MUMBAI: After recognising talent on the silver screen and television, its time to make way for the radio and its many stars.

The award for Excellence in Radio Jockeying in Mumbai instituted by the 15-year-old Suvidha Foundation was bagged by Malishka of WIN 94.6. It was for the first time that radio was included in the bouquet of yearly awards held at Khar Gymkhana on 13 April. The other awards given away included: 'hottest star of the year' John Abraham, MTV VJ Shehnaz, upcoming TV stars Payal Rohatgi and Sweta Salve.

The Suvidha Foundation, a socio-cultural and educational trust, famous for its free surgeries and other medical help, had an attendance of over 18,000 for its annual two day celebrations of Cheti Chaand and Baisakhi, which culminates in the Suvidha Gaurav Awards, states a release.

"With the popularity of FM radio on a sharp upswing, we decided to introduce an award for this medium as well. And Malishka was a natural choice, for her excellent rapport with her listeners and her effervescent style. The selection of music played by WIN 94.6 also played a part in deciding the award," Suvidha Foundation chairman Shankar Lalwani is quoted as saying in the release.