Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Indian entertainment was changing quickly. Young audiences were moving from radio to television. The RJ style of speaking became popular on TV, casual, confident, and friendly. Music channels were rising, and anchors were becoming stars. During this shift, one face became impossible to miss. That face was Ruby Bhatia.

India's First VJ

A former Miss India Canada, Ruby came to Mumbai with no plans of joining the entertainment industry. She auditioned for MTV without even knowing what VJing was and got selected. Soon, she became India's first video jockey and later the face of Channel V. Her confidence and clarity made her stand out. She once said she interviewed everyone "from a com...