With an aim to keep its workforce engaged and motivated during the current global pandemic, Big FM, one of India's largest radio networks, had launched the “Onward and Upward – The Big FM Morning Show – Lockdown series” for its employees.

Through Onward & Upward, the network conducts a one-hour session every morning that features leaders and influencers from both within the organization and other industries who encourage and motivate the employees by sharing their insight and perspective to prepare them for what lies ahead.

The session is attended by more than 200 BIG FM employees on hangout where they discuss the various aspects of how to propel their business to greater heights.

The show recently featured actor Vidya Balan as a guest speaker. She opened up about her life amidst lockdown in a candid conversation with RJ Vrajesh Hirjee.

Vidya said: “During this trying time, I have realized that I can be self-reliant. Though we depend on a lot of things generally, I have understood that there's nothing I can't live without. While I know this is an extremely challenging phase, I feel blessed and grateful for everything I have. This is the time to count our blessings.”

Talking about how she is contributing in these times in her own way, she revealed, “Each one of us can do our bit for society to help overcome the pandemic. I have contributed to CINTA who are raising funds for out of work actors and other technicians. I am also associated with the non-profit organization Roti Bank who are providing food to homeless, migrant and daily wage workers. We are also raising funds to provide PPEs for medical staff and have raised 5500 kits in just two days. Currently these are the causes I am most passionate about.”