MUMBAI: 'Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor', one of Big FM's most cherished properties, completes three successful years today. This special occasion also marks the addition of a new segment titled ‘Rishta Pakka Hai’ – a family connection, to the show's original content programming.
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. The host of the show - 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.
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 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.”
Speaking on the occasion, spokesperson from 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.”
'Suhana Safar With Annu Kapoor' has expanded into the Bangalore market in addition to its presence across 36 markets of the network.
Furthermore, it has won awards for ‘Best Radio Programme (Hindi – For Non-Metro Stations)’ at the recently held India Radio Forum Awards 2016. Annu Kapoor, too, 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 two consecutively years and has recently been bestowed upon by the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for the show.