Radio Badal

Radio Badal knows its audience. This is Hindi music radio for the masses, not the connoisseurs. Bollywood hits form the backbone, but you'll also get folk tunes and classic ghazals. The morning block crackles with energy - upbeat 90s numbers and recent chart-toppers. By evening, the tempo drops to romantic ballads. It's chaotic, but that's the point. The DJs banter in warm, conversational Hindi, linking songs with slice-of-life chatter. One moment you're hearing Kishore Kumar's timeless voice, the next a new Arijit Singh single. The transitions aren't always smooth, but the energy is infectiou…