Season Finale Time!!! Hi, my name is Karishma Fernandez. For the past 16 years, I have been living and working in the UAE as a senior radio presenter with the biggest radio network in the Middle East - the Arabian Radio Network. On this show, we explore the incredible stories of real people living here in the Middle East. This season has been prett…

This episode of Hey Karish isn't about capturing perfect poses, it's about capturing the essence of a truly remarkable career. We're going behind the lens with Ramesh Shukla, the Royal Photographer of UAE! Ramesh Shukla has been capturing the history of UAE since 60 years. You may not have seen him but you must have been carrying his work in your w…

From overcoming obstacles to achieving remarkable success, in this episode of Hey Karish, Dr. Selva shares her incredible journey of education and faith shaping her life! Through her story, she reminds us of the power of resilience and the impact of believing in oneself. Her humility and dedication to her profession are truly inspiring. Join us in …

This is not a hard sell - It's a heart sell. This episode of Hey Karish is all about the workforce that propels every business forward - The Sales Team. My colleagues from the Arabian Radio Network, Joumana and Sandeep, dive deep into the world of targets, deadlines, meetings and commissions! Sandeep and Joumana are both well versed with selling ra…

On Hey Karish today, we’re hitting home (quite literally!) with this conversation about the property market in Dubai. Expats often wonder whether to rent or buy, which communities are best to buy in, what is the return on investment here, how much money is needed in hand and whether coming up with the down payment is even possible! We bought our ho…

Another episode of Hey Karish, another voice heard. And today, I introduce you to Dubai based mimicry artist, Punit Lalwani, known for his spot-on impressions and accents. He’s got a few voices to surprise us with today and even as he shows us his routine as a performer at events, we try to understand the skills and techniques behind the talent and…

On Hey Karish today, Chandran and I delve into the world of single parenting, sharing our personal experiences. We talk about the significance of community support and compassion, highlighting the balancing of our children's needs with fostering their independence. Join our support group for single parents called “Together With Karishma”, where Cha…

Today on Hey Karish, meet Fiona Ann Munro, a successful radio presenter from India who moved to Dubai in 2009, has heralded 2 leading radio stations here since then and is onto bigger, better ventures now. Fiona is also a mum to 4 beautiful children and has seen more darkness in her time in Dubai than most people endure in a lifetime. But though it…

This episode of Hey Karish is pure magic! We talk to the UAE’s first ever resident magician - Drummond Money-Coutts, aka DMC. His passion has led him to be a Nat Geo star as well as a Netflix star! This man who’s entertained us on TV and on OTT is also a game creator! And while entertaining is one of his greatest passions, his greatest love seems t…

For the first time, today we have ventured away from Dubai on this episode of Hey Karish, for a journey absolutely worth making! My husband and I travel to Guwahati, Assam, to meet Pakumani, the founder of Marvella, to delve into the heart of Marvella's mission to preserve the heritage of Muga silk weaving in their ancestral village. In a world whe…

Welcome to Season 2 of Hey Karish! Our first guest is Dubai based Interior Designer Anshita Golani - whom I met through my radio show. Anshita, like many other expats in the UAE, is here to make a life for her family. And like many other expats in the UAE, she’s seen situations in which she found herself struggling and alone. But it is in these ver…

In this episode of Hey Karish, I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented and down-to-earth DJ Buddha. We discussed his journey as a DJ and how he balances his passion for music with his profession. DJ Buddha shared his experiences performing at private parties and weddings, and how he caters to diverse music requests in different languages. W…

In today's episode of "Hey Karish," I sit down for a heart to heart with this heartwarming couple - Anita and Don. Anita has been a relationship counselor for over 30 years and is the author of the book, 'Chopped, Sprinkled and Ready to Serve". Her husband Don is a decorated officer of the Indian Air Force (Group Captain - Retired), who has spent t…

Today on Hey Karish, meet my friend and “bidhu” Rohit Bharati! Rohit, aka “Vivid Bharati”, is one of Dubai’s best known content creators.Rohit and his wife, Mahak, together run “@tiddingofficial” on Instagram along with a social media agency too. He’s been a writer for radio for years in India and in the UAE. But since the evolution of social media…

How honest can we make our conversations? This episode is the answer. Stand up comic and actor Nitin Mirani shares his personal experiences with child-like honesty and a mature understanding of his life. While making big moves in his career in Dubai and Mumbai, he also made some mistakes along the way. This is the story of a man who accepted respon…

In the latest episode of Hey Karish, I have the pleasure of welcoming one of UAE’s funniest radio presenters, Sid, to the show. Fame, money, secrets, brotherhood will all be touched upon today. We’re even talking about what happened one night between two friends in a foreign location! Watch the COMPLETE podcast cause this popular presenter is telli…

On Hey Karish today, meet Maya and Jean, Dubai based Radio Presenters and an absolute Power Couple! Outside of radio, Maya and Jean are well known TV and film personalities respectively. Alongside navigating their careers in India and in Dubai, they also manage a healthy workplace marriage. How??? That’s what they’re here to tell us.…

Today’s episode features my friend and instagram and YouTube sensation Mariyam Kisat Mariyam has also just launched her first original single - Jogan. Today, find out what makes Mariyam the much loved girl she is - beyond the singing and the dancing, beyond the glamour that lays ahead of her!By heykarish

Hey there! Today, my husband, Chandran, and I present our Diwali Special episode where we answer your questions that you sent us via Instagram’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ feature. This episode is the answer to the overwhelming curiosity around our lives - especially around Chandran’s life before we met. A pilot and a radio presenter, single parents and peo…

In this episode of Hey Karish, I’m introducing you to the director of 2 of my recent TV shows - Himadri Gautam. Himadri runs a very busy production house - Acumen in Dubai. He’s produced and directed countless shows in India and in the UAE. Over and above it all, Himadri is a passionate follower of cricket (and every other sport known to man!). He …

Today’s episode sees the return of our first guest, my husband, Chandran. Chandran is a pilot with years of experience in the aviation industry. But how did his journey to becoming a pilot begin? What was his first job? What are his favorite movies about pilots? What’s the one thing he’s always thinking about while flying? We’ve even asked Chandran…

Hey everyone, welcome to the fourth episode of Hey Karish! Today, I’m sharing the story of a dear friend with you. Meet Yogesh. He’s been in entertainment - radio and TV, both, in India and in the UAE. He’s worked closely with Ayushmann Khurana (during the actor’s RJ days) and is an integral part of the radio channel I work at in Dubai. A Delhi boy…

In Hey Karish Episode 3, I welcome my guest Priti Malik, and we start by reminiscing about our first meeting 15 years ago at ARN. We were both the youngest and newest members of the team, and we connected right away. We talk about how the city has changed since then and how we ended up on different shows within the same network. Throughout the epis…

On the 2nd episode of Hey Karish, I’m looking back at the most significant meetings I have had with Shah Rukh Khan, much of it thanks to my career in entertainment. The perspective is different though. For the 1st time ever, I’m sharing the behind the scenes of each of my meetings with this larger than life celebrity.…

In the 1st Episode of "Hey Karish", I sit down with my husband Chandran to talk about OUR RELATIONSHIP and its finer details. We share stories about our first impressions of each other all the way to our our experiences as parents. Through this episode, Chandran and I explore the truth of finding love again, of parenting in a blended family and we …