Radio Feature is a spoken word radio format devoted to non-fiction narrative. It is broadcast on radio as well as distributed through media such as tape, CD, and podcast. A radio documentary, or feature, covers a topic in depth from one or more perspectives, often featuring interviews, commentary, and sound pictures. A radio feature may include original music compositions and creative sound design or can resemble traditional journalistic radio reporting, but covering an issue in greater depth.
A Radio Jockey is a person who hosts a radio talk show where the RJ selects the music to be played, or topic of discussion, by interacting with the audience; the interaction is often via telephone, but may also be online, or via email. This term is primarily used by Indians who coined it from the Western Disc Jockey.
A Radio Jockey, popularly known as a RJ, is a person who hosts a talk show on the radio. In simple words, Radio Jockey is the ‘sutradhaar’ of an assigned show on radio.
Here’s what you need to become a Radio Jockey.
Need for Community Radio
There is a need for community radio for the following reasons :
Difference in culture and custom as common in a diversified country, such as India.
Democratization.
Decentralization.
Relaxation of broadcasting monopolies.
Access to proper information.
Awareness of social and economic benefits.
Equal rights for all communities.
Features
Audience as Protagonists – The audiences are protagonist cause the shows are for them,
by them and they come and talk about their issues and solutions are discussed.
Ownership – The complete ownership falls under the community and it’s members only.
Management – All the management responsibilities are controlled by the community
members only. Outsiders may participate but they have to talk about the community and
their issues only.
Funding – It’s done by the community members and sometimes sponsors or other people
also give donations.
Editorial Independence and Credibility – The community and it’s members have all the
editorial independence as they don’t work under any particular media house or editor. So
all the credibility is their own.
Inclusion of Minority and Marginalised Groups – There are community radio for the
minority and marginalised groups like women, Dalits, tribal people, etc. It includes their
issues and gives them a voice to raise their issues.
Representation of different groups and interests in community – Community Radio
involves and includes all kinds of different groups and their interests in community.
Functions
Reflect and Promote Local Identity and culture.
Create a diversity of voices and opinions.
Radio is chosen as a medium of communication for the following reasons :
Cost efficient
Blind medium
Portable
Secondary Medium
No electricity required
Can reach people across all social strata
There are four tires of Radio, as follows :
Public Service Broadcasting
Private Sector (F. M.)
Community Radio
Internet Radio
Community Radio
“Community radio responds to the needs of the community it serves, contributing to its
development within progressive perspectives in favour of social change. Community radio
strives to democratize communication through community participation in different forms in
accordance with each specific social context.” – World Association of Community Broadcasters
(AMARC), 1988.
Community radio is an alternative media which is non-commercial and advocates for those who
are excluded from mainstream.
Community Media is formed to give service to community, put tools in hands of community. It
aims to facilitate people centered development and creates awareness. It covers a range of 10 –
15 km max.
Community radio is non – profit making in nature and the ownership and control falls under the community itself. There is only community participation.
>Encourage Open Dialogue and Democratic Process.
Promote Development and Social Change.
Encourage sharing of Information and Innovation.
Gives Voice to the Voiceless.
Involvement of Women.
Evolution of Community Radio
Miner’s Radio in Bolivia Started in 1947
The brightest spark about this movie is the chemistry between Saif Ali Khan and Alaya Furniturewalla it just lifts up the movie and makes it all the way more bright and breezy! It’s an absolute non – judgemental , light hearted and fun watch. Saif Ali Khan brings great energy and charm to bear upon the role of Jaswinder “Jazz” Singh making the character so endearing. And his comic timing is spot on! Though this isn’t the first time we are watching him do a role like this but the difference this time is the age factor which is portrayed as it is in reality. Alaya Furniturewalla, in the role of Tia, is wonderfully well cast and does her bit with an effortless ease. Also, Tabu brings so much colour to her one-dimensional part . Kumud Mishra is as usual natural and genuinely beautiful. The non-judgmental way of storytelling is a masterstroke where even the flawed characters are not put under a moralistic scanner for their transgressions.
Nitin Kakkar’s film does a fine balancing act of keeping it fun and enjoyable while showing heart when needed. However, there is a subplot about housing redevelopment that is unnecessarily shoe-horned in the film. Perhaps the intention is to underline Jazz’s change of heart but it is one of the few things that feels forced in this largely likable drama.
Well many people compared this film with Baaghi 3 but there’s a huge difference between the two that is unlike Baaghi 3 Khuda Hafiz actually has a storyline ! Can’t deny the fact that there are similarities but can’t overlook this huge difference as well!
It’s surely an entertaining watch but there’s no surprise element in it as its a stereotypical Bollywood cliche action film where the hero rescues the damsel in distress . However, considering Vidyut Jamwal’s filmography so far ,the action is indeed toned down quite a bit. Even with him tackling a couple of dozen men all at once, the action does not seem totally unbelievable. There is an impromptu, non-choreographed quality to the fight scenes that brings some semblance of reality.
Music is not so impressive except for the track Jaan ban gaye which is really beautiful and soulful. Ahana Kumra and Shiv Panditt’s fake Arabic accent is a huge let down. Their accents grow thick and thin with every alternate scene, and each time is more embarrassing than before. While Annu Kapoor did seem more a natural fit in the land of Noman . The character of Nargis has very little to offer even if the plot revolves around her there is not even a scene, or a minute devoted to actually humanise her.
Khuda Haafiz, therefore, is not without flaws, but it works as an action thriller. Vidyut conveys the nervousness and fear of a man who has lost someone he loves.
A by-the-book thriller, Khuda Haafiz is just entertaining enough. Dive even an inch deeper and the flaws are there for anyone to see.
If I had to say just one word about this movie it would be BEAUTIFUL! Cause it’s beautiful af! Throughout the runtime of 166 minutes it seems like visual poetry going on screen ! The intricacies and complexities of human mind and relationships are beautifully portrayed through an amazing concept . Also the relationship between human beings and time and it’s significance is reflected through metaphors amazingly. There’s a lot more depth in the whole movie than it meets our eyes. If you get it you’ll love it otherwise it might feel a bit lengthy and boring. The acting of the whole cast is terrific. But the stunners are definitely Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ❤ All over it was a great watch for me it gave me an opportunity for a lot of introspection within and much more!
According to me Rasbhari is a very matured and layered project but in an attempt to address too many issues the central theme somewhere gets lost. The thin line between sleazy and erotic has been maintained well but the whole concept falters in certain places. It explores our prurient society and its need to suppress the sexuality of women by portraying one of the biggest fantasies of everyone i.e hot teacher fantasy . The small town culture is perfectly captured. The series shows us how women are suppressed and stereotyped in our society for expressing their desires. The casting is really good the teenagers along with the supporting cast have done a great job but Swara Bhasar is the major attraction and clearly the show stealer! Also the title song is addictive and beautifuly melodious! It’s definitely an interesting take on sexuality, but instead of focusing on one theme issues like sexual awakening, oppression of women, social pressure on women and small-town desires are all rammed into the eight episodes with not so up to the mark results !
Absolutely not worth watching or investing time in! It’s not even close to the 1st installment of the damage series . Though it’s not a continuation of the 1st part but it’s central theme is somewhat similar i.e. portrayal of strength in female characters. But it fails to justify that very central theme and the performances come across as pure cringe material. The direction and execution is a large failure according to me as the very base of the series the script is absolutely rubbish. They tried to explore a folklore giving it a thriller like treatment but sadly didn’t work! Hina Khan does a fair job as the lead actress though but couldn’t save the ship from tanking down.
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