MUMBAI: Very few people have the kind of reach that people working in the media and entertainment industry have. Popular celebrities have the power to inspire and motivate people and often we see famous personalities contributing to different social causes. During the lockdown, Vikrant Bhatnagar, more popularly known as RJ Vikrant, did something incredible while carrying out his responsibilities as a radio jockey.

RJ Vikrant, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful RJs in UAE, hosts popular shows like ‘Bumper To Bumber’ and ‘Weekend Insaniyat’. Through these shows, RJ Vikrant managed to ease out the anxiety that people were going through during the lockdown.

Talking about the same, he says, “I think of my listeners as my extended family. When all my listeners and I are interacting through radio, we all are a part of one big family. During the lockdown, the content of my shows remained similar to what I was doing in the past but there was a little different too. I spoke about the importance of staying positive during these trying times and how to deal with anxiety and stress.”

Since RJ Vikrant has a huge fan following and his shows are heard by millions in UAE, the message propagated by him reached out far and wide. He also spoke about creating a sense of community during the lockdown.

“When the times are tough, we must seek comfort in our loved one's presence. Whenever you feel down and out, you must reach out to family members, close relatives, and friends. Having people around us always helps. I believe radio creates a community by bringing people from different parts of the world together. Just the way I reach out to my listeners through my voice, I encourage them to reach out to me as well”, he says.
RJ Vikrant’s voice, which resonates with countless listeners, had a soothing effect on them during this lockdown. His words containing messages of positivity and inspiration proved to be effective during these tough times.