THE FM REVOLUTION

Samannoy Ghosh, better known RJ Samannoy, has been a radio jockey with ABC Radio for several years. One of the brightest, most upbeat voices of today's FM radio stations, he specialises in World Music programmes of various genres, and hosts live musical performances by bands. He recently shared memories of his first days on radio, and more.

“We have all listened to radio. In the old days, the only source of news was radio. So it would be wrong to say that RJ's are new. Even for me, this profession dates back many years. I started my work when I was in school. The first day I went there, I was nervous. I will never forget that day. My mother would accompany me at all times. She is still very supportive of my work.”

“My first ever interview was with Partha Barua. I'd never dreamt that I would be hosting in a show with such a renowned artiste. Times were not 

“Those were different times, and listeners only interacted through mails. I still have letters from my fans to remind me of those days. 

“To be a good RJ, you need to be able to multi-task, to have wit and to be conversational, so that you can connect with people. But an RJ must also know where do draw the line. Even though I have been working for a long time, I still feel I have a long way to go. 

“I feel proud of the FM stations, the way they are growing and reaching out further. This was only possible because the radio stations work hard to come up with new content, to keep listeners informed and entertained. And the RJs play a vital role in that.”