hugely popular podcast series: Sweet Bobby If you haven't heard of Sweet Bobby yet, where have you been? It's a series about a young girl who gets cat-fished online! If you don't know what cat-fishing is … don't worry! You're not alone! It's when someone sets up a fake profile and messages others pretending to be someone else! But this series takes cat-fishing up to extraordinary levels!  I listened to the whole series of Sweet Bobby in a week! I binged it and couldn't get enough! It throws up so many questions which I discuss with Alexi in this chat!  What's next for the series? What happened to Simran? And could there be a “Sweet Bobby” Netflix series?

Sunny Dhinsey has grown on me in every way! You know when you meet someone and they're understated and almost a bit quiet - but then they reveal a little more and you realize there's loads going on, they're super talented but they just don't brag about it! That's Sunny! He's a cool director who's overseen film sets as well as top music videos! He's made a film last year during the pandemic which featured real footage of the Indian farmers protest as its backdrop! I think he's awesome and I want you all to meet him!

I don't mean to preach about the benefits of quitting alcohol and I want to make it clear that I am well aware that having a few drinks can make things a lot more fun...but...it's officially been two years since this Punjabi has been sharabi!  And you know what, its weird! It still feels odd being in social situations without it! So I am not about to start banging on about why you should quit! You do what you want...but if you wanna hear how it came about for me and the effects of it, then hit play!  Just me today...trying to share a little insight into something I am really proud of!  Good luck with whatever you're trying to deal with, change or even break out of at the moment! Thanks for listening.

Ahir Shah is a stand up comedian on tour with his one man show “Dress” across the UK. As a two time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and having worked his way through some tough times as well as lockdown - this tour reflects his struggles with Covid over the last two years! We had a great chat about life, the world right now and the similarities between Irish and Desi culture! Tickets for his show are available at: http://ahirshah.com

Nina Wadia is a mum, an actress, a comedian and an all-round brilliant British talent!  Raised in India but now a Londoner, she made her name in the hit sketch show: Goodness Gracious Me but has gone on to star in Eastenders as well as big screen projects.  After showing us her moves on the telly for Strictly Come Dancing, she raised a huge amount of money for her chosen charity on the Gary Linekar game show: Sitting On a Fortune. So how does she do it? Be a mum, be a wife and navigate her way through show business! Clearly it's not been easy and Nina is very open about that in this chat!  We all face hurdles, obstacles and challenges - but Nina has achieved huge amounts of success and is still striving for more! I want this podcast to give you (and me) a little slice of the “Nina Wadia magic”

Fancy a cuppa? Zubair and Robin from Coffee Snobs will teach you exactly how to have your cup of coffee as they've turned their passion into a successful business.  So grab a cup and enjoy this one, I really did!

Jojar Dhinsa is a businessman who wears his heart on his sleeve. His straight talking, no nonsense approach has taken him to the top of his game.  He spoke to me while he was on his morning work out at the gym! Enjoy

Alton is a Personal fitness trainer who I've known for about 10 years. He's worked with my wife after she had our second son and I've seen the way he trains others and himself to get results! He's a good guy with a deep love of spirituality, positivity and mindfulness. His approach to physical well being is so intrinsically linked to mental health and so I wanted to get him on the podcast to help kick start anyone who needs it.  We all find it hard beginning some level of exercise. I really don't want my podcasts to be preachy … and Alton is far from that! He's real, he gets the fact that we all find going to the gym tough but he's got some great advice for those who want to break our of bad habits and know something has to change!  Hit play and drop me a message on social media if this works for you!

Dipna Anand is a TV ‘celebrity' chef, restauranteur, author, entrepreneur, and all-round busy lady! How does she balance her work life and fit it all in? She spoke with me and Nikhil Arora from Go Daddy about what it takes to be a successful British Indian woman in the culinary world. Check it out!

Chatting to the Sports broadcaster (who's on Match of The Day this weekend!) about the current state of the Premier League. We also look at the upcoming sporting tournaments of the year ahead and generally catch up about life, goals, and stuff! Sahi always has pearls of wisdom and being the good bloke that he is, he's even got a charity calendar to keep his dates in order! A big up to the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists (mfpa.uk)

People think that everything is fine. They assume you're ok. Fact is, we all put on a front! I've had a tough few years! Getting my head around my own issues and life stuff! So - check out today's episode if you feel alone with whatever you're going through. Know that you're not the only one! Happy New Year!  So here we go! A chance to reset, refocus and think about what we want from the year ahead! If you're like me, then birthdays, deaths, and New Year all make me reflect for a little bit, and then I quickly go back to my old ways!  Not this time!  I'm not getting all motivational and ultra-positive on you, don't worry! This isn't some cheesy podcast! People like that do my head in … particularly when you're feeling like crap!  In this episode, I'm just sharing the things I want to achieve this year! I've realized that this podcast means so much to me! I need it to keep myself straight!  It's been a crazy few years but I finally feel like I'm getting a grip on things! And there's no secret formula! If you're currently feeling low or “not yourself” … hang in there!  So whilst we've got lots of guests, fun stuff, and exciting projects planned for the podcast, I'm also sharing with you all (for the first time) how bad things got for me and why I want you all to take small steps towards whatever you need to do, to not feel like you're going mad or that you're alone!  PLEASE - just keep fighting and hang in there … there's a lot to gain after the pain! Trust me!  Enjoy the podcast and let's use the New Year and 2022 as an excuse to get the “better” version of ourselves rolling!  Enjoy - here's to 2022 and taking small steps towards the better version of you!

Relive my conversation with Harshdeep on my podcast! Here she is, the super talented Harshdeep Kaur!  Playback Singer, lyricist, and performer, she can now add ‘super mum' to her list of accomplishments. How did the arts suffer through the pandemic? And how has motherhood changed her outlook on life?  Listen to her fascinating story on The Tommy Sandhu podcast.

Relive my amazing conversation with Eshaan on my podcast! Eshaan Akhbar is a stand-up comedian that's climbed his way from being that funny bloke in the bank where he worked to that hilarious bloke on stages, comedy clubs, and TV shows. Anyone who loves singing along to Bollywood songs is my kind of guy.! We always have a great giggle when we're on Desi Central shows together and his analysis of the comedy scene is always spot on! Lovely guy, a good friend, and a brilliant comedian!  It's Eshaan Akhbar!

Relive my amazing conversation with Amaal on my podcast! Amaal Mallik is a music producer and speaker of the truth. I popped into his hotel room in Dubai where he was nursing a fractured foot from falling on some steps by a stage!  It's clearly a dangerous business in more ways than one as he opened up about the problems with his industry but also the love that he has for making music.  For all the Amaalians out there - here is my bedside chat with the indestructible Amaal Mallik!

Relive my amazing conversation with Babatunde on my podcast! Babatunde Aleshe is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and all-around nice guy! We caught up while I was out in Dubai in a noisy arena lobby waiting to host an event. I didn't want to miss the opportunity to talk to him about, amongst other things, comedy, parenthood, and Gogglebox.  I also prepared him for his first Asian wedding experience!

Relive my amazing conversation with Moeen Ali on my channel! Moeen Ali is an England and Chennai IPL Cricketer. Having just helped CSK win the league and only days away from taking on the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, he made time for me to talk about the pressures of the game, the schedule, and how nothing beats his mums cooking.  This guy is so cool and takes it all in his stride! A real pleasure to chat with him!

Relive my amazing conversation with Sohail Sahi on my channel! Sohail Sahi is a sports journalist and broadcaster at the BBC. For those of you who used to listen to us on the Asian Network Breakfast show, he'll need no introduction! We've had some great times together both on-air and hanging out. He's one of the funniest people I know but also a super mega passionate sports head! I had to get him on simply because I love his company - there's never a dull moment when Sohail is around so this podcast is just me catching up with my brilliant friend. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Relive my amazing conversation with Sukh Ojla on my channel! Sukh Ojla is a stand up comedian, writer and full on Punjaban kuri! (Girl!)  I've known Sukh for years and have seen her rise from relative unknown on the comedy scene to walking through towns with her getting stopped by adoring fans!  Sukh is real, she's mega talented and she's brand new! There is nobody like her who is capable of all the talents this awesome being has! You can tell, I adore her as a friend, a sister, a fellow comedian, and an outstanding talent!  Come hang out with unstoppable Sukh Ojla!

Relive my amazing conversation with Monty Panesar on my channel! Monty is like no other - What a guy! He's been at the peak of his career, made himself a household name, and also got himself together after more challenging times. That deserves a whole load of respect.  I had this chat with him and the Managing Director of Go Daddy who kindly helped power this episode! Nikhil Arora knows all about businesses starting their journey. That's what Go Daddy does... they get companies on their way. Similarly, Monty, as a businessman and product, has diversified his offering from Sports to be a fully qualified Journalist. He's not afraid to try something new - and if you want to give your dreams a go, start with registering a domain at Go Daddy. 

Relive my amazing conversation with Michael Vaughan on my channel! Michael Vaughan is a former England cricketing legend. Now commentating on the many forms of the sport (most of which he's played in his time) he is a man known for oozing a laid-back coolness. Always very giving in his conversation, he's got a superb eye for the game and an ability to capture Cricket fans with his passion and insights.  Plus he's a bit of a "karshi" on Twitter ... he loves to stir up the Indian fans! And he knows it! We had a great chat about family, managing your time, and the sacrifices that go with the modern game of Cricket.