Chitra Tripathi is a prominent Indian journalist, known for her impactful work in news broadcasting and production. She’s garnered recognition for her insightful reporting and anchoring skills.

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Chitra Tripathi was born on May 11, 1986, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She comes from a middle-class family and completed her schooling at A. D. Govt. Girls Inter College. She later pursued a postgraduate degree in Defence Studies at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University. Interestingly, her initial aspirations were to join the Indian Army, a path she diverted from to pursue journalism.

As an NCC cadet, she achieved notable success, winning a gold medal at the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. This early accomplishment reflects her dedication and competitive spirit.

Physical Appearance

Here’s a summary of her physical attributes:

• Height: 5′ 6″
• Weight: 65 kg
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Chitra hails from a Brahmin family. While details about her parents remain limited, she has two younger brothers, Amit and Aditya Tripathi, and a younger sister, Shweta Tripathi, who is also a news anchor. She married Atul Agarwal, a fellow news anchor, on November 23, 2008. The couple has a son, Aum.

Career

Chitra’s career journey began at Doordarshan Centre in Gorakhpur. She then gained experience at ETV and News 24 before joining Sahara Samay as a news anchor and producer. Her career progressed to India News, where she served as an Associate Editor and Prime Time News Anchor, hosting the flagship show “Betiyan”.

While at India News, her story “Hindustan Ka Mission Jai Hind” earned her a letter of appreciation from the Indian Army. Subsequently, she joined A.B.P. News in 2016, hosting shows like “2019 Kaun Jeetega,” “Kaun Banega Mukhiyamantri,” “Modi Ke 4 Saal,” and “Press Conference”.

In February 2019, she transitioned to Aaj Tak as Deputy Editor and Anchor, hosting the show “Desh Tak”.

Controversies

Chitra faced a domestic violence complaint filed by her husband in 2016, though the matter was later resolved. A separate controversy involved a video of a child abuse victim which led to legal proceedings under the POSCO Act.

Awards

Her achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards:

• Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2016)
• NCC Achievers Award (2018)

Favourite Things

Chitra’s personal preferences include:

• Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan
• Actress: Rekha
• Writer: Harishankar Parsai

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Chitra Tripathi:

• Her hobbies include reading, traveling, cooking, and exercising.
• She is fondly called “Chitru” by family and friends.
• She is a vegetarian.
• She resides in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• She was among the 55 women followed by PM Narendra Modi on Twitter for Raksha Bandhan.
• Her impactful midnight reporting for A.B.P. News on a village’s electricity issues led to swift government action.
• Her reporting from the Kumbh Mela while riding a Bullet bike was a popular segment.

Employment History

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