Anuj gurwara

Infobox actor
name = Anuj Gurwara


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birthdate = 9th June, 1981
othername = RJ Anuj, RJ Recharge Anuj
occupation = Radio Jockey, Actor, MC, Singer
yearsactive = 2002-present

Anuj Gurwara (born June 9, 1981), is an award-winning radio jockey, actor, MC and singer. He is most popularly known in his hometown, Hyderabad, as RJ "Recharge" Anuj, owing to the popularity of his evening drivetime show, Recharge.

Early life

Anuj comes from a family of educators. His father, Yogendra K Gurwara, and mother, Jyoti Gurwara, are teachers and run a school, Sherwood Public School, in Hyderabad, India. The family made Hyderabad their home in 1982. Anuj has one elder brother, Amol Gurwara. Anuj did his schooling in Sherwood and later, graduated in Psychology and Advertising from Nizam College, Hyderabad. [ http://www.anujalltheway.com/content/view/22/28/|title=Anuj Gurwara's official site] He was an active part of Arts and Music in school and college. Anuj's interests were constantly encouraged and at an early age, he displayed tremendous potential.

Career

Anuj started his career in entertainment as a copywriter. Fresh out of college in 2001, he joined a BPO but that didn't excite him. After quitting in a few months, he worked as a copywriter for a couple of advertising agencies. It was then, that he came in contact with Dramatic Circle Hyderabad, Hyderabad's most respected theatre group. Having worked in a production with them, Anuj realised that entertainment was what he wanted to do.

He decided to shift to Mumbai in 2002 to realise his dream.

Acting

After numerous auditions at various production houses, Anuj got his first call in 2003 from Nagesh Kukunoor for "". [ http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/01hyd.htm|title=Movie review on Rediff]

After this, Anuj was called by Sekhar Kammula for an audition. Sekhar had won the National Film Award for his directorial debut in "Dollar Dreams". He cast Anuj as the 2nd lead for his film "Anand", which released in 2004.

"Anand" was a massive hit and Anuj received good reviews for his part. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anand_(2004_film)|title=Wikipedia article on Anand] [ http://www.totaltollywood.com/reviews/reviews.php?review=anand|title=Total Tollywood review of Anand]

Radio

In 2005, Anuj auditioned for All India Radio, just to give it a shot. He was selected and started hosting music-based shows on Yuvavani.

Following All India Radio, Anuj worked for Radio Biryani, a private radio program setup that aired on the AIR frequency. [ http://www.televisionpoint.com/news/newsfullstory.php?id=1128728757|title=Article on Radio Biryani] [ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/01/30/stories/2006013001390100.htm|title=Article in The Hindu on Radio Biryani]

That year, Anuj was awarded Best RJ (Hindi) for his show, Naach Meri Jaan. [ http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/12/15/stories/2005121517760200.htm|title=Award at Radio Biryani]

Radio City 91.1

Anu's big break came when he joined Radio City 91.1fm in 2006. The station was setting up in Hyderabad, the first private FM station in the city. [ http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/may/may333.htm|title=Article on Radio City Hyd Launch]

Anuj began hosting an evening drive time show, Recharge, six days a week, from 8pm to 11pm. He played popular Hindi music and maintained high energy, wit and humor throughout the three hours. The show was a hit right in its early days. It struck a chord with the evening listenership that would drive back from work, and as Anuj would say, "recharge" their batteries on their way home. Anuj enjoyed immense popularity through the show. The name stuck with him and he is fondly called RJ "Recharge" Anuj to this day.

Anuj shifted to the 5-9pm time slot after a year, yet, commanded a dedicated listenership in Hyderabad. Owing to his personal connect and popularity with listeners, he was awarded "No.1 RJ across All-India Radio City" for the year 2006-07.

Anuj was soon shifted to the morning show, The Radio City Breakfast Show, from 7am to 11am, where he, with Shraddha, gave a fun and energetic start to the day. The chirpy, positive and friendly banter between them had Hyderabad tuned in every morning.

It was in February 2008 that Anuj was awarded "India's Best Radio Host for 2007-08" in a nationwide search. [ http://www.radioduniya.in/articles/article-details.asp?articleid=48&typ=Cover%20Story&fm=3&yy=2008|title=Radio Duniya Awards]

Anuj quit Radio City in July 2008, after the station changed its language mix to a more regional sound,

Theatre

Anuj has been an active theatre actor in Hyderabad, as part of various Theatre productions. He has showcased his talent as an actor and received positive reviews for his performance. [ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2008042950620400.htm&date=2008/04/29/&prd=mp&|title=Review of Habeas Corpus] [ http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Mar292008/metrosat2008032859913.asp|title=Deccan Heral, Bangalore] [ http://bangalore.metblogs.com/2008/03/19/vaishali-bisht-theatre-workshop-at-ranga-shankara/|title=Review of Write, Rite and Right] [ http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2008/03/18/stories/2008031850690400.htm|title=The Hindu review of Write, Rite and Right]

MC

Being an RJ and an actor, Anuj diversified himself as an MC. From hosting formal events to large parties and concerts, Anuj has established himself as one of the most popular MCs in Hyderabad. He has hosted events, big and small, for a large number of corporate companies and Event Managers.

Television

In February 2006, Anuj became a VJ with SS Music. He won the VJ Factor 2, a hunt for VJs in South India. Out of about 5000 people who competed, Anuj was one of the four winners. [ http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/06/stories/2006020613700200.htm|title=Report on VJ Factor 2 in The Hindu, Chennai] [ http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/02/22/stories/2006022201040100.htm|title=Article on VJ Factor 2 winners in The Hindu, Hyderabad]

It was a short-lived role as Anuj got an opportunity in Radio City, Hyderabad soon after.

Other work

Anuj also works as a freelance voice over artiste and script writer, for various ad films, radio spots, documentaries and films.

Filmography

Radio Shows

External links

* [http://www.anujalltheway.com/ Official website]

References