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RJ Rachana Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1983

Age39 (at time of death)

BirthplaceChamrajpet, Bengaluru

ProfessionRadio Jockey

NationalityIndian

RJ Rachana Biography

RJ Rachana (Rachana Bharadwaj) was a Kannada radio jockey known for her work on major Bengaluru stations. Trained in Carnatic music, she also worked in TV,

Early life and background
Rachana Bharadwaj, known professionally as RJ Rachana, was born in Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, in 1983. She completed her higher education at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Bengaluru and held a master’s degree in mass communication. Trained in Carnatic classical music from an early age, she developed an interest in media and performance that shaped her career path.

Career
Rachana began appearing on television as a host while still in school, taking on TV hosting roles from around class eight through her undergraduate years. During postgraduate study she worked as a presenter for WorldSpace Satellite Radio, gaining early experience in radio broadcasting.

Her radio career in Bengaluru included long associations with prominent FM stations. She joined Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM and initially hosted night shows. Her on-air style and growing popularity led to a move into morning programming. After more than a decade working in radio, she left her position at Radio Mirchi. In addition to radio, Rachana took on varied creative assignments: she worked as a digital marketer, an independent voice artist, and a food stylist. She also made a small screen appearance as an RJ in the Kannada film Simple Aag Ondu Love Story (2013).

Public profile
Rachana was widely recognised in Kannada radio circles and earned several informal nicknames in the media. Her command of language and distinctive presentation earned praise from fellow broadcasters. Her professional online presence included a Twitter account under the name RJ Rachana.

Personal notes and passing
Rachana lived in Bengaluru and spent time living alone in an apartment in Jayaprakash Nagar. She struggled with depression for a period after leaving her radio job. On 22 February 2022, she died in Jayaprakash Nagar, Bangalore; she was 39 years old. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest. Her passing prompted condolences from colleagues and other South Indian radio personalities.

Latest updates
Public remembrance of Rachana after her death included tributes from peers in the radio industry, noting her sensitivity on air and strong language skills.
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Recent Work

Simple Aag Ondu Love Story

Appeared as an RJ in the Kannada film

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Worked as a prime time host at Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM
  2. Over a decade of experience as a radio jockey in Bengaluru
  3. Trained in Carnatic classical music; worked as a voice artist, digital marketer and food stylist
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was RJ Rachana born?

1983

What is RJ Rachana known for?

Radio Jockey