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
01/01/2025
Karan Thapar continues to be a prominent voice in Indian journalism, actively working with The Wire and hosting his signature interview programs. He remains known for his sharp, intelligent questioning style that often unnerves his subjects, maintaining his status as one of India's most recognized television commentators.
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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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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. |