Vividh Bharati

Vividh Bharati

देश की सुरीली धड़कन (The Melodious Heartbeat of the Nation)

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Languages
Hindi
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Country
India
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Genres
Bollywood, Film Music, Oldies +4
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Frequency
106.4 FM (Delhi)

📖 About

Vividh Bharati is the largest national entertainment radio network of All India Radio (Akashvani), launched on 3 October 1957 to counter the popularity of Radio Ceylon. It is a Hindi-language service that broadcasts a blend of popular Hindi film music (Bollywood hits and golden classics), comedy skits, short radio plays, and general information. The service is known for its iconic programs like Jaimala, Hawa Mahal, Bhoole Bisre Geet, and Inse Miliye, which have been part of listeners' daily lives for generations. With a wide network of 43 Vividh Bharati centers, it reaches over 98% of India's population and is also popular in neighbouring countries through short-wave transmission. The station celebrated its golden anniversary in 2007 and continues to be one of India's most recognized and beloved radio services.[citation:2][citation:5]

📋 Details

codec:AAC
owner:All India Radio (Prasar Bharati)
reach:Over 98% of India's population
bitrate:51 kbps
key programs:Jaimala,Hawa Mahal,Bhoole Bisre Geet,Inse Miliye,Sangeet Sarita,Chhaya Geet,Sakhi Saheli,Aaj Ke Fankar,Chitralok
network size:43 Vividh Bharati Centers
music archive:22,000+ ghazals, geets and Hindi film songs
broadcast type:FM, Medium Wave, Short Wave, DTH, Online Streaming
first air date:1957-10-03
station format:Entertainment, Music, Variety
available platforms:Vividh Bharati Website,All India Radio App,DTH,Short Wave,Medium Wave
notable contributors:Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan (early career), Pandit Jasraj, Shubha Mudgal, and many more

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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Vividh Bharati plays Bollywood, Film Music, Oldies, Classical, Devotional, Comedy, Drama.

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