Rajiv Makhni is a prominent Indian journalist celebrated for his engaging tech shows on NDTV. He’s more than just a television personality; he’s a multifaceted individual with a diverse background and a remarkable career.

Wiki/Biography

Rajiv Makhni was born on Wednesday, December 10, 1969 (age 53 as of 2022), in Amritsar, Punjab. His astrological sign is Sagittarius. He completed his schooling at Guru Harkrishan School in New Delhi and The Doon School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, before earning an MBA from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Mexico. His family history is rich and complex, with roots in Amritsar and a family journey that spans across India and Burma. His mother hails from Amritsar, with grandparents who migrated there from Pakistan, while his father, originally from Burma, relocated to Assam following the 1949 conflict.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 6’1”
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Wife & Children

Rajiv Makhni is happily married to Ruchitra Makhni, a former supermodel and Miss India. Together, they have two children: a daughter, Amaya Manjeet Makhni, and a son, Armanveer Makhni.

Career

Makhni’s career began as a model, gracing both ramps and print advertisements for numerous well-known Indian brands. His transition to television journalism began at NDTV, where he initially co-hosted tech shows with veteran journalist Vikram Chandra. His charisma and expertise quickly propelled him to the forefront, leading to his own show, “Cell Guru.” Beyond television, he’s a prolific tech columnist, contributing reviews and articles about smartphones and other technologies to publications like the Hindustan Times, Mensworld, Leisure International, and the Outlook Group, among others. He also hosts various TV shows including “Gadget Guru,” “Walk the Tech Talk,” “News Net 3.0,” and the tech quiz show “Chroma Tech Grandmaster,” as well as the radio show “Tech Makhni English” on Radio Mirchi.

A notable career highlight includes his February 20, 2018, interview with Sophia, the world’s first AI-powered social humanoid robot.

Awards

His achievements have been widely recognized:

• Television Anchor of the Year (Indian Television Academy Awards, 2012)
• Best Anchor on TV (ITA, 2013)
• Best Radio Show in English (India Radio Forum, 2019)

Facts/Trivia

Before his celebrated media career, Makhni ventured into the restaurant business. In 1995, he launched “Slice of Italy,” an Italian restaurant chain with six locations across India. He eventually sold the chain in 2002 due to challenges in the competitive market. His personal interests include travel and driving luxury cars. He is affectionately known as the “Tech Guru of India.”