Anjana Om Kashyap is an Indian journalist , news presenter and anchor.She is an executive editor of the Hindi news channel Aaj Tak and she is famous for her New shows “Halla Bol” and “Special Report.”.
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She was born on June 12, 1975(age 44 years; as in 2019) and her birthplace is Rachi, the capital city of Jharkhand. Anjana Zodiac sign is Gemini. Anjana was born to Omprakash Tiwari, in the Bhumihar caste, at Ranchi.She had her initial schooling at Loreto Convent, a local Catholic school and then, from Delhi Public School, Ranchi.She went on to pursue a honours in botany, from under University of Delhi she went on to appeared for the All India Pre Medical Test but failed to pass.She was a prolific debater and exhibited strong leadership qualities since childhood, having become the head-girl in both the schools and the president of her college hostel.She did her masters in social works from the Delhi School of Social Works. Thereafter, she prepared for UPSC exams but again failed to pass.she did a diploma course in Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi India.
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| Real Name | Anjana Om Kashyap |
| Nickname | AOK , Anjana |
| Profession(s) | Journalist & News Presenter |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Date of Birth | 12 June 1975 |
| Age (as in 2019) | 44 Years |
| Birth Place | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Home Town | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| School | Loreto Convent School, Ranchi |
| College | Daulat Ram College, Delhi University Delhi School of Social Works, Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Honours in Botany from Daulat Ram College, Delhi University Masters in social work Delhi School of Social Works Diploma Course in Journalism Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Caste | Bhumihar Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Watching Movies, Cooking |
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| Height (Centi.) (approx.) | 162 cm |
| Height (meters) | 1.62 m |
| Height (feet) | 5’ 4” |
| Weight (Kilograms)(approx.) | 55 kg |
| Weight (Pounds) | 121 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye’s Color | Black |
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| Debut | Journalist: "Ankhon Dekhi" on Doordarshan (2003) |
| Awards | • Best Reporter of the year in National Television Awards • Best Anchor by ITA in 2014 • Best Anchor by ENBA Awards in 2015 • Best Anchor by IMWA Awards in 2015 • India Today Chairman’s Excellence Award • Awarded For Excellence in Journalism by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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| Parents | Father - Late Dr. Om Prakash Tiwari (Ex Defence Officer) Mother - Name not known |
| Siblings | Brother- 1 (Name not known) Sister- Not known |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Mangesh Kashyap (IPS Officer) |
| Children | Son- 1 (Name not known) Daughter- 1 (Name not Known) |
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| Controversies | • Anjana Om Kashyap landed into controversy for passing illogical comment over the descendants of Rani Padmavati. It all happened during a heated conversation with Rohit Sardana over Padmavati where she made the statement- "the present day female descendants of Rani Padmavati themselves speak in English, have modern lifestyles, so they hardly have any moral right to give suggestions on the right portrayal of Rani Padmavati in the film.” Her remarks were later criticised on social media. • Aaj Tak had to face the worst situation when their anchor Ashok Singhal asked a sexiest question to Smriti Irani during her visit at the Delhi University. While Smriti was addressing the students, the anchor asked her the reason for being appointed as the HRD Minister by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, despite being so young and having issues over her degree. The question raged the HRD Minister and there was a protest against it by the audience. Anjana Om Kashyap was the co-anchor of the show and was severely criticised for being a mute spectator. Anjana Om Kashyap controversy • When Kashyap's husband, Mangesh Kashyap, was appointed as the CVO of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, it was speculated that he has achieved the position not because of his seniority but because of her wife. |
Anjana Om Kashyap : Lesser known facts
- Does Anjana Om Kashyap smoke?: Not Known
- Does Anjana Om Kashyap drink alcohol?: Not Known
- She was a prolific debater and exhibited strong leadership qualities since childhood, having become the head-girl in both the schools and the president of her college hostel.
- Anjana appeared in Bollywood films “Tiger Zinda Hai” and “Sultan”as a news anchor.
- she is associated with many NGOs and always come forward to help people.
- she interviewed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.
- Anjana was a victim of eve-teasing during the reporting of Delhi gangrape case in 2012.
- she has covered news on various big national issues like Nirbhaya Rape case
- She earns around INR 1 crore per year as a salary per year.
