Radio Mantra Is Back With 'RJ-Giri' Season 2

Online, October 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Hunt that Flagged Off on 5th of Oct and last date for the registration and audition is 15th of Oct. Rjgiri is an Initiative by Radio Mantra to give a platform to the budding talent of the city of Holy Ganges. The winner of RJ Giri will get a contract to work with Radio Mantra.

Elaborating on the same Kanwar Sameer, National Programming Head, Radio Mantra said: After the huge success of 'RJGIRI' season 1 we decided to make a comeback in Varanasi, where we continue our search for a great voice, full of life and attitude. We are happy that we have been able to provide the youth with a platform where they can showcase their talent. I hope, like last year, they will make most of it."

After the first phase of screening and auditions, Phase II will see shortlisted Top 8 going On-Air from 18th Oct onwards. Based on daily tasks contestants will fight out to save themselves as the bottom two candidates will be eliminated everyday. They will be judged on preset parameters of: general awareness, spontaneity, wit, sense of humor, overall personality and connect with the listeners. In the final phase, Top 3 will compete in an on-ground extravaganza at Hotel Meradel Grand, Varanasi on 31st Oct.

Sana Aftab, winner of RJ Giri Season 1 shares, "I always wanted to be a RJ and I didn't know how to go about it. RJ Giri was a god sent opportunity for me. Today, my life has changed and working with Radio Mantra has been an experience of a lifetime. I am happy that the golden opportunity has returned."

This year too the station is primarily targeting college students and young executives in the age-group of 18-30.The crew will hunt the major hot spots like JHV mall, IP mall and all the main markets while the canter has been permanently placed outside BHU to attract best of the talent in the city.

To reach its target audience, station has adopted a multimedia approach for the promotions which includes Print, Outdoors, BTL, Digital and Radio. To ensure maximum participation from the city, various channels are being used to invite entries: like Call Ins, IVR and SMS.