Barkha Dutt is a prominent Indian journalist, widely recognized for her impactful reporting and insightful interviews. Her career spans decades, marked by significant achievements and notable controversies.
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Barkha Dutt was born on Saturday, December 18, 1971 (age 52 as of 2023). A Sagittarius, she completed her primary education at the Modern School, New Delhi. She then earned a degree in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, followed by a Masters in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia. Her academic journey culminated with a Masters Degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York.
Physical Appearance
• Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
• Weight (approx.): 65 kg
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black
Family
Coming from a Brahmin family, her father, S.P. Dutt, was an Air India official, and her mother, Prabha Dutt, a respected journalist with the Hindustan Times. Her sister, Bahar Dutt, is an Environmental Editor for CNN-IBN. Barkha Dutt has been married twice, but both marriages ended in divorce.
Career
Dutt joined NDTV in 1994, immediately after college. Her reporting on the 1999 Kargil War catapulted her to national fame. Her interview with Captain Vikram Batra further solidified her reputation. She hosted the successful talk show, “We The People,” for 16 years, from 2001 to 2017. After leaving NDTV in 2017, she joined Tiranga TV, where she currently hosts the primetime show, “Democracy Live”.
| Year | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Joined NDTV | Started her career in journalism at NDTV. |
| 1999 | Kargil War Coverage | Gained widespread recognition for her reporting during the war. |
| 2001 | Launched “We The People” | Hosted her successful talk show for 16 years. |
| 2017 | Left NDTV, Joined Tiranga TV | Moved to Tiranga TV and currently hosts “Democracy Live”. |
Awards
• Journalist of the Year Award at The Ramnath Goenka Awards (2005)
• Best TV News Anchor (English) at Indian News Television Awards (2007)
• Chameli Devi Award for Outstanding Women Media Person (2008)
• Journalist of the Year Award by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
• Most Intelligent News Show Host Award by Indian News Broadcasting (2008)
• Padma Shri Award (2008)
• The C.H. Mohammed Koya National Journalism Award (2009)
• Personality of the Year Award by The Association for International Broadcasting (2012)
Controversies
Dutt has faced several controversies throughout her career, including accusations of violating journalistic ethics and involvement in the Radia Tapes controversy. She has also been the subject of public debate regarding her commentary and opinions.
Facts
In 2015, she authored the book, “This Unquiet Land: Stories from India’s Fault Lines.” She is also a known admirer of Oprah Winfrey.
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