Episodes
Dive into the vibrant world of Bollywood melodies with Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio's exclusive podcast segment. Join us as we curate and present the top 10 Hindi songs from the latest releases, handpicked for your listening pleasure. Delve deeper into the essence of Indian cinema with fascinating Bollywood trivia and behind-the-scenes insights. Tune in to discover the latest musical sensations and timeless classics, only on Tune India Radio.
Published 04/21/24
Anand Bakshi's Musical Legacy: A Journey Through Time with Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio In the world of Indian cinema, few names resonate as profoundly as Anand Bakshi. His lyrical genius has woven timeless melodies that have become an integral part of our cultural fabric. Through the dulcet tones of Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio, listeners embark on a captivating journey through Bakshi's life and music. Anand Bakshi's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born on...
Published 03/24/24
1963 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1963rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 963rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 63rd year of the 20th century, and the 4th year of the 1960s decade Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 03/10/24
1962 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1962 was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 962nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 20th century, and the 3rd year of the 1960s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 01/28/24
Shyamalal Babu Rai, known professionally as Indeevar, (also credited as Indiwar and Indeewar) (1 January 1924 – 27 February 1997) was one of the leading Hindi film lyricists in the 1960s. Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of “Indeevar” on his Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 11/19/23
1961 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1961st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 961st year of the 2nd millennium, the 61st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1960s decade. As MAD Magazine pointed out on its cover for the March 1961 issue, this was the first "upside-up" year — i.e., one in which the numerals that form the year look the same as when...
Published 11/01/23
Here's Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his Tune India Radio Classic Show Hrishikesh Mukherjee (30 September 1922 – 27 August 2006) was an Indian film director, editor and writer regarded as one of the greatest filmmaker of all time , known for a number of films, including [Anari],Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Majhli Didi, Chaitali, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, Kissi Se Na Kehna, Namak Haraam Popularly known as Hrishi-da,...
Published 10/06/23
1960 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1960th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 960th year of the 2nd millennium, the 60th year of the 20th century, and the 1st year of the 1960s decade. It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent...
Published 10/02/23
Close your eyes and listen to the song of Khamoshi - “Khwab Chun Rahi Hai Raat, Beqrar Hai, Tumhara Intezar Hai... Pukar Lo...” in the god-gifted, velvety smooth romantic voice of Hemant Kumar. Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, known professionally as Hemant Kumar (16 June 1920 – 26 September 1989), was an Indian Bengali singer and music director who sang in Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Assamese, Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Konkani, Sanskrit and Urdu. He was an...
Published 09/09/23
1959 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1959th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 959th year of the 2nd millennium, the 59th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 08/31/23
Think of some of the most poetic songs of Hindi cinema, from Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana to Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par, and you have one person to thank — lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri. One half of the duo that wrote the lyrics for some of Hindi cinema’s most enduring classics, including every Raj Kapoor song from 1949’s Barsaat to 1971 ‘s Kal Aaj Aur Kal and a few beyond that, Jaipuri is the classic example of how to make it in the film industry on nothing but talent. Hasrat Jaipuri, born...
Published 08/21/23
1958 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1958th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 958th year of the 2nd millennium, the 58th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Austrlaia
Published 07/27/23
Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of Guru Dutt on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964), better known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He made 1950s and 1960s classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Chaudhvin Ka Chand. In particular, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool have been included among the greatest films of all time by Time magazine's "All-TIME" 100 best...
Published 07/13/23
1957 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1957th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 957th year of the 2nd millennium, the 57th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 07/03/23
Popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar was known as a method actor who was never limited to genres. In a career spanning more than five decades, the prolific legend was part of comedies, dramas, romance, and so on. Some of his best known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, Ram Aur Shyam, among others. Here is Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Dilip Kumar on his Tune India Radio Classic...
Published 06/13/23
1956 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1956th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 956th year of the 2nd millennium, the 56th year of the 20th century, and the 7th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 05/29/23
Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of The Evergreen Romantic Superstar - Dev Anand on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), known as Dev Anand, was a noted Hindi film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi films, through a career that spanned over six decades. He is considered as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian Cinema. Tune India Radio Sydney...
Published 05/09/23
1955 Ka Safar - Rajesh Thakur's Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1955th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 955th year of the 2nd millennium, the 55th year of the 20th century, and the 6th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 03/20/23
1954 ka safar - Rajesh Thakur's Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio's classic show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia
Published 02/26/23
Friday Morning - Rajesh Thakur's Live Show Rajesh Thakur is a broadcaster with over 25 years’ experience, having started with India’s largest broadcaster, the government-owned All India Radio. His widespread knowledge on a variety of issues, even-handed approach to discussions, polite but firm manner with listeners, and his passion for multiculturalism and for embracing life in all its forms, have earned him community respect and lots of fans. Broadcaster Rajesh Thakur’s morning show is...
Published 02/23/23
Thursday Morning - Rajesh Thakur's Live Show Rajesh Thakur is a broadcaster with over 25 years’ experience, having started with India’s largest broadcaster, the government-owned All India Radio. His widespread knowledge on a variety of issues, even-handed approach to discussions, polite but firm manner with listeners, and his passion for multiculturalism and for embracing life in all its forms, have earned him community respect and lots of fans. Broadcaster Rajesh Thakur’s morning show is...
Published 02/22/23
Wednesday Morning - Rajesh Thakur's Live Show Rajesh Thakur is a broadcaster with over 25 years’ experience, having started with India’s largest broadcaster, the government-owned All India Radio. His widespread knowledge on a variety of issues, even-handed approach to discussions, polite but firm manner with listeners, and his passion for multiculturalism and for embracing life in all its forms, have earned him community respect and lots of fans. Broadcaster Rajesh Thakur’s morning show...
Published 02/21/23
Tuesday Morning - Rajesh Thakur's Live Show Rajesh Thakur is a broadcaster with over 25 years’ experience, having started with India’s largest broadcaster, the government-owned All India Radio. His widespread knowledge on a variety of issues, even-handed approach to discussions, polite but firm manner with listeners, and his passion for multiculturalism and for embracing life in all its forms, have earned him community respect and lots of fans. Broadcaster Rajesh Thakur’s morning show is...
Published 02/20/23
"Babumoshai, Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye Lambi Nahi,” was the dialogue of the film of a legendary Rajesh Khanna who lived by each word of it. Rajesh Khanna was an Indian actor, film producer and politician who worked in Hindi films. Dubbed the "First Superstar" of Bollywood, he consecutively starred in a record 15 successful films between 1969 to 1971. He was the highest-paid actor in Hindi cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of “Rajesh Khanna”...
Published 02/11/22