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Saturdays on VisionTV

For many years, the multi-faith and multicultural channel has devoted much of its Saturday schedule to programming for Sikh, Hindu and Muslim Canadians. Now, VisionTV is re-vamping the day’s lineup to highlight the change and underline the importance that VisionTV places on its South Asian viewership, the new schedule has been given its own distinct brand: Desi Vision.


Desi Vision: Program Lineup


Call of the Minaret Reflections on Islam
7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT

Ezz Gad presents this weekly exploration of Islam, with readings from the Qur'an, thoughtful commentary on faith issues, and educational animated segments for young viewers. In English and Arabic.
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REFLECTIONS ON ISLAM
 
Reflections of Hinduism Reflections of Hinduism
9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT

Reflections of Hinduism undertakes an eternal journal through various aspects in an elaborate manner exploring the world's oldest faith.
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REFLECTIONS OF HINDUISM
 
Call of the Minaret Call of the Minaret
10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT

Host Steve Rockwell presents this weekly series dedicated to helping Canadian Muslims and
non-Muslims alike come to a better understanding of Islam. In English.
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CALL OF THE MINARET
Sikh Faith Programming Gurbani
10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT


Host Raghubir Singh Samagh presents this weekly series dedicated to helping Canadian Sikhs and others reach a better understanding of Sikhism, guided by the community's most respected faith leaders. In Punjabi.
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GURBANI
Watno Dur

Watno Dur
11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT


Sukhi and Sumeet Nijjar host this hour-long arts and culture program for Canada's Sikh community, featuring popular and devotional music, comedy, interviews, documentary reports and local events coverage. In Punjabi. Website: www.watnodur.com
Watno Dur Online Special: Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to India.

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WATNO DUR
Visions of Punjab Visions of Punjab
noon ET / 9 a.m. PT


Iqbal Mahal and Natasha Mahal host this half-hour program for Sikh Canadians, featuring songs of inspiration, music videos, and interviews with leading members of the Punjabi community. In Punjabi, Hindi and English.
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VISIONS OF PUNJAB
Sarghi Sarghi
12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT


Capture the essence of rich Punjabi heritage, poetry, music, interviews, current issues, youth affairs, female perspective, and expert opinions. Targeted towards a Canadian audience, particularly the Sikh community. Hosted by Navjot Brar.
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SARGHI
Gaunda Punjab Gaunda Punjab TV
1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT


Joginder Bassi hosts a weekly half-hour devoted to all aspects of the Sikh faith, featuring religious music, interviews with prominent Sikh Canadians, panel discussions on current events and issues,
and community announcements. In Punjabi.
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GAUNDA PUNJAB
Sangam Sangam
2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

This half-hour program for Hindu and Sikh Canadians includes music, interviews, news, discussions, and star profiles. Hosted by Ms. Jatinder Banwait. In Punjabi, Hindi and English.
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SANGAM
Lok Virsa Lok Virsa
2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT

Lok Virsa takes a look behind the doctrine of the Sikh faith, providing entertainment and holding discussions within the Sikh community.
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LOK VIRSA
Sikh Faith Programming Mulaqat
3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT


The Program is hosted by Charanjit Brar and is dedicated towards promoting Sikh Philosophy. It includes songs of inspiration, comedy skits, community cultural events and the teachings of Sikh Gurus.
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MULAQAT
 
Dhamak Punjab Di Dhamak Punjab Di
4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT

Covering religious events, promoting Sikh religious faith, and creating harmony for the Punjabi community. With discussions on Punjabi and Sikh literature, and interviews with religious and literary personalities.
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DHAMAK PUNJAB DI
Global Bharat Global Bharat
4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT

A South Asian talk show complete with entertainment, musicals and a variety of topics. Hosted by Dave Sagar, Dr. Dhirendra Tripathi, Vijay Sastri Kotamarti, with guests.
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NAMASHKAR
Sardari Sardari
5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT

Rana Sidhu host this half-hour arts and culture program for Canada's Sikh community, featuring popular and devotional music, comedy, interviews, reports on political and social events, entertainment previews, and coverage of community happenings, reports and local events coverage.
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SARDARI
Gaunda Punjab Gaunda Punjab TV
6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT


Joginder Bassi hosts a weekly half-hour devoted to all aspects of the Sikh faith, featuring religious music, interviews with prominent Sikh Canadians, panel discussions on current events and issues,
and community announcements. In Punjabi.
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GAUNDA PUNJAB
Punjabi Dharhkan Punjabi Dharhkan
6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT


Gursharan Mann, Liveleen Singh and Harajan Kaur host this faith and entertainment series for Sikh Canadians, featuring popular and religious music, compelling interviews, fashion tips, community
news and more. In Punjabi, Hindi and English.
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PUNJABI DHARHKAN
Sikh Faith Programming Sanjha Punjab
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Host Bob Dosanjh presents informative interviews, religious services, music, community and cultural
news, and more for Sikh Canadians. In Punjabi and English.
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SANJHA PUNJAB
Masti TV Masti
7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Jassi Sandhu Dhandain Wala hosts this weekly half-hour devoted to religious music, youth issues, community affairs and interviews for Sikh Canadians. In Punjabi.
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MASTI
Intezar Intezar
8 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT


Hosted by Kuldip Deepak, the first recording artist for Indian music across North American presents with this half hour show to encourage the Sikh faith by preserving a cultural heritage. In Punjabi.
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INTEZAR
Jee Aayan Nu Jee Aayan Nu
8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT


Hosts Jaspreet Lamba and Sarbjit Saroya present devotional readings, insightful interviews and commentaries, comedy, and the latest news from the worlds of film and music for the Sikh community. In Punjabi.
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JEE AAYAN NU
Des Pardes Des Pardes
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT


Host Baljinder Singh Atwal explores the music, culture and religion of Sikh Canadians, with a blend
of popular and devotional music, reports on political and social events, entertainment previews, and coverage of community happenings. In Punjabi. Watch episodes online: www.musicwaves.ca
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DES PARDES
Aikam Aikam
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT


Host Amarjit Rai delves into Sikh poetry, music and history to create a unique viewing experience for the entire family. In Punjabi. Website: www.aikam.com
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AIKAM
Taur Punjab Di Taur Punjab Di
11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT


A weekly half-hour celebrating the Sikh faith, featuring songs and music videos, coverage of
important cultural events and inspirational readings from the Guru Granth Sahib. In Punjabi.
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TAUR PUNJAB DI
Sikh Faith Programming Lashkara
11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT


Shami Jhajj presents this weekly series for Canada's East Indian and Pakistani communities, featuring religious and folk songs, music videos and interviews with community leaders and celebrities. In Hindi and Punjabi. Contacts: Ph: (604) 916 - 2121 Email: shamijhajj@lashkara.ca Website: www.lashkara.ca
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LASHKARA
Waqt Thoda Sadda Waqt Thoda Sadda
1 a.m. ET / 10 p.m. PT


Musical, cultural, and religious program for the East Indian community.
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WAQT THODA SADDA
 
Aagaaz Aagaaz
2:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. PT

This is a program about social and cultural issues targeting immigrants and narrowing the generation gap.  Focused in blending immigrants to the mainstream. Hosted by Ms. Deepshikha Brar.
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AAGAAZ
 
 

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