Punjabi is the language of the punjabis, or generally speaking, the sikhs. Like every ethnicity, the punjabis love their language and go to great lengths to promote it. We, Punjabi Lehran, are a group of dedicated individuals who take pride in promoting the punjabi language. Satinderpal Singh Sidhwan started this radio show in 1995. At that time it was broadcast on CJMR 1320 radio station. It was
run seven days a week. In the year 2000 we moved to AM 530. Among many hosts and speakers, Mr. Satinderpal Singh Sidhwan has always been the anchor host, who also happen to be the producer and director of the show. Satinderpal Singh Sidhwan is a well renowned name in the Punjabi culture and media for many years in India, England, Canada and the US. With his background and experience Satinderpal Singh has maintained the authenticity of the Punjabi culture in the show. Satinderpal Singh Sidhwan is a graduate from Guru Nanak Engineering College, Ludhiana. He though was more inclined towards music and arts hence began his full time professional career with his Late father Kavishar Ranjit Singh Ji Sidhwan. Both father and son travelled the world as Dhadi jatha and were very popular for their performances. Sidhwan has recored albums with HMV during those days and made a name for himself in Punjab as well as overseas. We broadcast on Prime Time in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada on AM530 frequency. The broadcasting schedule is from 8 AM to 10 AM every weekday morning and from 6 PM to 8 PM every weekday evening. Ours is one of the most widely listened to Punjabi Radio show that comprises of talk shows, daily LIVE news, current affairs, interviews, local information, entertainment from bollywood and a lot more items of entertainment. Punjabi Lehran hosts multicultural shows and events all the time. These events are LIVE concerts, Boat Cruises and stage shows. Sidhwan has a passion about the Punjabi and Indian heritage. He devotes his time to serve this culture any which way possible. His family is equally involved and endorses his interests. Kavishar Ranjit Singh Ji Sidhwan used to sing with and without music. As most of us know that to sing unplugged is no ordinary skill, but Kavishar ji was a master of it. Kavishar ji was honoured with prestigious awards like Prof. Sohan Singh Sital Award and Amar Singh Award. He had the company of Shiromani Kavishar Sh. Karnail SIngh ji Paras Ramuwalia and Sh. Chann Singh Jandi during his singing career. Though ‘Papa Ji’ as Sh. Satinderpal Ji calls his father as is no more among us, but we are honoured and proud to have his outstanding memories as a great individual, professional singer and a caring father.
