The radio channel Gold of the All India Radio was known to be prominently for the run in the capital of Maharastra as well as India. (Mumbai and Delhi). Also, it was being broadcasted at Chennai and Kolkata. This radio station was primarily owned by AIR, and then it came into its own way by getting the name of Radio Gold.
It is one of the radio stations that also is being run by the Indian Government. It comes under the Prasar Bharti. FM Gold 100.1 also had some vast collection of renowned hits in both Bollywood and Hollywood movies. After every hour there, a special provision of broadcasting news was being made. The channel was broadcasted on 100.1 in the overall nation.
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It was being launched in the month of August 2001. This idea was initially being given by some renowned names which conceptualized the whole theme of playing retro songs. Also, the special appearance of the Broadcasting minister was being scheduled in its inauguration.
It was also suggested to give the name as FM Classic, but then the name of FM -2 became to be more prevalent after keeping it as default. The last name that was concluded and given was FM Gold. It also had many programs that have been famous throughout the time broadcasted in online streaming.
Few renowned programs broadcasted on this channel
The renowned programs of this channel were “Gaate Gungunate,” “Arpan” and “Dopaher.” It had a feature that was newly being provided for the listeners of having Helpline number where you can request various types of consultation given by the experts related to any subject that lied in your interest. Earlier the channel use to work not more than 18 hours. But in the present it works has 24 hours running channel.
Retro Hits played on the radio channel
This channel is prominently known to be dedicated to being renowned in playing some top retro hits of Bollywood. And also it has a broadcast unit which airs programs related to the current affairs and another service department of the All India Radio. It also had some programs and listen to live streaming provision with some mixed English and Hindi songs.
Also, it had a lot of variety shows and talk shows having a discussion regarding legal actions, performing arts, marriage, and personal issues, and also other innovative subjects. This channel gained popularity in a very short period of time because of its programming and songs played on popular demand.
Programs on news and sports
It works for 24/7 all day and night. Majorly focusing on the retro songs it includes programs having amazing melodies played during the peak times of the day and night. Other than that there are also a few news programs that are aired after every 1/2 hours showing the latest news regarding society and politics.
The renowned news programs were ‘Samachar Prabhat,’ ‘Dopahar Samachar,’ ‘Samachar Sandhya’ etc. The sports and the market sector were equally given the importance which was aired whenever this is an upcoming match or event is listed.
Official Website: http://allindiaradio.gov.in/channel-fm-gold/[/expand]