Quick Info
| Profession | News Anchor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1969 |
| Age | 50 years (died on 17, Aug, 2019) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Date of Death | 17/08/2019 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Neelum Sharma |
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| Famous For | Being the Doordarshan News Prime Time Anchor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University |
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| Diploma | Indian Institute of Mass Communication |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | At a private hospital in Noida |
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| Death Cause | Cancer (End-stage breast cancer) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Reading books and Novels |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Husband | Name Not Known |
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| Children | 1 (15-year old son) |
Career
| Debut | As a News Anchor: DD News (1995) |
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| Awards & Honours |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Neelam Sharma was a senior anchor and news presenter at DD News, the national news channel in India under Prasar Bharati. | |
| 2. In the 1990s, she gained popularity as the face of Doordarshan through her prime time news show on DD National. | |
| 3. She hosted notable programs like Charcha Mein, Ehsaas, and Tejaswini. | |
| 4. From 2012 to 2018, she hosted the annual Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad event organized by MIT-SOG in Pune. | |
| 5. Neelam Sharma was known for appearing in traditional Indian attire, wearing sarees and leaving her hair open. | |
| 6. Besides anchoring, she also wrote and directed shows for Doordarshan. | |
| 7. On August 17, 2019, Doordarshan News officially announced her passing. | |
| 8. A special tribute show in memory of Neelam Sharma was aired on DD News. | |
| 9. She was a documentary filmmaker with over 60 films to her name. | |
| 10. She was one of the founding anchors of Doordarshan with over 20 years of association. |
