Mirchi announces that RJ Jeeturaaj has been awarded the title of ‘Best Male RJ of the Year’ at the country’s first Maharashtra Radio Festival – the Maharashtra Asha Radio Awards 2025. Jeeturaaj hosted radio for over two decades with a poetic and thoughtful style. He stayed anonymous until 2024, when he revealed his identity in Dharavi. The reveal drew strong reactions from listeners across the country.
Organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, the awards were held to mark World Music Day. Jeeturaaj was honoured by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, and singer Asha Bhosle for his long-standing contribution to radio and listener engagement in Maharashtra. The Chief Minister highlighted radio’s continued relevance as a medium of expression. The Maharashtra Asha Radio Awards 2025 recognised the role of radio in connecting governance, culture, and the public.
Named after Padma Vibhushan Asha Bhosle, the Maharashtra Asha Radio Awards recognise contributions to radio and cultural dialogue. The event brought together broadcasters and cultural figures to highlight radio’s role in communication and public engagement.
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