Radio was the first love of boomers and millennials. It was also the first source we could listen to our favorite songs. But what made radio even more special were the radio jockeys. Their soothing yet powerful voice and entertaining content can keep us hooked to one radio channel for hours. However, did you know, there are some leading Bollywood actors who started their careers as radio jockeys? The list will shock you.
1. Maniesh Paul - Radio City 91.1
Known as one of the most loved RJs in Radio City, Maniesh Paul started his career by being behind the mic and entertaining people with his witty humor. He then slowly shifted to hosting events and shows, which slowly became Maniesh's forte. Today, Paul is recognized as one of the most talented budding actors in Bollywood.
The RJ-turned-actor has acted in Bollywood movies like JugJugg Jeeyo, Micky Virus, Tees Maar Khan, and more.
2. Ayushmann Khurrana - BIG FM
Do we even need a description for this actor? Despite giving several successful hits, Ayushmann Khurrana is to date known for his Bollywood debut performance in Vicky Donor. Ayushmann started his career at the age of 17 by becoming a video jockey and enjoyed short-lived fame through Roadies S1. But little do people know, the actor was also once an RJ. Khurrana hosted a show on BIG FM titled Big Chai- Maan Na Maan.
3. Prajakta Koli -Fever 104 FM
It was once the content creator and actor Prajakta Koli's dream to become the biggest, most successful Radio Jockeys in India. However, within months of starting as an RJ with Fever FM, she realized this wasn't her cup of tea. It was Hrithik Roshan who recognized her talent as a content creator and the rest is history.
Today, Prajakta, who is widely known by her Instagram name MostlySane, has acted in movies like JugJugg Jeeyo, Netflix's original series Mismatched, and more. She is one of the highest-paid YouTubers.
4. Nikhil Chinapa - Madras FM
It was Nikhil Chinapa who introduced Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in India. A successful DJ and owner of India's biggest EDM company Submerge, Nikhil started his career as a Radio Jockey in Madras FM. A Coorg by heart, Chinapa never left his roots when it came to being behind the mic. The RJ-turned-actor has given us some entertaining performances in Bollywood movies like Shaitan, David, Pyaar Kiya Nahi Jaata, and more.
5. Salil Acharya - Radio City 91.1
One of the most popular names and faces of Radio City, RJ Salil Acharya revolutionized the way Radio functions. From talking about interesting topics from finance to entertainment, Salil still remains to be one of the leading Radio Jockeys in the world of Radio.
He has acted in Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2 and 3, and the 2007 release Awarapan.
Radio City wishes you a Happy World Radio Day.
