Gaga over radio: Why ‘tuning in’ remains a ritual for these collectors
Updated On: 13 February, 2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
World Radio Day was celebrated on February 13. Ardent listeners and radio collectors tell us what they love about the medium and reminisce about radio shows that left a lasting impression on them
Indra Kumar Ghosh, who has been collecting radios for the last 52 years, still listens to his Murphy radio (in picture) often. Photo Courtesy: Indra Kumar Ghosh
For 52-year-old Prachi Muranjan, who grew up watching the radio supply the soundtrack to her mother’s chores, tuning in is a vital part of her everyday routine. “The minute I wake up and get fresh, I tune into the radio at around 5 am and listen to it for the next 1-1.5 hours.” In fact, it is this very love for radios that created a special bond in her marriage. “The very first radio that I ever owned was gifted to me by my husband in 1992, soon after our marriage. Even though we had an arranged marriage, he knew my love for listening to the radio. I still have it and it’s pretty special for me,” she adds.
Every year, February 13 is observed as World Radio Day to celebrate the instrument and medium, which has been known to popularly transmit information and music before television came in. The day was designated by UNESCO in 2011 and was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The theme for the 11th edition in 2022 was ‘Radio and Trust’. It focused on the need to give verified information to listeners through ethical radio journalism, and on the importance of making the medium accessible and viable through radio stations. Even as the world pivots to video, there are quite a few people in India who still rely on radio for their music, entertainment and news.
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