MUMBAI:- In a celebration of life's optimism, Radio City 91.1FM, India's melody FM station starts the festivities for 2009 by bringing the nation together over the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. The FM brand has lined up special offerings for the nation's Radio Cityzens for Sankranti, also celebrated as Uttarayana, Pongal and Lohri across various parts of the country. Integrating the festive spirit of Sankrant across shows, Radio City is celebrating the fervor and gaiety of the festival with a mix of special contests, coupled with loads of goodies and some fantastic music.

Mumbai's Radio City 91.1FM is celebrating a �Whatte Fun' Sankranti with the �Patang Awards' with RJ Vicky on �Radio City Joyride'. A light-hearted contest, these coveted Awards have 5 categories and listeners can choose from 3 options in each category to win kite sets courtesy Radio City 91.1FM.

Showcasing the diversity of Sankranti celebrations, Delhi's Radio City 91.1FM is celebrating the spirit of Lohri in a complete action packed Whatte fun style along with cr?¨me-de-la-cr?¨me artists who are Delhi's pride. With Delhi's favourite Punjabi songs playing on-air all day long, Radio City 91.1FM will have Daler Mehendi join RJ Simran on â€?Whatte Fun Mornings' followed by singer Mika and Jaspinder Nirula on â€?Double Dose'. Jaspal and Savita Bhatti jump onto the â€?Whatte fun' bandwagon on â€?Radio City Joyride' with RJ Varun. Gearing up for the evening, RJ Charu (â€?Double Dose') will visit listener homes for live broadcasts of the celebrations on â€?Retro Caf?©' with RJ Ved.

Bengalurina Radio City 91.1FM will begin the Harvest festival with the Aiyyapa Special on �Shubhodhaya' from 4- 6 AM. Actor Upendra will join RJs Pradeep and Varsha on �Whatte Fun Mornings' sharing his plans for the day with listeners. The Radio City team will relay live updates from Gavi Gangadhareshawara Temple with the traditional �ellu bella kabbau' for all who catch up with them. Actor Sudeep will drop in to chat with RJ Vinayak on �City Maathu' to wish Bangaloreans the best of the festive season.

Celebrating Sankranti Vacchindi, Hyderabad Ka Radio City 91.1FM's �Hitech Haridassu' is all geared up celebrate the festive spirit with the listeners. The station will be buzz with discussions on the relevance of �Bogi' and listeners stand to win goodies for the most �Whatte Fun' answers. On Sankranti day, RJs will discuss �pedda panduga' and visit listener's homes. Listeners can also win the opportunity to fly kites with their favourite Radio City RJ's and the station will also conduct a Rangoli competition.

Ahmedabad's Radio City 91.1FM is celebrating �Uttarayan' with great zeal. Amdavadis can now play �Chhat par Patang, Radio City ke sang and get to host live relays on-air the FM station. This Uttarayan, Radio City's very own �Pinakin Shah' dons a Bollywood avatar with the latest gossip from the Indian filmdom.

It's �Til Gud Khaa Ani God God Bola at Pune's Radio City 91.1FM as a special on-air persona �Sweetie Aunty' will celebrate Makar Sankranti with all Punekars by spreading the message of peace and kindness.

Chennai oda Radio City 91.1FM will air the �Pongalo Pongal contest on �Alli Durbar' where RJ Aarthi will select 4 lucky listeners who share the best Pongal recipes. �Kaanum Pongal' in Chennai is a day for families to spend time together and many go for family outings. Radio City will capture Chennai's family time out through live on-air updates from Chennai's various popular hangouts.