PREANKA
Since 1994, Preanka has been keeping fans in touch with “what’s buzzin’ in Bollywood.” Music, humor and food are just some of the things that get her (aka Pre~ aka PreU~) excited… well, not quite in that order! Born in Mumbai, India, as Arti Trilokekar, she got married straight from the womb (ok, not really), and transformed into Preanka Desai. She was probably born with a totally filmi and foodie spoon in her mouth explaining her love for food and singing?! When Masala Radio’s founder Sunil T was looking for a co-host radio jockey in 1994, just year after they’d started, she put her name in the hat and the next thing she knew, she was invited to talk at Fiesta’s then brand-new location. It was clear this was her calling… it seemed natural. Ever since then, she have hosted most every type of show as a radio jockey and interviewed many famous personalities like A. R. Rahman, Anupam Kher, etc. (yes, name-dropping…!). The radio shows she hosted featured everything from today’s rocking hits to black-and-white classics to religious/devotional to shows highlighting diverse cultures, mainly in the Bollywood genre. Her famous tagline, “That’s what’s buzzin’ Bollywood… I’ll have more in just a few…!” became a catchy slogan as she shared newsy happenings, providing her own unique perspective. In addition to radio jockeying, she has also emceed several events showcasing prominent local and international artists. And then there are the Masala Cruises where she not only managed the crazy Masala crew, but also hosted events. A self-appointed influencer, providing creative content, managing a blog, reviewing restaurants and places-to-visit, she’s also planning on doing a syndicated show! Her innate sense of humor and quick wit bring laughter and smiles to everyone.
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Since 2007, DiIip has been hosting the immensely popular Black & White era show Gata Rahe Mera Dil featuring classics from the 1960s & 70s. In 2013, he co-started the regional language show Chel Chabilo Gujarati. Dilip is a joyful and animated individual born in Mumbai and immigrated to Houston in 2001. He brings his great taste and love for classical Indian music to our radio station. Aside from hosting these show, he works with Tara Energy in commercial sales and has raised an adult son and daughter with his wife Jyotsana.
Since 2009, Priya has rocked the show with her mastery of the 80s and 90s Era of Bollywood in different shows. After taking a break to enjoy her second baby she is back to co-host afternoon Drive Time Dhamaal with Sunil on WED and FRI. Born and raised in Houston, Priya was a teenage fan of Masala Radio, faxing in requests for her parents anniversaries since 1993. She studied dance at the age of 4, and in her young years developed a passion for dance from wathicng her favorites Meenakshi Sheshadri in Hero, and of course Sridevi and the imitable Madhuri Dixit. Even before she joined as a Radio Jockey, Priya was a leading choreographer for Masala Cruises since 2003, performing on cruises from both the US and Europe. Ten years later in 2013 she started her own dance company, Ek Do Teen, married a year later, and now she has a happy family of four.
