Raima Sen....the very beautiful Indian actress...Sen made her debut in the film Godmother, which was a critically acclaimed success...Talk to her about it and she says...she really got scared after her first film,thought that it was not her cup of tea....but then roles followed her...and it was not long before she had plunged into her destined career...doing some wonderful roles in Bollywood films, bengali films and some down south too....and now she looks forward to every role...

Japanese Wife did very well....and so did the period film Parineeta...her character so apt...and she beautifully fitted into it...so what does she remember from this one particular film which did wonderfully well...And she takes you to the days when they were shooting for this film and how she formed a great bond with Vidya Balan....

So much more on the show, about her future roles, her current projects...We bring the show today...Do tune-in, once again to this wonderful conversation if you missed it earlier...Meanwhile do enjoy this 

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.  After the end of Ramadan, is a big celebration of Eid...Eid, which is celebrated acroos countries all around the world...

And today , we take you Saat Samundar Paar..across some countries, and catch a glimpse to see the way Eid is celebrated ...

So if you have any "bachpan"ki yaadein of Eid that you spent back home, do share them with us here or at our fb page https://www.facebook.com/merasangeet....and do for sure join us today,on our Hindi Radio Show, Saat Samundar Paar..

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Our Guest,Dr. Abhaya Asthana is a Bell Labs Fellow with Corporate CTO at Alcatel-Lucent. He directs R&D in the areas of computer and communications systems and solutions, multimedia, wireless systems, converged network systems, computer architecture, operating systems, optical networks and VLSI design. He led the design of VLSI systems at INTEL from 1982-1985 and was on the faculty of IIT Kanpur in 1984.
Learning about Hindu Dharma, history and cultural tradition, living it and then passing it on to the next generation is his passion. He has been active in community service at the local and national levels. His main focus has been in promoting educational and spiritual programs and projects that will help Hindus living in North America to remain Hindus, and through their lives contribute to the richness of their adopted land. Organizing Youth Camps, Bal Vihars, Youth Conferences, Dharma Samsads, Hindu Awareness Yaatras, Hindu Mandir Executive Conferences, Hindu Heritage Days, Hindu Seva Day, Hindu Mandir Pandit's Conference, are some examples of what he has been actively doing for the past 25 years.

Also on our show, our guest,Mr.Sant Gupta moved to the US over 42 years ago. He holds B. Tech. in EE from IIT Delhi and MSEE and MBA from the US universities.Mr. Sant has been active with the Hindu Temples locally and nationally. Other activities include participation in Inter-Faith dialog (IFC MW), IAFPE –VA (Indian American Forum of Political Education), HAF (Hindu American Foundation, an advocacy organization), Capital-IIT, outreach to local communities and county government and others. He is the past President of Durga Temple, Fairfax station, VA. He has 3 adult children and lives with his wife of 38 years in Fairfax County, VA. Professionally, he works as a Business Development executive for the clients in US DoD marketplace. He is the immediate past President of Durga Temple, VA.

On the show,we also have Samir Asthana ,Youth Coordinator for CHY. Do join us and get to know more about the event, the venue...meanwhile do visit http://www.myhmec.org/    and do join us on our Hindi Radio Show, Chat and Chai, Today...

15 August, India's Independence Day, Our Independence Day...So while we wish you the very best on this day, it is also a time to reflect on so many important issues. But first of all, we must bow in gratitude to the sacrifices made by millions of freedom fighters, the brave sons and daughters of India...jinki quarbaniyon ke kaaran aaj hum is khuli hawa mein, is khuli fiza mein jee rahe hain...

Independence Day..Yes, certainly a day to reflect on so many issues that touch our motherland...corrouption, poverty, illitracy and so much more...it is a time to reflect on the contributions made by an older generation and to reflect if we are contributing enough..If not, we have no right to demand...Yes, it is a time to stop demanding but a time when we start to make those changes which we have been wanting to see..time to give back to our society,our Country..India..

Join us today, on all our Hindi Radio shows, as we journey with you,on this Independence Day....on Merasangeet, sab ka meet...And yes, there is a contest waiting for you...just for today..."Desh Bhaqt Contest"...

Stay tuned for Manoj Kumar's interview on Hindi Radio Mera Sangeet

"Hum aapki films dekhte dekhte bade huye....are aap hamari films dekte dekte budhi bhi ho jayengi.."

This is the spirit of our very dear,the legendary Indian Actor,Manoj Kumar ji who graces our show....So, I could not have asked for more when I rang up and got the number for Manoj Kumar ji's son Kunal ji who gave me the direct number for his dad, our very dear Manoj Kumar Sahaab...in a few moments I was talking to one of my fav.actors whose films I grew up watching..like many of you ofcourse.... The conversation with manoj Kumar Sahaab was just wonderful, momentarily it took us back to the days of partition...a very trajic moment in our lives...certainly, and as Manoj Kumar ji relives these moments, you will be able to see and understand the association he has had  and could have with patriotic films...

And we certainly loved him in all his films, all the beautiful roles...and Manoj Kumar ji talks lovingly of the bygone days, his co-stars...and so much more...So, if you have seen Shor and loved it, you'll want to know the story behind it...you'll also want to know about Manoj Kumar ji's loving family... so for this, and for much more...do tune-in today..on our Hindi Radio Show...

Pallavi Joshi, is an Indian film and television actress who has to her credit a number of films, television serials..and yes ofcourse she has also produced a number of Marathi Serials...She has also received the  National Film Award.Pallavi has also hosted some very popular shows in India...

But her journey started very early...when she was as young as 4 years or so...and you'll be well,not so surprised when you hear the reason...for one, her famous brother,child actor Master Alankar Joshi was then a star child artist..and for the rest you'll have to just tune-in..

Pallavi was very nice to talk with...just like you see her on-screen...easy-going,with a smile...

and likewise, she takes us takes us back and forth and to the present..you will simply love meeting the very familier face you saw on television and films, today. on our Hindi Radio Show...

Juhi Chawla...the beautiful,bubbly,cheerful,very popular Indian Actress graces our show...

Yes,yes..ofcourse we would certainly be getting to know about her ..but this time, on the show, we talk about her projects...focus on just the present..which has lots to offer..

So, first is the animation film, 'Krishna Aur Kans' which has the voice cast of Juhi Chawla as Mother Yashoda.."'Krishna Aur Kans' is India's first animation film to be released in 3D and is sure to bring families together in cinemas this Janmashtami. It is a captivating story based on Lord Krishna's early life and the victory of good over evil...

And Juhi says she was spelbound when she saw the movie during the preview..her children were totally glued too..So, the movie is all set to hit theatres on Aug 03...and we certainly wait for it..

Well, Juhi has some other very interesting projects..Main Krishna Hoon and Son of Sardar...know more about these wonderful films...set for release later this year,as Juhi gives us a peep into the films and her role(s)..

Do join us for this wonderful chat with your (and mine ofcourse) fav actress ,Juhi Chawla,today,Aug 02, on our Hindi Radio Show,Chat and Chai..