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Bollywood, Cardiff & UK Desi Classics with Bablu Shikdar

Bablu Shikdar takes over Asian Network Represents this June with a soundtrack shaped by Bollywood classics, UK desi anthems and the sounds of Cardiff.

New voices. New sounds.

This June on Asian Network Represents, Bablu Shikdar takes over with a vibrant mix of Bollywood nostalgia, UK desi classics and the artists defining the next generation of South Asian music. Raised in Cardiff with Bengali heritage, Bablu shares the music, memories and moments that shaped him, from childhood Bollywood obsessions to discovering his identity through creativity and culture.

Expect everything from iconic tracks by Dr Zeus and Kumar Sanu to fresh sounds from Desi Trill, Sukha, Saloni and Cardiff rap heavyweight Mace The Great. Alongside the music, Bablu reflects on growing up in Wales, finding representation, and why embracing who you already are is the key to standing out.

With storytelling, motivation and plenty of laughs, this is a celebration of community, culture and confidence.

Produced in Birmingham by Solis Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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Tomorrow 23:00
BBC Asian Network

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Music Played

  • Karan Aujla

    Tauba Tauba (From Bad Newz)

    • Saregama India Limited.

  • Neeraj Shridhar & Harshdeep Kaur

    Jhak Maar Ke (from Desi Boyz)

    • Desi Boyz.
    • T Series.

  • Sàbba, Jasmeen Akhtar & Dr Zeus

    Hello Hanji

  • Hunterz, Kishore Kumar & Vee

    If You Want Me

    • THE STREETS OF BOLLYWOOD 3.
    • MOVIEBOX.

  • Dr Zeus & Master Rakesh

    Kangna (feat. Deepti & Shortie)

    • Unda Da Influence.
    • Envy Worldwide.

  • Anuradha Paudwal & Udit Narayan

    Pyar Kiya To Nibhana (from Major Saab)

    • Major Saab.
    • T Series.

  • Sliime

    Maigo Mai

    • Sliime.

  • Mace the Great

    Booker T

  • Afusic, Ali Raza & Azan Ali

    Yung Money

    • Bird In The Trap.
    • AliSoomroMusic.

  • Celo

    No Sense

  • DESI TRILL & Mumzy Stranger

    Rekha

    • DESI TRILL MUSIC LLC.

  • Sukha & Manni Sandhu

    Wang

    • Collab Creations.

  • Salim Merchant & Sunidhi Chauhan

    Ainvayi Ainvayi

    • Band Baaja Baaraat.
    • Yash Raj Music.

  • Partners in Rhyme & Kumar Sanu

    Tera Mera Pyar

    • Replay Music.

  • Steel Banglez, AP Dhillon & Omah Lay

    Never Let You Go

    • One Day It Will All Make Sense.
    • Mass Appeal / Gifted Music.

  • Saloni & Bilal Shahid

    Bhalo Lage

  • Mumzy Stranger & Muza

    Ki Kori

    • Desi Trill.

  • Arjun

    Jaane Jaana (Give It All Away)

    • Arjun.

  • DJ LYAN, Juss Nandhra & Khushi K

    Kokka

    • Desi Trill Music.

  • Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

    Mann Ki Lagan

    • Paap.
    • Saregama.

  • Dj Armz

    Hridoyer Dor

    • EI RECORDZ.

Broadcasts

  • Tuesday 22:00
    BBC Asian Network
  • Tomorrow 23:00
    BBC Asian Network