Hrishikesh Kannan
- himanshu105
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
Based in Mumbai
Hrishikesh Kannan, popularly known as Hrishi K, is one of India’s most celebrated voice artists, radio and podcast presenters, and live event hosts. A multiple RAPA Award winner, he is the host of 94.3 RadioOne India’s flagship prime-time morning show and serves as Brand Head for the network, overseeing content creation across radio, digital platforms, and live events.
Beyond radio, Hrishi K is a distinguished sports commentator, having lent his voice to the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, IPL, and French Open. As a master of ceremonies, he has hosted some of India’s most prestigious events, including the Autocar India Awards, Crossword Book Awards, and MasterCard Acceptance Forum & Awards. His exceptional voice-over work has been recognized with multiple ProMax Awards, and he is the voice behind major campaigns for brands like iPhone, Godrej Properties, and Mahindra, as well as the channel voice for Zee, Star, Sony, and MTV.
An early pioneer in podcasting, Hrishi K’s shows, including The HrishiKay Sessions, NSE presents Investocast, and Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, consistently rank among the most streamed podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Moneycontrol.com. His contributions to the industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the War of the RJs title, the Afternoon Newsmakers Achievers Award, an EEMAX Global Award, five Golden Mike Awards, and four ACEF APAC Awards in 2024—spanning categories from AI integration to celebrity voiceovers.
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @hrishikay
LinkedIn: Hrishikesh Kannan