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Desi Junction is the fastest growing South Asian Radio network in the Midwest. Our mission is to keep our younger generations attached to our roots. Entertain with vintage and contemporary quality BollyWood  music. Strengthen the bonds with our culture, traditions and history. Inform our listeners about news, events & activities
We have : 
  • A Volunteer team with big dreams, a lot of motivation.
  • Provided 1,500 Hours of on Air entertainment
  • Played more than 15,000 Songs in last 8 years
  • 25 memorable events more than 40,000 Listeners
  • Distributed more than 2,500 free gifts
  • Nearly a decade long band of loyal listeners backing
  • Promoted more than1,000 local  performers
  • Encouraged people from India and Pakistan to come together on one stage to perform and show their solidarity.
  • Supported the community business and events.
  • Provided strong encouragement to young kids to keep the South Asian Culture alive in USA.
  • Received massive response to events like Summer Festival  and Heritage India Festivals.
  • Highest call Volume on WJJG Radio

 
Desi Junction Radio broadcasting Hindi/Punjabi Bollywood music & reaching the South Asian households around the world. The tremendous success of Desi Junction and the appericiation won by the station stands testimony to its huge popularity. Desi Junction has clearly emerged as the most popular radio station, in midwest USA based on the listener call volume and feedback. Desi Junction's On-Air content revolves around the Best of the world of Bollywood, Cricket, and Local events and issues. All the music is researched to deliver a fully entertaining experience to our listeners.
 

Our Team

Our Volunteers Desi Junction's philosipy of connecting people is displayed by its RJ’s and voluntary team who apart from playing hit music, aggressively take up relevant issues that effect people on a day to day basis. DJ has emerged as the Junction for the common immigtant man from South Asia where they can meet and share common things. The credit of this success goes to the countless volunteers of Desi Junction who have established high standards throughout the years. The list is : Abdul , Ajai , Ajay , Anup , Archana , Arjun , Aslam , Avnita , Bhai , Bobby , Gurmeet , Harjeet , Harjit , Harry , Hetal , Jaggi , KK , Madhu , Manisha , Naveen , Pankaj , Parminder , Priyanka , Rachit , Ranna , Rashisha , Rashmi , Rekha , Rocky , Rohit , Romina , Sagar , Santokh , Satish , Shilpi , Soni , Tejal , Veeran , Venkat , Vijay , Vijaya , Vinay ..... Our talented research team spend hours to pick and choose right kind of music for each segment. Today, Desi Junction is widely appreciated for its entertainment values and quality programs, Desi Junction has not only entertained but also bridged a big void in Indo Pak community living accross the globe. Meet Our Team...

Our History

Formula for Success
In Sept 2001, Desi Junction was launched as a 1 hour pre-recorded show and in the weeks to follow, it turned into100% live talk and music show. Gradually over the course of a couple of months, Desi Junction became a popular Radio show. But now "Desi Junction,", has become an unlikely sensation. Phone lines are flooded, remote broadcasts draw scores of fans and the listeners are pouring song requests. Above all, "Desi Junction” has given Indian immigrants in the suburbs a connection to their culture--and to each other. Avid listeners find the program fun but hardly trite. Desi Junction is being run by all volunteer team. Our listener base comprises of people from the ages 10 and above and from all kinds of races - Indians as well as Pakistani's as via our show we try and cater to all their needs and try and fill the vacuum created by the Individual Countries political interests. We have no religious, polical or national affiliation other than providing quality entertainment to South Asians in the area.


Founders

It was on 1st September 2001 when Jassi Parmar, Dara Singh , Happy Heer and Baljit Gill got together as they wanted to start a radio program that would connect people back to their motherland. Gradually over the course of a couple of months, Desi Junction became a popular Radio show.

Jassi Parmar
CEO & Program Director Jassi Parmar is the founder & host of the “Desi Junction”. Jassi has created his own unique style with a combination of humor, talk and entertainment every Sunday afternoons. Computer Engineer by profession Parmar is working as a project manager for one of the major airline in Chicago. He is the brain behind the success and popularity of Desi Junction Radio. Jassi’s easy going style and personality have helped him earn thousands of fans; these are people who can relate to his personable style and work ethic. He has been regarded as one of the sincere person in show business and the hardest-working Individual. Jassi has concepted, written & direc ted many stage shows, he has hosted Zee Bhangra Championship, Antakshri, Singing & Dance Competetions.