My journey on the 'AIR' thus far...

The journey began at the tender age of eleven. More out of curiosity rather than with any intention of participating in any programme I accompanied my young friend Joseph Edward to the erstwhile Radio Ceylon. It so happened the boy who was supposed to play the role 'demon' in the serial drama "Patchai Malai Theevu" was absent. The search for a replacement led to an 'audition' among those present and the result was in favour of 'LUCKY ME' ! The Prince who 'abducted' the throne was later to become one of my best-ever friend 'Maricar' Ramadas.

The 'Radio Uncles' who succeeded each other namely Messrs.S.Nadarajan, Karunai Ratnam, Haji V.A.Gaffoor and Saravanamuthu played vital roles in shaping my career. The 'Radio Akka' Mrs.Ponmani Kulasingham who later became the Director of Tamil Services played no lesser role in the development of my career even after I became a full-fledged Announcer.

Still an adoloscent the next rung in the ladder was Youth Forum. 'Vaanoli Anna' Rasiah was a real source of strength. He was the embodiment of Literature. His guidance at such an young age helped me to qualify as an Auditioned Artiste in the drama section of the National, Educational and Muslim services.