Quick Info
| Profession | Radio Jockey, Lyricist, Journalist, Scriptwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name: Neelesh Misra | |
| Famous For: His radio show "Yaadon Ka IdiotBox" | |
| Award-winning journalist who has covered major stories across South Asia including the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | History (Kumaun University, Nainital) |
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| Journalism Course | Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Storytelling, Writing, Photography |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yamini Misra |
Family
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| Children | Vaidehi Misra | ||||
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Career
| Debut - Lyricist: "Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai" for the film Jism (2003, Bollywood) | |
| Debut - Writer: Once Upon A Timezone (2006, Novel) | |
| Debut - Radio Jockey: Yadoon Ka Idiotbox (2011) | |
| Started professional career in 1995 with India Abroad | |
| Previously served as Deputy Executive Editor at Hindustan Times | |
| Hosted The Neelesh Misra Show on Red FM (2016) | |
| Launched Kahaani Express (2018) | |
| Founder of Gaon Connection, India’s largest rural media communication platform | |
| Founder of Slow, a lifestyle brand with The Slow Interview show | |
| Co-founder-editor of Gaon Connection rural newspaper | |
| Founder of Content Project Pvt. Ltd., a content creation company | |
| Served as correspondent for Associated Press covering South Asia | |
| Covered major international stories including the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision and 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami | |
| Previously served as Senior Roving Editor and Deputy Executive Editor at Hindustan Times | |
| Debut - Radio Jockey: Yaadon Ka Idiotbox on BIG FM 92.7 (2011) | |
| Since November 2018, hosts The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra on YouTube | |
| Co-founder of Gaon Connection rural newspaper (launched late 2012 with Karan Dalal, based in Kunaura near Lucknow) | |
| Has written lyrics for over 40 Hindi films |
Favourites
| Food | Chicken Biryani | ||||
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| Actor | Salman Khan | ||||
| Actress | Deepika Padukone | ||||
| Films |
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| Singer | Alka Yagnik | ||||
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| Color | Blue |
Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@theslowinterviewwithneelesh |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Nainital and raised there. | |
| 2. Specializes in writing Bollywood lyrics, scripts, and storytelling. | |
| 3. Owner of India’s first professionally run newspaper company, 'Gaon Connection.' | |
| 4. Wrote the screenplay for Salman Khan’s film 'Ek Tha Tiger.' | |
| 5. Started as a lyricist in 2003 with Mahesh Bhatt's movie 'Jism.' | |
| 6. Authored approximately five books, including 'Neelesh Misra Ka Yaad Shehar Volume-1 and 2.' | |
| 7. Successful storyteller for 'Yaadon Ka Idiot Box with Neelesh Misra' on 92.7 BIG FM. | |
| 8. Covered conflicts and insurgencies in the South Asian region. | |
| 9. Passionate about creating engaging content through writing. | |
| 10. Established a content creation company with skilled professionals. | |
| 11. Previously served as Deputy Executive Editor at the Hindustan Times. | |
| 12. Interest in producing media content across various platforms. | |
| 13. Edited books like ‘India Yatra’, ‘Inspired India’, ‘Ideas to Transform a Nation’ and ‘Dream Chasing- One Man’s Remarkable Life Story.’ | |
| 14. Has written lyrics for over 40 Hindi films. | |
| 15. Won India’s top journalism honours. | |
| 16. Covered major stories from South Asia as a journalist for Associated Press and Hindustan Times. | |
| 17. Created fictional town Yaad Sheher in Yaadon Ka Idiotbox, which became real for millions of listeners. | |
| 18. Born in Lucknow and raised in Nainital. | |
| 19. Owner of Gaon Connection, India's largest rural media communication platform. | |
| 20. Also works as a photographer. |