MUMBAI: The Oscars are considered the biggest stage in the world, and with over 50 million people tuning in every year to watch the event, Chennai Live 104.8 FM is busy spreading the Oscar â€?cheer’ for its film-loving listeners before the gala 83rd Annual Academy Awards that will take place on February 27. From Oscar trivia capsules being played throughout the station to Oscar features, Chennai Live 104.8 FM is giving its listeners a daily dose of interesting Oscars content.
On the breakfast show Live Talk, RJ Edel Devanesan shares the most memorable Oscar acceptance speeches till date. From the emotional speech by Russell Crowe to the witty reaction of Cuba Goody Jr. after receiving their Oscars, the awards ceremony is widely known for emotional outbursts of the stars who win the prized golden statue. This year’s Oscar nominations explore a wide range of subjects such as the evolution of Facebook in The Social Network, taking imagination to a new level in Inception and capturing the complexities of a young ballet dancer in Black Swan. Giving exciting tidbits on the Oscar fever is well-known film critic from The New Indian Express, Baradwaj Rangan, who talks about the line-up of the movies this year and gives his take on the nominations.
On evening show The Evening Drive, RJ Disha Oberoi features the Oscar fashion fever, unforgettable Original Sound Tracks, best of Oscar presentations and more.
Academy awards are incomplete without great couture, so Chennai Live 104.8 FM has decided to do its own best and worst of red carpet fashion at the Oscars. Well-known local choreographer and stylist Karun Raman shared his take on the fashionistas who made waves on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.
The Oscars also have a great history of amazing hosts such as Bob Hope, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, Whoopi Goldberg and more. On Evening Drive, RJ Disha takes a walk down memory lane and gets the best of the presentations over the years.
Chennai Live is also giving film buffs an opportunity to test their knowledge about the Oscars and win exciting prizes with their Oscar special quiz show. RJ Sanobar Sultana says, Oscars is probably the most celebrated film event of the year and the quiz show is mainly aimed at those who feel that they know it all. And with so many movie enthusiasts in the city, it is expected to be a huge hit….