Tune India Radio - Rajesh Thakur's Radio Classic Show

Thursday Morning - Rajesh Thakur's Live Show Rajesh Thakur is a broadcaster with over 25 years’ experience, having started with India’s largest broadcaster, the government-owned All India Radio. His widespread knowledge on a variety of issues, even-handed approach to discussions, polite but firm manner with listeners, and his passion for multiculturalism and for embracing life in all its forms, have earned him community respect and lots of fans. Broadcaster Rajesh Thakur’s morning show is one of the most popular shows on Tune India Radio. The focus is on “News and views” with issues affecting Indian-Australian, as well as those affecting Indian and Australian in general. Bringing up these issues not only gives listeners a platform to express their views but also make them aware on what is happening around them. Bollywood is an integral part of the Indian all over the world and he is able to bring the latest in Bollywood music Listeners participate not only via phone but also email, Facebook and Twitter. Tune

"Babumoshai, Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye Lambi Nahi,” was the dialogue of the film of a legendary Rajesh Khanna who lived by each word of it. Rajesh Khanna was an Indian actor, film producer and politician who worked in Hindi films. Dubbed the "First Superstar" of Bollywood, he consecutively starred in a record 15 successful films between 1969 to 1971. He was the highest-paid actor in Hindi cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of “Rajesh Khanna” on his Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Even more than half a century after her death, Madhubala, among India’s most legendary and celebrated actors, continues to live in our contemporary conscience. She remains the hallmark of beauty and sensuousness, having left nothing unmoved since she began her career as an actor. In 1952, Theatre Arts, a US-based magazine named her the “biggest star in the world”, and described her as a phenomenon of her own: “The story of India for the past ten years,” it wrote, could be told in a few words, “the war, the movie boom, independence, and Madhubala.” Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of “Madhubala” on his Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Shyamalal Babu Rai, known professionally as Indeevar, (also credited as Indiwar and Indeewar) (1 January 1924 – 27 February 1997) was one of the leading Hindi film lyricists in the 1960s. Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of “Indeevar” on his Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

From Dev Anand’s Prem Pujari to Madan Sehgal’s Kanyadaan, poet and lyricist Neeraj wove his magic in a raft of films. Aye Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo is a song whose lyrics encapsulate the essence of life and tell the listener how to live a life beset with continuous challenges. Gopaldas Neeraj (popularly known as Neeraj; 4 January 1925 – 19 July 2018) was an Indian poet and author of Hindi literature. He was also a poet of Hindi Kavi sammelan. He was born in the village of Puravali, near Mahewa in Etawah district in Uttar Pradesh, India on 4 January 1925. He wrote under the pen name "Neeraj". He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 and Padma Bhushan in 2007. Rajesh Thakur is talking about life journey of "Neeraj" on his Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Manoj Kumar's "Roti Kapda Aur Makan" ruled the box office in 1974, Anand Bakshi wrote, Kishor sung and R.D.Burman composed one of the best song of Hindi cinema " Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Jaate hain Jo Makam, Wo Phir Nehin Aate". 1974 Inflation continues to spiral out of control around the world reaching 11.3% in the USA and 17.2% in the UK and the global recession deepens. The famous skeleton "Lucy" is discovered in Ethiopia which lived between 3.9 to 3 million years ago. More and more smaller digital based consumer products appear in the shops and the earliest forms of Word Processors appear which resemble a typewriter more than a computer. After the findings of the Watergate Scandal Richard Nixon becomes the first US president forced to resign from office. Here is Rajesh Thakur with his Radio Classic Show " 1974 Ki Kahani" Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1973 known for three-Day Week put in place in the UK, Sydney Opera House is opened, Yom Kippur War and Oil Embargo, Watergate Hearings Begin, Supreme Court rules on Roe v. Wade. Rishi Kapoor's biggest blockbuster which was his debut film Bobby, released to magnanimous response in 1973. Here is Rajesh Thakur with his Radio Classic Show "1973 Ki Kahani" Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Popularly known as the ‘Tragedy King’ of Bollywood, Dilip Kumar was known as a method actor who was never limited to genres. In a career spanning more than five decades, the prolific legend was part of comedies, dramas, romance, and so on. Some of his best known films include Aan, Daag, Devdas, Madhumati, Azaad, Mughal-e-Azam, Gunga Jamuna, Kranti, Karma, Ram Aur Shyam, among others. Here is Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Dilip Kumar on his Tune India Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Heres  Rajesh Thakur with your weekly top 20 songs for this week. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia  

When we think of the male golden voices of the 50s, 60s and 70s, Manna Dey along with his contemporaries Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Hemant Kumar and Talat Mahmood is one of the sextet who took Hindi film music to the heights of excellence. Such was his impact that music directors created songs keeping him in mind, with the trust that only he could deliver those intricate murkis with ease. Here's Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Manna Dey on his Radio Classic Show Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1972 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. Seeta Aur Geeta Staring Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar was the top Grossing film for this year followed by Pakeezah. Here’s Rajesh Thakur going back in time with music and interesting stories from 1972. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Main akela hi chala tha janib manzil magar, Log saath aate gaye aur karwaan banta gaya… Majrooh Sultanpuri Majrooh Sultanpuri (1 October 1919 − 24 May 2000) was an Indian Urdu poet and lyricist in the Hindi film industry. He wrote  lyrics for numerous Hindi film soundtracks. He is even considered as one of the finest avant-garde Urdu poets of 20th Century literature. Here is Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Majrooh Sultanpuri on his Radio Classic Show

Close your eyes and listen to the song of Khamoshi - “Khwab Chun Rahi Hai Raat, Beqrar Hai, Tumhara Intezar Hai... Pukar Lo...” in the god-gifted, velvety smooth romantic voice of Hemant Kumar. Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, known professionally as Hemant Kumar (16 June 1920 – 26 September 1989), was an Indian Bengali singer and music director who sang in Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Assamese, Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Konkani, Sanskrit and Urdu. He was an artist of Bengali and Hindi film music, Rabindra Sangeet, and many other songs. He was the recipient of two National Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. Here is Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Hemant Kumar on his Radio Classic Show Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1971 This could well be the year that marked the start of the digital age when the Microprocessor was invented. Haathi Mere Saathi was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1971. The Year Rajesh Khanna dominated box office with many hits including Anand. Here's "1971 Ki Kahani " Rajesh Thakur's Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1970 This could well be the year that marked the start of the digital age when the Microprocessor was invented. Walt Disney World Resort opens in Florida, Mount Etna erupts, Voting Age Lowered US and UK to 18, UK Moves to Decimal Currency. Rajesh Khanna's Haathi Mere Saathi was the top grossing film on the box office. Rajesh Khanna gave many hits in 1970 including Anand, Kati Patang and Dushman. Here's Rajesh Thakur going back in time with 1970"s music and interesting stories. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

"1969 Ki Kahani" What happened in 1969 First Superstar" of Indian cinema "Rajesh Khanna" gave his 1st blockbuster "Aradhana", Amitabh Bachchan started his film career with "Saat Hindustani" Major News Stories include , The first man is landed on the moon on the Apollo 11 mission by the United States and Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon, The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records, First Concorde test flight is conducted In France, Boeing 747 jumbo jet makes its debut, Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock-n-roll fans. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Legendary singer Mukesh Chand Mathur, popularly known as Mukesh has given Bollywood several memorable songs that are still fresh in the memory of people. He has sung around 1,300 songs, with one of the most popular being Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mei. Mukesh was popular as being the voice of actors Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Sunil Dutt and Dilip Kumar. The singer died on August 27, 1976 after suffering a heart attack but he is still immortal among people with his memorable songs. Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of Hasrat Jaipuri on his Tune India Radio’s classic show.

“1968 ka Safar” is a  Musical journey with interesting Stories from Hindi film industries and around the world including The first Big Mac goes on sale in McDonalds costing 49 cents, Boeing 747 made its maiden flight, Emergency 911 Telephone service is started in the USA, Hong Kong Flu pandemic. 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1968th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 968th year of the 2nd millennium, the 68th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1960s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Think of some of the most poetic songs of Hindi cinema, from Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana to Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par, and you have one person to thank — lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri. One half of the duo that wrote the lyrics for some of Hindi cinema’s most enduring classics, including every Raj Kapoor song from 1949’s Barsaat to 1971 ‘s Kal Aaj Aur Kal and a few beyond that, Jaipuri is the classic example of how to make it in the film industry on nothing but talent. Hasrat Jaipuri, born Iqbal Hussain (15 April 1922 – 17 September 1999) was an Indian poet, who wrote in the Hindi and Urdu languages. Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of Hasrat Jaipuri on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1967th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 967th year of the 2nd millennium, the 67th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1960s decade. "1967 ka Safar" is a  Musical journey with interesting Stories from Hindi film industries and around the world include Worlds First Heart Transplant, The first ATM, Monterey International Pop Music Festival, "Torrey Canyon" runs aground on rocks off Land's End, Strikes by US teaching staff throughout country for pay increases, The first Super Bowl played between Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Six Day War Arab Forces attack Israel beginning the Yom Kippur War Tune India Radio Sydney Australia