When I was in school, I was into public speaking and debating. It was something I really liked, and did very well. However, after school only few occasions I was on stage.
I was working in Maldives Ports Authority in mid 90s, and one day a dear friend of mine, late Ali Niyaz came to me and said, Mauhadhu, is organizing a debating competition among past pupils associations, and he wanted EPSS past pupils to takes part, and requested me, if I would want to be part of it. I told him, I have on been on stage for a long time, but will surely take part.
I did very well at the competition, and won 3rd place among all participants. After the competition, we recorded a debate for TVM, and it’s this debate that gave me the chance to break into TVM.
Although, I knew Tayyib even before, after the debate Tayyib produced a series of programs with me. All my earlier shows were religious programs.
I can say, it all started because of Ali Niyaz, and Tayyib. Although I was comfortable on stage, it took me a while to get comfortable on camera.
I took a great interest as a TV presenter, and soon I was offered many shows. I was very lucky to have to host most the shows with Khaleel, who already was an experienced and admired presenter.
