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| Minhaj Ali Askari & Uzair Azizi |
A radio jockey is the public voice of the station and has to create an atmosphere of warmth to draw in the listeners; this RJ provides this and much more. He is one of the RJ's who really enjoys his work and that thing really shows in his anchoring. He became famous for "The Late Night Horror Show with Minhaj Ali Askari" and also by "Lipton Light On Hai".He does his shows with real hard work, dedications and enthusiasm. He is none other than RJ Minhaj Ali Askari, undoubtedly one of the most popular voices of HOT 105 FM.
1. Your date of birth and star?
4 September. I am a Virgo.
2. Tell me about your education?
I got a degree in Theatre Art’s and Majors in Acting/ Direction/ Film Making.
3. How did you become an RJ?
It was one fine morning. I woke up early because I had a dream, a voice asking me to become a Radio Broadcaster … aahh nothing like that!! Well it’s a long story but need to tell. I used to sing for this local band and in those jam sessions we used to hear a lot of music, Bands such as Pink Floyd, Queen, Frank Zappa etc. The way these bands used to perform were out class and those Singers, they were amazing! From there I realized that we can use our voice as a tool of expression or communication, so I started studying about it and then I realized that how powerful this tool can be and then in late 90’s Radio (FM) was introduced. I used to adore Radio Broadcaster of that time. They were so professional’s and so ethically bound that it used to attract me and then that day came when I gave my first audition and the journey began.
4. What inspired you to take up the job of a radio jockey?
Music! Not just as an entertainment but as a source of cultural knowledge but as a Radio Broadcaster it should be Literature and one thing is for sure the best thing about radio, the instant attention of the Listener.
5. Which is the #1 radio station in town and why in your opinion?I don’t believe in this Race for Positions. Every station got its own listener ship and every station is doing fine. Now they need to invest more to raise the bar of quality. That’s it.
6. How would you define the responsibilities of a radio jockey?
She/he should know the power of the Mic. Becoming a Radio Broadcaster or a DJ is not that difficult but once you’re on that Hot Seat with that Powerful mic, through which you are connected to million’s of minds and hearts, you should know the ethic’s of it. Culture , Religions , Politics , History , Science and so many fields, at least a Radio Broadcaster should know what is happening around the world and should be Creative.
7. Your favorite anchors radio and TV both in new and old lot?
Not many from the new lot but yeah Sidra Iqbal (FM91) she has got some knowledge and form the old lot there are so many but to name few Zia Mohiuddin, Simran Kohli (ARM), Asif Ghazali and many more.
8. How do you hold the attention of your listeners?
I just don’t try to impress my listener’s by talking in English or cracking up bad jokes. I try to be normal, play some good music, and share some idea’s that’s it. For me this is the formula.
9. Whom do you attribute your success to?
My Mom
10. Define yourself in 3 words?
Wild, Adventurous and Obnoxious.
11. You deal with the public directly. There must be various experiences you have had while talking to callers. Can you share some of the more unusual ones?
Yeah once in my career I had a caller who used a Bad word not a Gaali but a really unethical word but that’s the charm of being “L I V E”.
12. Any message for your fans/ listeners?
Enjoy your life to the fullest. Be friends with everyone and don’t ever forget about your enemies, they will strike back.
