The creator of Sunrise Radio, a 24-hour independent commercial Asian radio station, Avtar Lit, passed away at the age of 73.
From 1984 through 1988, Sunrise Radio operated as Sina Radio, a pirate radio station in London. On 5 November 1989, Sunrise Radio began broadcasting under its new name when Lit seized control of the station. Currently, it is the top commercial Asian radio station in the UK.
Business generated uproar over lit. With an estimated net worth of £65 million, he was recognized as Britain’s richest Asian media entrepreneur in 2005. He was declared bankrupt in 2014 after losing five businesses, including Sunrise Radio, that went into administration.
Avtar Lit cause of death
Avtar Lit’s death’s precise cause has not been made known or made public. The impact of Avtar Lit’s passing might be viewed in a number of ways as a huge loss. He was a pioneer in the field of electronic British Asian media as the creator of Sunrise Radio, the country’s first full-time Asian radio station. His passion and visionary approach gave the British Asian community a strong platform, enabling them to speak out and promote cultural representation.