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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…
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BBC appoints Matt Brittin as 18th Director-General
Former Google EMEA president to lead broadcaster from May amid global change
LONDON: The BBC has named Matt Brittin as its 18th Director-General, placing a seasoned technology and media leader at the helm of one of the world’s most influential public broadcasters. He will formally assume the role on 18 May.
Brittin steps into the position after a brief “gap year”, as he described it, returning to the spotlight with a job that, in his own words, was “probably not one either you or I were expecting”. The appointment signals a strategic tilt towards digital expertise at a time when traditional broadcasting continues to evolve at pace.
The new Director-General brings more than 18 years of experience from Google, where he held several senior roles, including President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. During his tenure, he played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint across Europe and shaping its regional strategy.
More recently, Brittin served as Senior Independent Director at The Guardian, adding boardroom insight from one of Britain’s leading news organisations. His career also spans roles at McKinsey, Trinity Mirror and Sainsbury’s, giving him a broad perspective across media, retail and strategy.
The Director-General position carries dual responsibility as chief executive officer and editor-in-chief, overseeing the BBC’s creative, editorial and operational direction both in the UK and globally. It is a role that demands not just leadership, but a steady editorial compass in an increasingly complex media landscape.
“Now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and fast changing world,” Brittin said. He added that the broadcaster remains “an extraordinary, uniquely British asset” with a legacy of innovation in storytelling and technology.
His appointment comes at a moment when public service broadcasters are under pressure to balance tradition with transformation, navigating shifting audience habits, digital disruption and funding debates. Brittin’s blend of Silicon Valley scale and British media sensibility may prove timely.
With “big challenges and big opportunities” ahead, Brittin appears ready to get started. The real test begins in May, when he moves from anticipation to action at Broadcasting House.
