MEET the young and endearing Kavita Baijnauth, producer and hostess of ‘Bollywood Sensation’ which has been airing every Sunday for the past ten years! It’s Kavita’s pride; a television programme she has built and has been caring for on her own. Kavita, 28, was born and raised in Georgetown’s Albouystown, a community with a kind of stigma attached to it. Kavita doesn’t care about the reason for this, but she is proud of how her life turned out today. “To me, it doesn’t matter where you grow up; it’s what you have turned out to be,” she said in an interview with the Chronicle.
She attended Smyth Street Nursery, before pressing on to Ketley Primary and Dolphin Secondary, where she wrote her Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Exams. Afterwards, she opted for a few classes at Global Technology.
Kavita was born to Rabindranauth Baijnauth and Bibi Rosa Alli and she has two brothers namely, Rishi and Reeaz. When she was about a month old, her parents separated and Kavita recalled how difficult this made her childhood.
“It’s hard not growing up with both parents. Parents’ separation affects children a lot and it did in my case. It wasn’t easy. We didn’t get everything we deserved. There was nobody there to encourage you like how I was there for my son when he was writing his exams recently. I went all out for him,” she candidly expressed.
But she is not mad at anyone because she realises that circumstances in many instances dictate what happens in life. “My mom couldn’t afford it and she didn’t know anything. But we tried. We didn’t get the best but I tried to make much with whatever I got.”
Kavita continues to have a great relationship with her family and chooses to focus on the positives in her life. “It doesn’t matter what your past is; it’s what your future will be.”
Kavita’s upbringing has positively impacted her life. “When you grow up like that, you become a better person. You value money more; you know the value of things. I try to give my children the best. I try my best especially where education is concerned because I know without that you can’t get anywhere. Those circumstances help me to be a better person and a better mom.
Kavita is married to Rajesh and has two children, Christopher and Ashley. She praised the supportive role her husband plays in her life.

MAKING SACRIFICES

Kavita hadn’t a specific goal as a child with regard to the type of work she wanted to do, but she believes that the field she is currently in is one that god led her to. And she embraced it with open arms. In fact, she loves doing what she does although it entails a lot of hard work.
Growing up under tough circumstances helps her to know the true value of things and to desist from having a wasteful attitude. “I know the value of things which helps me save and spend wisely. I had to work towards obtaining a better life for myself. First thing I did was budget myself. I always know how to spend. And I made a lot of sacrifices. Once you know how to make sacrifices,” she offered.
She is very determined to achieve her goals. Kavita says: “I sacrifice myself a lot. I’m contented and I don’t try to hang my hat where my hand can’t reach. I grow up hard so I know the value of things,” she stressed.
Kavita has registered her business under the name Radiance Marketing and Advertising and is planning to expand in the future. She is planning to go radio once she gets everything in place. She wants to ensure that nothing will make her quit once she starts.
She also makes sacrifices for her family and is one of the first to come forward should they need help. Furthermore, she is also busy caring for her children and being a good worker in the home.
Kavita advises fellow young persons: “Everything you want in life, you have to work towards it and not just work on it but make sacrifices. That’s the only way things come in your life. Work towards your goals and never give up. Sometimes the journey to success is tough, really difficult. But don’t ever give up. Always tell yourself that you can do it. That’s what I do.
I believe that once you give, you will receive. I always like to help people. Good would always follow you when you do good.”
Kavita’s live call-in programme airs on MTV Channel 65 every Sunday from 4 to 5 pm. And viewers can expect the best in Indian music as Kavita carefully selects every song. Her love for Indian music all her life reflects in the quality of her entertainment.
(Kavita can be contacted on telephone numbers 694-0666 and 614-6676)

By Telesha Ramnarine