Runjhun Sharma (Indian Journalist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Journalist
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Delhi, India

Latest News about Runjhun Sharma

12/2025

Runjhun Sharma was appointed as Head of News for RT India, the Russian broadcaster's new India-focused arm launched with Vladimir Putin's backing. Russian President Vladimir Putin officially introduced her in this role during his visit to New Delhi. She shares this leadership position with Margarita Simonyan and became the first television journalist appointed by a foreign Head of State for such a position.

01/2026

A photograph of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with Runjhun Sharma, now based in Moscow as RT India's Head of News and a prominent South Asia correspondent, went viral on social media. The close-up image, shared by Sharma on Instagram showing the two in a relaxed pose, sparked widespread online speculation and humorous commentary about Tharoor's charisma. Sharma heads news operations for RT India from Moscow.

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Bio/Wiki

Work Experience	Started as a Photographer at the Press Information Bureau in January 2010. Served as a Senior Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel from October 2012 to February 2013. Joined CNN-News18 in March 2013 as a Senior Correspondent and was promoted to Special Correspondent in March 2018. Leads the Delhi Bureau at CNN News18. Appointed Head of News for RT India in December 2025, based in Moscow.
Focus Areas	Reports on gender sensitivity and minority oppression. Covers stories from remote areas in India and specializes in documentaries. Reports on political risks involving Russia, China, and other countries. Covers conflict zones and geopolitical events.

Work Experience

Started as a Photographer at the Press Information Bureau in January 2010.
Served as a Senior Creative Producer at National Geographic Channel from October 2012 to February 2013.
Joined CNN-News18 in March 2013 as a Senior Correspondent and was promoted to Special Correspondent in March 2018.
Leads the Delhi Bureau at CNN News18.
Appointed Head of News for RT India in December 2025, based in Moscow.

Focus Areas

Reports on gender sensitivity and minority oppression.
Covers stories from remote areas in India and specializes in documentaries.
Reports on political risks involving Russia, China, and other countries.
Covers conflict zones and geopolitical events.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Light Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Delhi University, Delhi, India
Degree	Graduation in Journalism (Honors) (2006-2009)

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Career

Awards	UNFPA Laadli Award for Gender Sensitivity (2015) Red Ink Special Mention Award (2019)
Notable Involvements	Delivered a TEDx Talk on the importance of gender in journalism in 2020. Reported on significant global events and political risks involving various countries. Covered the conflict in Ukraine. Leads RT India's editorial newsroom as Head of News, sharing this role with Margarita Simonyan.
Historic Achievement	Became the first television journalist appointed by a foreign Head of State when selected to lead RT India's editorial newsroom in December 2025 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Favourites

Interests	Travelling to distant places Reading books Practising yoga

Style Quotient

Style	Often shares her fitness journey and yoga practices on social media.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/runjhun.sharmaa/
Twitter	https://x.com/Runjhunsharmas
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/runjhun-sharma-38185730/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Reported from conflict zones including Ukraine and provided analyses on geopolitical risks.
2. Has served in leadership roles and mentored a team of seven reporters.
3. Values the inclusion of women in journalism and advocates for gender parity in the field.
4. Based in Moscow as a prominent South Asia correspondent for RT India.

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