Nayandeep Rakshit

Journalist, Entertainment Writer, TV Host

Indian Kolkata, West Bengal Taurus 170 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Entertainment Writer, TV Host
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/05/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal
Current ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Nayandeep Rakshit

11/09/2025

Nayandeep Rakshit was featured in coverage related to his participation in the reality series Rise and Fall, where he addressed trolling over his sexuality while inside the show. The reporting highlighted how his appearance on the program shifted public attention from his journalism background to his reality-TV presence.

10/09/2025

An interview published in 2025 captured Nayandeep Rakshit reflecting on his stint on Rise and Fall and on stepping away from journalism after years in the industry. He spoke about the pressures of public scrutiny, including criticism tied to his sexuality, and how the experience shaped his outlook.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameMantu
Full NameNayandeep Rakshit
Stylised Names
  • Nayan
  • NayanSense

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduation in Journalism and Mass Communication
DegreeBachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication

Personal Life

SchoolVivekananda Mission School, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal (2010)
College/University
  • Nirmal Agarwal College Coach, Kolkata, West Bengal (2013)
  • Academy for Professional Excellence (APEX) in Kolkata, West Bengal
EthnicityBengali
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherName
MotherNandini Rakshit
SiblingsRajdeep Rakshit (works in a bank, 10 years older than Nayandeep)

Career

Timeline
  • The Telegraph in Schools (TTIS) as a reporter and an executive from September 2004 to September 2011
  • ABP news channel and Aditya Group as a reporter
  • Indian news magazine ‘G’day India: Australian Indian Perspective’ as a reporter and Bollywood correspondent in August 2011
  • Hues of Aspiration, West Bengal as a freelance writer from March 2012 to November 2012
  • Entertainment portal Koimoi as an interview specialist and a news writer from June 2012 to March 2014
  • DNA India as a sub-editor, then with DNA After Hours
  • Youth Eye as a sub-editor from September 2013
  • Tollywood Dhamaka and Altamode as a writer
  • PinkVilla as a senior entertainment correspondent from April 2019
  • Bollywood Bubble as a business and content head in 2021
Other Information
  • Hosted YouTube interview shows like ‘Woman Up,’ ‘Her Story,’ ‘What The Sach,’ and ‘Chemistry 101’
  • Invited to various TEDx Talks as a guest speaker
  • Current LinkedIn profile indicates he works as Business and Content Head at Bollywood Bubble
  • Instagram handle appears to be nayandeeprakshit
  • Hosted popular digital talk show 'Let’s Talk With Nayandeep'
  • Conducted interviews with major Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh

Favourites

ActorShah Rukh Khan
Cuisine(s)
  • Bengali
  • Chinese
Food
  • Schezwan Rice
  • Chelo Kebab
  • Bengali Khichdi
  • Biryani
  • Kathi Rolls

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nayandeeprakshit/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nayandeep-rakshit-57927b19

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kolkata, West Bengal is the birthplace and hometown.
2. Once aimed to become a doctor in the Indian Navy but later shifted to journalism.
3. Shares a home with two beloved dogs named Milo and Maggie.
4. Recognized with the prestigious Best Journalist Award from the Newsmakers Achievers Award.
5. Recognized with the Best Journalist Award from the Newsmakers Achievers Award.
6. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra for his journalism and digital media work.
7. Known for his empathetic and conversational interviewing style that brings out unfiltered conversations with artists.

Also born on 13 May

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