Akashvani to broadcast special programme featuring Mohanlal on June 8
Thiruvananthapuram: Actor Mohanlal visited Akashvani Thiruvananthapuram station on Saturday to record a special radio programme. The programme, featuring Mohanlal's cherished radio memories in Malayalam, will be broadcast on June 8.
He said that before the advent of television and the internet, Akashvani was the only source of entertainment for his generation. Praising the organisation for maintaining the pride and quality of its programming, he highlighted the credibility and uniqueness of its news broadcasts.
Mohanlal also recalled his childhood connection with Akashvani through programmes like Balalokam, Radio Ammavan and Yuva Vani, which made radio a familiar and endearing presence in his early years.
He also shared that he used to lend his voice to children's programmes and radio plays at the Thiruvananthapuram station during his school days.
As part of the special programme, the actor shared his 10 favourite songs for the 'Ishtaganam' segment. He also recalled his experience as the host of the national sports broadcast, marking yet another facet of his longstanding association with Akashvani.
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