Ajit Panesar

Career path into radio:
I already had an interest in traditional music, and then trained with Dr Avtar Lit at Sunrise Radio, transferring to Kismat Radio in 1989. Other than that, I played international hockey and rugby for Uganda, and was an international rally driver - I drove in five East African Safari rallies, and was the Ugandan champion navigator 1962.
 
Hobbies:
Collecting Indian music, from the years 1930-1960.
 
Most famous celebrity ever met:
Lata Mangeshkar - Talat Mehmood, Dalip Kumar.
 
Most embarrassing moment on air:
Talking to wife regarding food whilst my microphone was still on - the mic light bulb had broken!
 
Favourite movies:
Old Daag - Anarkali
 
Favourite actors:
Dalip Kumar and Talat Mehmood as singer
 
Favourite band/artist:
Obsession Nick
 
Favourite tracks:
Any by Talat Mehmood & KL Saigal
 
Five things you can’t live without:
My wife, grandson, music, food and money
 
Message for your listeners:
Thank you all for listening to me for the last 19 years, it's your good wishes and blessing I love and need the most.