Just a regular guy who loves to eat, travel, and learn. Straight forward to an extent where people start calling him “Fahaash”. LOL! He’s a radio enthusiast living in the twin cities of Pakistan making the most of his time through interacting with different and diverse people via Radio, Tv, Social media etc. Taking every day as a new experience and something to learn. My fondest experience of life is the series of events happened with me through interaction with new people. Calls for all the lessons learned in life.
Q – Date of birth?
22nd
April 1991Q – Star?
Taurus
Q – What are you studying?
Social Sciences
Q -- When did you start with Rj-ing/VJ-ing?
Back in 2009
Q -- What stations are you working for presently? What shows do you do?
At the moment I am working for “FM 94.0” that’s PBC’s channel and “Earth-factor” that’s corporate. My shows are mostly topics and information based.
Q – What are your shows all about?
I am an entertainer. My shows are all about entertainment and information.
Q -- Is it necessary for an Rj/Vj to have good taste in music?
I agree to it. It will be correct to say that you need to have a good taste in music to put up a good show. You need to have people engaged in your show and good music is a must for that.
Q -- Did you always want to be an Rj?
Haha! I never ever thought of it. It was an accident. My friend and colleague DJ TT gets all the credit for this. I accidently went for the audition, got selected and now I think this is what I will do for the rest of my life probably.
Q – How do you react when a caller has something adverse to say about you?
About me? Well that’s their own subjective opinion but I take criticism with an open heart. And it’s always good to know the pitfalls you’re falling in. It gives a chance for self analysis.
Q – Perky Tweets and taking songs
request on facebook and Twitter are the first ever examples of internet and
radio association. How do you think will the internet benefit the radio and
vise versa in the future? With the help of internet radio has been successful to capture a wider audience. Now the listeners have multiple ways to participate in the radio shows which earlier were restricted to calls and text messages. Moreover, people have practically started living on the social media and etc, it’s like as important as oxygen to them. Anything that doesn’t have a cyber side to it is very less likely to be rampantly popular. So yes! Internet has become a vital component of a Radio Show.
Q -- How challenging do you find being an Rj?
It is a challenging job. You come across people who are very eccentric or unreasonable or at times just a waste of air time. There are people who would raise religious questions or simply stigmatize my job and say “Aap Haram Kamatay Hain” LOL! Sadly entertainment business in our society is not respected and valued YET. But I am certain that people are changing, we are all stepping into a more rational world. Professions other than Doctors, Engineers are important and must be respected.
Q – What are your future plans? Studying or RJ-ing??
I plan on taking media as my full time career. Hopefully! But who knows
Q – Describe Pakistan in one word?
Incredible
Q – Why did you get into the field of Radio Jockey?
As I said earlier, it was all an accident and then became a part of my life I think I always wanted.
Q – Your Passion in life?
It may sound farfetched, utopian and overly used but I actually want to do something for the people of my country. And be remembered after I’m gone. I also dream to become the best host of Pakistan.
Q – Define yourself in two words?
Twisted,
DeterminedQ – What is the mantra for a successful radio jockey?
Haha! Let me know if you come to know about it.
Q – Is it necessary for an RJ to be an energetic? If yes then why???
It sure is. No one wants to listen to a dim and obtuse guy/girl on the radio. I guess a Radio Jockey must have the ability to light your mood up at any given time of the day. That’s the whole trick ;)
Q – Let’s conclude off with some favorites?
COLOR: Depends on what, where and when.
MOVIE: The God Father, Scent of a woman, Goodwill Hunting, are by far the best movies I’ve ever seen.
TV SHOW: Dexter, Prison Break, Homeland, Alpha Bravo Charlie (Shoaib Mansoor)
BOOK: Animal Farm (George Orwell 1945) it’s a childhood memory and carries a social message for all times for all generations.
TIME OF THE DAY: Mornings (with no alarms) Evenings (with no work Please)
QUOTE: I'll tell you something, it's not hard to die when you know you have lived. And I did.Oh, how I lived! – Edie Britt.
FAVOURITE SINGER: Many.
FAVOURITE SONG: Stairway to Heaven - A song I can listen to for the rest of my life. But there are many other favorites too.
FAVOURITE CELEBRITY MALE:Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio
FAVOURITE CELEBRITY FEMALE: Jenifer Anniston. (Childhood love), Amy Lee.
FOOD: Any kind of food. I am a foodie. But desi cuisine always gets preference over any other.
FAVOURITE ANCHOR: Tariq Aziz. Without a doubt.
Q – What is your advice to someone who wants to become a Radio Jockey?
Be aware! Once you’re in it, you’re in it for a life time. Radio is a drug that never leaves you.
Q – How new listeners/fan can catch you?
You guys can catch me on my shows on FM94.0 and you guys can follow me here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rj-Habib-Malik/253716671318297
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/HabibMalik4
Q – Any message for your fans or listeners?
You guys are AWESOME! And I love all my fans!
Q – What’s your opinion about ISLOTIMES.COM?
Islo Times is doing a great job. You guys are actually cool. When I read about you guys I was happy to see how youngsters have come ahead and working actively. We need people like you in the media and the civil society of Pakistan. I hope your network broadens even more and you guys go International and Multinational. You guys are portraying the real image of the youth of Pakistan which is energetic, talented, positive and enthusiastic about the modernity of the world. Keep up the great job guys. Pakistan needs people and organizations like you to rebuild our tattered image in the International world. Great job! (Y)
“THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME HABIB IT WAS REALLY NICE TALKING TO YOU.”
It was a pleasure. Thanks!