Radio (2009 film)
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Radio is a 2009 Hindi
language Bollywood
film starring Himesh Reshammiya
and Shenaz Treasurywala
in the lead roles. The film is directed by Isshaan Trivedi.The main attraction of the film was Himesh singing in 2 different voices,many people wondered how it is possible for one man to sing in two voices but Himesh himself has clarified that god has given him two distinct and unique voices.
on a popular radio channel in the city of Mumbai
. He has acquired everything in life but his marriage is unsuccessful. Naturally, he takes divorce from his wife Pooja (Sonal Sehgal
), the reason cited are lack of compatibility between the two. In their hearts Vivan and Pooja don't want the divorce but the fast pace of life and busy schedules interfere with their emotional balance. Instead of suffering more, they choose to go their separate ways.
Enters Shanaya (Shenaz Treasurywala
), who is like a ray of sunshine in Vivan's insipid life. But initially he doesn't realize that Shanaya brings a smile to his face. He blatantly discusses Shanaya with Pooja, but being a woman, she can see his love for Shanaya. She becomes the catalyst to bring this realization that his true love is Shanaya. Why has he closed his eyes? His attitude and response towards Shanaya go through a sea of change. Vivan reciprocates and tries to get close to her family too. Although he still has a soft spot for Pooja and cares for her but he realises that he wants to spend his life with Shanaya.
Who will be eventually reign on his heart? Will he take the step to make his vows with Shanaya?
's home production, Paa
and it had a bad reception at the box office. The producer were unperturbed by this as the film had recovered its production costs from music sales and satellite rights.
. The songs went on to become big hits, especially Mann Ka Radio, Teri Meri dosti Ka Aasman and Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahin Jaaye. The song Koi Na Koi Chahe was a slow song but went on to become a mainstream hit among the night audience of every Radio station being a very soft ballad
.
Three remixes are also included in the album.
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
language Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film starring Himesh Reshammiya
Himesh Reshammiya
Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam...
and Shenaz Treasurywala
Shenaz Treasurywala
Shenaz Treasurywala or Shenaz Treasury is an Indian model, travel writer, and actress. Discovered by a photographer during her first year in college, her first modelling assignment was for the soft drink Gold Spot...
in the lead roles. The film is directed by Isshaan Trivedi.The main attraction of the film was Himesh singing in 2 different voices,many people wondered how it is possible for one man to sing in two voices but Himesh himself has clarified that god has given him two distinct and unique voices.
Plot
Vivan (Himesh Reshammiya) is a successful RJRadio jockey
A radio jockey is a person who hosts a radio talk show where the RJ selects the music to be played, or topic of discussion, by interacting with the audience; the interaction is often via telephone, but may also be online, or via email....
on a popular radio channel in the city of Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. He has acquired everything in life but his marriage is unsuccessful. Naturally, he takes divorce from his wife Pooja (Sonal Sehgal
Sonal Sehgal
Sonal Sehgal: is an Indian television actress best known for her work in the television serials, 'Saara Akash' and 'Hotel Kingston'. She even featured in the popular music-video Maeri by Euphoria....
), the reason cited are lack of compatibility between the two. In their hearts Vivan and Pooja don't want the divorce but the fast pace of life and busy schedules interfere with their emotional balance. Instead of suffering more, they choose to go their separate ways.
Enters Shanaya (Shenaz Treasurywala
Shenaz Treasurywala
Shenaz Treasurywala or Shenaz Treasury is an Indian model, travel writer, and actress. Discovered by a photographer during her first year in college, her first modelling assignment was for the soft drink Gold Spot...
), who is like a ray of sunshine in Vivan's insipid life. But initially he doesn't realize that Shanaya brings a smile to his face. He blatantly discusses Shanaya with Pooja, but being a woman, she can see his love for Shanaya. She becomes the catalyst to bring this realization that his true love is Shanaya. Why has he closed his eyes? His attitude and response towards Shanaya go through a sea of change. Vivan reciprocates and tries to get close to her family too. Although he still has a soft spot for Pooja and cares for her but he realises that he wants to spend his life with Shanaya.
Who will be eventually reign on his heart? Will he take the step to make his vows with Shanaya?
Cast
- Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam...
- RJ Vivan - Sonal SehgalSonal SehgalSonal Sehgal: is an Indian television actress best known for her work in the television serials, 'Saara Akash' and 'Hotel Kingston'. She even featured in the popular music-video Maeri by Euphoria....
- Puja Talwar - Shenaz TreasurywalaShenaz TreasurywalaShenaz Treasurywala or Shenaz Treasury is an Indian model, travel writer, and actress. Discovered by a photographer during her first year in college, her first modelling assignment was for the soft drink Gold Spot...
- Shanaya Dhingra - Zakir HussainZakir HussainZakir Hussain may refer to:* Zakir Hussain , classical tabla player* Zakir Hussain , president of India* Zakir Hussain , Bollywood actor whose films include Sarkar and Johnny Gaddaar...
- shanaya's Dad - Paresh RawalParesh RawalParesh Rawal is an Indian actor of Gujarati background.Making his film debut in 1984, he mainly played supporting and villain roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Since 2000 he has mostly played comic roles.- Family and early life :...
- Jhandu Lal Tyagi - Megha Narkar...... Pooja's Friend
- Urvashi Yadav...... Peps
- Himani Shivpuri
- Megha Chatterjee
- Akhil Mishra
Box Office reception
The film released on 3 December, 2009. The release clashed with Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
's home production, Paa
Paa (film)
Paa is a 2009 Indian film directed by R. Balakrishnan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. The film is based on a rare genetic condition known as progeria and places emphasis on a father-son relationship...
and it had a bad reception at the box office. The producer were unperturbed by this as the film had recovered its production costs from music sales and satellite rights.
Trivia
- The song, Teri Meri Dosti Ka Aasmaan was the most successful song of Radio,it was a beautiful love ballad sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Himesh ReshammiyaHimesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam...
.
- The song, Shaam Ho Chali Hai performed by HimeshHimesh ReshammiyaHimesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam...
and Shreya Ghoshal was not included in the film.
- The remix version of song Piya Jaise Ladoo is included in the film, but not in the original soundtrack.
- The video of song Jaaneman is partly inspired from Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
's music video When you say nothing at all.
Music
The music of the film opened to positive reviews, with Bollywoodhungama.com giving it 4 stars out of 5. The album features couple of songs performed by musicians like Kailash Kher, Rekha BhardwajRekha Bhardwaj
Rekha Bhardwaj is an Indian playback singer. She is the wife of famous Director-Producer-Music Composer Vishal Bharadwaj. She is known in the industry for her distinctive style of singing. She is also very good musician...
. The songs went on to become big hits, especially Mann Ka Radio, Teri Meri dosti Ka Aasman and Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahin Jaaye. The song Koi Na Koi Chahe was a slow song but went on to become a mainstream hit among the night audience of every Radio station being a very soft ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
.
Tracklist
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Mann Ka Radio" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... |
4.22 |
| "Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Aditi |
4.48 |
| "Janeman" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Shreya Ghoshal |
4.04 |
| "Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Rekha Bhardwaj Rekha Bhardwaj Rekha Bhardwaj is an Indian playback singer. She is the wife of famous Director-Producer-Music Composer Vishal Bharadwaj. She is known in the industry for her distinctive style of singing. She is also very good musician... |
5.34 |
| "Damadji Angana Hai Padhare" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Kailash Kher |
6.31 |
| "Koi Na Koi Chahe" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Shreya Ghoshal |
4.20 |
| "Teri Meri Dosti Ka Aasman " | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Shreya Ghoshal |
5.44 |
| "Shaam Ho Chali Hai" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... & Shreya Ghoshal |
4.21 |
| "Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahin Jaaye" | Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.-Music and film career:Himesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam... |
2.53 |
Three remixes are also included in the album.
- Mann Ka Radio
- Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio
- Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale