Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, News Anchor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
Latest News about Punya Prasun Bajpai
26/08/2026
Punya Prasun Bajpai appeared in a newly posted YouTube program in which he discussed political developments in Uttar Pradesh and questioned the state of governance. The video was published on 26 August 2026, indicating continued activity on his public-facing media platform.
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Bio/Wiki
| Punya Prasun Bajpai is a prominent Indian journalist and news anchor known for his investigative reporting and in-depth analysis of socio-political issues. | |
| He is the Executive Editor at Aaj Tak and has over 29 years of experience in electronic and print media. | |
| Bajpai is the only journalist to have received the Ramnath Goenka award twice for Hindi print and electronic media. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied at Jamia Millia Islamia | |
| Studied at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
Personal Life
| Born to Manikant Vajpayee, an IAS Officer, in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. | |
| His journalism focuses on investigative reporting, politics, governance, and social justice. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Manikant Vajpayee (IAS Officer) |
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Career
| Debut | 1996 |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Writing, Reading |
| Current Position | Executive Editor at Aaj Tak |
| Notable Career Positions | Prime-time Anchor and Editor at Zee News (4 years), Editor-in-Chief at Sahara Samay (2007), Host of Masterstroke on ABP News (2018, resigned August 1) |
| Awards | Ramnath Goenka Award for Hindi print and electronic media (2005–06) |
| Books Authored |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prasunbajpaiofficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/ppbajpai | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCG3leC3eHChlU2OPWMk_A |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Punya Prasun Bajpai is an Indian Journalist and Executive Editor at Aaj Tak. | |
| 2. He has over 20 years of experience in electronic and print media. | |
| 3. Bajpai has worked with media agencies like Jansatta, Sunday Observer, Sunday Mail, Lokmat, Zee News, and NDTV. | |
| 4. In 2003, he left Aaj Tak to join NDTV. | |
| 5. Before returning to Aaj Tak, he spent four years at Zee News as a prime-time anchor and editor. | |
| 6. He was among the top ten most active Indian journalists on Twitter in 2015. | |
| 7. Bajpai is also an author of several books. | |
| 8. During the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, he anchored live coverage for five hours. | |
| 9. He was honored with the Ramnath Goenka award for Hindi print and electronic media in 2005-06 and 2007–08. | |
| 10. He is the only journalist to have received the Ramnath Goenka award twice. | |
| 11. He has authored books including 'Raajneeti Meri Jaan', 'Disaster: Media and Politics', 'Sansad: Loktantra ya nazron ka dhokha', and 'Aadivasiyon par TADA'. | |
| 12. He began hosting Masterstroke on ABP News in April. | |
| 13. In 2007-2008, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Sahara Samay. | |
| 14. He is known for fearless questioning and in-depth analysis of socio-political issues. | |
| 15. His journalism focuses on investigative reporting, politics, governance, and social justice. | |
| 16. He has over 29 years of experience in electronic and print media. | |
| 17. He hosted the weekday show '10 Tak' at Aaj Tak. |