Union Minister and National President of the Republican Party of India, Ramdas Athawale, paid his last respects to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose mortal remains were brought to her residence in Mumbai earlier in the day. (Pics/Special Arrangement)

February 13 is celebrated as World Radio Day, a day dedicated to one of the most powerful, accessible, and enduring mediums of communication. Long before podcasts and streaming platforms, radio shaped conversations, carried late-night confessions, delivered breaking news, and connected communities across distances. Hindi cinema has often incorporated this cultural influence in its storytelling, bringing radio studios and radio jockeys to life through memorable characters. On World Radio Day 2026, here’s a special look at actors who amplified the magic of radio on screen by playing lively radio jockeys.