Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia named new morning show hosts on 98.1 CHFI.
Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia named new morning show hosts on 98.1 CHFI.
– New weekday morning show, CHFI Mornings with Pooja & Gurdeep, starts January 4 –
– The duo will also make weekly appearances on Citytv’s Breakfast Television –
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TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beloved media personalities (and pals) Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia will once again wake up Torontonians as hosts of 98.1 CHFI’s all-new morning show, CHFI Mornings with Pooja & Gurdeep, weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. on 98.1 CHFI, CHFI.com, the Radioplayer Canada app, and smart speakers. Well-known for keeping Toronto and GTA residents informed and entertained each morning, the award-winning duo return to the airwaves to chat and debate on stories of the day, plus give away some big cash, beginning January 4.
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Covering some of Toronto’s most glamourous red carpets to the biggest cultural events, along with the latest breaking news, Pooja is a highly respected broadcaster with nearly two decades of experience informing and entertaining television audiences across Toronto and the GTA. She is passionate about mentoring young women in their career paths and has dedicated her time to many charities, most recently Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
“I’m thrilled to have this amazing opportunity to join the CHFI family. It is such an institution in Toronto and comes with an incredible legacy that I’m honoured I will soon become a part of. While radio is something new for me, it’s so very exciting to be able to take on this adventure with my good friend Gurdeep, whom I’ve shared many mornings on TV with over the years. I’m looking forward to getting behind the mic at CHFI to connect with new friends (and old ones too!) to help start their day with a smile. And, my parents can finally tell their friends that I’m employed again!,” said Pooja.
Gurdeep is an accomplished local and national broadcaster, having more than 15 years of experience bringing Canadians major news and sports headlines. Supporting a number of charitable causes, Gurdeep has dedicated his time to such organizations as SickKids Hospital, Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, Wellspring, Camp Ooch, motionball, and World Animal Protection. And, he’s dad to Coffee, his adorable cockapoo.
“I first got the radio bug in university, so it’s surreal to get behind the mic again all these years later with my television partner in crime Pooja. My first radio show was solo, so I guess I’m going to have to learn to be quiet sometimes. I’m also a Toronto guy (yes that means I’m a lifelong suffering Leafs fan), and I’m pumped to join an iconic station like CHFI with deep roots in this city and a passion for the people and places that make our home unique. It’s an honour to follow in the footsteps of some of Canada’s most legendary radio broadcasters, so I’ll try my darndest not to mess this up. Let’s go!,” said Gurdeep.