Actor Prasanna and MG Bhaskar hosting live “BIG Vanakkam” show with RJ Speed Dheena
Actor Prasanna and MG Bhaskar hosting live “BIG Vanakkam” show with RJ Speed Dheena
February 4th is recognized as world cancer day and BIG 92.7 FM, as part of its endeavor to be the Radio Station that reflects “Vibe of the City”, today kick started an innovative awareness activity called “The Skeleton Squad” to spread awareness on “Smoking causes cancer”. The Skeleton squad consists of people wearing skeleton outfits and will sport various messages to spread awareness on “no smoking”
The Skeleton squad went across to various parts of the city and will made smokers its victim. Wherever the squad found smokers it went across to them and sported various messages related to “Smoking causes cancer”
BIG 92.7 FM – Kekkalam Pesalam Life Kondadalam
This Pongal BIG 92.7 FM, Chennai, will reverberate sounds that will make for every Tamilian’s Pride (‘Tamizhanin Perumai’) across all its on air and on ground offerings. This offering from the Station has been made after much research, study and understanding of the requirements of the people of Chennai. The Station will live its brand-line ‘Kekkalam Pesalam Life Kondadalam’, thus positively impacting listener’s lives, through integration of the new concept into all its offerings. The main crux is that BIG 92.7 FM, Chennai’s favourite Radio Station will now celebrate being a Tamilian – everyday, in every way!
Tamizhanin Perumai will be the foundation on which all the offerings from the radio station will be pegged. Everyday will see a celebrity being featured on air, where his/her traits and achievements will be discussed by fellow colleagues, family, friends and fans in general. Interactivity will see a further surge with listener’s opinions being given further importance and the Station basically providing itself as a platform to listen to the listener! Tamilians featured on BIG 92.7 FM will be from across various fields e.g. Kollywood, politics, sports etc. and will be felicitated for their exemplary achievements and contribution to society. The new format kick-started on January 15, 2008 with Honorable Chief Minister of TamilNadu, Thiru. Kalaingar M. Karunanidhi, being the first celebrity to be felicitated on the Station. He will be followed by well known personalities, some of whom would include Actor Mr. Sathyaraj, Parthiban, Percussionist Sivamani, Businessman Vasanth Kumar and Ace Music Director A.R Rehman… just to name a few. All this and much more is sure to offer Chennai-ites a wholesome entertainment mix!
Following the high decibels of hype and excitement in cities across the country, Chipak Ke Jeeto, India’s biggest Radio Realty Show and the biggest endurance test of all times, presented by BIG 92.7 FM in association with Hyundai Motors’ newly launched Hyundai i10 kick started on the eve on January 11, 2007 across the cities of Mumbai at In Orbit Mall, Delhi at MGF mega city, Gurgaon, Kolkata at Eedf ground and Hyderabad at Prasad Imax. The on ground arrangements are being put together by BIG Events.
At the strike of 17:00hours, the event was flagged off simultaneously across the 4 metros by eminent celebrities’ who were there to cheer the participants and wish them luck. Each of the venues saw people flocking to the place in herds to wish the participants luck and witness the endurance test live! Keeping in mind the level of difficulty and challenge involved in the contest, BIG 92.7 FM has ensured a host of amenities to ensure participants’ requirements are taken care of. An emergency medical center, ambulance, security, special rest rooms, doctor recommended food as per diet, tight security, monitors to ensure tracking of the participants etc. has all been ensured. BIG 92.7 FM will be covering the event live from the venue and will cover interesting insights of participants, how touch the competition was, parents’ / friends’ feedback and the excitement amongst the crowds. The BIG RJ’s will be at the venue 24×7 covering the event with their witty take and pep talks to boost the morale of the participants.
The event will see a whole lot of celebrities coming over to cheer the participants along with the jocks and the crowds.
In addition, BIG 92.7 FM has already applied for the Limca Book of World Records and a representative will visit the venues in the cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata where participants will be fighting each other for the prestigious title. On successful completion of the contest, Limca Book officials will certify the winner of Chipak Ke Jeeto and enter his/her name into the record books.
The event was flagged off by Actress Hanssika Motwani (from Aapka Saroor fame) and music director cum singer Anand Raj Anand amidst a huge crowd in Mumbai. In Hyderabad the event was flagged off by famous Telugu actor Raja along with the crew of “happy days” movie. In Kolkata the event was flagged off by actor Parambrato and BIG 92.7 RJs among a huge crowd of people cheering the participants there was also one wild card entry in Kolkata. Representatives from Limca book of records were present at the venue and in Delhi the event was flagged off by Mr Punit Mathur, Station Director, BIG 92.7 FM.
Before the event was flagged off a small briefing session was conducted for the participants to take them through the rules and regulation of the contest. Among the spectators there were cheerleaders, relatives of participants who enthusiastically cheered the participants to keep their morale up. BIG 92.7 FM through its outdoor broadcasting studio broadcasted the event live on-air in all the centres.
About “Chipak ke Jeeto”
The contest Chipak Ke Jeeto, a one of its kind challenge, allows the contestant who remains touching the swanky new Hyundai i10 for the longest period, to grab the keys and drive home the machine! Chipak Ke Jeeto conceptualized and presented by BIG 92.7 FM, is being held simultaneously across the four metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata and will be shortly held in Bangalore.
Director SJ surya was at BIG 92.7 FM office. take a look at the pic and video
more pics in yahoo group.
BIG 92.7 FM’s breakfast jock “Speed” Dheena has been recognized as the “Best Male RJ of the year” by Ananda Vikatan, a popular Tamil weekly Magazine in Chennai. Dheena’s name has been published in the current edition of the weekly magazine.
Speed Dheena who hosts the breakfast show, BIG Vanakkam on BIG 92.7 FM – Chennai is already every Chennaites favorite. Hailed as one of the most popular RJ by Tamil radio listeners, he is well known for his ability to find humor in various situations. It is his ability to see the different side of things makes him a logically humorous person. Approachable, friendly and a person who can easily have the audiences singing his tunes, Speed Dheena can jump from one topic to another at lightning speed. He takes entertainment a bit too seriously, but only because he seriously wants to keep his audience entertained! His objective is to keep the listeners pepped up at the end of his show. The RJ gives all Chennaites a suitable way of starting their day with his breakfast show.

RJ Dheena has also received best RJ (Tamil) award at the India Radio Forum held earlier this year and has recently completed an on-air marathon for 92.7 hrs continuously to enter Limca Book of World Records
BIG 92.7 FM the largest FM network in India, organised a Christmas bash especially for the listeners.
The party included an array of fun filled party games like shooting balloons, ramp walk, breaking the balloon contest, a competition for designing clothes with news papers, singing and dancing competition and a lot more events hosted by RJ YO YO. The RJs of Chennai station interacted with all the enthusiastic listeners and played games. The winners of the games were gifted BIG 92.7 FM goodies.
Listeners of BIG 92.7 FM’s BIG Vanakkam show had a surprise treat today as Kollywood’s veteran director / actor cum producer Thankar Bachan co-hosted the show with RJ Speed Dheena.
Thankar Bachan enthusiastically answered all the questions asked by RJ Dheena. He also spoke about his latest movie “Onbadu Rubai Notu” (9 Rs note) Onbadu Rubai Notu has been directed by Thankar Bachan which is based on his novel.
Do you keep yourself updated on the most recent happenings in Cinema Chennai and cricket? Your answer might be yes but how about a little humorous take on the above? Well here comes your daily dose of Chennai, Cricket and Cinema added with loads of humor. Yes that’s what RJ Balaji and Bossky discuss every day on-air when they host Overtake aired between 5.00 – 8.00 pm on weekdays. It is also called as 3c (Chennai, Cricket and Cinema) by the frequent listeners of BIG 92.7 FM.

Between 5 – 8 pm every hour is dedicated to Cricket, Cinema and Chennai respectively. RJ Balaji starts the discussion with Bossky who has his own humorous take. People can listen to RJ Balaji and Bossky’s select audio links on BIG 92.7 FM’s Podcast. www.big927fm.com