Best FM is a
Hindi-language
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entertainment
radio station
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in
Mauritius
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that is owned and broadcast by the
Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. The radio started operating on the 5th of October 2010 and is entirely dedicated to
Bollywood music
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and has as slogan "Aur Kya Chahiye" (What better). The radio channel opens as its
sister station
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Radio sister stations will often have different formats, and somet ...
Taal FM which has been rebranded to a regional radio station, broadcasting shows in 13 popular speaking languages in Mauritius.
Programming
The program Naya Savera runs daily on the radio from 5 am to 7 am. A playlist runs under the title 'Non Stop Music' daily till early morning without any radio jockey. The 9-10 PM slot on weekend are attributed to various different shows.
Monday-Thursday
* Naya Savera (The New Morning)
* Morning Tadka
* Lifestyle
* Once Upon a time in Bollywood
* Bollywood Buzz
* Raftaar-Rush Hour
* Evening Lounge
* 9-10 PM special
** Campus Time
** The Gramophone
** Sports Scan
** World.com
Friday
* Naya Savera
* Morning Fun
* Love Mix
* Dil Jo Bhi Kahe (What the hearts tell)
* Popcorn
* Weekend Metro
* Afternoon Energy
* BEST FM House Music
Saturday
* Music Cafe
* Hot 20
* Spotlight
* Greeting Cards
* Sports & Music
* Dance Machine
Sunday
* Music Cafe (dedications)
* Dil Ki Yaadein (Memories of Heart)
* Bollywood Club
* Music Room
* Sunday is Out
* Meri Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (It's my friend's wedding)
* Great Classics
Formerly Broadcast Shows
* Mast Morning Show
* Day Delights
* Yaadein
* Bombay Dreams
* Rush Hour
* Sunset Manoranjan
* Aap Ki Choice
* Night Raagas
* Friday Morning Show
* Yaadein
* Bollywood Weekly
* Island Waves
* Sunset Music
See also
List of radio stations in Mauritius
References
External links
Official Broadcaster Website
Radio stations in Mauritius
Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation
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