For this old man of Kothagudem radio is his best friend

Kothagudem: Technology has been developing in all sectors, also the medium of entertainment. People graduated from listening to movie songs on radio sets to watching movies on TV, mobile, and computers.

However, 78-year-old Annadevara Veerabhadram is not attracted to any latest technology. He still listens to songs, news, and other stories on the radio set only.

Veerabhadram, a resident of coal town Manuguru in Kothagudem district, after marrying his son and two daughters has been living along with his wife Eeswaramma.

His day starts early morning at 5 am. He switches on the radio and carries out his daily activities while listening to songs and news and others programs being broadcast on the radio.

His attachment to the radio is so strong that he doesn't want to leave it even for one moment. His very addiction to radio amuses the youth of the area. After technology had advanced people graduated to TV and then TV and now mobile phone and computers for entertainment, Youngsters didn't know how the radio works. But Veerabhadram knows all the frequencies of radio stations and the timetables of radio programs.

Speaking to Hans India, he said "the radio is my best friend". He said he developed the habit of listening to radio programs when he was 25 years old.

Professionally, he was a carpenter. When he was working the radio would always be on. He would do his work while listening to the songs and news, he said.

The old-aged radio was bought for Rs 900 during those days, he informed. Sometimes he faces trouble when the transistor develops problems and it needs repairs. He personally goes to Khammam town for repairs. He says he doesn't give his radio to anybody for repairs. He helps the mechanic in repairing the radio. Veerabhadram said he did not pay interest in seeing TV serials and mobile phones. He said if the radio is silent, he doesn't sleep on that day.