Episode 48 continues the powerful conversation with Harvey Sahota, diving deeper into the realities of the Bhangra and Punjabi music industry — from early success and industry setbacks to reinvention, live musicianship, and finding relevance in a fast-changing digital world.

Harvey opens up about:

• Why timing can matter as much as talent

• The harsh economics of live gigs, bands, and promoters

• The difference between studio singers and true live performers

• Building (and losing) bands — and why excellence has a cost

• Winning Best Band, going viral, and being signed by Kiss Records

• How COVID, social media, and consistency reshaped the industry

• Why Punjabi pop is quietly coming full circle

• What musical excellence really means in today’s world

This is a raw, honest, musician-to-musician conversation about resilience, craft, legacy, and why the journey doesn’t end just because the industry changes.

🎧 Essential listening for artists, producers, and anyone serious about music beyond hype.

In this emotional and revealing episode, Raj Kaul sits down with Danish Veer, the youngest son of Punjabi music icon Ustad Sabar Koti, to share a powerful story of identity, loss, resilience, and finding his voice as an artist.

Danish Veer opens up about:

• Being raised by his aunt in Amritsar and growing up away from his father

• Seeing Sabar Koti more as a legendary artist than a parent

• Learning tabla in a gurdwara and developing his craft through self-guided training

• Reconnecting with music after his father’s passing

• Moving to Canada and adapting to a completely new culture

• The viral reel that brought him into the spotlight

• His debut album The Origin blending Punjabi and Bollywood influences

• What musical excellence truly means to him

A raw, inspiring, and heartfelt episode that shines a light on the person behind the legacy — not just Sabar Koti’s son, but Danish Veer, the artist.

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This episode of The Raj Kaul Podcast is brought to you by Apache Indian Brands 🍹
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In this exclusive Q&A Special, UK legend Apache Indian returns to The Raj Kaul Podcast to answer YOUR questions — unfiltered and straight from the heart.

From Boom Shack-A-Lak to Om Namah Shivaya, from Handsworth roots to Hollywood soundtracks, Apache reflects on his journey, legacy, and the state of the UK Asian music scene.

🗣️ Topics include:

• The truth behind “Boom Shack-A-Lak” and its Hollywood success

• Collaborations with Asha Bhosle, A.R. Rahman & Shaggy

• Apache’s take on the decline of UK Bhangra’s infrastructure

• How reggae, community, and Handsworth shaped his sound

• Exclusive fan Q&A — unreleased collabs, memories & lessons

🎙️ Subscribe for more real talk on music, legacy & creativity.

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In this explosive episode of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Lightin MC sits down with Raj to share his untold story — from his early days in the UK Bhangra scene to his claim of being the first Punjabi rapper.

He opens up about the early RDB days, the evolution of Punjabi rap, his creative rivalries, and the personal reinvention that’s brought him back to music today.

🎙️ Expect honesty, controversy, and nostalgia as Lightin MC reflects on a journey that shaped UK Punjabi music before it became global.

👇 Chapters & Topics
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – The birth of Punjabi rap
10:45 – Working with RDB and the UK scene
18:30 – Legacy, rivalries & creative differences
27:50 – The evolution of Lightin MC
36:20 – Reinvention and return to music
45:00 – Final reflections & advice for new artists

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.
📱 Follow @rajkaulmusic on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube for clips and updates.

#TheRajKaulPodcast — Where Music Meets Mastery.

Raj Kaul sits down with Harvey Sahota to unpack what true musical excellence looks like in practice. From being an East London kid obsessed with UK Bhangra to befriending and learning directly from the Sahotas, Harvey shares how his fixation on sound, rhythm, and feel turned into mastery.

They explore his early influences, the discipline behind recreating the Sahotas’ legendary sound, and how obsession can fuel artistic growth. A must-listen for musicians chasing perfection, authenticity, and heart in their craft.

🎧 Part 2 coming soon!

In Episode 43, Jason Bavanandan returns to The Raj Kaul Podcast for one of the realest and most honest conversations about the music industry yet.

From working with Calvin Harris, Usher, and Noel Gallagher to reflecting on fame, family, and purpose — Jason reveals what most artists never admit out loud.

🎙️ In this episode:

• The truth about life after the hype

• How ego and money can quietly kill creativity

• Why the UK scene lost its spark

• The importance of honesty, imperfection, and family

• The new era of authenticity in music

If you’re an artist or creative searching for meaning over fame — this episode is a must-watch.

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From handing out demo CDs on buses in the 90s to becoming an in-house producer for Apache Indian, Devinder J’s story is pure resilience. In this episode of The Raj Kaul Podcast, Devinder opens up about being rejected by record labels, the struggles of the UK Bhangra scene, and how persistence finally led him to producing reggae and Punjabi fusion hits alongside legends.

We dive into:

• His Wolverhampton roots & early inspirations from The Sahotas

• The struggles of breaking into the Asian music industry without support

• Why radio & UK stations failed a generation of British talent

• How Apache Indian changed everything for him

• The future of UK Bhangra, Splice culture, and whether today’s hits will last

If you care about UK music history, real stories of graft, and the future of Punjabi & reggae fusion, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with artists pushing musical excellence: @RajKaulPodcast

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Sharni (Time Productions) joins Raj Kaul for his first ever interview on The Pursuit of Musical Excellence.

In this powerful conversation, Sharni opens up about his Handsworth roots, family influences, and the journey that shaped him into one of the UK Bhangra scene’s most respected producers. From learning dhol as a kid to recording with legends like DCS, Kanwar Grewal, Moneyspinner, and Tru-Skool, Sharni shares stories of Birmingham’s golden era, his studio philosophy, and why respect and preparation matter more than ever.

He also reflects on what musical excellence means to him today — balancing tradition, authenticity, and community with the modern realities of music.

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