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Anurradha Prasad
Born8 December 1962
Patna, Bihar, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materUniversity of Delhi
Occupation(s)Journalist, Editor, Media Executive
Known forEditor-in-Chief of News 24, Chairman and Managing Director of BAG Networks
SpouseRajeev Shukla

Anurradha Prasad (born 8 December 1962) is an Indian journalist who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of News 24[1] and the Chairman and Managing Director of BAG Networks.[2][3][4]

Early Life and Education

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Prasad was born in Patna, Bihar,[5] into a Chitraguptvanshi Kayastha family. Her father, Thakur Prasad, was a senior advocate at the Patna High Court and a founding member of the Jan Sangh, the predecessor of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[6] Her brother, Ravi Shankar Prasad,[7][8] is an Indian politician and lawyer associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.[9] She completed her master's degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi.[10]

Career

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Prasad has had a distinguished career in journalism and media. She has been recognized for her contributions[11] to the industry, including being inducted into the Indian Television Hall of Fame.[12] She has also been active in various media associations[13][14], having been re-elected as President of AROI (Association of Radio Operators for India).[15]

Personal Life

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Anurradha Prasad is married to Rajeev Shukla.[16][17][8], a Congress politician and the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).[16]

Awards and Recognition

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  • GR8! Women Achievers Award 2003 and 2005 – Prasad was honored at the GR8! Women Achievers Awards for her significant contributions to journalism.[18][19]
  • Pt. Haridutt Sharma Award (2015) – Anurradha Prasad was conferred this award on 15th May 2015, recognizing her excellence in the field of journalism.[20]
  • Impact Magazine's "50 Most Influential Women" (Rank 26)** – In 2014, she was recognized among the 50 most influential women in Indian media.[21]
  • FICCI Women Excellence Award (2009) – Prasad received the FICCI FLO Women Excellence Award for her leadership in media and journalism.[22]
  • ITA Hall of Fame Award (2009) – She was inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame for her contributions to Indian television.[23]
  • Whirlpool Great Women Award (2005) – Prasad received the Whirlpool Great Women Award for her achievements in media.[24]

References

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  1. ^ Magazines, Delhi Press (2019-02-10). The Caravan: February 2019. Delhi Press Magazines.
  2. ^ "Anuradha Prasad Chairperson of BAG Networks".
  3. ^ Lakshminath, A.; Singh, S. P.; Manikyam, K. Sita (2009). "Media, Law and the Civil Society". Indian Journal of Public Administration. 55 (2): 252–257. doi:10.1177/0019556120090208.
  4. ^ "Entertainment genre holds big promise for TV: Chairperson & MD, BAG Network".
  5. ^ "Anurradha Prasad Biography". 7 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Politician Ravi Shankar Prasad". Maps of India.
  7. ^ "Interview: Anuradha Prasad, Managing Director, BAG Films". 2014-07-06. Archived from the original on 2014-07-06. Retrieved 2024-06-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ a b "Everyone's Best Friend". India Today. 2013-05-01. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  9. ^ "Tejashwi Yadav to Jyotiraditya Scindia and Omar Abdulla: Their Sisters Are Not in Politics Amid Married to Politicians". Jansatta. 25 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Anurradha Prasad Biography". 7 February 2023.
  11. ^ Pedagogy in Practice: Project-Based Learning in Media Policy and Governance. Bloomsbury Publishing. 2022-07-30. ISBN 978-93-5435-968-2.
  12. ^ "Bag Films' Anurradha Prasad inducted into Indiantelevision Hall of Fame". Radio and Music.
  13. ^ "Anuradha Prasad". IRF 2020. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  14. ^ https://plus.google.com/107324234873078450867 (2007-06-26). "'Line between credibility and sensationalism is becoming thinner ' : Anurradha Prasad - B.A.G Films and Media Limited MD". admin.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |last= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Anuradha Prasad Re-elected as President AROI". Exchange4Media.
  16. ^ a b "Rajeev Shukla Biography".
  17. ^ "Rajeev Shukla Biography - About Family, Political Life, Awards Won, History". Elections in India. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  18. ^ "GR8! Women Achievers Awards 2005".
  19. ^ "GR8! Women Achievers 2003".
  20. ^ "Anurradha Prasad Conferred with Pt. Haridutt Sharma Award".
  21. ^ "50 Most Influential Women in Indian Media 2014".
  22. ^ "FICCI Women Excellence Award 2009" (PDF).
  23. ^ "ITA Awards, Hall of Fame Award 2009".
  24. ^ "Whirlpool Great Women Award 2005".
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