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Bollywood’s lyricist Sameer on ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’ on Radio City 91 FM
‘Aksar’ shabdh sab keh deteh hai………
Catch the King of Words, Sameer on the Hot-seat of Sonu Niigaam ~ Don’t miss ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’ this Friday, April 21st,
2006 at 8.00 pm only on Radio City 91 FM~
Mumbai, April 20, 2006: Come Friday and Sonu Niigaam becomes the part of every household in Mumbai with his new show only on Radio City 91 FM, ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’ from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. This week, join the connoisseur of voice Sonu Niigaam in a candid conversation with Bollywood’s lyricist par excellence, Sameer, who has captured the hearts of millions with his heart-rendering songs in films like Dil, Aashique, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Soldier, Ghulam, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Aksar to name a few.
Starting at the bottom of the ladder like any newcomer, the first song Sameer wrote was in 1983 for the film Bekhabar – ‘Gori Pareshan Hai Kali Pareshan Hai’. After that, the King of Words went on to work at
breakneck speed, churning out some 3500 songs in the next ten years,
setting a record of sorts. He has worked with the maximum number of
music directors and whatever his detractors said, he proved his complete versatility, working in two languages, Hindi and Bhojpuri.
Get a peep into his journey to fame and success. How can he churn out
lyrics for songs at such a fast rate? Difference between lyricist and
poet? His experience working with Karan Johar. How did he manage to
work with so many people and satisfy them all?
This and much more!! So…tune into ‘Life ki Dhun with Sonu Niigaam’
on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 8:00 pm only on Radio City 91 FM to find
out what the two greats of the Indian Music Industry have in-store for you…
About Radio City
Radio City is India’s first and leading hit music FM radio brand. Promoted by Music Broadcast Private Limited (MBPL), the private FM network has captured the hearts of millions of listeners across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore & Lucknow. Radio City broadcasts 24/7, using state of the art digital stereo FM for unmatched quality in signal strength, clarity and brilliance. Backed by expertise in programming, sales and marketing, Radio City is characterized by exciting shows that give it unmatched popular appeal. Innovative programming, vivacious radio jockeys and popular contemporary music uniquely position Radio City to deliver targeted audiences across India’s most important cities.
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Devika Prabhu joins Sony Pictures Networks India as business head – Hindi movies
Former Disney Star executive returns to SPNI to steer the network’s Hindi movie business
MUMBAI: Devika Prabhu is heading back to familiar turf. The veteran media executive has joined Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) as business head – Hindi movies, marking a return to the broadcaster where she began her early leadership journey.
Prabhu announced the move on LinkedIn, calling it both a new beginning and a homecoming. Earlier in her career, she spent several years at SPNI—then Multi Screen Media—working on strategic planning for Sony Entertainment Television.
The appointment brings to SPNI a media strategist with more than 25 years of experience across content, programming, brand strategy and platform growth. Most recently, Prabhu served at Disney Star as vice-president and business head – kids, youth and infotainment TV, where she led the Disney Kids and National Geographic portfolios following the Disney–Fox merger.
During her tenure, she oversaw a Rs 400-crore P&L while pushing digital expansion, partnerships and operational efficiencies. Earlier roles at Disney Star included leadership across programming, acquisitions, marketing and product strategy for multiple networks, including the UTV movie channels and youth brands.
Prabhu’s career has also spanned building cross-platform intellectual property, developing kids and family content ecosystems, and forging international format partnerships. She was closely involved in bringing global formats and franchises to Indian audiences and is widely credited with helping shape India’s anime fandom into a mainstream youth phenomenon.
At SPNI, she will now lead the Hindi movies business at a time when film channels are rethinking their role in a fragmented viewing landscape. With audiences discovering cinema across television, streaming and digital platforms, the challenge is not just programming films but reimagining how they reach viewers.
Prabhu believes movies still hold a unique cultural power, sparking conversations and creating shared moments long after the credits roll.
Now back where part of her journey began, she is set to write the next act, this time from the business seat of Hindi movie television. Lights, camera, strategy.
