M'lore: ‘Kenchana Kurlari’ Famed Akashvani Announcer K R Rai No More
Daijiworld Media Network - (MM/NF)
Mangalore, Apr 1: Kalkady Ramanand Rai (K R Rai) (52), senior announcer of Mangalore Akashvani, noted for his booming voice and inimitable style of announcement is no more. He died following a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday, April 1.
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He served Mangalore Akashvani for almost 3 decades and popularized radio through his popular serials like ‘Kenchana Kurlari’ and ‘Chavadi Charche.’ His programmes reached almost all parts of the then undivided Dakshina Kannada ,before the advent of television here. Most of the radio listeners equated him to Mangalore Akashvani. Such was his popularity.
K R Rai was living at Pilar in Tokkottu. He slipped into comatose a week ago and finally succumbed at 4 pm on Tuesday. He leaves behind his wife, a son and daughter.