Music and Youth
Radio Mirchi to cash in on the ‘Mangal Pandey’ buzz
MUMBAI: The Radio Mirchi airwaves will abuzz with the super star Aamir Khan. On 12 August, the 98.3 FM will feature Aamir Khan speaking on his forthcoming movie, Mangal Pandey: The Rising.
Radio Mirchi is the exclusive radio partner of Ketan Mehta’s much-awaited film Mangal Pandey: The Rising.
In the exclusive with Mirchi’s Hello Mumbai, the Bollywood heart-throb Aamir will talk about his role in the forthcoming blockbuster, where he plays Mangal Pandey, the sepoy who revolted against the British colonizers.
According to a media release, Aamir will provide an insight into the movie to be released on the same day across cinemas. He will once again charm his fans with his self-sung number from the movie.
In the same vein, Radio Mirchi has been running contests around the movie with exciting prizes including tickets to the premiere, apart from Radio Mirchi goodies and the film’s music.
The film’s lyrics have been penned by Javed Akhtar, while A R Rahman has composed the music. Hit numbers such as Holi Re and Rasiya along with the other songs of the film were exclusively available to only those who tuned in to 98.3.FM.
Radio Mirchi Mumbai station head Hitesh Sharma, said, “Our listeners have been enjoying the music of Mangal Pandey, as we can tell from the repeated requests being received to play them over and over again. Having Aamir Khan visit our studio is a privilege indeed and this association reiterates our commitment to our listeners to deliver the best in entertainment.”
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
