Ram Singh Boudh, a resident of Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district, has secured a Guinness World Record for his impressive collection of 1,257 unique radios, earning him the title of the "radio man of India."
His collection spans from the 1920s to 2010, and includes radios purchased from markets across the country, including Delhi and Meerut, reported NDTV.
Although Boudh originally possessed 1,400 radios, the Guinness World Records guidelines required all radios in the collection to be unique, leading to the removal of duplicates. With 1,257 distinct models, he surpassed the previous record held by M. Prakash, who had 625 radios.
Boudh’s passion for radios goes beyond just collecting. His goal in creating a home-based radio museum is to educate future generations on the important role that radio has played in society. He noted that 10 years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio program Mann Ki Baat brought new life to the medium, boosting listenership and revitalizing All India Radio (Akashvani).
In recognition of his efforts, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Boudh’s dedication during a November 2023 Mann Ki Baat broadcast, highlighting the impact of his collection. The mention led to an increase in public interest in Boudh’s radio museum, and he received a special invitation to attend this year’s Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Now retired from his role as a supervisor with the Warehouse Corporation of India, Boudh proudly claims to house the world’s only radio museum, preserving the legacy of this once-dominant medium for future generations.