Richa Anirudh is an Indian journalist, RJ, talk show host, author and editor. He is one of the most popular faces on Indian television.
Wiki/Biography
Richa Anirudh was born on Saturday, 31 May 1975 (age 44 years; as in 2019) in Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Richa Anirudh’s childhood photos
After his birth, his family moved to Uttar Pradesh and stayed there in a small Primary Health Center (PHC) at Mundha Pande in Moradabad. In 1976, his family moved to Dhanaura in Moradabad district, UP.
He did his primary schooling from Moradabad Seventh Day Adventist School. When he was 6 years old, his father was transferred to Jhansi. Richa completed her Class 10 from St. Convent School. Francis Jhansi and went to Christ The King College for his 11th and 12th standard. Richa actively participated in extracurricular activities during her school days.
Richa Anirudh during the fancy dress competition
He graduated in Science from Bipin Behari Degree College, Jhansi. After that, he enrolled himself at APTECH Computer Institute Jhansi to get a 3-year master’s diploma in computer software development. After completing her computer course, Richa moved to Delhi and started working at SPIC MACAY.
Richa Anirudh in her college days
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6”
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Richa Anirudh belongs to a Hindu Family. His father, Dr Harish Badal is a doctor and his mother, Rekha is a housewife. He has two brothers, Yashh Badal and Tapas Badal.
Richa Anirudh’s father
Richa Anirudh with her mother
Richa Anirudh with her mother and brother
Richa Anirudh with her brother, Tapas Badal
Richa married Aniruddha Thatte in 1997. She has a daughter, Ayesha Thatte (Born as Ishita Thatte).
Richa’s husband Anirudh
Richa Anirudh with her daughter
Career
Richa started her career as a freelance anchor in 1996 with DD-National, where she anchored a program called “Ankur.” In 1998, he moved to Ajmer and joined “Dainik Navjyoti,” a Rajasthani Hindi daily, as a trainee journalist. In 2001, he returned to Delhi and worked for Pt. Ravi Shankar as Office Administrator. After that, he started anchoring for DD Sports and ETV Urdu. In the same year, he was selected as a Radio Jockey at AIR FM.
Richa Anirudh is sitting in her office
His career as a news reporter and news anchor began in 2002 when he joined Zee News as a reporter. He worked there for 3 years, and in 2005, joined Channel 7 (later renamed IBN7) as a special correspondent and news anchor. In 2007, he started the talk show “Zindagi Live” on IBN7, which continued until 2013. In 2017, he brought back the show on ETV as “Zindagi Live Returns.” Later, she launched the show on YouTube with the title “Zindagi With Richa.”
Richa has also worked as an RJ for 92.7 BIG FM. He hosts the breakfast show “Dilli Meri Jaan,” which addresses the daily issues of Delhiites. He hosts another show “Big Heroes,” which celebrates the spirit of unsung heroes.
Richa is also the Editor-in-Chief of the school magazine titled “School Live.” This magazine acts as a platform for students of different schools to read, write and share their views with others.
Awards & Achievements
- Selected among the top 12 anchors of the next generation across all Indian news channels by Pitch Magazine (2004)
- Best Anchor Ward by Ekta Mission (2005)
Richa Anirudh is holding an award
- Amity Media Excellence Award for being the most promising young female journalist (2010)
Richa Anirudh was felicitated with an award
Award won by his show ‘Zindagi Live’
- ‘Best Talk Show’ by indiantelevision.com for six seasons
- ‘Best Talk Show’ by Indian Television Academy
- Ladli Media Award for gender sensitivity by UNFPA
Richa Anirudh received the award
Favorite Things
- Food: Golgappe
Richa Anirudh loves to eat Golgappe
- Travel Destination: Kashmir
Richa Anirudh in Kashmir
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling, reading and listening to music.
- He is the SQL (School Quiz League) Brand Ambassador of LPU, an initiative to identify and nurture young talent.
Richa Anirudh addressed the students as SQL Brand Ambassador
- Richa is actively involved in philanthropy and works for social causes such as children’s education, girl child empowerment and taking care of the environment.
Richa Anirudh with children in need
- He often appears in the popular game reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” as an expert advisor.
- He is a devoted follower of Lord Ganesha.
Richa Anirudh with Lord Ganesha idol
- She is an avid dog lover and owns a pet dog, Rio.
Richa Anirudh with her pet dog
- He followed the sermons of the spiritual master, Osho.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
