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‘Indian Matchmaking’, 2022 Commonwealth Games and Rajeev Gupta

Qasa wants to know, Does ‘Indian Matchmaking’ reflect reality in 2020?

First, Qasa Alom gets a round-up of the latest coronavirus news from our a reporter Dil Neiyyar. After that we’ll hear from bhangra artist Jinder Jade, who has just released a Leeds United Punjabi song to celebrate the clubs promotion to the Premier League. Then Qasa wants to know, does ‘Indian Matchmaking’ reflect reality in 2020? The hit Netflix series has sparked discussions on social media, with some saying it’s cringe-worthy but others saying it shows real life. Plus, we’ll hear from our sports reporter Ankur Desai on the day that marks two years until the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. We’ll also hear about what is being done after The Games' organising committee was criticised for having an almost entirely white executive management team and board. Then we’ll hear from a mum in East London, who has got a group of women together to get fit and healthy to combat Covid-19. And Qasa is joined by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ journalist and founder of ‘Bhangracise’, Rajeev Gupta, who was recently awarded with Point Of Light award by the Prime Minister for keeping people going with his online bhangra classes.

2 hours, 45 minutes

Music Played

  • Usman Farooqi

    Mast Nigah

    • Usman Farooqi.
  • Jinder Jade

    Marching On Together Fans Gonde Boliyan

    • Marching On Together Fans Gonde Boliyan.
    • Hi Grade Records.
  • Dhvani Bhanushali & Taz

    Gallan Goriyan

    • T Series.
  • Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Shreya Ghoshal

    Teri Meri

    • Bodyguard.
    • T Series.
  • Tony Kakkar, Neha Kakkar & Young Desi

    Coca Cola

    • Luka Chuppi.
    • T Series.
  • Apna Sangeet

    Apna Sangeet Vaje Apna Sangeet

    • Jam To The Bhangra.
    • Multitone Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Jul 2020 10:00

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