📍 🇮🇳 India
Vividh Bharati
About Vividh Bharati
Vividh Bharati is one of India’s oldest commercial radio services, launched on 3 October 1957 as part of All India Radio and broadcast in Hindi. It was built specifically to win back Indian listeners who had drifted toward Radio Ceylon, and it has been part of the country’s broadcasting landscape ever since.
The station no longer reaches listeners through short wave, after the Indian Government shut down its relay centers. Today it streams online, which is the only way to tune in. The stream runs in AAC format at 93 kbps, so it holds up reasonably well on a decent connection.
If you grew up with Hindi film music and the particular warmth of Doordarshan-era broadcasting, this is probably the station you remember. It streams free, and this page links directly to that stream.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I listen to Vividh Bharati online?
Stream it online at the published stream URL. Vividh Bharati broadcasts over the internet since the government stopped its shortwave relay centers.
What language does Vividh Bharati broadcast in?
Hindi. Vividh Bharati is an All India Radio service that broadcasts entirely in Hindi.
Is Vividh Bharati free to listen to?
Yes. The stream is free to access online.
What audio quality does Vividh Bharati stream at?
93 kbps in AAC format. The bitrate is modest but suitable for speech and music over internet connections.
When was Vividh Bharati launched?
Vividh Bharati launched on 3 October 1957 as part of All India Radio.
What is Vividh Bharati's history?
The Vividh Bharati Service was created in 1967 to compete with Radio Ceylon. It's now internet-only after the Indian Government stopped its shortwave relay centers.
Station info
Country
🇮🇳 India
Bitrate
93 kbps
Format
AAC
Language
hindi
Status
🟢 Live