The recently concluded e4m Golden Mike Awards 2024 honoured and recognized brilliance in the radio and audio industry in India. Among the diverse categories was the one for “Influencer RJ of the Year.” Big FM’s RJ Naved and Fever’s Rahul Makin walked away with the honours.

RJ Naved @rahulmakin1rjnaved

Instagram Followers: 6.6M

RJ Naved urf Naved Khan is from Bugrasi, Uttar Pradesh and moved to Delhi for further studies. He’s an entertainer cum roaster. Naved’s content is based on roasting people over a phone call by acting as someone they already know. He is also a TV host, voice-over artist, and radio jockey, famous for his show ‘Dilli ka Don’ on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM. He has won the IRF: Best Sparkler (Comedy) award three times, the NT (National Television Award) for 2G (TV category), the Golden Mikes Award for RJ of the Year, and the Indian Icon Award. At the e4m Golden Mikes, he was awarded silver in the RJ Influencer of the Year category.

Recently, RJ Naved was featured in Paisabazaar’s brand film Aawaaz. Their brand philosophy was ‘Paison Se Badhkar.’ In the film, he goes on a road trip with a group of visually impaired children across Munnar’s scenic and winding roads, making them imagine the scenery with his evocative voice. 

Here is a roast reel by RJ Naved:

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RJ Rahul Makin @rahulmakin1

Instagram Followers: 2M

RJ Rahul Makin works with Delhi’s 107.2 Punjabi Fever. He is an Indian radio jockey, actor, and influencer from Jammu, India. He studied English and Physics, which led to his master’s thesis in literature. He is a poet, known on Instagram as a “Shredded Shayar,” who also dabbles in theatre.

This RJ aka Love Guru, hosts a nightly show that has him answering listener’s queries about their love life. 

With over 14 years of experience as a RJ, he holds the Limca Book Of Records for hosting a radio show for 104 hours consistently. A three-timer TEDx speaker, he has worked with UNICEF on their Campaign Radio4Child for teenagers against cyber abuse. 

Rahul has been awarded RJ of The Year by the All Journalists’ Association Of India and won two NYF (NewYork Festival) awards for the best radio show on gay rights and for creating a ‘Green Corridor’ on Radio for the first time.

Rahul has collaborated with several national and international brands like Redbull India, Jag’s Fresh, Lush Treetas to name a few. He has done promotions for many local and regional businesses as well.

Here is a Shayari Reel by RJ Rahul:

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Popular model and content creator Sana Sultan Khan is currently in reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, hosted by Anil Kapoor. Sana has been featured in various music videos and was featured on New York’s Times Square Billboard after winning the title of UC Miss Cricket in 2019.

Before entering the Bigg Boss house, The Reelstars got in touch with Sana and asked her a few questions. Read on!

How has life changed after you tasted success?

By God’s grace, life is the same for me but people’s perspectives towards me have changed. People who thought I wasn’t fit for a project now come to me and say we always knew you had a spark and how my popularity changed people’s thoughts.

What inspired you to participate in Bigg Boss OTT 3?

I wanted a change in life. After doing music videos back-to-back, I wanted to break the monotony and do something different. I wanted people to see my real self and nothing is better than participating in Bigg Boss. Also, I think I am fit for the show – for being real and not fake.  

How are you as a person?

I am calm as well as a short-tempered person. I don’t lose my calm easily unless and until someone tries hard to poke me.

How do you plan to utilize money and fame post Bigg Boss?

I see myself writing and singing songs in the near future. I would like to invest my Bigg Boss money in building a stronger career. As for fame, I am not too desperate to stay in the news.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

I am quite empathetic, mature, and helpful, and my weakness is being oversensitive.

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Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants include Ranvir Shorey, Shivani Kumari, Sana Makbul, Vishal Pandey, Lovekesh Kataria, Deepak Chaurasia, Sai Ketan Rao and Munisha Khatwani, among others.

Bigg Boss OTT season 3 has begun and viewers are already hooked on to the show. The new season has a mix of contestants like TV actors, social media personalities, rapper, sportspeople, and others who are locked in the house. One of the contestants who has been grabbing headlines from the time. Furthermore, she was offered the show is Delhi’s viral vada pav girl Chandrika Dixit.

Chandrika became famous after being spotted sobbing during a phone conversation with a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official who threatened to take down her stall.

Before entering the Bigg Boss house, The Reelstars got in touch with Chandrika and asked her a few questions. Read on!

Bigg Boss is a tough show and survival in the house amid all the fights is difficult, so did you hesitate before taking up the project?

“It is a big opportunity that has to my way so I didn’t want to refuse it. Also, in the last few months, the things that happened to me, I am mentally and physically prepared for everything. I know I will be able to cope with all the hurdles that will come my way.”

This season is hosted by Anil Kapoor and not by Salman Khan, so are you nervous thinking about how Mr Kapoor will react?

“I am very excited with Anil sir hosting the show as viewers can expect a change and something new from this season. However, it was a dream to meet Salman and interact with him every weekend. He will be thoroughly missed.”

How would be cope with a limited ration in the house?

“Well, my appetite is anyway very less so food and ration won’t be a problem for me.”

Sometimes contestants go overboard during tasks, so are you ready for all kinds of challenges?

“Tasks should be taken as a task. If I am asked to perform and required to do a certain thing then I will surely do it. I am participating in the show to come out as a winner so I will go to any extent to win the show.”

What is your weakness?

“My only weakness is my son. After working hard, the whole day I look forward to seeing my son. So, living away from him and my family is my weakness.”

Are you mentally and physically strong?

“Yes, very much. My first focus is to know every contestant and then plan to my game. I will try my best to not lose my calm under any circumstances.”

What was your husband’s reaction when he got to know that you were offered the show?

“My husband is a very emotional person but very supportive. It will be difficult for us to stay away for these many months but he wants me to out as a winner.”

Post Bigg Boss OTT, if given a chance will you take up Bigg Boss that airs on Colors?

“My entire focus is to win Bigg Boss OTT. I cannot confirm anything at the moment as I have my business as well. But I won’t miss out on the opportunity only for Salman Khan.”

Any message for your fans?

“I am very hard working and if I am doing well in the show then. However, please shower your love and support throughout the season.”

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Apart from Chandrika, other contestants who have participated in the show are Shivani Kumari, Sana Sultan, Armaan Malik and his two wives Payal Malik and Kritika Malik, Lovekesh Kataria, Naezy, Neeraj Goyat, Sana Makbul, Paulomi Munisha Khatwani, Sai Ketan Rao, Ranvir Shorey and Deepak Chaurasia.

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