Join hosts Sandy and Ruzbeh as they fearlessly explore unconventional topics with their signature humour and wit.
Tune in for candid conversations spanning news, nostalgia, relationships, and candid Bollywood critiques. No filters - just pure, unadulterated discussion served with a side of sarcasm.
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From Fiji to Bollywood:: Cymbol's Leap into Indian Music
From a kid experimenting with his dad’s Roland D-10 in New Zealand to creating music for Bollywood alongside legendary composer Pritam ,Cymbol (Shiv) is proof that big dreams can take you places you never imagined.
On this episode of Unfiltered with Sandy & Ruzbeh, the Fiji-born, New Zealand-raised music producer and DJ opens up about his bold leap to Mumbai, breaking into Bollywood, navigating industry politics, and surviving the fast-paced world of Indian music.
Cymbol gets real about the evolution of EDM in Bollywood, the rise of India’s independent music scene, his million-stream Spotify hit Best Friends, his latest release Awaaz Hai with Brij Parashar, and working on the background score for Cocktail 2. He also shares why owning your masters matters, how social media has become part of a producer’s job, and why sometimes you need to ditch perfection to keep moving forward.
What does it take to make it in an industry where talent alone isn’t always enough? And can music become the bridge between New Zealand and India?
28 Sept 2026
From Kiwi Life to Bollywood Life: Shirley Setia Gets Unfiltered
In this candid and revealing conversation, Shirley opens up about her journey from New Zealand to India, the realities of navigating the entertainment industry as an outsider, and the challenges that come with trying to find your place in an industry where connections, expectations and perceptions can play a huge role.
We talk about the good, the bad and the brutally honest side of the industry from the pressures of being an artist and dealing with public opinion, to the struggles of being an outsider and building a career on your own terms.
25 Aug 2026
Building Community, Making People Laugh & The Future of Content Creation with Abhi
How do you build an audience while helping your community thrive? Creator Abhi joins us to talk about his path to becoming one of NZ's recognizable voices for South Asian Community, his special love Fiji-Indian community.
We discuss the realities of moving to a new country, how he uses comedy and practical tips to guide others, and why content creation is evolving into a powerful business model for the future.
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