Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, Editor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Rajdeep Sardesai
28/03/2026
Rajdeep Sardesai provided live coverage and analysis of the 2026 Assembly Elections as a consulting editor at India Today Television. He analyzed election results across West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry, reporting on the performance of the India bloc, NDA, and regional parties in these key electoral contests.
27/05/2025
Rajdeep Sardesai celebrated his 60th birthday on 24 May 2025, marking 37 years in journalism since joining the profession in 1988. In a video message from India Today, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to news, stating that newsmen never retire and his passion remains as strong as ever. He highlighted his journey as a passion and ongoing dedication to the field.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rajdeep Dilip Sardesai |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Campion School, The Cathedral & John Connon School |
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| College | St. Xavier's College, University College, Oxford |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Bachelor of Civil Law |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sagarika Ghose (Married 1994) |
Family
| Father | Dilip Sardesai |
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| Mother | Nandini |
| Siblings | Shonali |
| Children |
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Career
| Debut | 1988 |
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| Current Position | Consulting Editor and Anchor, India Today Television |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rajdeep Sardesai is the son of Dilip Sardesai, a former Indian Test Cricketer. | |
| 2. He worked at Times of India for six years, serving as the city editor of its Mumbai edition. | |
| 3. In 1994, he transitioned to television journalism as the Political Editor of New Delhi Television (NDTV). | |
| 4. At NDTV, he hosted popular shows like ‘The Big Fight.’ | |
| 5. Rajdeep left NDTV to establish his own company, Global Broadcast News (GBN), in collaboration with CNN and Raghav Bahl’s TV18. | |
| 6. He was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2008. | |
| 7. For his coverage of the 2002 Gujarat riots and excellence in journalism in 2006, Rajdeep received The International Broadcasters Award and the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. | |
| 8. He won The Asian Television Award for talk show presentation and has been named News Anchor of the year by the Indian Television Academy eight times in the last nine years. | |
| 9. Rajdeep has held the position of President of the Editors Guild of India and was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum. | |
| 10. He is a consulting editor and anchor at India Today Television, having joined the India Today Group in 2014 after resigning as Editor-in-Chief of Global Broadcast News. | |
| 11. He has authored books including '2019: How Modi won India', a national bestseller, and 'Democracy’s Eleven: The Great Story of Indian Cricket', shortlisted for cricket book of the year by MCC Lords in 2017-18. | |
| 12. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual News Broadcasting Awards in 2020. |