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News |  17 Aug 2007 18:34 |  By RnMTeam

Dheena attempts to set RJing record

MUMBAI: It`s a programming coup of sorts. Big FM Chennai`s star radio jockey, Dheena will undertake to RJ continuously for 92 hours seven minutes, beginning 7 am on 20 August 2007.

Dheena, recently promoted to the Breakfast band, usually hosts the Big Vanakkam show for four hours daily. The attempt to set a record came from brainstorming sessions, to cash in on his popularity as well as become a trend setter FM station, say Big FM sources. Dheena, who has been preparing himself this past month with yoga and meditation exercises, will host his regular show as well as be on air at all times, co-hosting shows of the other RJs on the station, till 3 am on 23 August 2007.

The jockey, best known for his impromptu PJs on air, says talking about different subjects throughout the day will not pose too big a problem. "My daily show too is split into four hourly slots, the first dedicated to astrology, weather information and such, the second where I interact on an issue with another host, the third where I crack my PJs and invite callers to do the same, and the fourth hour, which comprises a daily surprise element." A lack of topics should not bother the effervescent Dheena, but the lack of sleep could be a worrisome factor.

In keeping with international standards, Dheena will be allowed a total of four hours of sleep during his feat. "Mental alertness will be a key issue here," he asserts.

Station officials say the regular FPC has not been tampered with, and the daily `special themes` will provide the spice and variety to Dheena to temper his talk with. A doctor and dietician will be on standby to ensure the RJ`s health during the attempt.

Celebrities too are expected to drop in at the studio to pep up the record attempt, which Dheena says has not been undertaken by anyone in India earlier. The Guiness Record for the longest radio hosting on air stands at six days, an attempt that could well be on Dheena`s list next.

The RJ, who joined Big FM in 2006, started his career with the Sun Network`s Suryan FM over four years ago. His presence of mind and the spur-of-the-moment jokes have also earned him a television show on Vijay TV, where he replicates his stand up comic act.

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