Renu Joseph popularly known as RJ Renu, is an Indian radio jockey, video jockey, TEDx speaker,[1] sports presenter, and celebrity interviewer based in Kochi, Kerala. She is best known as the host of the Club FM 94.3/104.8[2] show Love Bytes that ran for eight years, on radio and TV simultaneously,[3] and also for being the sports presenter in Jio Cinema for FIFA 2022 World cup Malayalam stream.[4]
RJ Renu | |
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| Born | Renu Joseph Elenjical |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | RJ VJ Renu Love Bytes Renu |
| Occupation(s) | Radio jockey Video jockey |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Love Bytes (Kappa TV) Star Jam (Club FM) |
Early life
editRenu completed the BA degree in communicative English from St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, and MBA from Rajagiri College of Social Sciences before choosing a career as radio jockey.[5]
Career
editRenu had her first break as the host of Kairali TV's Hello Good Evening as a replacement for the actress Remya Nambeesan and later continued with the shows Spicy India for Asianet Plus and Dream Home for Asianet News. She then joined the Mathrubhumi group as radio jockey as the host of the Club FM 94.3/104.8 show Love Bytes. [6] The show became a huge success, prompting the makers to convert it to a TV show with the same name for Kappa TV. She also does Tube Grid, a show about viral videos on the same channel, and Star Jam, a celebrity chat show on Club FM 94.3/104.8.[7]
She was also the host for FIFA 2022 World Cup at Jio Cinemas live Malayalam streaming[4] service.
She does a celebrity interview show The Uncensored Show in Radio Mirchi Malayalam.[8] [9]
Radio Host
edit| Show | Channel | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Love Bytes[10] | Club FM 94.3/104.8, (Kerala, India) | Love and relationships |
| Star Jam[11] | Club FM 94.3/104.8, (Kerala, India) | Celebrity chat |
| Uncensored | Radio Rasam-online radio, (UAE) | Relationships |
| Mornings with Renu | Radio Mirchi-online radio, (Qatar, Bahrain) | Morning drive time show |
| Crazy love | Radio Mirchi 104 FM, (Kerala, India) | Love and relationships |
| The Uncensored Show
(Radio version) |
Radio Mirchi 104 FM, (Kerala, India) | Celebrity interviews |
Television host
edit| Show | channel | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Good Evening | Kairali TV | Phone in program |
| Spicy India | Asianet Plus | Lifestyle show |
| Dream Home | Asianet News | Reality show |
| Master Craft | Mathrubhumi News | Reality show |
| Love Bytes | Kappa TV | Music show |
| Tube Grid | ||
| Dine Out With Celebrities | Chat show | |
| Face of the week | Fashion | |
| FIFA 2022 World Cup Malayalam stream | Jio Cinema | Football |
| IPL Auction 2022-23 | Jio Cinema | Cricket |
| IPL Match Centre 2022-23 Malayalam stream | Jio Cinema | Cricket |
Podcast
edit| Show | Platform |
|---|---|
| Crazy Love by RJ Renu | Mirchi Plus |
| RJ Renu Malayalam Podcast | Spotify, Apple Podcast, Gaana |
Social media
edit| Show | Media | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| The Uncensored Show | Mirchi Malayalam, You Tube | Celebrity interviews |
| Crazy Love (Malayalam version) | Instagram TV (IGTV) | Love and relationships |
| Crazy Love (English version) | YouTube | Love and relationships |
References
edit- ^ Verbal immunity; a path to serenity | Renu Joseph | TEDxTKMCE, 5 May 2022, retrieved 15 February 2023
- ^ "Honour for Club FM 94.3". The Hindu. 15 May 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Living the RJ dream". The New Indian Express. 31 January 2011. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ a b Malayali commentators get ready ahead of #FIFAWorldCupQatar2022, retrieved 15 February 2023
- ^ "RJ's-പുത്തൻ ശബ്ദങ്ങൾ". Mangalam Weekly. 15 March 2010.
- ^ "Love has a huge market: Renu". The Times of India. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- "My fav RJ: Renu, Club FM". exchange4media. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2016. - ^ "റേഡിയോ ജോക്കികളുടെ കാലം". Vanitha. September 2014.
- ^ vipinvk. "റേറ്റിംഗ് എല്ലാം ഫേക്ക് ആണ്, 80 ശതമാനം റിവ്യൂകള് പെയ്ഡാണ്: നിര്മ്മാതാവ് വിജയ് ബാബു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Vijay Babu | Film Promotions, 13 February 2023, retrieved 15 February 2023
- ^ CLUB FM LOVE BYTES JAN 22 RJ RENU PART 1, 23 January 2014, retrieved 15 February 2023
- ^ Nivin Pauly - Star Jam (Part 1) | Feb 2016 - Club FM, 24 February 2016, retrieved 15 February 2023