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Sumit Awasthi Wiki, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Sumit Awasthi is a well-known Indian journalist and news anchor.He is one of the top-most news anchors in India.He has worked with indian news channels like Aaj Tak, News18 India and Zee News

Wiki/Biography

Sumit Awasthi was born in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Sumit did his schooling from Kendriya Vidyalaya. He attended Holkar Science College, Indore to complete his graduation in science.He did his post-graduation in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi india.

Bio/Wiki

Real Name Sumit Awasthi
NicknameSumit
Profession(s)Journalist and News Anchor
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceGautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
ReligionHinduism
Home TownGautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, Indore
College• Holkar Science College, Indore
• Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi
Educational Qualifications• Graduation in Science
• Post-Graduation in Journalism
HobbiesTravelling, Gardening, and Playing Snooker
Height, Weight & Body Measurements & More
Height (Centi.) (approx.)173cm
Height (meters)1.73 m
Height (feet)5’ 8”
Weight (Kilograms)(approx.)75 Kg
Weight (Pounds)165 lbs
Hair ColorBlack
Eye’s ColorBlack

Careers/Awards


In 1997 sumit began his career as a journalist and anchor with Zee News. He also worked with one of India’s top news channels like Aaj Tak and IBN7. Since 2018 November, Awasthi has been associated with ABP News Channel as an editor.


Awards

Family, Parents, Siblings

FatherSuresh Awasthi (Former Journalist)
MotherName Not Known

Affairs/Marriage/Children

Marital StatusMarried
WifeAlokananda Sen Awasthi

ChildrenHe has two sons and one of his son's name is Satwick Awasthi.

Sumit Awasthi : Lesser known facts

  • Sumit appeared as an expert in Sony TV channel’s popular show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.
  • He wanted to join the Indian Army, he attempted the entrance exam twice but failed to qualify the exam.
  • After completing his post-graduation, he did an internship in journalism with Jansatta.
  • He joined the Zee news channel in 1997 .
  • Sumit has received many other awards in the field of Journalism, In 2019 he received ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award’.
  • In 2012 sumit has received one of the Madhav Jyoti Puraskar as the best reporter in the field of journalism.
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