SEPTEMBER edition

Issue Number 4 • September 2013
Pehla Prakash Divas Sri
Guru Granth Sahib Ji
Sikh Channel were proud to cover the Pehla Prakash event
on 1st September 2013, internationally.
The exclusive worldwide filming began
with live coverage from Gurdwara
Moti Bagh Sahib in Delhi and ended at
Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib, Takanini,
New Zealand. Other countries covered
included Holland, France, Germany, Spain
and Australia.
Without the Guru, there is utter darkness; without the Guru, understanding does not come.
Without the Guru, there is no intuitive awareness or success; without the Guru, there is
no liberation.
First Gurdwara in the
UK that has Golak for
Sikh Channel
The call centre staff at Sikh Channel
received a very exciting call from
Gurdwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji,
Kempston who advised that they have a
specific golak within the Gurdwara Sahib
dedicated to donations for Sikh Channel.
Gurdeep Singh CEO of Sikh Channel
took the time out to personally visit the
Gurdwara to thank the committee and
the Sangat for their continued support
and commitment. The Gurdwara Sahib
presented Gurdeep Singh with a cheque
to the value of £1000.
• Opening soon – new premises for a
studio in Hayes, London
tel. 0800 432 0156
• Brand new Sikh Channel App –
Launching soon
• The New Events Page – Sikh Channel
are working on calendar where we
will be showing and updating all the
events in the UK. You will be able to
view this on our web site
• A new team established in New Zealand
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Raman
Name: Ramandeep Kaur ‘Raman’
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Raman is responsible for organising Sikh
Channel filming for the UK, Europe and
India. As well as taking on this challenging
role, she is also in charge of the YouTube
channel and works closely with editors to
ensure promotions, adverts and other such
production is completed to schedule.
Born and raised in India, Raman settled
in the UK in 2011 together with her
husband, making the UK their home. She
is a fundamental member of the Sikh
Channel team.
Educated as an electronics and
communications engineer, Raman has a
wide array of skills and experience that
have helped Sikh Channel go from strength
to strength and ensured that production
remains at a high standard. Raman is a key
player in day-to-day functions as well as
ensuring that every operation runs smoothly.
Her commitment and ability makes her
part of the fabric that binds Sikh Channel.
“It’s a demanding role but gives me great
satisfaction. I’ve learnt so much about the
Sikh faith and have tried to incorporate the
principals into my personal life. The Sikh
Channel team is hugely supportive towards
me and very friendly. I’ve learnt so much
from everyone and they give me so much
respect. I do sometimes feel the pressure
of this demanding job but I still enjoy it as I
truly feel I am doing seva for the Sikh panth.”
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• If you would like a DVD of any programs
that are shown on the Sikh Channel, please
can you mail us at DVD@sikhchannel.tv.
Alternatively you can call us on 0121 380 1050
and ask for Kulvinder Kaur.
• If you would like any information about
booking programs ,scrolls or promo’s please
can you mail Raman@sikhchannel.tv. You
can alternatively ring her on her direct dial
on 0121 380 1051.
Baljit Kaur, the HR Manager at Sikh
Channel has been working closely with the
International department at Bourneville
College to create opportunities for students
to visit the Sikh Channel. This initiative is
aimed to create awareness of the Sikh Faith
amongst International students.
The first of these students namely Haram
Kim, Yun Jeong Hyeon, Min Jae Lee and Jong
Rok Ha were visiting from South Korea. They
were accompanied by Simona Milazzo who
herself is from South Italy and is working
within the International department at
Bourneville College.
The students were given a tour of the studio
and were provided with an opportunity to
view a live show that was in progress at the
time. Baljit Kaur was surprised to learn that
the students were not familiar with the Sikh
religion and had never met a Sikh prior to
this visit. The students were educated on the
values and principles of the Sikh faith and
showed particular interest in the Dastaar and
the principle of uncut hair.
• If you are interested in helping out at the
Sikh Channel on a volunteer basis, please
can you send across you name and details to
harjit.kaur@sikhchannel.tv or
baljit.kaur@sikhchannel.tv
To find out watch the Sikh Channel
every Wednesday at 8.30pm.
Stay Tuned for all
your ‘Regulars’
Simran Music UK hopes to reach out to the
younger and future generations via the latest
possible Technologies.
More regular shows for you to tune into:
• Sikh Philosophy
– Friday 8.00pm to 9.00pm
• Angaulle Mudhe
– Tuesday: 3pm – 4pm
• Tuhada MLA
– Tuesday: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Hard Hitting Sikh
Ethics Special Shows
on Grooming
Sikh Channel has been working with the Sikh
Awareness Society to help raise awareness
on the disturbing but very real issue of
grooming. Bhai Mohan Singh from the Sikh
Awareness Society has been at the forefront,
trying to tackle this issue for many years. The
BBC interest in the Sikh Ethics show, led to
Bhai Mohan Singh liaising closely with BBC
producers for the past year on the issue of
grooming. His persistence and perseverance
resulted in the creation of an Inside Out
documentary aired by the BBC on the 2nd
September 2013.
Bhai Mohan Singh and the Sikh Awareness
Society team, travel the country to give
public talks about the issue of grooming. His
organisation runs a helpline and is actively
involved in tackling these issues. For further
details please visit www.sasorg.co.uk
tel. 0800 432 0156
Based in the UK and India, Simran Music has
a strong physical and digital distribution
network, with direct access to CD and DVD
manufacturing services.
“We aim to release Dharmik Music, Paath,
Shabads and other Sikh based content which
is highly appealing and easily accessible to
everyone worldwide.”
Giani Mastermind
Will the Giani’s have what it takes to answer
Avtar Singh’s questions on Sikhi?
Simran Music labels goal is very simple - to make
Gurbani Shabads available around the world.
• For advertising opportunities or
sponsorship please contact Daljinder Singh
on 0121 380 1060 or alternatively you can
mail him on daljinder.singh@sikhchannel.tv
“The visit was very inspirational” says Simona.
“I really want to thank you for the insight you
have given us about your religion and the media
world. We have had a great time with you
and have learned a lot of interesting things.”
Giani Mastermind is a brand new show
hosted by Avtar Singh in which participants
from across the UK brave the black chair and
test their knowledge of Sikhi to win the title
of Giani Mastermind.
The official media partners
- Simran Music UK
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One of their latest releases is for kirtan by
Bhai Manpreet Singh Ji (Hazoori Ragi Sis Ganj
Sahib & Bangla Sahib).
Cooking with Manju Malhi
Sikh Channel has just completed filming a
cooking show featuring Chef Manju Malhi.
Manju is a British-born chef and food writer,
specialising in Anglo-Indian cuisine. She was
raised in North West London where she grew
up surrounded by Indian culture, traditions
and lifestyles. However, she spent several
years of her childhood in India where she
explored and experienced the vast and
varied cuisines of the country. Malhi has
come up with her own self-styled “Brit-Indi”
style of food, which mixes Indian and
Western influences.
Malhi also writes
on Indian food for
newspapers and
magazines, and has
provided voice overs
for BBC News 24, BBC
World and the BBC
Asian Network.
With many thanks to Kempston
Gurdwara for their continued support
for the Sikh Channel
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