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Limca Book of Records

“I was inspired to undertake the talkathon by my colleague RJ Dheena. He entered the Guinness Book with his talkathon. I also wanted to create awareness against various forms of addiction, primarily alcohol and drugs through the show,” says Firoz.

Although sceptical about the reach of the show, he was soon impressed when listeners pledged on air that they would give up their addiction. Some even dropped by the station to say so. “I think they were moved by the fact that I was losing out on sleep and food to create awareness on the topic. I was their conscience telling them to give it up.”

For the feat, Firoz practised reiki, yoga and meditation. “I still set aside an hour a day for it,” he says. But all this preparation did not help him predict the cold studio room. “It was freezing. I had to wear layers of clothing.” The RJ received his Limca Book certificate last month. “It was a proud moment, especially as I am the first Malayali RJ to enter the book for such an attempt.”

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