Mumbai: ‘Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor’ a marquee and award winning property of Big FM began its enlivening journey of taking listeners into the lives of yesteryear actors of Bollywood three years ago. As the show marks its 3rd anniversary on 24th June 2016, it has garnered a repertoire of appreciation, success and adulation for its captivating and insightful stories through the voice of one of the most revered actors and Radio host Annu Kapoor during this period.
According to RAM ratings, on an average, the morning slot show has consistently remained at the No. 1 position since its launch.
Building on its legacy, the show continues to march on yet another enchanting journey by taking forward its original content programming, through the addition of a new segment titled ‘Rishta Pakka Hai’ – A family connection.
Commenting on the successful completion of Suhaana Safar’s three years, RJ Annu Kapoor said, “It is a wonderful feeling to witness ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ celebrating this memorable journey. The love of our listeners has helped this show attain such a remarkable feat. Through this show on 92.7 BIG FM, I have been committed to engaging listeners with interesting stories about their favourite Bollywood stars, sourced after thorough research. Also, with the addition of ‘Rishta Pakka Hai’, we aim to maintain the exclusivity of the concept of the show for our listeners.”
Backed by the love of Bollywood enthusiasts as well as its prominence as the No.1 and award winning show on radio, it has expanded into the Bangalore market in addition to its presence across 36 markets of the network.
Speaking on the occasion, spokesperson from 92.7 BIG FM said, “Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor has received immense love and support from listeners due to its original programming concept, ever since it was launched in 2013. It is a matter of pride for our radio network to be associated with a multi-faceted personality like RJ Annu Kapoor. The show is a favourite amongst listeners not only in the markets that it is aired, but has also earned recognition in other markets due to its popularity. We at 92.7 BIG FM are elated to celebrate this achievement and envision a future where we can take the show to greater heights.”
With the addition of its new segment ‘Rishta Pakka Hai’, the show aims to live up to its promise of enticing listeners with never before heard stories. RJ Annu Kapoor through his quintessential Bollywood knowledge will establish and share unheard stories of familial bonds between two celebrities through a family tree that is not known to be connected, thus adding a new dimension to the show. The show will share stories of family ties between Dara Singh and Hrithik Roshan, Shakti Kapoor and Lata Mangeshkar, Ashok Kumar and Ajay Devgan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Prithviraj Kapoor to name a few.
The show went on to break all records to become one of the most heard and loved radio shows in the history of radio. ‘Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor’ has won awards for ‘Best Radio Programme (Hindi – For Non-Metro Stations)’ at the recently held India Radio Forum Awards 2016.
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 bestowed upon by the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for the show.
