Iffat Hameed: Aap Ki Mehfil

What's your first memory?

At the age of 4 when I was told off by mum, when I hit my sister.

First record you bought?

The Bollywood soundtrack to the film Pakeza.

Your favourite three songs?

1. Do dil mil rahey hain - Kumar Sanu

2. Wadiyan - Mohammed Rafi

3. Pyar Manga Hai

Who's been your best interviewee & why?

A local lady Mrs Hussain. I really enjoyed the interview because of her jolly nature and personality.

What's the most embarrassing thing you've said on-air?

I've not really had one.

What's been your career highlight?

Becoming more successful.

How do you spend your time away from the microphone?

With my family, teaching secondary school children and sometimes sentencing people at the Magistrate's Court.

Favourite place in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire - and why?

No place is better than home sweet home.

As a 10-year-old child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to become a doctor.

Who would you like to be trapped in a lift with?

My husband

Favourite food & drink?

Chinese food, kebab, samosa and water.

What do you never miss on television?

The BBC's News

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Join Iffat and co-presenter Mohammed Yasin every Sunday on AM 1035 between 5pm-7pm for Aap Ki Mehfil. Lifestyle information including health, cooking, fashion, education and culture in the Urdu and Punjabi languages.