Chandrayan Launch on Radio Mirchi Chennai
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi surprised the people of Chennai by doing a live show about Chandrayan launch. RJ Anjana started the breakfast show at 6.00 am and exactly at 6:22 am a live countdown was done from the studios showcasing the launch of Chandrayan to the people of Chennai
Times of India's chief reporter Arun Ram also came on air to give a live feed about the situation post the launch at Sriharikota.
Drenched in heavy rains a major portion of Chennai witnessed power cut as early as 6.00 am in the morning. People in these areas were in for a surprise and were extremely happy to hear the launch through Radio Mirchi
People were also given an opportunity to call in and express their feeling about the Launch. A record number of people called in during that time.
The futuristic thought of living on the moon made them scout for a Chennai born US resident, who has bought a piece of land on the Moon and had gifted to his wife for her birthday.
We were actually very excited and we felt as if we were at Sriharikota and launching Chandrayan on our own... say RJ Anjana.
The most memorable thing during the show was when a Sub Inspector from the Police training academy called along with his 750 students. They Saluted the Nation for this venture and wished us all the best for doing this show... says Maria Preethi, Producer of the show.
They also added saying We feel Moon over Chennai... .Having said all this, we wish ISRO all the very best. Radio Mirchi , Idhu Semma Hot Machi! Chandrayaan ,Idhu Semma Launch Machi!!