Welcome back to Chai Time! Today we feature the one and only Shahrukh Khan. Never ever did I imagine myself getting starstruck, but on July 4th I was at the airport, saw a commotion, and in the next moment found myself face to face with THE SHAHRUKH KHAN! He held my hand and we walked together for a few steps. Still awe struck. Today’s chai is for you, Shahrukh.

SRK(Shahrukh Khan) Hit Songs - July 7, 2013

In today’s ChaiTime Radio show, we will enjoy a flavor of popular songs which have a folk and regional touch in their lyrics and music. We will be playing oldies as well as the latest songs.

Sasural Genda Phool - Songs with folk and regional touch - Feb 17, 2013

“Bharat Ratna” Lata Mangeshkar turned 83 on Sept 28th, 2012. In this show, we will listen to Lataji’s duet songs from the golden era of Hindi Music.

Thank you all for sending your requests to me.  

Part 2 - Afternoon with Lata Mangeshkar's songs - Oct 14, 2012

"Bharat Ratna" Lata Mangeshkar turned 83 on Sept 28th, 2012. In this show, we will listen to Lataji’s solo songs from the golden era of Hindi Music. Send me your request at www.facebook.com/chaitimeradio and I will play your song.

Next week we will listen to memorable duets by Lata Mangeshkar and other legends of that era.

Part 1 - Afternoon with Lata Mangeshkar's songs - Sept 30, 2012

In this show, we revive India’s independence, struggle, and victory through poetry from renowned Hindi poets and Hindi patriotic songs.

Join us to remember and celebrate the sacrifice made by freedom fighters and to salute our soldiers who keep us safe.

Happy Independence day!!!

Chale Chalo - Celebrating India’s Independence day- Aug 15th

Kishore Kumar is one of the legendary singers from Hindi cinema. Anyone who has grown with Hindi movie songs is bound to have moments in their life when Kishore Kumar’s voice and songs have touched the right cord.

 August 4th was his 84th birthday and in today’s Chaitime we celebrate the genius of Kishore Kumar and listen to some of his memorable songs.

Musafir Hoon Yaaron - An Afternoon with Kishore Kumar - Aug 18, 2013

Badtameez Dil - New Bollywood Songs - Sept 1, 2013

In this ChaiTime show we celebrate Asha Tai's 80th birthday and her journey of 65 years in Hindi music Industry. This show is inspired by an article by Shreya Sethuraman in Hindustan Times, in which Asha Tai shared her favorite songs and little background about each one of them.

Enjoy the melodious and mesmerizing voice of Asha Bhosle.

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko - Asha Bhosle Special - Sept 15, 2013

In this Chaitime show, we listen to melodious voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Songs - Sept 22, 2013

Jagjit Singh passed away two years back on October 10th. In today’s Chai Time we will listen to memorable songs and ghazals by Jagjit Singh. 

दुनिया जिसे कहते हैं  जादू का खिलौना है
मिल जाए तो मिट्टी है  खो जाए तो सोना है

दुनिया, कभी सोना तो कभी मिट्टी ये गहरी बातें, ये फ़लसफे तो हम बहुत आगे जाकर, बड़े होकर जान पाते हैं लेकिन बचपन इन सबसे अछूता होता है, मासूम होता है। आनेवाली ज़िंदगी के थपेड़ों से अंजान, बचपन तो बस दौड़ना जानता है, भागना जानता है। साथियों, मैं जब भी झुर्रियों से लिपटा कोई चेहरा देखती हूँ, तो लगता है कि एक कहानी होगी इस चेहरे के पीछे और ऐसी कई कहानियाँ हर चेहरे के पीछे लेकिन एक चीज़ जो सबके लिए एक सी होती है, वो है बचपन। सबका एक अतीत-बचपन… हर कोई दौड़ता है, भागता है, बारिश में बेशुमार भीगता है, धूप में नंगे पाँव घूमता है, साथियों के साथ शरारतें करने में मशगूल रहता है, तब कोई शोर कोलाहल नहीं लगता, कोई शाम उदास नहीं होती, हर दिन एक नया आगाज़ होता है और बस खुशियों का खज़ाना होता है। फिर हम बड़े होने लगते हैं, ज़िंदगी की रेलपेल में लग जाते हैं, कुछ पाने की होड़ में जुट जाते हैं, पा भी लेते हैं लेकिन…लेकिन वो बचपन की मासूम खुशी फिर कभी दस्तक नहीं देती और तब लगता है कि सब कुछ छिन जाए तो चलेगा पर वो आँगन, वो गलियाँ, वो दिन वो बचपन वापस मिल जाएँ|


ये दौलत भी ले लो, ये शोहरत भी ले लो भले छीन लो मुझसे मेरी जवानी
मगर मुझको लौटा दो बचपन का सावन, वो कागज की कश्ती, वो बारिश का पानी

The above ghazals and all of his work will stay with us forever.

Wo Kagaz Ki Kashti Wo Baarish Ka Pani - A Tribute to Jagjit Singh - Oct. 13, 2013

Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli - Golden voice of Manna De

Sonu Nigam is one of the very loved and respected singers  from Indian Movie Industry. In this show we play some of his hit songs and wish him all the best for his upcoming live performance at SAP center, San jose, CA on May 25th. This is a charity show to help Sankara Eye Foundation.

Suraj Hua Maddham - Sonu Nigam Hit Songs - May 25, 2014

In today's ChaiTime, we talk to renowned award-winning Indian classical vocalist Mahesh Kale (http://www.maheshkale.com). In this conversation, we talk to him about his musical journey and his upcoming Stanford Jazz workshop,  Indian Jazz Journey, with jazz saxophone virtuoso George Brooks. Details of the workshop are here:  https://stanfordjazz.org/more-info/indian-jazz-journey-mahesh-kale-george-brooks-22/ 

Mahesh Kale is a San Francisco Bay Area-based Indian Classical vocalist renowned for specializing in Indian Classical, Semi-Classical, Devotional, and Natya Sangeet. After winning India's National Film Award as the Best Playback Singer for a classical piece in the film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli in 2016, Mahesh Kale has established himself as the face of Indian classical music of the new generation. Trained in the Gurukul learning system from the legendary Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, Mahesh is among the most sought-after performers globally. He has performed extensively in India, USA, Canada, Europe, UAE, Southeast Asia, and Australia. 

Mahesh and his wife, Purva Gujar Kale, have established Indian Classical Music and Arts Foundation, ICMA (http://www.maheshkale.com/new/#icma). ICMA  is a not-for-profit organization working towards preserving, nurturing, and celebrating Indian classical music through activities and projects to expose global audiences to this art form and to aid its sustainment through charitable initiatives.

Sparsh Svara' - Mahesh Kale on the upcoming Stanford Jazz workshop and his musical journey

Background Music - Morning Ragas by Ravishankar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n91Vhdrrkss)

मेरी प्रिय कविता - Fatiha - Nida Fazli

In today's ChaiTime, we talk to Shri Anand Mahadeo Ganu, Founder-President of Garje Marathi Global, and Dr. Sanjay Bhandari, a leader and key contributor to Garje Marathi Global projects. 

Mr. Anand Gaju is the Founder-President of Garje Marathi Global (www.garjemarathi.com), a nonprofit registered in California, USA. 
Garje Marathi Global is a platform for 'Non-Resident Marathi' and 'Back to Motherland Marathi' ( परत मातृभूमीला मराठी) who value knowledge, education, and entrepreneurship. GMG has four main objectives: Networking, Mentoring, Giving back to society and our roots, and celebrating the success of Marathi around the world. 

Dr. Sanjay Bhandari is the Founder and CEO of a Stealth mode Start-up. Previously, he held positions as President & CTO at MEMSIC Inc., CTO and Sr. VP  mCube (now Movella) and has won several awards, including EE Times/EDN Start-up of the Year award in 2012, "MEMS Start-Up of the Year" by MEMS Industry Group in 2014 and "MEMS/Sensor Device of the Year" in 2015. He has 69 filed patents, including 27 granted US patents. 

Today, we will talk about the organization and GMG's upcoming event - Garje Marathi Global Excellence Summit 2023
ICC, Milpitas on July 29, July 30, 2023. You can register and find all the information at:
https://garjemarathi.com/event

Chaitime with Mr. Anand Ganu & Dr. Sanjay Bhandari about Garje Marathi Global Excellence Summit 2023

In this show, we celebrate R D Burman's music with some of his most loved songs.

Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as R.D. Burman or Pancham da, was a trailblazing music composer who left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. Born on June 27, 1939, he was the son of the legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman. R.D. Burman revolutionized Bollywood music with his unique and innovative compositions that seamlessly fused Indian classical and Western musical elements. His diverse repertoire encompassed soulful ballads and peppy rock numbers, earning him acclaim as one of India's foremost music directors. Despite his untimely demise on January 4, 1994, his timeless melodies continue to resonate deeply with audiences, ensuring his enduring legacy in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.

Piya Tu Ab to Aaja - Celebrating R D Burman's Music  - July 5th, 2015

In this Chaitime, we talk to poet, singer, songwriter, and inventor Kavish Seth. In this episode, Kavish talks about his musical journey and his latest single, Hindi 

Kavish has also conceptualized an innovative project, Zubaan, a music project that aims to create platforms for collaboration between independent music artists from different corners of India. Chapters have started in Odisha, Varanasi, Deoria, Kausani, Khetri, Nagpur/ Wardha/ Gadchiroli, Mumbai, and Kolkata, where around 30 artists have been collaborating and performing all across the mainland. Kavish has also created an innovative instrument, Noori, which allows him to play different kinds of music using the same instrument. Kavish graduated from IIT Bombay but chose to pursue music and connect with people.

Hindi Bole To Bole Ki Ganwaar Hai -  Kavish Seth  on his latest song and musical journey

Maya Vishwakarma is the Founder and Chairperson of Sukarma Foundation. A native of Mehragaon village in district Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP), India, Maya has lived in San Francisco, California, USA, for nearly a decade and distributes her life between two countries. She is known as India's 'Padwoman,' and has tirelessly fought against society's deep-rooted decision that devalues the existence of menstruation among women. 

Sukarma Foundation is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization working on improving the lives of rural Indians. Key initiatives (or Karmas) by the foundation include educating women about the importance of female hygiene and sexual health, empowering them through employment opportunities via sustainable businesses, providing telemedicine facilities to people in remote areas with a want of timely quality medical assistance, making primary education available to children and adults from impoverished sections of the Indian rural population and many more.

You can donate, help and learn more about the foundation: 
https://sukarmafoundation.org

Chaitime with Maya Vishwakarma - The Padwoman of India

Chethan Anant is a South Asian Classical bansuri (bamboo flute) player, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and music educator based in Chicagoland. He has studied the Raagdhaari Sangeet Classical Music tradition for most of his life. He has been fortunate to study under esteemed gurus, including Pandit Ronu Majumdar, Pandit Shyam Kane, Pandit Vikas Kashalkar, and Pandit Arun Kashalkar. Chethan has been teaching music since 2016 and has shared his new generational perspective on classical music with more than 50 students. He spends months each year studying with his gurus in India and extensive time practicing at home.


Saurabh Kumar began learning tabla from the age of five from Smt Bindu Pathak and later received training from Shri Nishad Parmar. Since 2016 he has been learning from Shri Prithwiraj Bhattacharjee at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Atlanta. Saurabh is currently a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at Stanford University. He is an avid Zakir Hussain fan and treasures watching and listening to Zakir Sahab whenever possible.

Chaitime with Indian Classical Musicians Chethan Anant and Saurabh Kumar

I had the rare privilege of conversing with Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, an exceptional scientist and nation-builder. This unique opportunity allowed me to gain insights into his remarkable contributions and their impact on both scientific advancement and nation-building. Our transformative conversation left a lasting impression on me, reinforcing the significance of human potential and innovation. This encounter serves as a powerful reminder of the profound influence individuals can have on society. Enjoy the conversation.

Exprovement - inspiring talk with Padma Vibhushan Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Conversation between Dr. Aloka Nanjappa, Salil Chowdhury’d daughter.

Suhana Safar - Re-living Salil Chowdhury’s  musical legacy with his daughter Dr. Aloka Nanjappa

After 25 years, one of the most significant celebrations of Maharashtrian Culture, Customs, and Community— Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) is coming to the global center of tech and innovation—the Bay Area! It was a pleasure to host @prakash ji and @anita ji @chaitime on standard radio and talk about one of the most happening events in the Bay Area, BMM2024. Prakash ji is the convener, and Anita ji represents the volunteer team. Together they provide a snapshot of the program and eminent artists, offering a comprehensive view of the lineup, performances, and creative talent involved.

BMM2024 - Celebration of Marathi Culture, Language, and Identity!

Abhi Gholap, with over 20 years in healthcare innovation, has co-founded successful startups and secured many patents. Currently he is leading OptraSCAN, an AI pathology platform, and serving as an investor at HealthFAX, focusing on Generative AI healthcare solutions. Abhijit is also a charter and board member of TiE Silicon Valley and founder of the Jiji-Bhau Foundation, supporting children with Leukemia in rural India. Beyond his professional achievements, Abhi is a renowned figure in the Marathi film industry. He has won स्वर्ण-कमळ national award for his first movie “देऊळ”. He founded NAFA to establish the Marathi film industry in the USAand is organizing the first American Marathi film festival on July, 27-28 July in San Jose.

Exclusive World Premiere of 4 movies at NAFA, America’s First Marathi Film Festival, in presence of director and actors on 27-28 July 2024 at San Jose, CA 
Book:- https://lnkd.in/gnHnEvb8

NAFA - Marathi Cinema American Dreams : In conversation with Filmmaker and Entrepreneur Abhi Gholap"

What an absolute pleasure it was to host Dr. Anna Bigelow and Ambika Sahay on Chaitime today! Click the link to enjoy our conversation about SALA 2024, a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity! 🎧✨

Ambika, Founder and Executive Director of the Art Forum, excels in innovative events, while Dr. Bigelow, Director of the Center for South Asia Global Studies at Stanford, specializes in Islamic Studies and South Asian religious traditions.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets and be part of this incredible cultural extravaganza!

SALAFestival 2024 - in conversation with Dr. Anna Bigelow and Ambika Sahay

What an incredible afternoon at KZSU Stanford with Rajeev Prakash, Aarti Prakash, and Shubhra Prakash. Tune into my Chaitime show to discover their fascinating journeys and insights.

We explore Shubhra Prakash's solo play Fontwala, a tribute to the remarkable life of Rajeev Prakash Khare, a pioneer in typography and calligraphy for Indian scripts. He designed the Anglo Nagari Keyboard, which enabled Indian scripts to be typed on a Latin keyboard.

Don't miss your chance to meet these inspiring artists at:
 An Evening of Performance and Calligraphy with Shubhra Prakash and Rajeev Prakash Khare, which is today, September 25, at 6 pm** at the San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB), 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103. 
👉 [Register here](https://tinyurl.com/yvehu46d)

#Fontwala #Chaitime #RajeevPrakash #ShubhraPrakash #KZSU #Typography #Art #Performance #Calligraphy #Inspiration

Fontwala - An exploration of language, scripts, technology and South Asian identity

In this Chaitime we discover Qawwali through the maesteros of the art. This show is inspired by a breathtaking performance by Fanna-Fi-Allah Qawwali group which I happened to experience in San Francisco. This show is  dedicated to their  journey of 15 years. 

Mose Naina Milaike - Qawwali Special - 8/2/2015

Happy new year and welcome to Chaitime. In this Chaitime show we relive the lyrical genius of famous shayar Kaifi Azmi Sahab through his poetry and songs from the golden era of Hindi music.


Chalte Chalte Yunhi Koi Mil Gaya Tha - Remembering Kaifi Azmi - Jan 31, 2016

Devanand is considered one of the greates and most successful actors in the Indian film industry. In this Chaitime we celebrate his legacy with some of his popular songs.

Gata Rahe Mera Dil - Chaitime with Devanand Songs

In today's Chaitime we talk to the famous Hindi/Urdu poet and lyricist, Javed Akhtar. It was an incredible honor and experience talking to Javed Akhtar Saheb and listen to him talk about his incredible journey, and life lessons.

Jee le zara - In conversation with Javed Akhtar Sahab

Mohd. Rafi is one of the legends of Indian Film Music. He had an illustrious career spanning 40 years and during this time he sung more than 12000 songs in Urdu,Hindi,Konkani, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Maghi, Maithili and Assamese.

 July 31st is his death anniversary In this show we remember him and his music.

Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukaar - Remembering Mohd. Rafi

In this Chaitime we celebrate India's independence day and the desire of humanity to be independent and live one's life with dignity.
Hindi songs
Hindi poetry

सरफ़रोशी की तमन्ना अब हमारे दिल में है  - Celebrating Independence Day

ओ जाने वाले हो सके तो लौट के आना
बचपन के तेरे मीत तेरे संग के सहारे
ढूँढेंगे तुझे गली-गली सब ये गम के मारे
ढूंढेगी हर निगाह कल तेरा ठिकाना

ओ जाने वाले…

When we lose someone, they are gone but their memories stay with us forever. In this ChaiTime show, we pay a tribute to them and to the great masters whose music from 50s and 60s is still alive and is cherished. I was introduced to this great music by my Dad and this program is dedicated to him.

Shraddhanjali, A Tribute - Hindi Songs from 50s and 60s - May 5, 2013

Chai Time is a weekly program in Hindi and English, on Stanford Radio, KSZU 90.1 FM. The program explores current events and issues relevant to South Asian literature, culture and music. The program is hosted by Pranjali Sirasao who teaches in Department of South & Southeast Asian Studies, UC Berkeley. In the past she has taught in Stanford University and UC Davis. The program is heard in more than 100 countries around the world.

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