Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Broadcaster, Commentator |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kashmir, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jatin Sapru |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm |
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| Weight | 69 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelors in Mass Communications from Jagannath International Management School, Vasant Kunj (Dropped out of engineering) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Lara Sinha (Former TV Journalist) |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Father | Engineer |
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| Siblings | 1 |
| Grandfather | Vice Principal in Kashmir University |
Career
| Debut | Sports Broadcasting: Interview with Sanath Jayasuriya (2008) |
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| Current Role | Cricket Commentator and Host at Star Sports Network |
| Notable Work | IPL Commentary, World Cup Coverage, and Various Cricket Documentaries |
Favourites
| Sports |
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| Destination | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jatin_sapru/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/jatin-sapru-b4468813 | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/JatinSapru |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jatin was born into a family of academic Kashmiri Pandits, with his grandfather being a renowned professor, and they lived on a farm in Kashmir. | |
| 2. Due to regular communal unrest in Kashmir, the family had to relocate to a one-bedroom apartment in Delhi. | |
| 3. Jatin excelled in various sports in school, including cricket, javelin throw, and shot put. | |
| 4. Initially pursuing engineering at his father's insistence, Jatin later dropped out due to waning interest. | |
| 5. In an interview, Jatin mentioned that transitioning to journalism felt like the right fit due to his passion for literature, theater, and proficiency in English. | |
| 6. While in college, Jatin took up small jobs and interned with an event manager. | |
| 7. During his third year of college, Jatin began working at Tangerine, creating sports content for various platforms and providing commentary for mobile ESPN. | |
| 8. Jatin's career with Star Sports/ESPN took off after he won a Talent Hunt competition organized by ESPN, and he has since become a dedicated and valuable employee at the channel. |