Raghu Ram

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occupation = Executive producer
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Raghu Ram is the senior supervising producer at MTV India and the executive producer of the show "MTV Roadies". He co-judges the auditions for the "MTV Roadies" with MTV VJ Nikhil Chinapa. He is known for his crude remarks and sharp observation tactics. Also well known to be ruthless and impatient with the contestants when he takes the auditions."Roadies" has travel, adventure, drama, touch of voyeurism..." said Raghu Ram, when asked about the show. [cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/09/08/stories/2006090801290400.htm |title=Tough guys last the course |accessdate=2008-04-01 |author=Liza George |date=2006-09-08 |work=Hindu newspaper] However, during the show "Behind the scenes", we get to see a different rather softer side of him. He can be seen laughing and having fun with the Roadies crew.

Career

In an interview to the "Hindustan Times", Raghu stated that he was born and brought up in Delhi and studied in Deshbandhu college and later shifted to Venkateshwara college. [cite news| title =Double Trouble|publisher = Hindustan Times|location = New Delhi|date = September 15, 2008] [cite web| title =Double Trouble|publisher = Hindustan Times|url=http://theadda.com/hotnow/india/mtv-roadies/|date = September 15, 2008|accessdate=2008-09-25] In 2000, Raghu's idea of "MTV Roadies" was accepted as an experimental project by the MTV India. As of March 2008, Raghu Ram remains to be the senior supervising prodcuer and co-creative head at MTV India. He was promoted from his position as a associate executive producer to the executive producer right during one of the show telecasts. Raghu started work at MTV India supervising shows like "MTV Love Line" with VJ's Malaika Arora Khan and Cyrus Broacha and also lead "MTV Select" and the first few seasons of "MTV Super Select" with VJ Nikhil Chinnapa. Raghu has also lent his hand to various shows at MTV, sometimes being uncredited.

"MTV Roadies"

Raghu Ram was given his first solo project, at MTV, in the year 2000. This show was tentatively titled "MTV: Find The Road". The show was to revolve around youngsters in the age group of 18 - 24 years traveling around the country on their bikes, based on clues and hints given on the show. The concept of clues was replaced by tasks and challenges by the senior creative heads. The shows format first faced severe criticism from the MTV heads due to its sheer content, audience value and the name, but was later given the green light as an "experimental show that could go off air anytime", after much discussion by the current producers. The name of the show was later changed to "MTV Roadies" and it has remained the highest rated MTV show for 3 consecutive years. It is also the longest running reality show of India. Initially the show had only one main sponsor (Hero Honda), who also distributed the bikes and contestant gifts. However, the show now has numerous sponsors and co-sponsors including Airtel, "Wrangler Helmets", Mountain Dew, "Red Fm", etc.Rannvijay was one of the winners of first season of roadies, who currently works as a VJ at MTV. The second winner was Ayushman, who currently hosts a show called "Wassup MTV", along with Bani J, who was a runner up of the fourth season. The third season winner was Parul, and Anthony he won the fourth season. The fifth season was won by Ashutosh.

Current

Raghu Ram currently resides in Mumbai, and owns a house in Andheri. He also holds 1% of the total MTV India shares in the form of music and television copyrights, like many of the other producers working on the show for the channel. He is currently a full time part of the MTV senior crew. Rumored to be a clubbing addict, he is often spotted at various clubs and parties all around the city. After making guest appearances in "MTV Roadies 5.0", Raghu made an appearance in MTV's reality show "MTV Splitsvilla" on June 28 2008.

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