MUMBAI: Hyderabadis can’t get BIGGER than this, their most witty and humorous radio jockey (RJ), has made Hyderabad proud again. RJ Shekar of 92.7 BIG FM, Hyderabad’s favorite radio station has created history by consecutively winning the IRF awards (Indian Excellence in Radio Awards) for 6 years in row. RJ Shekar’s breakfast show ‘Happy Mornings’ bagged the best breakfast show award in Telugu category. No RJ ever in the history of any forum won consecutively for the past 6 years. RJ Shekar has not just brought cheers to Hyderabad but for the entire state of Andhra Pradesh.

Winner: Best Breakfast/Show (Telugu) - ‘Happy Mornings’ 7-11 am by RJ Shekar-

This category is designed for breakfast shows that deserve particular recognition for their high standard, originality, professionalism and innovation. The Excellence in Radio Awards is an internationally recognized benchmark of excellence for programming, radio talent, marketing & promotions and advertising.

RJ Shekar aka ‘Shekar Basha’ as he is popularly known amongst his millions of listeners has phenomenally multiplied the radio listenership in the morning with his local slangs and well- connected show that keeps every Hyderabadi tuned while driving to work in the morning.  Shekar’s daily dose of out of the box ideas gives listeners a witty perspective to life and helps start their mornings on a happy note.

The India Radio Forum Awards 2012 was held at JW Marriott, Mumbai last week. Awards were given in 27 categories, the India Radio Forum received entries from radio stations all over the country. In total 92.7 BIG FM bagged 8 awards in different categories.