CLOSEUP ANTAKSHARI RETURNS ON RADIO;

ISS BAAR UP, BIHAR AUR JHARKHAND LOOTNE

 

 

February 18th, 2014: The game of Antakshari lies in the heart of most Indian celebrations and gatherings. Last year Closeup and 92.7 BIG FM decided to bring back Closeup Antakshari on radio and the show became a grand success — it was awarded an RMAI Flame 2013 award for ‘Best Radio Campaign of the Year’. Given the encouraging response received in Uttar Pradesh in 2013, Closeup Antakshari will take over radio once again, not just in UP but in Bihar and Jharkhand as well. Register and participate in Closeup Antakshari by tuning-in to 92.7 BIG FM!

 

Renowned actor, singer and music director Manoj Tiwari returns as the host for the 2nd Season. 12 teams from 12 different cities will be selected through a process of city finales, from which Manoj Tiwari will select one team each from UP, Jharkhand; while famous actress Ratan Rajput will choose the winner from Bihar through a process of elimination rounds on radio where even listeners can vote for their favorite teams. Going by the response for the first season, registrations are expected to pour in by the hundreds of which the best teams from the cities will compete in the respective city finales. The city winners will then be pitted against each other through a live 6 week show on radio. Ultimately, the best 3 teams one each from every state will participate in a grand finale at Lucknow.

 

Toll free registrations numbers are now live and enthusiastic participants and fans can call the respective numbers and join in. For UP, call 1800 3000 1045; For Bihar, call 1800 3000 1064; For Jharkhand, call 1800 3000 1065.

 

Looking forward to his Closeup Antakshari experience for the 2nd time, Host Manoj Tiwari said, “Closeup is a brand that has the greatest recall when you say Antakshari. It created an instant connect with all age groups, especially the youth and went on to become the most watched show. I remember diligently watching and enjoying each and every episode. It is my pleasure to host this activity on radio for the second time in a row. I love talking to my people here and engaging with them through Closeup Antakshari is the best way. I am confident that Season 2 will be a huge success.”

 

Closeup Antakshari finalists will get an opportunity to tour their respective cities, sing for audiences, and share their experience about being one of the finalists in the second season of Closeup Antakshari.

 

Registration for Auditions on Toll Free Numbers are now Open!