[1] Bharucha who was educated at St. Peter's College, Colombo, had a career in broadcasting spanning 46 years.

Bharucha joined the Commercial Service of Radio Ceylon on September 17, 1951, the station is the oldest in South Asia.

Jimmy Bharucha joined the great announcers of Radio Ceylon playing western music.

The entire radio station consisted of 45 members of staff including announcers in 1951.

He presented some popular programmes including 'Crookes Hit Parade, Film Magazine, Take It Or Leave It, Melodies and Memories' among them.