Radio Mirchi Doon Kya Ek Lakh contest changes lives of many
MUMBAI: Fun and joyful excitement envelope the air as lucky listeners of Radio Mirchi 98.3FM across Mumbai celebrate the prize money won on Doon Kya Ek lakh.
It all started with continuous SMSes and calls made to Radio Mirchi by countless Mumbaikars, but only a few fortunate ones made it. Kapil, a simple lad who runs his own hotel just got lucky. He had been sending SMSes almost every single day since the time the contest was announced on-air. He finally hit the jackpot on the last day of the contest and won Rs. 2 lakh.
Salahuddin, a painter by profession is a happy man. After winning 1 lakh on Radio Mirchi Doon Kya Ek Lakh, he can proudly proclaim to the world that he painted all the graves in the film Veer-Zara. He plans to buy a car with the prize money and promised to paint RJ Anmol's film poster free of cost whenever it releases.
"I still can't believe I won, it's a dream come true", says Sheryl, a home maker from Dahisar. She had no idea until lady luck RJ Neha landed at her doorstep. Her excitement continues and she looks forward to use the money to celebrate Christmas.
An avid listener of Radio Mirchi and a big fan of RJ Neha, Nemi was overjoyed and excited when he won the money through the on-the-spot registration booth at his college. He is currently studying in first year engineering in Biotech and is planning to use the prize for higher studies.
Amit is a hardworking professional and as a hobby he sends SMSes and makes calls to participate in various on-air contests. On winning the contest, he says, "Finally my endless calls and Smses have paid up. I plan to use the prize money for the down payment of my wife's new car which I bought recently".
Said, Sujata Bhatt, Station Director, Radio Mirchi Mumbai , "It's really touching to see that Radio Mirchi has been able to make a difference in the lives of many Mumbaikars. We plan to bring many more such contests in the near future".
During the period of the contest, celebrities like Karan Johar, Jackie Shroff, Isha Koppikar, Vidya Balan & Cyrus Brocha participated in Doon Kya Ek Lakh celebrity special and won 1 lakh each. The stars will donate the money won to their respective charity.
Started on 05 December, the grand finale concluded on 19 December with the beautiful Sonam Kapoor trying her luck on Doon Kya Ek Lakh.