Devi Prakash wins BIG FM’s Comedy Ganesh Contest

Devi Prakash wins Comedy Ganesha Contest by BIG FM

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Bangalore: With Ganesh Chathurthi festival coming to an end, BIG 92.7 FM, Bangalore’s No.1 FM station announced the winner of its innovative contest called ‘Comedy Ganesha’. After a tough fight Devi Prakash was declared as the winner of contest and was felicitated by the popular comedian Sihi Kahi Chandru at the BIG FM office.

BIG FM RJ’s Harsha, Shruthi and Rohith supported each of the top 3 shortlisted finalists Raghu, Devi Prakash and Bharath who performed on-air between the 4th & 9th of September while requesting listeners to vote for them. Based on the number of votes received, Devi Prakash a soft spoken tourist cab driver was picked as the winner. He will now get a chance to play a role in a Kannada comedy TV serial called Point Parimala.

In tune with the vibe of the city, this contest was conceptualized and aimed towards identifying the best comedian in Bangalore since Ganesha is known for his talent, wit & wisdom. Registration for this contest was through the IVR number 39890927 from which the contestants were screened and shortlisted.

BIG FM RJ Harsha & Shruthi with Devi Prakash & Comedian Sihi Kahi Chandru

BIG FM had also installed a massive eco-friendly Ganesha at Total Mall on Sarjapur Rd where the RJ’s did live links of the festivities & gave pointers on celebrating the occasion in an eco-friendly manner. This idol was later taken from Total Mall at 4pm to the famous Ulsoor lake for visarjan on 13^th Sept between at around 7pm with Dhol players and listeners accompanying the convoy all thru the way.

BIG FM’s Comedy Ganesh contest

Ganesh Chathurthi is the festival for the masses with the youth of the city still harboring pride in traditions like keeping Ganesh idols at home and at public places, making traditional sweets, celebrating with relatives and purchasing new clothes. Youth associations in different areas are also involved in putting up pandals with live performances & trying to compete against each other.

 

During this festive season, BIG 92.7 FM Bangalore is organizing a unique talent hunt called ‘Comedy Ganesha’. This is a contest to identify the best comedian in Bangalore since Ganesha is known for his talent, wit & wisdom. Registration for this contest was through the IVR number 80-39890927 and was open till the 29^th of Aug post which candidates were short-listed to perform on-air.

 

The top 3 shortlisted candidates Raghu, Devi Prakash and Bharat performed on-air between the 4th & 8th of September and request listeners to vote for them. Based on the listener ratings, the ultimate winner will be picked on 12^th Sept who will then get a chance to play a role in a Kannada comedy TV serial called Point Parimala.

 

BIG FM is showcasing customized programming during this festive season which includes special capsules celebrating the festival, interesting trivia, places to shop and so on. BIG FM RJ’s are also visit the various pandals across the city to give live updates on the activities and interact with the people.