Barkha Dutt Biography
Barkha Dutt is an Indian Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur, who was born and brought-up in New Delhi. She is the Founder and Editor of YouTube news channel ‘MoJo & We The Women Story’ and Founder of ‘We The Women’. She currently works as an opinion columnist with ‘The Hindustan Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’. Currently, she works at Barkha Dutt Media Private Ltd as an Editor & Columnist. She previously worked at NDTV as an Editor and Host of the weekly, award-winning talk-show ‘We The People’.
Barkha Dutt Age
Dutt is 49 years old as of 2020, she was born on 18 December 1971 in New Delhi, India. She celebrates her birthday on 18th December every year and her birth sign is Sagittarius.
Barkha Dutt Height
Barkha stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters). Her body measurements are 34-26-36 inches with black eyes and hair.
Barkha Dutt Weight
Dutt Weighs 143 lbs (65 kg).
Barkha Dutt Education
Barkha attended St. Stephen’s College, Delhi in 1989, from where she graduated with a B.A (Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature/Letters in 1992. She then enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York in 1997, earning a Master’s of Science degree in Journalism in 1998. She also holds a a Master’s in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Research Center, New Delhi.
Barkha Dutt Family, Parents and Siblings
Barkha was born to her mother Prabha Dutt, and her father S. P. Dutt in New Delhi, India. Her father S. P. was an official in Air India, while her mother was a journalist with Hindustan Times. She spent her childhood with her younger sister named Bahar Dutt, who is also a renowned journalist working at CNN IBN.
Barkha Dutt Husband Haseeb Drabu and Marriage
Dutt has been married twice throughout her life. She is currently and happily married to her husband Dr. Haseeb Drabu, an economist and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. Previously, she was married to Mr. Mir. It was speculated that she has married Kashmiri Muslim. Most of the Rival media use this as an excuse to call her anti national.
Barkha Dutt Salary
Barkha is estimated to receive an annual average salary of Rs. 3.1 – 3.38 Crore INR as of 2021, from her career as a Television Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur and the Founder and Editor of YouTube news channel ‘MoJo & We The Women Story’ and Founder of ‘We The Women’.
Barkha Dutt Net Worth
Dutt has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars (Rs. 56 Crore INR) as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Barkha Dutt Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about her;
Barkha Dutt Wiki
- Full Names: Barkha Dutt
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur
- Nationality: Indian
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Barkha Dutt Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 49 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Date of Birth: 18 December 1971
- Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
- Birthday: 18th December
Barkha Dutt Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 34-26-36 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters)
- Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Dress Size: 4 (US)
- Breast Size: 34 inches
- Waist Size: 26 inches
- Hip Size: 36 inches
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Barkha Dutt Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): S. P. Dutt
- Mother: Prabha Dutt
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Bahar Dutt
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Dr. Haseeb Drabu
- Dating / Boyfriend: Was married to Mr. Mir
- Children: Sons (None) Daughter(s) (None)
Barkha Dutt Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $7 Million dollars (Rs. 56 Crore INR)
- Salary: Rs. 3.1 – 3.38 Crore INR
- Source of Income: Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur
Barkha Dutt Career at Washington Post and Kargil
Barkha attended and graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi with a degree in English literature. She received a Master’s in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Research Center, New Delhi. She started her journalism career with NDTV and later rose to head the English news wing of the organisation.
She also obtained a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, New York assisted by an Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation scholarship. Her reporting of the Kargil conflict in 1999, including an interview with Captain Vikram Batra, brought her to prominence in India. She has since covered conflicts in Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.
While covering the events of 2002 Gujarat violence, Dutt identified attackers and victims of a riot as “Hindus” and “Muslims” on television, flouting the guidelines of the Press Council of India. She has received negative reception for some of her work. For 2008 Mumbai attacks, she was blamed for sensationalising the events, putting lives at risk and causing deaths by identifying on live television where the hotel guests might be located.
Britta Ohm wrote in 2011 that Dutt is criticised for “secular shrillness”, betraying the cause of Kashmiri Pandits, over-the-top nationalism in the reporting of Kargil conflict, and for soft-pedalling Hindutva. Dutt who was group editor of NDTV moved to the role of consulting editor in February 2015[21] and after 21 years, she left in January, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barkha Dutt
Who is Barkha Dutt?
Barkha Dutt is an Indian Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor of YouTube news channel ‘MoJo & We The Women Story’ and Founder of ‘We The Women’. She currently works as an opinion columnist with ‘The Hindustan Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’. She previously worked at NDTV as an Editor and Host of the weekly, award-winning talk-show ‘We The People’.
How old is Barkha Dutt?
Dutt is 49 years old as of 2020, she was born on 18 December 1971 in New Delhi, India.Her birth sign is Sagittarius.
How tall is Barkha Dutt?
Barkha stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters).
Is Barkha Dutt married?
Yes, she has been married twice throughout her life. She is currently and happily married to her husband Dr. Haseeb Drabu, an economist and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. Previously, she was married to Mr. Mir. It was speculated that she has married Kashmiri Muslim. Most of the Rival media use this as an excuse to call her anti national.
How much is Dutt worth?
Dutt has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars (Rs. 56 Crore INR) as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Journalist, Author and Entrepreneur.
How much does Barkha make?
Barkha is estimated to receive an annual average salary of Rs. 3.1 – 3.38 Crore INR as of 2021, from her career as a Television Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur and the Founder and Editor of YouTube news channel ‘MoJo & We The Women Story’ and Founder of ‘We The Women’.
Where does Dutt live?
He is a resident of South Delhi, Delhi, India, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Barkha dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Dutt now?
Barkha is still pursuing her career in journalism. She is currently working as an opinion columnist with ‘The Hindustan Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’.
Barkha Dutt Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website