Radio Fiji Two
Broadcast area95% of Fiji's population and streaming live to the World.
Frequency104.8MHz, 105MHz, 105.2MHz and 105.4MHz
BrandingRadio Fiji Two
Programming
Language(s)Hindi
FormatPublic Service Broadcaster
Ownership
OwnerFiji Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
1 July 1954
Links
Webcasthttp://player.streamguys.com/fbc/sgplayer/player.php?s=5&l=layout-standard
Websitehttp://radiofijitwo.com.fj

Radio Fiji Two is a Hindi-language public service broadcaster in Fiji. The station broadcasts on the 105 frequency to the cities of Suva, Navua, Nausori, Labasa, Savusavu, Nadi, Denarau, Mamanuca and Lautoka. The station also broadcasts on the 104.8 frequency to the towns of Coral Coast and Ba. The station broadcasts on 105.2 megahertz to the town of Tavua, and on 105.4 megahertz to Rakiraki and Nabouwalu.[1] It is popular with rural and maritime populations, and the average age of listeners is 45 years.[2]

It is operated by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, the company which also owns FBC TV, Radio Fiji One, Mirchi FM, Bula FM, 2day FM-Fiji, and Gold FM-Fiji in Fiji.[3][2]

Radio Fiji Two initiated its broadcasting on 1 July 1954. Featuring multilingual religious music in the morning, news and community messages, drive time music play, talk back shows, birthday announcements, interviews, favourite music plays and much more.[2] Featuring a range of popular Hindi songs from the 1950s to present era.

The station endeavours to entertain, educate, inform, preserve & develop culture and foster mutual understanding between the different originating groups in the Fijian Community, using the universal language of music, news, views, information and being mindful of the diverse interests, religious and ethnic origins of the audience they cater. The programs include substantial local contents specialized contributors dealing with wide range of cultural issues. Featuring regular news and sports bulletins, interviews and discussions on issues of concern and interest of the Indo-Fijian community.

The programs are sponsored by the government under the Public Service Broadcast (PSB) contract, from private organizations and religious organizations in Fiji. Radio Fiji Two provides opportunities to local businesses to market their products to a specialized niche market by advertising on air.

Announcers

Radio Fiji Two's lineup is as follows:[4]

  • Subha Ki Manzil 12.00am - 6am: Sheenam Roy
  • Humsafar 6.00am - 9am: Dipti Ben and Monish Sharma
  • Ghar Sansaar 9am - 12pm: Noor Jahan
  • Suhana Safar 12pm - 3pm: Sheenam Roy
  • Mastaani Shaam 3pm - 7pm: Sonam Lata
  • Mahekti Ratein 7pm - 12am: Ravin Singh
  • Guldasta (Saturday) 6am -12pm: Sheenam Roy
  • Mastana Bahar (Saturday) 6pm - 12am: Rajnesh Kumar
  • Aaina "Talk Back Show" (Tuesday) 2pm - 3pm : Shammi Lochan Lal
  • Bhuli Hui Yaadein (Sunday) 6pm - 12am: Gyan Prabha Nand

Former radio jockeys

Radio jockeys that have worked with Radio Fiji Two include:

  • Late Ambika Nand
  • Late Shri Dewakar Prasad
  • Late Shri Sami Mudaliar
  • Late Shri Puran Ji Charan
  • Late Shri Odho Ji Bhai
  • Late Pallavi Shweta
  • Jagdish Maharaj
  • Jitendra Shyam
  • Nitya Nand
  • Roshil Maharaj
  • Dharmendra Shyam
  • Sashi Kanta
  • Ranjana Kumar
  • Deo Raj Raju
  • Pranil Chand
  • Yashmin Ali
  • Veena Kumar Bhatnagar
  • Roneel Narayan
  • Jeff Khan
  • Prabha Mishra
  • Pawan Rekha
  • Rohit Ritesh Sharma
  • Late Sunil Raj
  • Pronol Rae
  • Mohini Karan
  • Tej Ram Prem
  • Avinesh Raj
  • Late Anirudh Diwakar
  • Late Vijay Dutt Sharma
  • Vandhana Prasad
  • Sherine Prasad
  • Late Ramesh Chandra
  • Yashmin Ali
  • Mohini
  • Late Vidyawati Jairam
  • Arunesh Kumar
  • Yogen Maharaj
  • Prem Chand
  • Rup Chand
  • Sunil Lata
  • Nirmal Kumar
  • Ashok Lingam
  • Yogesh Sharma

References

  1. ↑ "Radio Fiji Two - Desh ki Dhadkan". Archived from the original on 26 January 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 "Fiji Media, Language and Telecommunications Landscape Guide" (PDF). May 2021. p. 15. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "New TV station a hit - Fiji Times Online". Fijitimes.com. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  4. ↑ "Programmes - Radio Fiji Two - Desh ki Dhadkan". Archived from the original on 1 January 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2023.

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