Akashvani Dharwad reaches 75th milestone, makes its place in FM music, app era

THIS year marks the 75th anniversary of Akashvani Dharwad, a cultural icon of North Karnataka's oral tradition.

- AMIT S UPADHYE @ Dharwad

A unique voice of the 20th century, the broadcasting service was launched with the rendition of India's national song 'Vande Mataram', by a team led by Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Akashvani Dharwad was the beloved medium of acclaimed artistes like Da Ra Bendre, Mallikarjun Mansur, Rajguru, Chennaveera Kanavi, Girish Karnad, Balappa, Gangubai Hangal and many others. Radio legends like Kaka, Nani Kaka and Akkamma became special stars, especially among rural audiences.