MUMBAI: This Republic Day, BIG 92.7 FM captures the spirit of patriotism and hosts a unique property called the Republic Day Musical Parade, calling people from across the city to come together, showcase their patriotism and salute the spirit of being Indian…the musical way!

As part of its Republic Day Musical Parade, Big FM invites listeners from various localities across the city to express their patriotism in the form of patriotic songs. Challenging the creativity of listeners, they are invited to also send in self written / composed songs. Big FM will feature these compositions on air.

On 23rd Jan, the station hosted noted Kannada celebrities like Guru Kiran (Music Director) & Singer Shamita Malnad among others at the studios for a special Republic Day sing-song session along with listeners & BIG FM RJ's Harsha & Shruthi. The entire group sang various patriotic songs to celebrate our 60th Republic Day and gave special messages on-air. A surprise quiz was held for the listeners on topics related to our country's freedom and constitution with special prizes given away by the celebrities to the winners.

Apart from this, the Station's outdoor broadcasting teams will be hosting live links with people ranging from singer groups, corporates, schools and colleges, theatre groups, housing localities and many more – touching thousand of people across the city and getting them to sing patriotic songs together as a group, thus imbibing one-ness and pride of being an Indian. The sing-song will culminate with the groups singing the Vande Mataram together. Listeners who would like to be featured on air can invite the RJ to cover their locality or group by sms-ing their requests to 55454.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Cluster Head, Karnataka & Kerala, Big 92.7 FM said, "As the leading FM station in Bangalore we take this as our responsibility to drive initiatives like these which bring together people from different walks of life. On this occasion we will have the people of Bangalore doing a musical parade by singing their very own patriotic song as a tribute to the nation and bringing out the true spirit of being an Indian.

As an integral part of fabric of the city, Big FM will also showcase the Republic Day parades, flag hoisting events and visit places across the city on the 26th of January interacting with listeners and help spread the fervor of patriotism.