Surya Narayan, an Indian radio jockey, is recognized for his work on Red FM and gained fame as Konda Babu on TV9 Telugu. |
During his master’s studies, he experienced a breakup that led him to stop attending college due to feelings of sadness and anger. |
His friends secretly submitted his resume for a job at Red FM, prompting him to go for the audition, mainly for the lunch he expected at a five-star hotel where it was held. |
Following the audition, he made it to the top 50 out of 650 applicants by impressing with mimicry of various celebrities, leading to his selection and subsequent joining of Red FM Telugu in Hyderabad. |
Besides his on-air presence, he also delves into scriptwriting and finds joy in it, as expressed in interviews. |
Initially struggling with English and local slang in Hyderabad, he gradually adapted to the city's culture and overcame communication barriers. |
Alongside language hurdles, he faced financial challenges upon moving to Hyderabad, sharing instances of performing low-paid mimicry shows to afford food in the early days. |
Admitting to bouts of homesickness, he highlighted this emotional struggle during his time in Hyderabad in interviews. |
He made an appearance in the 2017 web series Flat No. 706, which was released on YouTube. |
In 2017, he joined Sakshi TV as a mimicry artist and hosted the show ‘Mimicry Mela.’ |
His venture into the Telugu film industry saw him act in Garuda Vega in 2017, expressing his desire to explore villain roles on the big screen. |
In 2022, he participated in the Telugu reality show Bigg Boss 6, showcasing his talent with a mimicry of Nagarjuna during his entry. |