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1963 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1963rd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 963rd year of the 2nd millennium, the 63rd year of the 20th century, and the 4th year of the 1960s decade Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of Anand Bakshi on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was a popular Indian poet and lyricist. Bakshi has been regarded as the most prolific lyricist of Hindi cinema – he also lived a life which itself is an inspiring journey of faith, dreams, success and humanity. In a career spanning 45 years and 4,000 songs lyricist Anand Bakshi left little unsaid in the name of love. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1962 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1962 was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1962nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 962nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 62nd year of the 20th century, and the 3rd year of the 1960s decade. 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

1961 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1961st year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 961st year of the 2nd millennium, the 61st year of the 20th century, and the 2nd year of the 1960s decade. As MAD Magazine pointed out on its cover for the March 1961 issue, this was the first "upside-up" year — i.e., one in which the numerals that form the year look the same as when the numerals are rotated upside down, a strobogrammatic number — since 1881.[1] The next such year will be 6009 Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Here's Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Hrishikesh Mukherjee on his Tune India Radio Classic Show Hrishikesh Mukherjee (30 September 1922 – 27 August 2006) was an Indian film director, editor and writer regarded as one of the greatest filmmaker of all time , known for a number of films, including [Anari],Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Majhli Didi, Chaitali, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, Kissi Se Na Kehna, Namak Haraam Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades, and is named the pioneer of the 'middle cinema' of India. Renowned for his social films that reflected the changing middle-class ethos, Mukherjee "carved a middle path between the extravagance of mainstream cinema and the stark realism of art cinema". He also remained the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The Government of India honoured him with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1999 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. He received the NTR National Award in 2001 and he also won eight Filmfare Awards. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1960 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1960th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 960th year of the 2nd millennium, the 60th year of the 20th century, and the 1st year of the 1960s decade. It is also known as the "Year of Africa" because of major events—particularly the independence of seventeen African nations—that focused global attention on the continent and intensified feelings of Pan-Africanism. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1959 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1959th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 959th year of the 2nd millennium, the 59th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1950s 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

1958 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1958th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 958th year of the 2nd millennium, the 58th year of the 20th century, and the 9th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Austrlaia

Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of Guru Dutt on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964), better known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He made 1950s and 1960s classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Chaudhvin Ka Chand. In particular, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool have been included among the greatest films of all time by Time magazine's "All-TIME" 100 best movies list and by the 2002 Sight & Sound critics' and directors' poll, where Dutt himself is included among the greatest film directors of all time. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1957 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1957th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 957th year of the 2nd millennium, the 57th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1950s decade. 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

1956 Ka Safar – Rajesh Thakur’s Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1956th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 956th year of the 2nd millennium, the 56th year of the 20th century, and the 7th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Here’s Rajesh Thakur talking about Life Journey of The Evergreen Romantic Superstar - Dev Anand on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. Dharamdev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), known as Dev Anand, was a noted Hindi film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi films, through a career that spanned over six decades. He is considered as one of the greatest and most influential actors in the history of Indian Cinema. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1955 Ka Safar - Rajesh Thakur's Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio’s classic show. 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1955th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 955th year of the 2nd millennium, the 55th year of the 20th century, and the 6th year of the 1950s decade. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Dive into the vibrant world of Bollywood melodies with Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio’s exclusive podcast segment. Join us as we curate and present the top 10 Hindi songs from the latest releases, handpicked for your listening pleasure.

1954 ka safar - Rajesh Thakur's Tune India Radio Classic Show Here’s Rajesh Thakur taking stroll down memory lane on his Tune India Radio's classic show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

Friday 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 "Rajesh Thakur's Morning Show" live weekdays @ 7am Sydney Time Tune India Radio Sydney Australias

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 "Rajesh Thakur's Morning Show" live weekdays @ 7am Sydney Time Tune India Radio Sydney Australias

Wednesday 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 "Rajesh Thakur's Morning Show" live weekdays @ 7am Sydney Time Tune India Radio Sydney Australias

Tuesday 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 "Rajesh Thakur's Morning Show" live weekdays @ 8am Sydney Time Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

"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

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