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National, October5, 2016:
FM 95 Radio One, India’s only differentiated radio network hasacquired rights to air 92.7 BIG FM’s marquee show ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’. The show which airs across 92.7 BIG FM’s 37 HSM (Hindi speaking markets) will also now be available on Radio One for its Ahmedabad listeners. Strongly reflecting its tagline "Filmy Duniya Ki Kahi Ankahi Kahaniya", the show takes listeners through the unexplored lanes of Hindi Cinema. With the show, the radio network aims at bringing captivating and insightful stories through the voice of one of the most revered actors, RJ Annu Kapoor started from 3rd Oct.’2016 at 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs time band. The show airs in Ahmedabad market for Radio One’s retro-listeners.
The show went on to break all records to become one of the most heard and loved shows in the history of radio. ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ has won several awards, including ‘Best Radio Programme (Hindi – For Non-Metro Stations)’ at India Radio Forum Awards 2016. In addition, Annu Kapoor has won numerous accolades for his splendid narration, and was also selected as the Best RJ at the prestigious Golden Mike Awards, New York Festival Awards and the India Radio Forum Awards in 2015. He has also been voted the Best RJ (Non–Metro) for 2 years consecutively, and has recently been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for the show.The show has been consistently rated as the number one show on the 10 am - 12 noon time band, ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ on 92.7 BIG FM’s Mumbai market and has helped establish a strong connect between today’s audience and yesteryear stars.
Speaking on the development, Rajeev Nair, Station Head from FM 95 Radio One said, “Obtaining rights to air one of the most successful radio shows ever, is a huge step towards strengthening our ‘100 % Retro’ positioning in our Ahmedabad market. We are extremely thrilled that Suhaana Safar will now mesmerize listeners on FM 95 Radio One, and we hope to replicate the success that the show has achieved with 92.7 BIG FM over the last three years.”
A musical encyclopedia covering the golden age of Hindi cinema, ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ engages listeners to relive evergreen hits, together with providing beautiful narrations of behind-the-scene incidents, interesting trivia about movies, songs, and legendary artists back from the golden era of Indian cinema.
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