Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
Latest News about Karan Thapar
08/08/2025
Karan Thapar hosted a published interview with Sanjaya Baru on U.S. tariffs and their impact on India. The conversation examined who bears responsibility for provoking the tariffs and how the issue affects Indian policy and diplomacy.
12/05/2025
Karan Thapar conducted a notable interview with Shashi Tharoor on the India-Pakistan ceasefire and its implications. The discussion focused on unresolved questions around the ceasefire and broader diplomatic consequences, and it was circulated as a full transcript in 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Karan Thapar is one of India's best-known television commentators and interviewers, renowned for his aggressive questioning style and acerbic interviews with politicians. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's in Economics and Political Philosophy | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
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| Doctorate in International Relations | St. Antony's College, Oxford |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Father | Pran Nath Thapar (Former Indian Army Personnel) |
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| Mother | Bimla Thapar |
| Spouse | Nisha Thapar |
Career
| Started career at | 'The Times' in Lagos, Nigeria |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/KaranThapar_TTP |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father held the prestigious position of Chief of Army Staff in the Indian Army. | |
| 2. He is related to the renowned historian, Romila Thapar, as she is his cousin. | |
| 3. During his time at The Doon School, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of 'The Doon School Weekly'. | |
| 4. He is related to the acclaimed Indian writer Nayantara Sehgal. | |
| 5. He founded his own production house, 'Infotainment Television', in 2001. |