Radio(2009)
Radio is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Isshaan Trivedi. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya as RJ Vivan Shah, alongside Shenaz Treasurywala and Sonal Sehgal. The story follows a successful Mumbai radio jockey whose failing marriage leads him to a new love interest. The film features a supporting cast including Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain, and Rajesh Khattar. Himesh Reshammiya composed the music, which received positive reviews from critics. The film was released on 4 December 2009 and has a runtime of 109 minutes.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 3 December 2009
- Director
- Ishaan Trivedi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Vivan Shah is a popular radio jockey in Mumbai with a broken marriage. His wife Pooja wants a divorce because she feels ignored. Then he meets Shanaya, a cheerful girl who brings joy back into his life. Vivan must choose between saving his marriage or following his heart to a new love.
“Tune in to love”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Radio
Cast reunions in this film: Himesh Reshammiya & Paresh Rawal (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Radio: The Voice of Love' before being shortened to just 'Radio'.
- It was one of the first Bollywood films to prominently feature the real radio station Radio Mirchi as a central plot element.
- Actress Shenaz Treasury, who plays Shanaya, was also a popular VJ on MTV India around the time of the film's release.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song 'Mann Ka Radio' that directly metaphorizes the protagonist's profession.
- Despite being set in Mumbai, parts of the film were shot in Film City, a common studio location in the city.
- The film performed modestly at the box office and did not spawn any major sequels or remakes.
- Director Isshaan Trivedi has only a few directing credits, making 'Radio' a notable entry in his filmography.