Akashvani : A Century of Stories from All India Radio
For generations, All India Radio, known affectionately as Akashvani, has been woven into the daily rhythms of Indian life. It carried Nehru's historic independence address to a newly born nation, delivered the crackling excitement of cricket commentary to millions huddled around wireless sets, and gave audiences beloved programmes like Binaca Geetmala. More recently, it has broadcast Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat to listeners across the subcontinent. News, entertainment, knowledge; for a vast number of Indians, AIR has long been the primary channel for all three. Yet behind the broadcasts themselves lies a parallel world of untold stories, curious characters, and unexpected moments that shaped the institution from within. Neelesh Kulkarni's book turns the microphone around, pointing it squarely at the broadcaster rather than its output. It's a rich and often surprising read for anyone who has ever felt that particular intimacy of a voice coming through a radio speaker.
- Author: Neelesh Kulkarni
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
- Genre: Film & Cinema
- ISBN: 978-9365699739
- Pages: 224 pages