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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

Qawwalis are folk songs mixed with devotional music performed in the Sufi Dargah. The Qawwali is one of the most popular genres in the Amir Khusrau tradition, and in a way it kept his fame alive throughout the years.

In today’s ChaiTime show we listen to famous Qawwalis from Hindi Movies.

Mehfil - E - Qawwali - March 17, 2013

"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 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

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

What an absolute blissful afternoon it was at the Stanford campus, immersed in the vibrant world of Nautanki—the rich folk theater tradition of North India. It was an honor to spend time with not just great artists, but also remarkable human beings who are preserving and innovating this beautiful art form.
We had the privilege of engaging with Padma Shri Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma Ji, a living legend and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, whose dedication to keeping Nautanki alive is awe-inspiring. Adding to this enriching experience was his son, Professor Dr. Devendra Sharma, a prolific artist and scholar in his own right, and Shubhra Prakash, a familiar voice on Chai Time and a celebrated theater artist from the Bay Area, now making waves in New York.
Don’t miss this special episode of Chai Time, where we dive deep into the world of Nautanki, exploring its timeless charm, evolving narratives, and the passion that fuels these extraordinary artists.

Nautanki - The rich folk theater tradition of north India

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.

Mehfil - E - Qawwali - March 17, 2013

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