What is takes to be a successful RJ ? A2z team set out to explore the life of an RJ and finally had a telephonic interview with Coimbatore’s one of the mesmerising RJ from Radio Mirchi Ma.Ka.Pa.Anand. Hailing from Pondicherry, Anand has come a long way to sustain as a successful RJ. A Back bench guy at college, wits and humour, friends and life sailed swiftly for Anand until he was stranded when it came to careers. Analysing his record, Anand is an MBA Graduate and he is also an A+ grade holder in advertising when he was in his UG. But how did he become an RJ ?

” Whenever someone asks this question, I immediately recollect my mentor Mr. Vijay Viswanathan from Chennai who runs a special training institute on acting, RJ training and more in the brand named Alkemy. He was the one who believed my talent and sponsored a 2 year intensive training on RJ and molded my career. My Sincere thanks to him”

There was no looking back for Anand after that. 6 years of RJ life has done a world of good for Anand and he dedicates his successful journey to his friends who have been a part and parcel of his life.

When asked about his speciality, Anand says that his slang which is a mixture of Pondicherry and Chennai Tamil is the secret ingredient which melts everyday before the the mike.  When we enquired about the basic requirements for RJ…

Patience , understanding the perception of the caller and timing are few of the important factors and above all, it is passion which is going to make the game win for you.

Anand is also known for his important social awareness talk that he does during the shows for instance, if a person from a remote area knows the meaning for the word DEDICATION, its because of Anand. He also pronounces dedication as Kadication at times meaning that it is tooo boring to listen the word every time from a caller.

When asked about name and fame …

People see me as anytime friend and they shower their love through gifts, surprise cards which makes me fly for few seconds but that also increases my responsibility of safeguarding the trust which they have on me..its a good feel altogether…

What is Anand’s advice to Coimbatoreans …

“Live life like Sunday”…

Anand escapes for his regular 5 to 9 show on radio mirchi titled as

JOOT WITH ANAND.

A2z Views

Anand’s voice , presence of mind and the way he penetrates the callers mind is his great + .

When we were talking to him for the first time, we had a feeling of meeting him before somewhere…thats his magic

His energy and enthu are definetly to be appreciated (well…thats y he is an RJ)

Well, we wish him good luck and we hope Ma.Ka.Pa Anand will inspire more RJs and continue to entertain our Coimbatore city.

Anand -  Ivaru namma settu machi …………

Interviewed by T.R.Vijay Anand
www.vijayanand.info