FM radio: favorite among the current generation of Hyderabadis

Radio is once again the center stage of entertainment in the city of Hyderabad. Justifying the popular saying ‘Old is Gold’, the radio, with the arrival of FM, once again became the access point. FM radio has returned to the mechanical life of Hyderabadis at the right time. The diverse variety of entertainment programs broadcast on different FM radio channels is one of the key aspects that forced people to consider radio as one of the most important entertainment media.

Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city; people of different cultures and traditions stay and work in Hyderabad. Entertaining this diverse group of people isn’t that easy. But with the unique range of programs designed to meet the tastes and interests of different people, FM radio became popular in no time. Let’s dive deeper into this topic and look at the different factors that led Hyderabadis to tune in to FM radio.

Affordable, Portable FM Radio Systems Availability:

Furthermore, being available in pocket radios and small compact boxes with built-in speakers at an affordable price of just Rs. 100, FM radio is also available as a companion app on all mobile phone models, even basic models. . Hence, the availability, portability, and affordability made it popular with different groups of people. From homemakers, small business owners, small shops, students, and employees, everyone is a frequent listener to FM radio.

Radio is part of the daily routine of many small businesses and homes in the city.

Once tuned in, the owners of small shops such as hairdressing salons, tailoring, beauty salons, vegetable stores, etc., and also the drivers of APSRTC buses, taxis and cars continuously listen to different programs until they disconnect from their works. . Even for many housewives it is a favorite hobby. For many students and employees who ride city buses and personal vehicles to their workplaces, it is like a mobile entertainer. They listen to you on the way to their destinations and enjoy your journey.

Unique Features of Current Generation Hyderabad FM Radio:

Latest technology, quality of service, interesting programs, reaching a wider range of distinguished audiences FM radios than the old ones. Now, let’s see what are the unique features of current generation FM radios:

• The best company for long distance travel!

Whether students or professionals, no one can escape long and tedious trips in Hyderabad. With most engineering colleges located on the outskirts of the city, students have to spend more than 2 hours on their round trip. Hence, it is quite common to see many students hooked to their mobiles, listening to FM radio, during their trip. Even your college buses can’t do without radios.

Since most companies are located close to the outer ring road, commuting takes no less than 3-4 hours, especially if people move from one corner of the city to another: Dilsukhnagar or Medchal to the city by Hitech. Therefore, the only entertaining and lively company that can be expected during such a long journey is FM radios.

• Not just entertainment, but live and functional updates!

Traffic updates! Hyderabad’s traffic problems are egregious, which is why most Hyderabadis, even in their busiest hours or serious mood, don’t forget to tune in to the FM radio. Traffic updates every 30 minutes are certainly a great help to divert and take the easiest possible route.

In addition to traffic updates, many of our FM channels offer a quick overview of different events, programs (schedules), the list of the most important events and their locations in the city, news updates, score updates during the seasons of cricket, perfect for planning. your day or weekend. Also, there are news updates at least once a day. Also, for any sudden political updates or important news, these FM radio stations are great sources to keep you on your toes.

• Programs in sync with the local flavor and with a touch of international and national flavor!

Any program that is not a typical confusion between Urdu and Telugu, is difficult to get the attention of Hyderabadis. Although Hyderabadis are fans of all kinds of music, conversations in typical Urdu-Telugu-English mix jargon are very appealing to Hyderabadis and more importantly reflect Hyderabad’s cosmopolitan culture. In addition to Telugu, English and Hindi songs are also played.

Few shows like ‘Full to Bindaas’ on Red FM are exclusively dedicated to Hyderabad audiences who enjoy RJ Prathika’s native slang (Telangana Urdu-Telugu mix). Other shows like ‘Gabbar Sher’ on Radio City, which is a compilation of hilarious shayaris inspired by the Muslims of Hyderabadi, is a huge hit with both Hyderabadians and non-natives alike.

• Reach out to listeners personally!

Audience participation is always part of radio culture, but now only the way they participate has changed. Phone calls, emails have replaced letters. To request their favorite song or comment on a topic, or to have an informal chat with their favorite RJ, people find interactive direct entry programs very interesting.

Some of the popular programs:

These days many innovative, entertaining and informative shows are airing with unique concepts. If some shows are a hit with the public for their concepts / ideas, few are for the RJ. The following are successful in entertaining the Hyderabadis.

• Morning shows like ‘Happy Mornings’ (Big FM), Hello Hyderabad (Radio Mirchi), etc.

• Comedy skits like ‘Breaking News Babu Rao’ (Radio Mirchi), ‘Raj Ke Saath Bakra Bajega’ (Red FM), etc.

• Programs that broadcast old songs like ‘Cassette classics’, ‘Geetanjali’, etc. (Radio Mirchi), Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi (Radio City).

• Special programs such as “Kitten Party”, which are specially designed for women.

• Shows with only English songs like ‘Heart’, ‘Heart of Matter’ (Rainbow FM)

• Listener’s Choice Programs such as ‘Aap ki Farmaish’, ‘Jana Ranjani’ (Vividh Bharthi)

• Programs like ‘Big Charminar’, Paanch Pataka (Red FM) that play 4 and 5 songs continuously in each upper part of the hour without any breaks.

Apart from these, Hyderabad listeners are highly appreciative of other forms of shows such as quizzes, phone calls, and the latest movie songs.

Entertaining the current generation of web connoisseurs through an old entertainment format is a great challenge, but FM radio has met the challenge with flying colors.