I was 13, it was
my first day at school after the Diwali vacations and my teacher was
asking everyone what they aspired to be. I had a definite answer, which I
said very confidently – I want to be a journalist. Of course, back then
it was the ‘Page 3’ effect – I was extremely inspired by Konkana Sen
Sharma. But who thought then that I will have a ‘Press’ card around my
neck someday (which I still have not got by the way).
A lot has changed over the years,
including my dream, but writing always remained at my heart. And my
passion for writing somehow landed me here at exchange4media. Being here
is not what I had thought it would be, it is a lot more than that. I am
amidst all the action, finding out, analysing, and observing, doing
things I never thought I would.
Listening to radio has been a part of my
schedule for years, station to station, song to song. And now radio is
my beat, but unlike the older days, I now go from RJ to Rj and ads to
ads. Getting into the industry has been an eye opener. It opened my mind
to the dynamic side of radio, or should I call it the ‘business of
radio’.
Radio is like any other industry where
transactions take place, just that the way of trading here is a bit
different. They trade entertainment, emotions, drama, dreams and most of
all, a spirit that probably attracts people the most. Working closely
with the industry has made me a part of this spirit. And it is this
industry that has given me a new identity. It is feels so good to have
an individuality, to Google yourself and find actual results, to have
people call you and introduce themselves to you, to keep a schedule
which actually matters and to meet people you always dreamt of.
The glamourous side of media is an
illusion, it is not all that jazz and glitter, instead it involves a lot
of efforts, thought and soul and it’s this very quality that makes me
want to work harder everyday. Right now I am in the process of learning,
acquiring skills and gaining knowledge. I am in the process of being a
‘Journalist’.
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