MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has commenced its operation now in Kolhapur to the sound of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ anthem. After going on air here, Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL) – Radio Mirchi will roll out nine more radio stations by the end of this year.
Radio Mirchi, currently present in 22 cities, broadcasts on a common frequency of 98.3 FM across the country. In the last two months Radio Mirchi has launched stations in Patna, Jalandhar Goa, Bhopal, Vadodara, Kanpur, Rajkot, Varanasi, Nashik, Lucknow, Surat and Aurangabad.
ENIL (Radio Mirchi) COO Nandan Srinath said, ‘It’s truly a proud moment for Radio Mirchi with the station launch in Kolhapur. We are happy to be recognised as India’s hottest radio station and connecting with listeners across the length and breath of the country is part of Radio Mirchi’s aggressive growth plans. We plan to expand rapidly and the west zone is an important market for us. We expect the Mirchi style of programming of Radio Mirchi to revitalise radio in Kolhapur, just the way we have been able to win the loyalty of listeners in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities.”
Radio Mirchi Kolhapur station head Sushant Nayar added, “Kolhapur is a perfect blend of the new with the old ‘ the city is an important centre of Marathi film industry. Famous for its sizzling hot Kolhapuri Mirchi and renowned Kolhapuri chappals, the people of Kolhapur are very forthcoming, dynamic, ever changing and alive. Radio Mirchi in Kolhapur, like all its other stations, will have localized programming content with local news that you can use everyday, every hour. We are confident of winning the people of Kolhapur with our unique programming and fabulous music.”
Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM will broadcast a mix of shows including Hello Kolhapur, a breakfast show; Khoobsurat, for the women of today; Total Filmi, for the latest Bollywood gossip; Bumper to Bumper, for the latest buzz in city happenings, business and stock update, sports etc, Club Mirchi, for Complete dance masti with latest hindi remix; Purani Jeans for retro music and Dil Chahta Hai, which caters to youth of Kolhapur, will have campus talks, canteen gossip and dedication.
Other special weekend shows includes Sunday Ko Shut-up. In this show the listeners can listen to there favorite songs back to back without any jock talk.
