Every so often, a conversation reminds you that the best ideas come from real gaps people feel in their own lives. In this episode of Podcast with Rasna Kaur, Dr. Sarmuhabat Singh Randhawa sits down to share his life journey, from early struggles to meaningful successes, and to talk about the project closest to his heart: Suhavi Audio Books.
A Journey Built on Resilience
Dr. Randhawa speaks openly about the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons learned from both wins and losses. This is not a polished highlight reel. The conversation stays with the harder parts of the path, and with the resilience needed to keep moving forward when progress isn’t guaranteed. For anyone building something of their own, that honesty is the most valuable part of the episode.
The Vision Behind Suhavi Audio Books
At the centre of the conversation is Suhavi, the Punjabi audiobook app Dr. Randhawa talks about with clear passion. The idea answers a familiar story in the diaspora: many children raised overseas can speak and understand Punjabi, but never learned to read it. Audiobooks remove that barrier, opening Punjabi books and information to anyone who can listen, whichever script they know. The app has grown into a large library of Punjabi titles, available on both iOS and Android, and Dr. Randhawa explains the thinking that took it from idea to product.
The Hurdles of Building Something New
The episode doesn’t skip the difficult parts of development. Dr. Randhawa discusses the hurdles behind bringing the app to life, and what it takes to turn a cultural mission into a working product. It’s an honest look at innovation from someone building in a space where few have gone before: Punjabi and multilingual literature in a digital format.
Why This Conversation Matters
Language survives when it stays in daily life: in cars, kitchens, commutes, and bedtime stories. By meeting people where they already are, Suhavi gives Punjabi a place in modern routines and a way to reach the next generation. This episode captures both the entrepreneurial lessons and the cultural purpose behind that work, which makes it equally useful for founders, parents, and anyone who cares about Punjabi heritage.
Watch the Full Episode
Hear the full conversation between Dr. Sarmuhabat Singh Randhawa and Rasna Kaur on life lessons, entrepreneurship, and the future of Punjabi audiobooks, only on the Barkat Podcast.