Faye D’Souza

Journalist

Indian Chikmagalur, Karnataka

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Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceChikmagalur, Karnataka
Date of Birth08/10/1981
Age44 years

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Bio/Wiki

Faye Elvira D'Souza is a prominent Indian journalist and television news anchor known for her incisive reporting on accountability, social justice, and unbiased news. She is best recognized for hosting 'The Urban Debate' on Mirror Now, where she discussed critical issues such as independent press, communal violence, corruption, and government accountability. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Mirror Now and is the founder of Beatroot News, a digital platform launched in 2023 focused on fact-checked, unemotional journalism.

Physical Stats & More

Height158 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLocal school of Bangalore, Karnataka
College/University
  • Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
  • Convergence Institute of Media, Management, and Information Technology Studies (COMMITS), Bengaluru
Degree(s)
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
  • Bachelor of Journalism from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru in 2001
  • Master's Degree in Mass Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru in 2004

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
CasteRoman Catholic Brahmin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesSwimming & Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsSagar Gokhale
Marriage Date03/09/2010
Family
HusbandSagar Gokhale
Children1
ParentsNames Not Known

Career

Debut
ReporterCNBC News-18 (2003)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Journalist of the Year Award by Redlink Awards on 15 May 2018
  • News Anchor of the Year Award by the International Advertising Association (IAA) on 27 July 2018
  • Rachna Award by the Rachna Organization on 16 October 2018
  • The Opinion Maker of the Year Award by Vogue India on 1 November 2018
  • The face of the Year Award by the Kanara Catholic Association (KCA) on 9 December 2018
  • Award for News Television's 'Editor-in-Chief of the Year' by the News Broadcasting Awards on 15 February 2019
  • Agent of Change award at the Vogue Women of The Year celebration in 2021

Favourites

Favourite FoodDal & Chicken Curry
Favourite ActorRishi Kapoor
Favourite ActressKubra Sait
Favourite ColourBlue

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fayedsouza/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/fayedsouza
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/faye-d-souza-0a3b9410
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@fayedsouza

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Faye D’Souza began her journalism career during her college years.
2. She is fond of dogs and cares for a pet dog named Thor.
3. Faye actively backs the LGBTQ Community.
4. She started her journalism career with All India Radio as a student, reading news for AIR Bangalore.
5. She was the executive editor of Mirror Now before becoming Editor-in-Chief.
6. She previously worked as an anchor and editorial lead for CNBC TV18's 'Investor's Guide' on ET Now.
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