[11][12][13][14] According to a survey conducted by The Times of India (TOI) published on 18 May 2018, he is one of the "top 10 Most Desirable Men on Television".
TOI termed him as "The original radio guru who won tons of applause for his signature brand of infotainment, with equally successful stint on TV".
[15] As a VJ, he received Best Video Jockey of the year 2016 of Padma Mohana awards held at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad on 23 August 2016.
He hosted "Thellarindoy Mama" (Breakfast Show) and "Guroo Hoja Shuro" (Afternoon Band).
[20] In addition to radio and video jockeying, Shekar also produced award-winning promos and Humor capsule sparklers which include the radio humour capsules "Kotigadu & Raogaru", BigBaba, Sangeetham Mastar, Google Gurooji, and Anandam Paramaanandam.