Radio (2009 film)

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Radio
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Directed byIshan Trivedi
Produced by Ravi Agrawal
Starring Himesh Reshammiya
Sonal Sehgal
Shenaz Treasurywala
Zakir Hussain
Rajesh Khattar
Paresh Rawal
Pep Figueiredo
Cinematography Attar Singh Saini
Music bySongs:
Himesh Reshammiya
Background Score:
Bapi–Tutul
Distributed by T-Series
Release date
4 December 2009
Running time
105 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi

Radio is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film starring Himesh Reshammiya, Shenaz Treasurywala and Sonal Sehgal in the lead roles. The film is directed by Isshaan Trivedi. The movie was released on 4 December 2009. Reshammiya has received praise for his portrayal of Vivan Shah.

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Plot

Vivan is a successful RJ on a popular radio channel in the city of Mumbai. He has acquired everything in life, but his marriage is unsuccessful. He is going through a divorce even though he does not want it because his wife thinks they are incompatible, and she is unhappy. In their hearts Vivan and Pooja don't want the divorce, but the fast pace of life and busy schedules interfere with her emotional balance.

Enters Shanaya, who is like a ray of sunshine in Vivan's insipid life. Initially he is reluctant to get close with Shanaya but slowly finds himself happy to be around her. However, we see that his Ex-Pooja wants Vivan back in her life. When she lets him know that she wants him back he interrupts her and let her know that he wants to be with Shanaya. Pooja can also sense his love for Shanaya. She becomes the catalyst in his realization that he in facts love Shanaya. Vivan also tries to get close to Shanaya's family. Although Pooja still has a soft spot for Vivan and cares for him she realizes 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

Box Office reception

The film released on 4 December 2009.

Critical reception

Though the film was panned by many critics, Himesh Reshammiya got good reviews for his acting.

Taran Adarsh wrote," Himesh Reshammiya has grown as an actor that reflects in certain difficult moments of the film." [1]

Nikhat Kazmi of Times of India wrote, "Himesh Reshammiya tries to reinvent himself. Himesh Reshammiya as RJ Vivan Shah, does seem to have found a better groove. In fact, this new clean, casual avatar of his does seem to work". [2]

Music

All music composed by Himesh Reshammiya with lyrics by Subrat Sinha. 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 Bhardwaj.

Radio
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 2009
Genre Film soundtrack
Length56:29
Label T-Series
Producer Ravi Agrawal (Film Producer)
Himesh Reshammiya chronology
Karzzzz
(2008)
Radio
(2009)
Milenge Milenge
(2010)

Track list

SongSinger(s)Duration
"Mann Ka Radio"Himesh Reshammiya04:22
"Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio"Himesh Reshammiya and Aditi Singh Sharma 04:48
"Janeman"Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal 04:04
"Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale"Himesh Reshammiya and Rekha Bhardwaj 05:34
"Damadji Angana Hai Padhare"Himesh Reshammiya and Kailash Kher 06:31
"Koi Na Koi Chahe"Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal 04:20
"Teri Meri Dosti Ka Aasman "Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal05:44
"Shaam Ho Chali Hai"Himesh Reshammiya and Shreya Ghoshal04:21
"Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahin Jaaye"Himesh Reshammiya02:53

Three remixes are also included in the album. 3 songs were remixed by Dj Akbar Sami

  1. Mann Ka Radio – Himesh Reshammiya
  2. Zindagi Jaise Ek Radio – Himesh Reshammiya
  3. Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale – Himesh Reshammiya and Rekha Bhardwaj

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References

  1. "Radio Review 1.5/5 | Radio Movie Review | Radio 2009 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  2. "Radio Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Radio by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 September 2021.