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MUMBAI:
Kolkata's most popular RJ duo BIG Rakesh and Pragya had tears in
their eyes as they completed the 100 hour marathon that they set
out to achieve on September10, 2007at 5.00 pm urged by their loyal
fans who regard them as bandwidths boss and challenged them to create
radio history breaking all existing records. The duo have lived
up to all expectations and urged by RJ Neelanjana are now determined
to break all previous records and will continue for another 11 hours
and more
BIG
92.7 FM had ensured all arrangements required like medical assistance,
food, energy drinks, string of well wishers to ensure Rakesh and
Pragya were in high spirits and also had a well chalked out programming
plan to ensure the successful completion of the marathon. Friends,
family, school kids, fans thronged the BIG 92.7 FM office throughout
this record-breaking marathon. In fact all the visitors to the station
were quite amazed at their level of enthusiasm even after clocking
so many hours nonstop. People came to meet them, brought chocolates
and flowers, savories and lovingly prepared ghar ka khana for their
favourite RJ duo.
Speaking
about their attempt, RJ Pragya said in a very emotional mood, "I
am very excited at having been able to create radio history, but
this experience made me actually realize the love that the people
of Kolkata have for us. People, across ages came over to meet us,
brought chocolates and flowers, savories and lovingly prepared ghar
ka khana; they called us throughout the night, smsed constantly
and kept us going." RJ Rakesh added, "This experience
has taught me a lot, patience, focus, how to concentrate with almost
no sleep (laughs) and of course how much people love me. I thank
everyone for their support."
When
asked about what they are looking forward to doing after they finish
their record run -"Hitting the Pillow" they echoed in
unison.
Speaking
about Rakesh and Pragya's record, Bodhayan Roychaudhury', Station
Head, BIG 92.7 FM, Kolkata said, "We are very proud of Rakesh
and Pragya for breaking all radio records, It was a Herculean task
and we did our best at keeping them company, but it was their determination
and focus along with the tremendous love from people that kept them
going. Of course none of this would have been possible without the
tremendous support from listeners, who kept the calls pouring in
and also the wishes. Rakesh and Pragya have achieved many laurels
in their illustrious career but this is one record that they will
cherish for the rest of their lives as it truly reflects their immense
passion for Radio and proves once again that they have no challengers
for the top spot."
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