Ruby K Bhatia, the dynamic young woman who is popularly
known as India's first veejay, was raised in a suburb
of Toronto named Ajax (Ontario, Canada). It was there
that she learned four languages fluently (English,
French, Hindi and Punjabi), and also learned to excel
in various fields like academics, politics, debating,
the performing arts, swimming, aerobics and socio-cultural
leadership. At 19, she won the prestigious title of
"Miss India-Canada 1993" and immediately
went on to Mumbai, India to pursue what has turned
out to be a prolific career in media and entertainment.
Upon arrival in a land that is fondly called "Bollywood",
this professionally-trained dancer was picked up by
STAR TV to become a full-time anchorperson on its
revolutionary music channel, Channel [V]. Within months,
Ruby irrevocably established herself as a "compere
without compare". Often being called the "hostess
with the mostest", she traveled to all parts
of India, Hong Kong and the Middle East, creating
waves wherever she went and setting new standards
of entertainment with her refreshingly effortless,
natural and humorous approach to television. She became
the face of the new generation.
Interviewing both the ordinary person on the street
and the most illustrious celebrities with the same
ease and spontaneity, this philosophy student instantly
made an exclusive niche for herself in a land that
was previously completely unknown to her. 1996 found
her hosting both of the most important events on the
Indian subcontinent. The first, the oldest and most
prestigious awards ceremony of the Indian Film Industry:
The Filmfare Awards. And the second, the world's biggest
televised event: Miss World.
Since then, this sparkling performer has done everything
under the stars as far as showbiz is concerned. From
playing lead roles in prime time television serials
to endorsing the most prestigious products in multimedia
advertisements, from acting in big-banner films to
singing in hugely successful pop music albums, from
hosting all kinds of concerts and corporate events
to creating television history by being the first
woman ever to host three hours of live television
everyday at a major international cricket tournament
(the ICC Champions' Trophy, 2002).
Comedy, Romance, Action, Sports, Music, Television,
Films, Concerts....
Canada, America, England, Dubai, India, Hong Kong,
Singapore, Indonesia....
She has left no stone unturned. And yet, the sky's
not even the limit for this enterprising spirit of
boundless energy and simmering potential.
