Bhangra On Purpose

The first time I listened Bilal Saeed’s track, Khair Mangdi, I was mezmorised. Then in 2016 a movie released called Baar Baar Dekho, with the famous track called Kala Chashma. In the same movie was a song called Khair Mangdi. In February 2024, a track called Ask by Raxstar was released. It features the same Khair Mangdi piece. Listen to the podcast to find out more about the meaning. I hope you enjoy listening to the tracks, and Davina and I talking about them. All three tracks have been added to these playlists on: Apple Music / Spotify This podcast is published to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and YouTube Music. If you listen to podcasts elsewhere, please let me know which platform, and I’ll get this podcast published there too. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Find out some of the backstory about this song and our story for why we put Punjabi music first, not as a Bollywood add-on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

1. Taur Tappa by Gurlez Akhtar and Shivjot 2. Wanga by Gulab Sidhu 3. Whenever by Amrit Mann 4. 9:45 by Prabh 5. Jagga by Himmat Sandhu 6. Gaadi Kaali by Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

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We have this idea to make videos/podcasts about the meaning of some Punjabi songs. We chose to analyse Rendeh by Dr Zeus, Saini Surinder, Fateh and Shortie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

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Find out about confirmation bias, and how we all all hardwired to make learning new things different for ourselves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

The new one from Sukshinder Shinda, it reminds me of one of his songs which was released approximately 20 years ago. Do you know which one I am referring to? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

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As I try to educate people on what bhangra is, or isn't, I often face this barrier, a symptom of closed mindedness. People think bhangra, is a thing. Meaning they think it is one very specific label. Something everyone agrees on. I am here to set that record straight. Bhangra, and also the term dance, are not a thing. The reason you should listen, or watch, this, is to broaden your mind, so that the next time someone asks you, "what is bhangra?", instead of saying something misinformed like "it's a dance style from India". You can say, something more like "well if I ask you, what is dance, do you have a single answer?" To which they will hopefully say no. You can then tell them, "if dance is not one thing, you'll understand why bhangra is also, not one thing". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

My dabbling in the health and fitness industry teaches me some important lessons. They are not about "eat less, exercise more". Becoming healthier and fitter is a little more complicated than this, which is why we must rely on those with the passion to dive deep into the subject matter. One such "deep-diver" is Manjit Singh Dol of Absolutely Fit. With deep experience in martial arts, resistance training and nutrition, Manjit is truly a person of science when it comes to helping people achieve their fitness goals. His recent area of deep research is with obesity management. Listen to our conversation, in which we only scratched the surface of understanding how health and fitness is more complicated than the media and news outlets will have you believe. Including what are some of the myths that need to be set aside and how you can move forward to work with a no nosense coach like Manjit Singh Dol. Connect with Absolutely Fit: Site / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

I spoke to Kavita from about her story and aims to help people prevent or manage Type 2 Diabetes, especially in the South Asian community. She is doing some great work to support Punjabi speakers in Wolverhamption area. Hear about how we are working together to motivate more people to form communities to improve all of our lifestyles, ultimately leading to reducing the probability of contracting Type 2 Diabetes. Connect with Kavita on desidiabetes.co.uk⁠ or desidiabetes@gmail.com or instagram.com/desidiabetes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Let's have some fun with the lyrics of these great Punjabi tracks, that are ace to exercise to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Listen to the full album, it's awesome. Available on all the great music streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Afsana Khan notoriety seems to have changed since she was caught up in arguments on the TV show Big Boss. Check out my favourite Afsana Khan song called Dhakka. Listen also to two of my favourite tracks by Gurlez Akthar. Meanwhile, find out more about VO2 Max, and how it is considered by many in the fitness industry to be an extremely valuable measurement for rating one's level of fitness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Listen to my top Punjabi tracks, used for workouts, in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Generation Snowflake are apparently fussy, emotional and inconsistent with their life plans, ask yourself, "am I a snowflake?". And... listen to great songs by Jordan Sandhu, Gurlez Akthar, Shivjot and Amrit Mann. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Find out what the correct pronunciation for Bhagat Singh is, and listen to two great tracks about him from Steven Sahota and Surjit Khan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Marcus kindly offered to listen to the book The Day Bhangra Died and then talk to me about it. As well as the overall work we're doing in the physical activity, exercise and sports sector. In this episode we talk about: EMD UK Pungra performingexercising --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit

Because of the heat I cancelled my class last Sunday. I might be overreacting, but a part of me is wondering whether this will become a regular occurrence, we are in a climate crisis after all. I have shared three songs sung by Kulwinder Billa, including a fantastic new one. Please accept my apologies for my confusion about the last song, I didn't realise it is from a movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pungra/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pungra.fit