Radio Sheffield

What's your first memory?

My first day at school and I refused to go to the class. I stayed in the cloakroom with my late mum.

First record you bought?

On The Rivers Of Babylon - Boney M

Your favourite three songs?

1. Tum Se Mil Kay Na Jana Kyu - Pyar Jukhta Nahi By Kavita Krishna Murty & Shabir Kumar

2. I Will Always Love You - Bodyguard by Whitney Houston

3. Teri Bahoien Mein - Kala Pathar by Lata and Mohammed Rafi

Who's been your best interviewee & why?

There has been a variety of good interview but Adnan Sami [musician] whom shared his emotions with me.

What's the most embarrassing thing you've said on-air?

I referred to a rival radio presenter in confusion.

What's been your career highlight?

I have realised my potential and future with the BBC when I was acknowledged and credited for my contribution at the Hillsborough disaster.

How do you spend your time away from the microphone?

I spend my time with my family and family business.

Favourite place in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire – and why?

The surrounding of the Ladybower Bridge (not the ghost)

As a 10-year-old child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a radio or TV presenter and to meet Amitab Bhachan, I have achieved my goals.

Who would you like to be trapped in a lift with?

Actress Shri Devi

Favourite food & drink?

Kadoo (marow vegistable) and lamb curry, pinapple juice and ras malai

What do you never miss on television?

Subtitles! I use a hearing aid.