Desi Vision: Program Lineup - Saturdays on VisionTV
 Sarghi
9 a.m. ET/6 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.
 Aspire TV W.I.U.
9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT
The Singh family – Buddy, Shirley, Sharon and Natalie – host this weekly celebration of Hindu faith
and culture. In Hindi and English.
 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.
 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.
 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
 Visions of Punjab
noon ET/9 a.m. PT
Iqbal Mahal and Navjot Brar 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.
 Punjabi Dharhkan
12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.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.
 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.
 Let the Qur’an Speak
1:30 pm ET/10:30 a.m. PT
Safiyyah Ally hosts this weekly exploration of Islamic scripture, featuring compelling analysis of the Qur'an and reflections on the history and meaning of the message by Shabir Ally. In English.
 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.
 Music Challenge
3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 pm PT
Music Challenge will include informative interviews, musical presentations, community news and events, cultural news and events. Two hosts, one English and one Punjabi.
 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.
 Namashkar
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.
 Jhanjar
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
Explore the doctrine of the Sikh faith and preserve the Sikh cultural heritage.
 Bollywood Gupshup
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
This new weekly series provides up-to-the-minute reports from the world of South Asian entertainment. Highlights include interviews with leading Bollywood movie stars, trailers for upcoming films, music videos, reports on fashions and awards, and much more. Hosted by Divya Sharma.
 Sanjha Punjab
7 p.m. ET/3:30 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.
 Masti
7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT
Jassi Sandhu Dhandian Wala hosts this weekly half-hour devoted to religious music, youth issues, community affairs and interviews for Sikh Canadians. In Punjabi. Website: www.masti.ca
 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.
 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.
 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
 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
 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.
 Nawa Rasta Nawi Soch CONCLUDES DEC 6
11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT
Jaz Gill, JB and Arshi present a weekly hour for Canada's South Asian community, featuring the best new Hindi and Punjabi music videos, health tips, viewer feedback and commentaries, and much more. In Punjabi and Hindi.
 Lashkara
Midnight ET/9 p.m. PT
Poonam Bains 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 Punjabi and Hindi.
 Bollywood Feature Films
1 a.m. ET/10 p.m. PT
From the product of Mumbai’s thriving motion picture industry, these immensely popular, action-packed extravaganzas reflect the vibrant face of today’s India, where age-old faith traditions meet fast-paced contemporary culture. » Click here for Bollywood Feature Film Lineup!
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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 revamping the day’s lineup to better serve South Asian viewers, and introducing a new addition: weekly feature films from Bollywood.