Rajesh Thakur's Podcast Show | Retro Rewind: Bollywood Legends, Iconic Films & Global Moments

🎶 Lata Mangeshkar: The Nightingale of India & Her Musical Legacy 🎤✨ Join Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio as he takes you through the incredible journey of Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary voice that shaped Indian music. From her humble beginnings to becoming Bollywood’s most celebrated playback singer, Lata Ji's melodies continue to touch hearts worldwide. In this special episode, we delve into her life story, iconic career, and timeless songs that defined generations. Enjoy some of her most unforgettable hits and relive the golden era of Hindi film music. 📻 Listen Now on Tune India Radio!

Start your Friday with Straight From the Heart! Tejaswini shares powerful insights on motivation, mindfulness, and personal growth, paired with handpicked music to keep your energy high. Listen now and set the tone for an amazing week ahead!

Mohammed Rafi was more than just a singer—he was an emotion, a voice that resonated with millions. From romantic ballads to soulful ghazals, from patriotic anthems to peppy duets, Rafi Sahab’s versatility remains unmatched. His legendary collaborations with composers like S.D. Burman, Naushad, and R.D. Burman created unforgettable melodies that continue to touch hearts across generations. In this special episode of Rajesh Thakur’s Podcast on Tune India Radio, we pay tribute to the maestro by playing some of his greatest hits. Join us as we revisit Rafi Sahab’s incredible journey, his contributions to Indian cinema, and the timeless magic of his voice. Tune in and relive the golden era of Bollywood music! 🎶✨

In this special episode, Rajesh Thakur takes you on a nostalgic journey through the life and legacy of Nasir Hussain, the maestro of Bollywood filmmaking. Known for his incredible ability to blend melodrama with heartfelt storytelling, Hussain shaped the golden era of Hindi cinema. With iconic films like Teesri Manzil, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Caravan, he left an indelible mark on the industry, redefining its musical landscape with unforgettable songs that continue to captivate audiences. Join Rajesh as he celebrates Hussain’s legacy, exploring his contributions not only as a director but also as a creator of some of the most memorable soundtracks in Bollywood. Tune in to hear some of Rajesh’s favorite songs from Hussain’s films and discover how his innovative storytelling and passion for music helped shape Indian cinema as we know it today.

Join Rajesh Thakur on Tune India Radio as he takes you on a poetic journey through the life of Majrooh Sultanpuri—one of Bollywood’s most celebrated lyricists. Discover his incredible career, iconic songs, and the magic behind his timeless lyrics. Enjoy a selection of my favorite songs written by him and relive the golden era of Hindi film music.

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.

Close your eyes and listen to the song of Khamoshi - “Khwab Chun Rahi Hai Raat, Beqrar Hai, Tumhara Intezar Hai... Pukar Lo...” in the god-gifted, velvety smooth romantic voice of Hemant Kumar. Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, known professionally as Hemant Kumar (16 June 1920 – 26 September 1989), was an Indian Bengali singer and music director who sang in Bengali, Hindi and other Indian languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Assamese, Tamil, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Konkani, Sanskrit and Urdu. He was an artist of Bengali and Hindi film music, Rabindra Sangeet, and many other songs. He was the recipient of two National Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. Here is Rajesh Thakur talking about life journey of Hemant Kumar on his Radio Classic Show 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

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

Manoj Kumar's "Roti Kapda Aur Makan" ruled the box office in 1974, Anand Bakshi wrote, Kishor sung and R.D.Burman composed one of the best song of Hindi cinema " Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Guzar Jaate hain Jo Makam, Wo Phir Nehin Aate". 1974 Inflation continues to spiral out of control around the world reaching 11.3% in the USA and 17.2% in the UK and the global recession deepens. The famous skeleton "Lucy" is discovered in Ethiopia which lived between 3.9 to 3 million years ago. More and more smaller digital based consumer products appear in the shops and the earliest forms of Word Processors appear which resemble a typewriter more than a computer. After the findings of the Watergate Scandal Richard Nixon becomes the first US president forced to resign from office. Here is Rajesh Thakur with his Radio Classic Show " 1974 Ki Kahani" Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1973 known for three-Day Week put in place in the UK, Sydney Opera House is opened, Yom Kippur War and Oil Embargo, Watergate Hearings Begin, Supreme Court rules on Roe v. Wade. Rishi Kapoor's biggest blockbuster which was his debut film Bobby, released to magnanimous response in 1973. Here is Rajesh Thakur with his Radio Classic Show "1973 Ki Kahani" Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1972 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. Seeta Aur Geeta Staring Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar was the top Grossing film for this year followed by Pakeezah. Here’s Rajesh Thakur going back in time with music and interesting stories from 1972. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1971 This could well be the year that marked the start of the digital age when the Microprocessor was invented. Haathi Mere Saathi was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1971. The Year Rajesh Khanna dominated box office with many hits including Anand. Here's "1971 Ki Kahani " Rajesh Thakur's Radio Classic Show. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

1970 Music continues to make significant impact with the largest ever rock festival held on the Isle of Wight with 600,000 people attending. Johny Mera Naam was the top grossing film on the box office in India. Rajesh Khanna gave many hits in 1970 including Sachaa Jhutha , Aan Milo Sajna and Safar. Here's Rajesh Thakur going back in time with 1970"s music and interesting stories. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia

"1969 Ki Kahani" What happened in 1969 First Superstar" of Indian cinema "Rajesh Khanna" gave his 1st blockbuster "Aradhana", Amitabh Bachchan started his film career with "Saat Hindustani" Major News Stories include , The first man is landed on the moon on the Apollo 11 mission by the United States and Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon, The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records, First Concorde test flight is conducted In France, Boeing 747 jumbo jet makes its debut, Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock-n-roll fans. Tune India Radio Sydney Australia