Quick Info
| Profession | Television Executive |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1956 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Peter Mukerjea
08/10/2026
Reports from October 2026 indicate that Peter Mukerjea remains involved in ongoing legal proceedings related to the Sheena Bora case. Coverage from multiple outlets noted that the Bombay High Court recently refused to grant him bail, while other reports said he had been allowed interim medical/post-operation relief during the pendency of his regular bail plea.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Peter Mukerjea |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Doon School, Dehradun (1971) |
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| College/University | West Herts College in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Education | West Herts College in Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Indrani Mukerjea |
| Wife | Indrani Mukerjea (married 2002) |
Family
| Father | Doctor |
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| Spouse | Indrani Mukerjea |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Peter Mukerjea began his marketing career at 'Heinz' and 'Storehouse plc' in the UK. | |
| 2. He served as an account director at Ogilvy & Mather in New Delhi and London. | |
| 3. In 1993, he became the Sales Director at STAR TV in Hong Kong. | |
| 4. In 1997, he was elevated to Executive Vice President at STAR TV in Hong Kong. | |
| 5. In 1999, he was appointed as the CEO of Star TV. | |
| 6. In 2007, he left STAR India and joined INX Media. | |
| 7. Peter Mukerjea published his first book 'STAR STRUCK – Confessions of a TV Executive' in 2021. | |
| 8. He quit INX Media in 2009 and retired to Bristol. | |
| 9. Under his leadership as CEO of STAR India, the company transformed from a loss-making operation into India's most-watched television channel with hit shows such as 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. | |
| 10. He was chosen by Rupert Murdoch to lead Star TV's operations in India. | |
| 11. He worked with advertising agencies DDB Needham as Regional Group Account Director in Hong Kong. | |
| 12. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of ESPN STAR Sports, Hathway cable television service, and Media Content and Communications Services (India) for Star News. |
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