Ranjini Menon (Indian Anchor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Anchor
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Kochi, Kerala, India

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Anchor Writer Social Activist Director Tourism Entrepreneur Chef

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	Graduation in Economics from Union Christian College M.A. in Developmental Economics from Pondicherry Central University M.A. in Psychology (Specialization in Child Psychology) from Annamalai University B.Ed. in English and Social Sciences

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	24/10/XXXX
Husband	Rajagopal Menon

Family

Spouse	Rajagopal Menon
Children	Adithya Kiran (university chess champion, studying Law at Bangalore) Ammu (actor and poet, studying in 7th standard)

Career

Overview	Ranjini Menon has established herself as a prominent figure in the Malayalam television industry, initially gaining recognition for her role as a creative contributor and anchor on various talk shows. She began her career during her college days by writing columns and short stories for noted women's magazines and periodicals, eventually becoming a key player in anchoring and producing influential women-centric programs that addressed a range of social issues. Her groundbreaking show 'Akathalam' was the first-ever women's talk show that became the first travelling talk show, directly addressing more than 200,000 women across India over five years with 500 episodes. In addition to her television work, Ranjini took leadership roles in significant cultural events and organisations, showcasing her dedication to the arts and social activism. She served as CEO of JTPac Kochi, coordinating major events including the 'Aspirations' show for Kochi City Police and the Kochi Music Festival. She also directed the 1 Billion Rising campaign addressing atrocities against women. Currently, Ranjini operates The Turmerica, an 11.2-acre organic coffee plantation and homestay in Wayanad, where she also works as a cookery teacher, preserving Royal Malabar cuisine and culinary arts.
Key Roles	Creative contributor and anchor of 'Akathalam' women's talk show CEO of JTPac Kochi Jury member for South Indian Filmfare Awards Executive Member of Kerala State Children's Film Society National Vice President of Indo Russian Culture Relations Executive Trustee and Director of Stage Pragathi (performing arts platform) Founder and operator of The Turmerica coffee plantation and homestay

Overview

Ranjini Menon has established herself as a prominent figure in the Malayalam television industry, initially gaining recognition for her role as a creative contributor and anchor on various talk shows. She began her career during her college days by writing columns and short stories for noted women's magazines and periodicals, eventually becoming a key player in anchoring and producing influential women-centric programs that addressed a range of social issues. Her groundbreaking show 'Akathalam' was the first-ever women's talk show that became the first travelling talk show, directly addressing more than 200,000 women across India over five years with 500 episodes. In addition to her television work, Ranjini took leadership roles in significant cultural events and organisations, showcasing her dedication to the arts and social activism. She served as CEO of JTPac Kochi, coordinating major events including the 'Aspirations' show for Kochi City Police and the Kochi Music Festival. She also directed the 1 Billion Rising campaign addressing atrocities against women. Currently, Ranjini operates The Turmerica, an 11.2-acre organic coffee plantation and homestay in Wayanad, where she also works as a cookery teacher, preserving Royal Malabar cuisine and culinary arts.

Key Roles

Creative contributor and anchor of 'Akathalam' women's talk show
CEO of JTPac Kochi
Jury member for South Indian Filmfare Awards
Executive Member of Kerala State Children's Film Society
National Vice President of Indo Russian Culture Relations
Executive Trustee and Director of Stage Pragathi (performing arts platform)
Founder and operator of The Turmerica coffee plantation and homestay

Favourites

Recreational Activities	Travelling to distant places Cooking food

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ranjinimenonofficial/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ranjini.menon.771/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ranjini Menon is the great-granddaughter of the former King Zamorin of Malabar.
2. She received several National Merit Scholarships during her educational pursuits.
3. She has served as a jury member for the South Indian Filmfare Awards and is actively involved in various cultural organisations.
4. Ranjini is associated with the NGO Junior Chamber of Neethi Vedi, which focuses on tribal development.
5. She has won numerous awards at the Kerala State Youth Festival, including accolades for her writing and artwork.
6. Her groundbreaking show 'Akathalam' was the first women's talk show, running for five years and reaching an extensive audience.
7. Ranjini is associated with Neethi Vedi, an NGO that focuses on tribal development.
8. She is an accomplished cook and cookery teacher specializing in Royal Malabar cuisine.
9. The Turmerica estate, which she operates with her husband, is surrounded by 300 acres of tea plantations and employs local tribal people.
10. She survived a stroke while drinking coffee, an experience she has publicly discussed.

Ranjini Menon Anchor Indian Kochi, Kerala, India