Akash Banerjee - Profile Age

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Other Name	The Deshbhakt

School	La Martiniere College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
College/University	Hindu College, University of Delhi, Delhi St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
Degrees	B.A. in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi M.A. in History from St. Stephen’s College

Religion	Hinduism

Favourite Writer	Chetan Bhagat

Career Overview	Initially worked as a Radio Jockey for Radio Mirchi while pursuing his master's degree. Joined Times Now as an Anchor in 2005 and later became a senior correspondent for India Today in 2007. Covered major news stories such as the 26/11 Mumbai bomb blasts and Maoist terror in Dantewada. Left India Today in 2012 feeling disappointed with national news journalism and returned to Radio Mirchi. Acted as Vice President at Radio Mirchi, overseeing a team across 15 radio stations. Published a book titled 'Tales from Shining and Sinking India' in 2013, discussing insights from his reporting experiences. Started a socio-political satire show after leaving Radio Mirchi in 2018. Known for his caricature personality 'Bhakt Banerjee', which comments on governmental policies and interviews critics.

Career Overview

Initially worked as a Radio Jockey for Radio Mirchi while pursuing his master's degree.
Joined Times Now as an Anchor in 2005 and later became a senior correspondent for India Today in 2007.
Covered major news stories such as the 26/11 Mumbai bomb blasts and Maoist terror in Dantewada.
Left India Today in 2012 feeling disappointed with national news journalism and returned to Radio Mirchi.
Acted as Vice President at Radio Mirchi, overseeing a team across 15 radio stations.
Published a book titled 'Tales from Shining and Sinking India' in 2013, discussing insights from his reporting experiences.
Started a socio-political satire show after leaving Radio Mirchi in 2018.
Known for his caricature personality 'Bhakt Banerjee', which comments on governmental policies and interviews critics.

Writer	Chetan Bhagat

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/akashbanerjee.in/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/akashbanerjee.in/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTM_hPCeckqN3cPWtYZZcg
Twitter	https://x.com/TheDeshBhakt
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashbanerjee/

Considers himself a political satirist focused on trending political and environmental issues.
Created a character called 'Bhakt Banerjee' to provide satirical commentary on the government.
His book received mixed reviews, with some critiques stating it lacked substance.