UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A TALK SHOW HOST

Name: Bilal Vakani. Bilal was a former slave who eventually called people to prayers. I believe my parents named me that to ensure I stay humble.

Currently: I host The Bilal Vakani Hour on SiriusXM 167 Canada Talks every Tuesday at 8 pm ET with repeats on the weekend. I interview everyone from David Harbour who recently was one of the leads of Black Widow to an Imam in London.

Favourite colour: Blue.

Favourite outfit: Shorts and jeans.

Favourite Bollywood star: Shah Rukh Khan.

Favourite Hollywood star: Leonardo DiCaprio.

Favourite movie: District 9.

Favourite singers: Twenty One Pilots.

Favourite song: Meant to Live by Switchfoot.

Favourite TV show: The Mandalorian.

Favourite ice cream flavour: Peanut Butter.

Favourite cuisine: Italian.

Favourite restaurant: The Keg.

Favourite sports: F1.

Favourite sportsperson: Lewis Hamilton.

Favourite book: The Giver by Lois Lowry.

Favourite activity: Video games.

I hang out: At home.

I’m freaked out by: Bugs.

I need: More time in the day.

I want to be: The best.

My role models: Arda Ocal. He started at a local Rogers TV station, worked his way up to TheScore and worked in the US with ESPN.

Tips to save the planet: Recycle.

In a perfect world: No one would go to bed hungry.

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