our presenters

Sativinder has over 40 years of experience producing and presenting programmes across BBC local radio stations. He is the brainchild behind “Aaj Kal”, one of the most popular and celebrated South Asian radio programmes in the UK. Satvinder is also an avid commentator on Asian arts and culture.

Broadcaster, writer and host, Harish is one of the most recognised voices in India. He has won several awards for broadcasting and writing. He toured extensively with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar as emcee, and has authored her biography.

Saadia has over 35 years of broadcasting and media experience in England, Scotland, Wales and Hong Kong with the BBC and RTHK. When she’s not on air presenting a variety of programmes, she runs her own media and presentation skills training company.

Hong Kong-based Annemarie has been a broadcaster for 25 years with RTHK, the BBC World Service, NPR and CBC.  Her themes focus on people’s stories, culture, the arts, architecture, and heritage, often with members of South Asian families and communities.

Singer and composer Baiju continues the tradition of the illustrious Mangeshkar family. His prodigious knowledge of Indian and Pakistani music makes him  an expert curator. He has released three Sufi albums including one with his legendary aunt Lata Mangeshkar. "Man Mast Kabira" is his latest award-winning album.

Manju has been a presenter and producer for BBC radio and a continuity announcer for BBC television. She is also a TV chef and author of six books published by Penguin and Robinson, and the recipient of a Queen's Honour for food services for local communities during the pandemic.