Quick Info
| Profession | Television Journalist, News Presenter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Anjana Om Kashyap
The Delhi High Court granted Anjana Om Kashyap a permanent injunction against a YouTube channel that was impersonating her using deepfake technology. The order restrained the channel from continuing the impersonation and addressed misuse of her identity online.
Anjana Om Kashyap faced renewed criticism after inaccurate reporting related to Dharmendra’s death drew public backlash. The incident added to ongoing scrutiny of high-profile televised news coverage and the consequences of unverified reporting.
Ludhiana Police registered an FIR against Anjana Om Kashyap over allegations that remarks on one of her Aaj Tak programs hurt religious sentiments. The complaint was filed by a community representative who claimed the broadcast contained derogatory comments.
A judicial magistrate in Lucknow ordered a complaint to be registered against Anjana Om Kashyap over an August 2025 episode of her show Black & White. The complaint concerned the program’s discussion of India’s partition and alleged that the broadcast was objectionable.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | AOK |
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| Full Name | Anjana Om Kashyap |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loreto Convent School, Ranchi; Delhi Public School |
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| Honours in Botany from Daulat Ram College, Delhi University | Yes |
| Masters in social work Delhi School of Social Works | Yes |
| Diploma Course in Journalism Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | Yes |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Bhumihar Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Watching Movies, Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband/Spouse | Mangesh Kashyap (IPS Officer, 1995 DANIPS cadre) | ||||
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| Children | 2 (One son, One daughter) | ||||
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| Siblings | 1 |
Career
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| Current Position | Senior Executive Editor, Aaj Tak | ||
| Years Active | 2003 – Present | ||
| Specialization | Political & Social Issues, Prime-Time News Anchoring |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | North Indian Cuisine |
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| Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favourite Film Genere | Rom-Com |
| Favourite Gadget | Phone |
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| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anjana hails from Bihari ethnicity. | |
| 2. Her father is from Arrah city, Bihar, and her mother is from Bihar Sharif. | |
| 3. Despite aspiring to be a doctor, she couldn't clear any Pre-Medical Admission Tests. | |
| 4. After post-graduation, she aimed for UPSC but fell short twice during the interview round. | |
| 5. She started her journalism career in 2003 with Doordarshan's program, Ankhon Dekhi. | |
| 6. Later, she moved to Zee News for a desk job after leaving Doordarshan. | |
| 7. From 2007, she spent about five years at Zee before shifting to News 24. | |
| 8. Anjana then joined Star News and later transitioned to Aaj Tak. | |
| 9. Her debate show, Do Tuk, on News 24 gained significant popularity. | |
| 10. Anjana has been honored with the ITA Award for Best Anchor. | |
| 11. Apart from journalism, she has acted in Bollywood movies like "Sultan" and "Tiger Zinda Hai." | |
| 12. She has worked with various NGOs to support resettlement colonies and child rape victims. | |
| 13. Anjana was known to be rebellious in her childhood and vocal about her opinions. | |
| 14. She covered major national stories like the Prince of Kurukshetra stuck in a borewell for 48 hours and the Nirbhaya Rape case. | |
| 15. In 2012, she faced eve-teasing while reporting on the Delhi gangrape case. | |
| 16. During the launch of her prime show, "Halla Bol," Anjana almost added 'Modi' to her name by mistake and was criticized on social media. | |
| 17. Zee Hindustan's 2019 advertisement mentioning her name as they go anchor-less led her to express her displeasure on Twitter. | |
| 18. She was headgirl at both her schools. | |
| 19. Currently working as Senior Executive Editor at Aaj Tak. |
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