Runjhun Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Runjhun Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionJournalist with experience in political reporting and issues related to gender and caste.
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.
Focus Areas
  • Reports on gender sensitivity and minority oppression.
  • Covers stories from remote areas in India and specializes in documentaries.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDelhi University, Delhi, India
DegreeGraduation in Journalism (Honors) (2006-2009)

Personal Life

HometownDelhi, India
Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Awards
  • UNFPA Laadli Award for Gender Sensitivity (2015)
  • Red Ink Special Mention Award (2019)
  • UNFPA Laadli Award for Gender Sensitivity (2020)
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.
Historic AchievementBecame the first television journalist appointed by a foreign Head of State when selected to lead RT India’s editorial newsroom.

Favourites

Interests
  • Travelling to distant places
  • Reading books
  • Practising yoga

Style Quotient

StyleOften shares her fitness journey and yoga practices on social media.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Reported from conflict zones including Ukraine and provided analyses on geopolitical risks.
Has served in leadership roles and mentored a team of seven reporters.
Values the inclusion of women in journalism and advocates for gender parity in the field.