If I am not useful, I will retire / I got to know myself on the radio – Mehr news agency Iran and world’s news
Morteza Esmaili, an actor, announcer and radio reporter, in a conversation with Mehr reporter about the beginning of his activity in this field and the loyal audience that the radio has maintained despite the advancement of communication technologies, said: My career in the radio came from meeting a director of radio shows since 2001. It started and during these years I was active in different positions on the radio. Certainly, among all media, radio still has its own fans and listeners, although in these years, fans and Fewer listeners but radio is still a warm and intimate medium that the most distant There are listeners in other parts of the country.
Referring to the image that the radio audience has of the various programs of this media, he said: the lack of visual communication involves a part of the audience’s imagination. the listener Like childhood and the sweet moment of listening to the lullabies and night stories of mothers and grandmothers, it begins a journey that is a warm experience, along with imagination. The same experience of the audience for many years friend and radio companion he does.
Esmaili, who is also active in the field of filmmaking his interest Speaking on the radio, he said: “For me, radio is a university, a school, and even beyond that, a life.” My interest in radio was formed from my childhood and the pleasant and attractive Fridays of the family gathering. For me, radio is a love and interest beyond artistic activity.
He added: “Radio provided me with a space and a position where I could learn more about my artistic aspects.” Apart from how to use radio hardware and equipment such as microphones and sound desks, radio creates this situation to interact with a different world in the artistic sector on yourself and your audience make an impact In radio, I gained a better understanding of rhythm in acting, because of the variety of programming in radio, I had more opportunities bed Music was created for me so that I could experience music in this medium. In short, radio gave me the opportunity and conditions to know myself better, which is why I learned and continue to learn every moment like a university.
In response to how much radio can support an artist’s living expenses, this radio show actor said: I prefer not to talk about it too much. Because in these years Instead The increase and improvement of the financial conditions of the people of Radio, we have always seen them moving or going backwards, let alone providing for their living expenses.
He continued: In these years, there have been many ups and downs, but definitely, in order to maintain the position of radio in the hearts of the audience, the audience’s taste must be respected. Definitely, with the many developments of the society and the world and the new generation coming to work in all jobs, radio should also be with time be more coordinated.
Esmaili said about his best experience of working in radio: Due to the wide range of my activities in various fields, including reporting, announcing, acting, making items, performing music, etc., both live programs and production departments, it is very difficult for me to choose. But all the moments of activity on the radio in every a side It was and still is attractive to me. from the sweetest and the most attractive My experiences have been attending programs that focus on humor and Happy were produced in which I was present as an actor, singer and writer most of the time.
At the end of his talk about the vision he sees in front of him, he reminded: Catch Limitations and financial conditions, etc., the quality of radio activities has decreased in recent years, which is why this issue requires detailed expertise and the opportunity for detailed discussion. I will also be on the radio as long as I feel that I can be useful and have a positive impact on the production process of each program. I will definitely retire myself if I have nothing to say.