Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar |
Latest News about Anurradha Prasad
01/01/2025
Anurradha Prasad received the Hall of Fame Award from exchange4media in 2025. The recognition highlighted her long-standing contribution to Indian media as the Chairperson and Managing Director of B.A.G Films & Media and Editor-in-Chief of News 24.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Anurradha Prasad |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Delhi University |
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| Educational Qualification | Masters in Political Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Kayastha |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rajeev Shukla |
| Marriage Date | 1988-Present |
Family
| Husband | Rajeev Shukla (Politician) | ||||
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| Children | Vaanya | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Favourite Actress | Hema Malini |
Social Media
| https://twitter.com/anurradhaprasad | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/anurradha-prasad-678a6813 | |
| X | https://twitter.com/anurradhaprasad |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her career began in Media writing for "Money Matters," a popular business magazine. | |
| 2. She has experience in various Media roles like writing, producing, and appearing on screen. | |
| 3. Her passion for creating television shows grew over time. | |
| 4. Before founding BAG Films & Media Ltd, she worked at Press Trust of India in 1985 where she met her future husband, Rajeev Shukla. | |
| 5. In 1993, she started her own production house, BAG Films & Media Ltd, with an initial investment of ₹40,000 in New Delhi. | |
| 6. Despite obstacles, her company acquired prestigious projects due to her determination. | |
| 7. She is recognized for producing shows like Poll Khol, Kumkum, and Khullja Sim-Sim on Star Plus, among others. | |
| 8. Her show Kumkum surpassed 1000 episodes, marking a significant milestone. | |
| 9. She introduced channels under Broadcast 24 like "News 24," E 24, and Dhamaal 24. | |
| 10. She has served on FICCI and CII Entertainment committees and the Uttarakhand Film Development Council. | |
| 11. She has been listed among the top 20 television personalities and 50 most powerful women in India by IndianTelevision.Com. | |
| 12. She is the Chairperson & Managing Director of B.A.G Films & Media and Editor-in-chief of News 24. | |
| 13. She established the International School of Media and Entertainment Studies (ISOMES). | |
| 14. She chairs the board of Greater Valley School, a K-12 institution in Delhi-NCR. |