Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 09/03/2026 |
Latest News about Ashutosh
09/03/2026
Senior journalist Ashutosh Mishra died in Bhubaneswar after developing fever, uneasiness, and chest pain earlier in the day. He was taken to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. He was widely reported to be 68 and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Jawahar Lal Nehru University |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vaishya (Baniya) |
| Spouse | Saroj |
Relationships & More
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Volkswagon Polo | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He took the TOEFL Exam in Devnagri script in 1988. | |
| 2. He dropped his last name Gupta in 1990 during the Mandal Commission agitation. | |
| 3. In 1996, he was slapped by Kanshi Ram, the founder of the Bahujan Samajwadi Party. | |
| 4. In 1997, he received a scholarship from the UN for his journalism work. | |
| 5. He left Hindustan Dainik and joined a periodical with Mrinal Pande. | |
| 6. He worked at Aaj Tak before becoming the Managing Editor at IBN7. | |
| 7. He gained fame for crying on camera while reporting on the Nirbhaya Gang Rape. | |
| 8. He joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014 and wrote books such as “Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” and “Mukhote Ka Rajdharm.” | |
| 9. He was originally from Varanasi, but his family made Odisha their home. | |
| 10. He was known for his insightful political reporting and often highlighted instances of communal violence and caste-based discrimination. | |
| 11. He was active in journalism in Odisha for four decades. |
