| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Shibbu [1]Surya Jagran |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Famous for | Being a founding editor of The Lallantop, a Hindi news and media web portal owned by the India Today Group |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 177 cm in meters– 1.77 m in feet & inches– 5’ 10” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Awards, Honours & Achievements | • He bagged “Best Anchor on Digital News Channel” award at ENBA 2019. • His show Political Kisse bagged Digipub award in 2017. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 April 1983 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2020) | 33 Years |
| Birthplace | Village Chamari, District Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Village Chamari, District Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh |
| School | • Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Orai (1993) • Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Sanatan Dharma Vidyalaya, Kanpur (1993-1998) • Jugal Devi Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kanpur (1998-2000) |
| College/University | • Dayanand Vedic College, Orai • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (2004-2009) • Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIM) (2006-2007) |
| Controversy | Saurabh Dwivedi invited controversy in January 2020 after he tweeted a picture of a meme showing a condom with text on the top, “For those who are still supporting the BJP, please use this we don’t want any more like you in this world.” Subsequently, Saurabh faced the wrath of scores of BJP supporters who criticised him and also trended #SaurabhDwivediDallaHai on Twitter India. After facing outrage on Twitter, Saurabh issued an apology for his tweet, which he told was a “sarcastic message posted for humour.” [2]Dailyhunt |
| Educational Qualification [3]Saurabh Dwivedi LinkedIn |
• Master of Arts in Hindi • Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from IIM, Delhi • MPhil in Hindi Literature and Media • Phd (left in midway) |
| Religion | Hinduism [4]The Lallantop YouTube |
| Caste | Brahmin [5]The Lallantop YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | Gunjan |
| Marriage Date | Year 2010 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Gunjan |
| Children | Son– Name not Known Daughter– Gaura |
| Parents | Father– Ravikant Dwivedi (retired professor and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party) Mother– Name not Known |
| Siblings | Brother– Abhay Dwivedi (director at Infopark, Jalaun) Sister– None |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Saurabh Dwivedi
- Is Saurabh a drinker of alcohol? Yes, Saurabh Dwivedi is often seen socializing with his colleagues while enjoying a beverage.
- Saurabh Dwivedi, the founding editor of The Lallantop, a Hindi news and media web portal owned by the India Today Group, is recognized for his versatile expertise in expressing thoughts on diverse topics and issues. He is renowned for his informal yet eloquent approach in presenting news stories.
- Saurabh’s paternal grandfather, Mataprasad Dwivedi, also known as Mata Prasad Chamari, held membership in the Indian National Congress (INC) and was a highly regarded figure in the nearby villages.
- During his childhood, Saurabh Dwivedi was camera-shy and would resist being photographed, often crying when someone tried to bring him in front of the camera. Now, his viewers widely appreciate his on-camera speaking skills. As one of his cousins attempted to coax him towards the camera, Saurabh Dwivedi’s eyes welled up with tears.
- Saurabh Dwivedi’s passion for Hindi literature inspired him to pursue a Master’s degree in Hindi from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi. In 2007, one could often find Saurabh Dwivedi spending time in JNU’s canteen.
- After being highly impressed by one of Saurabh’s written works during his MA in Hindi studies at JNU, a professor recommended that he pursue a career in journalism. Following this suggestion, Saurabh enrolled in a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication program at IIM, Delhi. At the 40th Convocation for PG Diploma Programmes of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in New Delhi, Saurabh Dwivedi was honored with the Post-Graduate Diploma Certificate in Journalism.
- After finishing his studies in 2010, Saurabh tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Gunjan. On the day of their engagement, Saurabh Dwivedi and his wife, Gunjan, joyfully honored their love and dedication to one another.
- In March 2007, Saurabh began his journey in journalism as an intern at Star News. Since then, he has gained experience working for various news organizations such as Live India as a reporter, Times Group as a senior copy editor cum correspondent, and Dainik Bhaskar as a news editor. From June 2013 onwards, he has held the position of senior associate editor at the India Today Group. Additionally, Saurabh is a co-founder of The Lallantop, a venture owned by the India Today Group, which he started in 2016 with five other individuals.
- Saurabh Dwivedi, the editor of Lallantop, is the host of several shows on The Lallantop’s YouTube channel. These include The Lallantop Show with Saurabh Dwivedi, Kitabwala, and Netanagari. Saurabh Dwivedi collaborates with the team members of The Lallantop for these shows.
- Saurabh Dwivedi, the editor of The Lallantop, made an appearance in October 2019 on the Indian television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, serving as an expert panellist.
- Saurabh Dwivedi maintains his fitness by practicing Yoga on a regular basis. Here, we can see Saurabh Dwivedi performing the wheel pose.
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