Sudhir Chaudhary is a prominent Indian journalist, news anchor, and editor known for his impactful career in Indian media. He’s recognized for his work at Zee News and his contributions to Hindi news broadcasting.

Wiki/Biography

Born on June 7, 1974, in Hodal town, Sondhad, Hodal, Haryana, Sudhir Chaudhary’s zodiac sign is Gemini. He pursued his Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University, followed by a Diploma in Journalism from the Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. Even in his youth, he actively participated in debate competitions.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Wife

Sudhir Chaudhary hails from a Hindu-Jat family. While details about his family remain largely private, he is married to Niti Chaudhary and has a son.

Career

Chaudhary began his journalism career in 1993 with Zee News, a newly launched channel at the time. He covered major events such as the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the Kargil War, and was also part of the team covering the Vajpayee-Musharraf meeting in Islamabad. His career path has included stints at Sahara Samay and India TV before returning to Zee News as Editor-in-Chief in 2012. He hosted the prominent prime time show, Daily News & Analysis (DNA). He resigned from his position as CEO of Zee Media on July 1, 2022.

Awards

His achievements include the prestigious 2015 Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism (Hindi Broadcast) and recognition for his interview with a friend of the Delhi gang-rape victim.

Controversy

Chaudhary’s career has also involved several controversies. These include:

• A 2012 accusation of extortion by Congress MP Naveen Jindal.
• A 2016 case related to coverage of the Dhulagarh riots.
• A 2020 FIR filed in Kerala for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
• A 2023 FIR in Bengaluru for allegedly spreading misinformation and disrupting communal harmony.

Salary

Sudhir Chaudhary reportedly earns a monthly salary of ?25 lakh.

Favourites

• Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar
• Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
• Politician: Narendra Modi

Facts

His personal interests include traveling and reading. He aspired to become a civil servant, attempting the UPSC CSE interview three times.

Key Career Milestones

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