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Jugni
by Prabhleen Kamboj
Jugni explores the intersection of South Asian fashion history, Punjabi music, and the diasporic experience.Join host Prabhleen as she bridges the gap between heritage and modern identity. Born from a desire to reclaim the education she missed growing up in Canada, this show offers two distinct formats: Solo Deep Dives that unearth the origins of cultural staples, from the history of the Parandi to the roots of Bhangra music. As well as Creative Conversations where Prabhleen interviews South Asian artists navigating the tension between creative calling and stability.Inspired by the Sufi concept of Jugni, a feminine soul that wanders, witnesses, and seeks fulfillment, Prabhleen follows her curiosity wherever it leads. Whether you are looking to learn about the intricate history of royal textiles or want to hear honest discussions about balancing a corporate career with an artistic passion, Jugni is your guide to the South Asian creative soul.
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Jugni Punjabi Music Awards 2025
The results are officially in Welcome to the Jugni Punjabi Music Awards!!Grab some popcorn, get comfy because 2025 was a year of massive albums and even bigger shifts in the Punjabi diaspora sound. Today, we crown the winners, from the most underrated gems to the songs that dominated our feeds and playlists. From Karan Aujla's P Pop, Param's That Girl, Channi Nattan's collab with Jazzy B, Navaan's House Navior hit Deewane with Bir, Raf Saperra, Sukha, Sidhu Moosewala, Arjan Dhillon and many more. Yeah it's A LOT and we'll be covering it ALL!Watch full video episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0BYS8xy-wM&t=193sConnect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/
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Late Bloomer's Sunny Part 2: Pursuing Acting in my 40's and Why Don't Indians Have Their Own Slur?
Are you ready to die laughing?? In this episode of Jugni, I sat down with actor Sachin Mahashi AKA Sunny from the TV show Late Bloomer. We talk about his journey to acting from a completely different 25 YEAR career, life on set, the gap in representation for South Asians in TV and much more. Sunny is a true entertainer, I could not contain my laughter so I'm so excited for you guys to listen to the episode!Connect:Watch the full interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQVQcp2e9KU&t=126s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/
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Late Bloomer's Sunny Part 1: Pursuing Acting in my 40's and Why Don't Indians Have Their Own Slur?
Are you ready to die laughing?? In this episode of Jugni, I sat down with actor Sachin Mahashi AKA Sunny from the TV show Late Bloomer. We talk about his journey to acting from a completely different 25 YEAR career, life on set, the gap in representation for South Asians in TV and much more. Sunny is a true entertainer, I could not contain my laughter so I'm so excited for you guys to listen to the episode!Connect:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrabKamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/Tiktok: https://www.instagram.com/prab.kam/
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Taboos of the Female Body: A History of Women's Nudity & Modesty in South Asia
When did "modesty" become a tool for control in South Asia? We often assume that current conservative norms are "ancient tradition," and that nudity or revealing clothing is Western influence. In reality, the actual Western influence is the idea that nudity is a lack of modesty or a moral failing. That is a Victorian belief, not a South Asian one.In this episode, we trace the timeline of skin exposure from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the gender-fluid roles of precolonial Kerala to the Mughal and royal courts of Punjab, we explore how the arrival of Victorian morality and the "Colonial Gaze" transformed the female silhouette into a battlefield. We also discuss how these patriarchal shifts continue to negatively impact not just women, but the lives of men and boys today.In this episode:00:00 Taboos and Stigmas behind Nudity07:19 Ancient civilizations and true modesty14:49 Gender roles in precolonial Kerala20:29 The Mughal era and pre colonial Punjab28:19 When did things start changing?34:07 Patriarchal need for control37:54 The consequences men and boys face
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jugni explores the intersection of South Asian fashion history, Punjabi music, and the diasporic experience.Join host Prabhleen as she bridges the gap between heritage and modern identity. Born from a desire to reclaim the education she missed growing up in Canada, this show offers two distinct formats: Solo Deep Dives that unearth the origins of cultural staples, from the history of the Parandi to the roots of Bhangra music. As well as Creative Conversations where Prabhleen interviews South Asian artists navigating the tension between creative calling and stability.Inspired by the Sufi concept of Jugni, a feminine soul that wanders, witnesses, and seeks fulfillment, Prabhleen follows her curiosity wherever it leads. Whether you are looking to learn about the intricate history of royal textiles or want to hear honest discussions about balancing a corporate career with an artistic passion, Jugni is your guide to the South Asian creative soul.
HOSTED BY
Prabhleen Kamboj
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Jugni explores the intersection of South Asian fashion history, Punjabi music, and the diasporic experience.Join host Prabhleen as she bridges the gap between heritage and modern identity. Born from a desire to reclaim the education she missed growing up in Canada, this show offers two distinct...
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