Radio Charminer completes a decade in Hyderabad

“Namaste, Salaam, Namaste Hyderabad … This RJ Asim and Aap Sun Rahe Hyderabad Express with me, the main aapa dost. The part of the share will be done, and all the gains of all the gains AAP.,This is RJ Asim and you are listening to Hyderabad Express with me, your friends) ” In this way, radio jockey Asim Abedi, who took over as RJ eight years ago, congratulated his listeners from the recording studio at Radio Charminer – Dil Se Hyderabadi, a community radio station collided in the heart of the city.

On the second floor of the Ahle Bat Institute in Yakutpura, it was launched by Hasan Rahmatullah and his son Zain in October 2015, a minor station yet. Sharing space with Ahle Bat School and Junior College’s Higration campus, Radio Charminer will celebrate its 10th anniversary in this October.

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Broadcast equipment | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur

Working at 107.8 MHz, radio Charminer broadcasts broadcasting programs that educate, informed, entertain and increase awareness within a seven -kilometer radius. “Our focus is on subjects such as health, women empowerment and preserving the history and food culture of Hyderabad,” system administrator and scheduleing heads, which have been with the station since their installation.

Over the years, the station has done everything from child marriage awareness to reviving the disappearance folk traditions. One of his standout shows, Dholak’s gate, spotted the wedding folk songs and found a comprehensive audience on his YouTube channel.

The platform gives voice to various local communities. Whether it is a live session in a community hall or expert studio recording, the target is to “discuss and disseminate”, RJ Asim, Station Manager and Programming Head is called. Their talk shows, often sponsored by UNICEF to mark days such as World Health Day or World Water Day, are interactive and led by community.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, his call-in show became a lifeline. Irfan recalls, “Our former RJ Nazakat lived on the site and anchored the show.” “People will say,”Chidiya also crossed Nahin Maar Sakti, but kept alive, he kept alive ‘ – Even birds could not fly freely, but you kept us alive through entertainment. ,

RJ Sania | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur

While the radio tower has a capacity of 200-watt, they are licensed for 50 watts, Talabatta, Riyasat Nagar, Malakpet, Chadarghat, DRDL, Saidabad, and even reach the audience in the form of Shamshabad in the car radio.

Salaam Hyderabad by RJ Sania, a popular morning show, mixes health, lifestyle and personal reflections. “We have talked about everything-breaking the habit of overthrowing from this why children no longer respect parents. Even some people like nail-aite get something to call,” says Sania, “Sania says, who joined after a 16-year tenure with ETV Urdu.

Director of Radio Charminer Station Allama Aizz Farrukh’s screenshot show Gujishta Hyderabad. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Two of his RJs – Neetu from Sikkim and Dolly – Hosts from Jaipur – Hosts from weekly. Both army wives, they joined the station while posting in Hyderabad and remained even after transferring.

Finance is tight only with government advertising and limited funding. But as Radio Charminer approaches its 10 -year milestone, the team is hopeful. A plan involves revival of Gujishta Hyderabad, a favorite show of Allama Aizz Farrukh, the station director Allama Aizz Farrukh, with an indifferent focus on Hyderabad.