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In this exclusive conversation, Swanand Kirkire talks about the inspiration behind Bandwaale, its creative journey from idea to performance, and what makes the Prime Video musical series a unique experience for music lovers.

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“Nindiyan” ke soulful emotions lekar studio mein aaye Kunal Khemu! 🎶✨
Sidhu ke saath iss special chat mein Kunal ne baat ki apne naye song “Nindiyan” ki inspiration kiiii 

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RJ Sidhu talks about the hilarious and super relatable “Bhabba Wala” moments every Mumbai local traveller has witnessed at least once!

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RJ Sidhu talks to callers about littering on roads, careless habits, and why keeping Mumbai clean starts with us.

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Comedy legend Rakesh Bedi shares interesting insights, fun moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from Drurandar.

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In this exclusive conversation, RJ Sidhu talks to Swanand Kirkire about Bandwaale, sharing the inspiration behind the series and the creative journey that brought it to life. He discusses how the concept evolved from an idea into a unique musical storytelling experience on Prime Video. The discussion also explores the emotions behind the songs, the vision of blending music with narrative, and what makes Bandwaale a special offering for audiences who love meaningful content.

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Ek candid aur insightful conversation jahan Bosco apne journey, experiences aur creative process ke baare mein openly baat karte hain.

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Ek soulful conversation jahan shabd sirf baat nahi karte  balki bhakti, emotion aur inspiration ban jaate hain. Radha-Krishna ke prem se lekar Geeta ke gyaan tak  yeh link aapko ek deeper connect feel karwayega spirituality se

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Peak season mein trains full, stations packed aur tickets ka demand sky-high! 
Is special conversation mein CPRO batate hain ki kaise railway handle karta hai heavy rush, ticket availability ka real scenario kya hota hai, aur passengers ke liye kya advisory hoti hai during peak travel days.

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“Central Railway CPRO ke saath ek exclusive conversation jahan milega railways ke peeche ki asli kahaani ka glimpse  trains ki punctuality se lekar passenger safety tak, har update seedha authority ke office se. Ek insightful talk jo rail ki duniya ko aur kare kareeb!”

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Door band ho gaya toh kya… asli drama toh ab bhi andar hi chal raha hai!

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Maharashtra mein heatwave warning ke beech… health ko ignore karna bilkul risky ho sakta hai! 

Iss special conversation mein RJ Sidhu baat kar rahe hain certified sports nutritionist Vaibhav Mahadik ke saath  jahan milenge aapko practical, easy aur life-saving tips to survive this extreme heat.

Kya khayein taki body hydrated rahe?
Kaunse foods aur drinks heat se bachate hain?
Kaunsi galtiyaan avoid karni chahiye?
Bachche aur outdoor workers kaise rahein safe?

Agar aap Mumbai ya Maharashtra mein ho… yeh conversation aapke liye MUST LISTEN hai!

Stay cool, stay safe  aur apni health ka dhyaan rakho 

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RJ Sidhu shares an exciting update Mumbai’s iconic Mumbai Dabbawalas are set to embrace e-bikes to make their delivery system faster and more efficient.

Known for their near-perfect delivery accuracy, the Dabbawalas are now stepping into a more eco-friendly and modern approach with electric bikes.

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RJ Sidhu catches up with Hirav Menta for an exclusive chat about the viral car scene from Dhurandhar that has taken social media by storm.

From behind-the-scenes moments to the challenges of shooting such an intense sequence, Hirav shares interesting insights and untold stories about the scene everyone is talking about.

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Sidhu brings you an important update A.H. Wheeler & Co. book stalls at Western Railway stations will shut down starting March 31, 2026.

These stalls have been a familiar sight on railway platforms for decades, providing newspapers, magazines, and books to millions of commuters. Their closure marks the end of a long-standing legacy in Indian Railways.

Sidhu highlights that this move could impact daily passengers who depended on these stalls for travel reads, while also raising questions about what new alternatives may take their place. 

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🔥 The movie that gave us a new genre, that turned into a cult — Kantara is back!  

Rishabh Shetty sits down with RJ Sidhu to dive deep into the mystical world of Kantara and opens up about his struggle days, passion, and the journey that brought him here. 🎬🎤

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In light of a recent FSSAI report revealing the potential health risks of drinking water from plastic bottles, including links to severe health issues like cancer, Mumbai Local dedicated a special segment to exploring healthier alternatives.

Sidhu Ke Shooter took to the streets, visiting traditional matka sellers to rediscover the benefits of drinking water from earthen pots. 

To deepen the conversation, we invited Subhojeet Mukherjee, popularly known as the Water Man of India, to shed light on the dangers of plastic drinking water and the importance of sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives. 

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In this month’s feature on Mumbai Local, Sidhu brought you an intriguing and thought-provoking interview with Mayank Arya, the founder of Yes Madam, whose recent mental health awareness campaign created ripples across the nation.

The campaign started with a bold move: a company-wide survey asking employees if they felt stressed at work. The shocking twist? Employees who reported feeling stress were seemingly fired. However, as it turned out, no one was actually dismissed—it was all part of an awareness campaign designed to highlight the importance of workplace mental health and to spark conversations about the pressures employees face daily.

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In this month’s most talked-about segment on Mumbai Local, Sidhu unveiled a surprising truth about the iconic female voice behind Indian Railways' train announcements. Contrary to popular belief, the voice does not belong to a woman but to Shravan Adode, a skilled voice artist who masterfully modulates his voice to sound feminine.

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To ensure Mumbaikars don’t miss out on the festivities, Mumbai Local brought in a celebrated travel influencer and expert to create the ultimate New Year plan schedule. From local hotspots and family-friendly events to unique experiences with friends and easy day trips, Sidhu curated ideas to suit every taste and budget.

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As we bid farewell to another eventful year, Mumbai Local dedicated a special segment to one of the most delightful aspects of our digital lives—memes! In this month’s highlight, we brought  The Meme Rewind 2024, a curated compilation of the most viral and beloved memes that defined the year.

From hilarious one-liners and relatable moments to the quirkiest trends that took over social media, this fabulous production captured the essence of what made us laugh, share, and connect throughout the year. The compilation wasn’t just a trip down memory lane but a celebration of the creativity and humor that brought light-hearted joy to our everyday conversations.

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A fake news story recently circulated on social media claiming that all local trains in Mumbai would be replaced by AC locals. To clarify, we reached out to WR CPRO Vineet Abhishek, who confirmed that there are no such plans. RedFM was the only channel to fact-check and debunk this viral rumor.

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Here at Mumbai Local, Rishi Kapoor talks to Pradnya Jedge, the DCP of the south mumbai in the traffic sector in our latest segment -Mumbai meri Jaam. They discuss about the rising troubles of traffic along the various means to commute. The DCP leaves a message to all the citizens of the city. Listen now to find out. Bajaate Raho!

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Rishi Kapoor talks to Prachi Merchant, an urban planner about ways to tackle the traffic jams through the busy streets of Mumbai. She suggests that the only way out of the traffic rucuss is...listen to find out!

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Baarish ka kya scene hai kisi ko pata hi nahi hai...Rishi toh pareshan upar se public bhi pareshan...Haye Garmi par ek dance toh banta hai, Mumbai Local style!
Rishi Kapoor further brings to you information about the rain alerts by Mahesh Palawat, a Skymet weather expert. 

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The revisiting of the well known Indian television series- Kahaani Ghar Ghar kii, tickeled the brains of the Mumbai Local team to know the kahaani unke listeners ke ghar ki. 

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In the process of house shifting, the furniture of an individual was withheld by the packers and movers who further refused to return it in demand of more monies. Mumbai Local brings to you this story to help beware of scams like these. 

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Rishi Kapoor in conversation with Vishal, discuss the right way of disposing off the Indian Flag. Mumbai Local further brings to you information about the rain alerts by Mahesh Palawat, a Skymet weather expert. 

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Rishi raises awareness about animal rescuing. Sumesh, an animal rescuer and activist talks about how we can bring this thought to fruition. 

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Celebrating Friendship Day Mumbai Local style. Rishi Kapoor and his team talk to people about their essence of friendship in life. 

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Rishi Kapoor speaks to Dr. Sushil to raise awareness on Monkey Pox. They discuss how to detect Monkey Pox and also ways to stay away from the same. 

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Rishi talks about how the Aarey forest also known as the'lungs of Mumbai' are endangered and throws light on the ongoing protests. 

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Rishi Kapoor speaks to Babu, a local juicewala who educates us about the things we get benefitted from the waste at their stalls. When they say you can make the best out of waste, it is very much true!

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With the incoming excitement of the Ganesh festival, Rishi speaks about how idols made from POP will be banned this year and further reaches out to the local idol makers as to how this development will be impacting them. 

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The journey from penning down the lyrics to fixing strings 🎼🎧🎻

Get ready because we are bringing for you the Making of Kahani a song we all are clearly hooked in Aamir khan ki zubani!

Aamir Khan launches his first ever podcast, where he will take listeners through various fascinating stories, anecdotes and challenges about the making of Laal Singh Chaddha. Listeners will also get to hear the original recordings of the creative team while the film was in the making stage! The first podcast features Aamir Khan, Pritam, Amitabh Bhattacharya and Advait Chandan.

#MusicFirstWithLaalSinghChaddhaStay tuned for the next one!
Podcast Partners :Red FM, Saavn and T Series
Aamir Khan Productions' Laal Singh Chaddha releases in cinemas worldwide on 11th Aug.Directed By : Advait Chandan

Original Screenplay : Eric RothIndian Adaptation : Atul Kulkarni

Produced by: Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Viacom 18

StudiosMusic : Pritam

Lyrics : Amitabh Bhattacharya Kahani

Song Vocals : Mohan Kanan 

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The Tamil couple will host
India's first Harry Potter-themed Metaverse Marriage to a  Wedding reception in virtual reality,
The virtual reception will be attended by their friends and family members from across the world.

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Mumbai ki Janta feels like Covid Abhi mild he re, just because India is very much capable of fighting Covid-19 it doesn't mean that it's mild. Covid is still dangerous, always wear your mask and follow all the safety protocols issued by the government.

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Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center say the transplant showed that a heart from a genetically modified animal (pig) can function in the human body without immediate rejection. If yes, then will humans act like a pig or will they get in love with a pig, to know more about it catch Rishi Kapoor's conversation with Cardiologist Dr Ameya Udyavar who talks about is it possible to survive with a pigs heart or not? 

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As our Brave & responsible Mumbai teens await Covid jabs protocol, 
Hear out their own experience post the vaccination.
They find themselves more responsible & safe.

#TeensOfAamchiMumbai

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RJ Rishi Kapoor in conversation with Shiva Kabra -Managing director of Mask Labs talks about what kind of mask should we use? The Masks from Mask Labs have been designed to shield Medical Workers and Patients, across a broad spectrum of disciplines such as general patient care, surgery, dentistry and diagnostics amongst others, who may be exposed to moderate quantities of blood, cough droplets, phlegm, and bodily fluids.

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With the discovery of new more contagious coronavirus variants across the world, some healthcare experts are now encouraging people to upgrade their cloth masks. Conventionally three types of masks are being used to prevent Covid-19 a cloth mask, a surgical mask and an N95 mask. But now, questions are being raised against the efficacy of cloth and surgical masks in preventing Covid-19’s new strains. Some health officials are now suggesting a practice popularly called as double masking simply the use of two face masks to increase the level of protection from the coronavirus.

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Shafi Vikraman, a resident of Thiruvananthpuram city in Kerala, is in his mid-fifties and yet pursuing his desire for knowledge. The lockdown brought lives to a halt for some, but it became a blessing in disguise for others. Shafi redeemed this opportunity and earned over 145 certificates from prestigious universities virtually from 16 countries. 

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Dr Harish Chafle talks about the rise in Omicron Virus threat, as in the last couple of days, the total number of Omicron cases, which is more transmissible than Delta, the dominant variants during the second wave, and also has a higher potential of immunity escape has surged up to 450 in the state.

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Mumbai's Catholic sharing their favourite authentic delicacies this Christmas that everyone should try.

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The much-awaited Mumbai water taxi services starting in January 2022 are expected to provide connectivity between the Domestic Cruise Terminal at Ferry Wharf and the terminals at Belapur and Nerul.

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Listen to the first omicron survivor story from Maharashtra, who fought the variant & got recovered.
The warrior himself in conversation with Rj Rishi Kapoor exclusively on RedFm

Bajaate Raho

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A Mumbai couple’s wedding turned out to be quite a unique one as they decided to encourage the attendees to fill organ donation forms and pledge for the same instead of receiving gifts from them. They not only tied the knot, but also spread awareness on organ donation on their special day.
Narendra Avhad, 27, and Dipali Nagre, 26, vowed to donate their organs and signed forms for the same on Thursday

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The shorter days and decreased sunlight that come with winter can actually impact your mood and productivity levels. As the winter months drag on, your serotonin levels continue to drop, making you feel more and more sluggish and yucky.

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The mystery behind such Jadibooti vans is something exceptional, they have medicines for all the diseases. So hear this out about what`s inside this van.

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Husain is the 4th Generation of 100 years old antique shop in Chor Bazaar Mumbai.

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Govind, the man behind the automatic golgappa machine, explains it's functions and says that it is completely made in India with a special cloud technology.

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During the harrowing 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, hundreds were killed, hundreds were rescued and thousands were left injured. During the three day siege, the country’s entire security force was engaged in counter-terrorism.

During the 59 hour operation that ensued at the Taj Palace in Mumbai, Ex-Marine Commando Force (MARCOS) personnel, Praveen Kumar Teotia was caught between four terrorists in a room and fought bravely to come out alive of those chambers besides helping in the rescue of 150 people.

 Teotia is one of those few valiant soldiers who decided to fight until his last breath to keep his country safe. A recipient of Indian military honour of Shaurya Chakra which is awarded for valour, courage and self-sacrifice, Teotia follows the motto: ‘Life is all about making efforts and moving on. Excuse and effort cannot run parallelly.’

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 Rishi Kapoor in conversation with 70 - Year Old Lady from Mumbai, sharing her nostalgic moments of commuting via Train & Bus.

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India is considering a middle path on cryptocurrencies, as it finalises legislation on the virtual asset to be introduced in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. A detailed presentation on the pros and cons, regulation adopted by other countries, investments made by Indians in digital currencies and RBI's views on the issue was made before policymakers, including from the finance ministry, recently. Another presentation is likely shortly to finalise the taxation aspects emerging from trading of digital currencies, the source said, adding that after legal vetting, it would go to the Cabinet.

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In Diwali we get a lot of gift boxes but the main content inside the box appears to be different. The box looks good from outside ,it looks Royal but inside there's only one thing during Diwali and it's Sonpapdi

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The term October heat refers to the post-monsoon, pre-winter rise in temperatures across the nation. During the southwest monsoon, most parts of India cool down due to precipitation (rainfall), increased moisture, cloud cover, and sea winds in coastal areas.

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A beautiful gesture by a Rikshawala guy was seen in Mumbai in which in which his fathers photo attached on his rikshaw by saying "Majhe Baba" and also Pet owners in the United Kingdom have been warned against putting their dogs on a vegetarian diet or else they could face a jail sentence and fine.

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Mumbai Colleges will be reopening from today – October 20, 2021. BMC has also issued guidelines for the resumption of offline classes that all colleges are mandated to follow, especially the ones on COVID-19 safety protocols. 

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China's parliament is expected this week to consider a draft of the Family Education Promotion Law that will hold parents accountable for their children's "bad behaviour". So we decided to ask children's and parents about this to see what's their take on this.

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Government data, which compiles the prices reported from over 100 centres, show that the average price of onions as on Sunday increased to Rs 39 a kg compared to Rs 28 a month back and also the Central Railway announced to have set up a 'Restaurant on Wheels' at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai inside discarded coaches as a tourist attraction in Mumbai

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Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a mental disorder.

Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health.

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As mother nature’s original superfood – eggs have been part of our diets since the dawning of time. Yet only now are we learning the full extent of the nutritional wonders they pack, and how beneficial they are in promoting lasting health benefits. Loaded with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, eggs also provide key sources of these important nutrients that are needed as part of a healthy diet to help you be your best, every day.

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The increased price in petrol day by day has made people frustrated which is heard clearly in their emotions. Petrol price high has affected a lot of people in India

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Rishi kapoor speaks with Rachana Mudraboyina, who is a Founding member of Telangana Hijra Intersex Transgender Samiti an unregistered unfunded collective and founder of Transvision YouTube channel

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Rishi Kapoor speaks with  a transgender woman who was born as a biological male but had soul is of a woman. She transitioned her outer-self to match with her inner self.

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Once a chef on a cruise, now a roadside five-star Biryani seller-Akshay Parkar’s story is an inspiration for many speaks with Rishi Kapoor about how and why did he decided to venture in this start up

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Is Homework really bad for kids ? Rishi Kapoor finds out by asking kids thier opinions and a school Principal

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Study reveals playing video games is good for mental health Find out more with Rishi Kapoor, who speaks with kids and their parents and a psychiatrist to share his views on the same

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Rishi Kapoor Pulls a Karva Chauth Prank on a listener who is left absolutely stunned 

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On Stress awareness day Rishi Kapoor shares his views on beating Stress.

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Rishi Kapoor completes 9 years hosting Mumbai local ,Celebrities like Diljit Dosanjh jocks ,  and listeners called to wish him

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Rishi Kapoor with the tip tip barsa girl on her Birthday Raveena Tandon , who shares her alternate career plan

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Rishi Kapoor asks people how they plan to celebrate Navratri this season and speaks with Preeti Pinky , the famous Dandiya Garba singers of their tour experiences.

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Rishi Kapoor speaks with Cyber Expert Rizwan about the Risks of #Couplechallenge

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Pakane ka Din AKA Cooking Day Rishi Kapoor speaks with Chef Shipra Khanna who gives you tips to cook up a storm

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Hear what Central Railway PRO Shivaji Suthar have to say about RED FM & Mumbai Local , how are other cities managing public transport and people happy about trains opening 10% for Private & Cooperative bank employees

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LOCAL RETURNS - Rishi Kapoor takes Mumbaikar's suggestion on Air to fight Covid-19 in Mumbai Local, the Safety measures that can be imbibed & what Medical Expert Dr. Sanjay Nagral has to say about the feasibility of Starting the services

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Rishi Kapoor shares what he misses about Mumbai , listeners share what measures can be taken to revive Mumbai's Lifeline and City connect with RJ Kisna from Delhi , who has how they are managing the use of Delhi Metro

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Rj Rishi Kapoor on his show discusses rising Price of chai in Tapris of mumbai 

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