RED FM and Music Plus’ ‘RISE INDIA Awards

RED FM and Music Plus’ ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ honored the COVID crusaders for their efforts and commitment

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM & Music Plus felicitated twenty COVID crusaders at RISE INDIA Awards. The four week long virtual award show wholeheartedly celebrated these COVID heroes from different walks of life who stepped up to fight against the virus in their own capacity. While the multi-talented actor, Aparshakti Khurana commenced every episode by quoting motivational verses, RED FM RJ’s took over the virtual stage to host the rest of the award show. The virtual event was graced by popular artists, singers and composers like Shankar Mahdevan, Sonakshi Sinha, Kapil Sharma, Raftaar, Honey Singh, Jubin Nautiyal among others who felicitated and paid tribute by dedicating their famous songs to the COVID crusaders.

RED FM and Music Plus’s RISE INDIA Awards brought hard-hitting stories of people who are doing their bit during this lockdown to help others. Gauri Behera, a home guard in Puri, Orissa who is the sole bread earner of the family who lost her 13-year-old daughter to cancer. Being aware of the COVID scenario, she joined back to work within 2 days of losing her only child.  SI Harjeet Singh witnessed a tragic incident while on duty of handling a gathering in a Patiala market during lockdown. While making people follow social distancing, someone from the crowd started a brawl and, in the process, Harjeet Singh’s hand was cut off with a sword. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and after hours of struggle his amputated hand was re-implanted. Post this horrific incident Harjeet Singh became a symbol of strength and courage.

The other COVID crusaders who got recognized were Ayub Sheikh, Dr. Sachin Nayak, Shailendra Kawade, Dayaveer Singh, Arjun Bhatti, Santosh Nair & Uma Rajeshwari, Sultan, Dharamshibhai Rabari, Anand Mishra, Dr. Tripti, The Pasha Brothers of Kolar, Transgender Gauri, Tulu Basfor, Akshay Kothawale, Kishori Pednekar, Pradeep Kumar, Manish Panth and Dr. Abhinay Darwade.

Speaking on the occasion, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM and Magic FM, said, “Since the time we went live with our first episode of RISE INDIA Awards, we have been receiving immense love and appreciation for felicitating the COVID crusaders for their noble work done for the society. At RED FM, we believe that such recognitions make a big difference that can help each other rise together from these difficult times. It was heart-warming to have renowned singers and celebrities who celebrated the selfless efforts of these crusaders by interacting and paying tribute to them. We hope that the courageous stories of these real heroes will motivate all of us to do our bit during this global health crisis.”

Tarsame Mittal, Founder, Music Plus, said, “I feel very happy that we were able to recognize the real heroes during this Pandemic through “Rise India Awards”. I wish that more and more people get motivated to help each other like our heroes and fight this Pandemic together.  We are very happy to receive positive and encouraging response to the initiative.”

RISE INDIA Awards received praise and appreciation from the audience for putting a spotlight on COVID crusaders who are spreading a ray of hope amidst the challenging times. 

Kapil Sharma saluted the extraordinary work of

Kapil Sharma saluted the extraordinary work of COVID 

crusaders on RISE INDIA Awards

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One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM & Music Plus recognized the selfless efforts of COVID crusaders at their one of a kind initiative ‘RISE INDIA Awards’. During the fourth episode of the awards show, RJ Malishka invited comedian, actor and television presenter Kapil Sharma to talk about the COVID warriors who are doing some exceptional work.  While he was overwhelmed to be a part of RISE INDIA Awards, he also announced that he would like to host these real-life crusaders on his show post the lockdown.

During a conversation with RJ Malishka, Kapil Sharma appreciated the relentless efforts of the COVID crusaders. While he lauded the struggles of the police during the pandemic, he also expressed his emotional connect with reference to his father’s association with the police department. He also brought to notice the tragic accident that took place in Punjab, where SI Harjeet Singh lost his hand while at service. He also recalled the heart felt gesture by Ayub Sheikh who is a farmer from Paithan, Aurangabad who helped his needy neighbors by providing them with 2500 Kgs of wheat grains during the lockdown.

Kapil Sharma also gave a special mention to the media fraternity including RED FM who put their lives at risk to provide authentic information and entertainment to people during the pandemic. Celebrating and saluting their courage and bravery, the talented comedian who is also a great singer dedicated the song ‘Jeena issi ka naam hai‘to the COVID Crusaders. While the pandemic has made us realize the importance of such crusaders, Kapil Sharma requested the viewers to remain calm, patient and support each other during these challenging times. 

RED FM and Music Plus’s RISE INDIA Awards

RED FM and Music Plus’s RISE INDIA Awards salute the

 COVID crusaders

What

RISE INDIA Awards

When and Where

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Date & Time

15^th May 2020

8 PM onwards

RED FM and Music Plus brings to you a first of its kind initiative ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ to recognize the selfless efforts of COVID crusaders. These are people from different walks of life who are coming forward to serve the nation.

 After a heart-warming response from the first episode, this virtual award show in its second episode will witness some of the biggest musicians like Honey Singh, Shaan, Jubin Nautiyal, Dhvani Bhanushali and Tulsi Kumar who will felicitate and pay tribute to these COVID crusaders.

 Hosted by RED FM RJs, the award show will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook handles of RED FM.

Don’t miss out on this show that will take you through the inspiring and courageous stories of these warriors!

RISE INDIA Awards’ first episode salutes

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM & Music Plus felicitated five COVID crusaders at first of the 4 episodes of the ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ on 8th May 2020. While the multi-talented actor, Aparshakti Khurana commenced the show with signature poetry, RED FM’s RJ Raunac took over the virtual stage to host the rest of the award show.

‘RISE INDIA Awards’ first episode salutes five COVID crusaders

Glimpse of the first episode: https://youtu.be/VJBCIoZ0G1k

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM & Music Plus felicitated five COVID crusaders at first of the 4 episodes of the ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ on 8th May 2020. While the multi-talented actor, Aparshakti Khurana commenced the show with signature poetry, RED FM’s RJ Raunac took over the virtual stage to host the rest of the award show.

Rise India Awards, wholeheartedly celebrated these five COVID heroes from different walks of life who stepped up to fight against the virus in their own capacity:

1. Ayyub Shaikh, a farmer, donated 2500 Kgs of wheat grains and helped more than 160 families who are daily wagers with no source of income during the lockdown.

2. Dr. Sachin Nayak works at Bhopal’s state-run JP Hospital who consciously decided to live out of his car to prevent the spread of the virus at home. His dedication was acknowledged by MP’s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

3. Shailendra Kawade, Co-founder and Executive Director of Mylab’s R&D, spearheaded the team responsible for designing the COVID-19 testing kit called ‘Patho Detect’ within a turnaround time of six weeks which fastened the testing rate in India.

4. Dayaveer Singh, a policeman, rescued a pregnant woman and took her to Hindu Rao Hospital after the family was waiting for an ambulance for two hours. The woman named her new born baby after the constable who helped her reach the hospital on time.

5. Arjun Bhatti is a 15-year-old golf sensation who sold his trophies and raised Rs. 4.30 Lakhs to donate this amount to the PM CARES Fund.

The show witnessed renowned singers and composers like Amit Trivedi, Rekha Bhardwaj, Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan, Neeti Mohan and Asees Kaur interacting with and paying tribute to the COVID crusaders.

RED FM and Music Plus through this initiative are further encouraging people to nominate their COVID crusaders by logging on to the RED FM India app. The second episode will be streamed on RED FM’s Facebook and YouTube handle on Friday, 15th May 2020 at 8 PM IST.

Stay tuned to 93.5 RED FM for more details!

Glimpse of the first episode: https://youtu.be/VJBCIoZ0G1k

RED FM and Music Plus launches ‘RISE INDIA Awards’

RED FM and Music Plus launches ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ to recognize the COVID crusaders

One of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM has joined hands with Music Plus to launch a first of its kind initiative ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ to recognize the selfless efforts of the COVID crusaders. There are doctors, nurses, frontline sanitization staff, industrialists, brands, celebrities, influencers, journalists, social media personalities and even an ordinary person with extraordinary will to wage a war against this pandemic. The virtual awards ‘RISE INDIA Awards’ is an initiative to celebrate and recognize the commitment of these crusaders.

‘RISE INDIA Awards’ is a four-week long initiative that will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube of RED FM every Friday, starting from 8^th May. Nominations will be invited through RJ mentions and RJ videos where people can either self-nominate or nominate someone who has done notable work during the COVID-19 pandemic and deserves to be honoured. Hosted by popular RJs of RED FM every Friday for 4 consecutive weeks, the digital award ceremonies will be graced by stellar line-up of singers and composers who would be supporting the initiative from their respective homes.

Speaking on the occasion, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM and Magic FM, said, “Every battle is won by warriors and heroes who refuse to surrender to the enemy. These times are no different. 

Our Covid 19 heroes are keeping us safe, while they fight the war against the virus. And as a humble gesture to recognise these relentless efforts Red FM has collaborated with Music Plus to bring you Rise India Awards. An effort to celebrate our Corona crusaders from health workers, and the police force, to the common man who is coming forward to serve the nation. Some of the biggest musicians and entertainers will be joining us during this weekly digital event. And every week we will also bring you stories of heroes, from across the country to inspire us. Saluting our Corona Heroes is the least we can do, and through that, hopefully also encourage many more heroes to rise.”

Speaking about The Rise India Awards, Tarsame Mittal, Founder, Music Plus, said,   “In the present scenario where the world is battling to survive, there are some real life heroes who are risking their lives to save others. With the Rise India Awards we want to honour these frontline warriors and acknowledge their contribution.”

With a virtual award show ‘RISE INDIA Awards’, RED FM in collaboration with Music Plus is back with yet another effort to bring unity and spread positivity during these challenging times.

Stay tuned to 93.5 RED FM for more details!