Rubika Liyaquat is a prominent Indian television journalist and anchor, widely admired for her exceptional anchoring style and eloquent delivery. Her career spans several leading news channels, showcasing her expertise and dedication to the field.

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Born on Monday, April 18, 1983, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Rubika Liyaquat (age 40 as of 2023) completed her schooling at St. Gregorios Senior Secondary School, Udaipur. She then pursued a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from the University of Mumbai.

During her journalism studies, she undertook a valuable three-month internship with Channel 24 in 2003, gaining practical experience before graduating in 2005.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
• Weight (approx.): 55 kg
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Rubika hails from a Muslim family. While details about her parents remain largely private, she has a sister, Anjum Liyaquat. She married Naved Qureshi, also a journalist, on April 28, 2012. The couple is blessed with a son and a daughter.

Career

Rubika began her broadcasting career in 2007 as a news anchor with Live India, remaining there until September 2008. She then transitioned to News 24 as an anchor and senior correspondent, before joining Zee News.

Her hosting of the popular show “Taal Thok Ke” on Zee News propelled her to prominence. She served as a Senior Anchor and Editor at Zee News before moving to other opportunities.

In August 2018, she joined ABP News Network, hosting the primetime show “Master Stroke.” This show featured significant national and international news stories and in-depth analysis.

After five years at ABP News, she reportedly resigned in June 2023 to become Vice President at Bharat24, a news channel launched in August 2022 by the ETV group. The channel’s launch event was attended by notable figures including Anurag Thakur and Amit Malviya.

Favourites

Her favorite food is Bread Pakora.

Facts

• She considers journalist Sudhir Chaudhary a source of inspiration.
• She is a passionate animal lover and owns a pet dog named Romeo.
• In April 2019, she achieved a significant career milestone by interviewing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Career Timeline

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