"Radio has always been very close to PM Modi": RJ Raunac on receiving Most Creative Creator award

RJ Raunac is renowned as the prank call maestro Bauaa. Known for his classic humour and ventriloquized voice, he creates engaging covering a variety of topics.

Speaking to ANI, RJ Raunac expressed his happiness upon receiving the award from the Prime Minister himself.

He said, "It was a great event...A total of 23 awards were given today. Our responsibility has increased, and now the content that we put in will have more impact on society. Radio has always been very close to PM Modi...He spoke out inspiring the youth with our content..."

Among those awarded were Pankhti Pandey, who got the award in 'Green Champion' category, Keerthika Govindasamy got it for best story teller, singer Maithili Thakur got the 'Cultural Ambassador of the Year award', Gaurav Chaudhary for the Best Creator in Tech Category, Best Health and Fitness Creator award to Ankit Baiyanpuria, Best Creator in Education Category award to Naman Deshmukh and Kamiya Jani for the Favourite Travel Creator.

PM Modi presented the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.The award has witnessed immense public engagement, more than 1.5 lakh nominations and around 10 lakh votes were cast.

The National Creators Award is an effort to recognize excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming among others.

The award is envisioned as a launchpad for using creativity to drive positive change.

The National Creator Award has witnessed exemplary public engagement. In the first round, more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories were received.

Subsequently, in the voting round, about 10 lakh votes were cast for digital creators in various award categories. Following this, 23 winners, including three international creators, were decided.

The award is presented across twenty categories including the Best Storyteller Award; The Disruptor of the Year; Celebrity Creator of the Year; Green Champion Award; Best Creator For Social Change; Most Impactful Agri Creator; Cultural Ambassador of The Year; International Creator Award.

The categories also include the Best Travel Creator Award; Swachhta Ambassador Award; The New India Champion Award; Tech Creator Award; Heritage Fashion Icon Award; Most Creative Creator (Male and Female); Best Creator in Food Category; Best Creator in Education Category; Best Creator in Gaming Category; Best Micro Creator; Best Nano Creator; Best Health and Fitness Creator. (ANI)