Adil was born in Birmingham and is of Pakistani and Kenyan origin. He joined the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Asian Network in 2002. He presents the daily 6-9am Adil Ray Show.ÌýA show best described as popular music with 'stuff' in the middle, including a number of comedy characters and spoofs!

The Adil Ray show has given a platform for young Asian artists including Jay Sean. Adil has also hosted live music showcases and events around the country .

AdilÌýhas co-presented ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 2's music, fashion and lifestyle show, Desi DNA . His TV work has included the late night talk show, The Last Word on Carlton, co-hosting ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 4's Tales from Europe with Kirsty Wark and the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 1 show Heaven and Earth. Adil hosted the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 3 documentary Mischief - Is it Coz I is Black? Here Adil tested political correctness by pulling off a number of stunts including purchasing some dark sunglasses to cover the eyes of his "veil wearing wife". The show was a ratings winner!

A talented journalist, Adil secured an exclusive for the Asian Network with former Pakistan cricketer turned politician Imran Khan. Imran spoke about his divorce from Jemima for the first time. The interview was later broadcast across ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ television.

A graduate in Marketing, Adil started his radio career in Commercial radio. His shows on Choice FM and Galaxy 105 made him the first British Asian to present a show on mainstream commercial radio. He's happy to fly that flag and fly it high.