| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name | Palki Sharma Upadhyay [1]Palki’s Instagram Account |
| Profession(s) | • Journalist • News Anchor • Designer |
| Known for | Being the former Journalist, News Anchor, and Managing Editor at ‘World Is One News’ (WION) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 65 kg in pounds– 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 29 May 1982 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Pilani, Rajasthan, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| School | Loreto Convent, Tara Hall, Shimla |
| College/University | • ICG Institute for Educational Research & Development • Alliance Francaise de, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Master’s Degree in Communication and Journalism from ICG • Certified C1 French Learner from Alliance Francaise de, Delhi |
| Hobbies | Reading books, Cooking, and Interior Designing |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2008 |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Sanket Upadhyay (journalist) |
| Children | Daughter– Manya UpadhyayNote: She has a son. |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known Mother– Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Sister– Sanchita |
| Favourites | |
| Books | • Indian Summer by Alex Von Tunzelmann • Angela’s Ashes by Frank Mc Court • The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison • In Other Rooms and Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin • Love In A Blue Time by Hanif Kureishi |
| Attire | Saree |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Palki Sharma
- On September 2, 2022, Palki Sharma Upadhyay, a well-known Indian journalist, resigned from her position as the Managing Editor of WION News channel, according to an online report.
- Palki S Upadhyay, hailing from an affluent background, was raised in a privileged family. According to reports, her father is a renowned retired Indian cricketer, while her mother is a highly regarded beautician. As for Palki Upadhyay, a childhood photograph captures her early years.
- Palki S Upadhyay embarked on her journalism career in 2002 at Doordarshan, India’s biggest broadcasting television network. She started as a news anchor, taking on the responsibility of hosting regional and national television programs. In addition to her hosting duties, Palki S Upadhyay was tasked with shortlisting, formatting, and writing stories on current affairs for the channel. Throughout her time at Doordarshan, she actively participated in numerous projects.
- Palki S Upadhyay became a Staff Writer at Hindustan Times in 2004, where she focused on writing about civic and social issues. After a year, she was entrusted with the task of reviewing films and copy-editing segments of the Jaipur edition of the newspaper.
- joined India’s largest English-language news television channel, ‘CNN-News18’, in May 2005 as an Anchor and Senior Editor. Over the course of ten years, she successfully hosted multiple news and chat shows, conducting interviews with prominent figures from various fields such as cabinet ministers, opposition leaders, business heads, social activists, artists, authors, sports stars, film stars, and young achievers. Additionally, she played a crucial role in the writing, formatting, and presentation aspects of the channel. Palki S Upadhyay also contributed to IBNLive.com, where she reviewed books and engaged in live online chats concerning current affairs and public interest.
- Palki S Upadhyay was awarded the Best News Reader Award in 2007. In 2020, she was honored with the Best International News Show in English award for her program ‘Gravitas’ at the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA).
- Palki S Upadhyay became a prominent anchor and journalist in 2016 after joining the iTV Network news channel, earning recognition as the year’s most successful.
- Palki S Upadhyay, a multi-talented lady, enjoys painting pots during her free time. Her artistic endeavors span across various mediums, and she actively shares her creative work on Instagram.
- Palki S Upadhyay gained popularity during her brief time at iTV network for hosting daily debates and discussions on various topics including politics and policies. Her colleagues at iTV network praised her for providing guidance and training, while she also conducted interviews with influential personalities and made valuable contributions to daily news planning.
- During an interview with a media outlet, Palki revealed her fondness for her parents’ love marriage. She expressed her enjoyment in repeatedly listening to their love story. Palki S Upadhyay further expressed her desire to write their tale if she were given the opportunity in the future.
- Palki S Upadhyay’s deep affection for sarees and her unbridled enthusiasm for collecting them for different occasions led her to establish her very own saree brand called Revya. Her intense passion for sarees is beautifully manifested in the designs she creates, capturing the essence of elegance and grace that sarees represent.
- Palki S Upadhyay gained recognition for her extensive coverage on the plight of Iraqi refugees and Tibetan communities residing in India. Additionally, she made history as the inaugural Indian correspondent to report on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in the United States.
- During a media conversation, Palki S Upadhyay revealed that her married life brought her immense joy. Previously, her parents had imposed restrictions on her, preventing her from working as a correspondent during unconventional hours. However, after getting married, Palki S Upadhyay gained the freedom to venture out at odd hours to cover breaking news as it happened.
- resigned from her position as Managing Editor at WION, an Indian multinational English news channel based in New Delhi, on 2 September 2022. Palki S Upadhyay had dedicated three years to the organization before her departure.
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