Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, TV Anchor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/08/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Budaun, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Shahla Nigar
22/08/2026
DD News continued promoting Shahla Nigar as part of its programming around current affairs and public-interest coverage. The network’s social posts referenced her ongoing association with shows like Good News Jazba India Ka, indicating that she remains active on the channel.
02/01/2026
Shahla Nigar was featured in a DD News interview where she discussed her career journey from Uttar Pradesh to Jamia Millia Islamia and then to DD News. She also spoke about the creation and purpose of her positive-news program, which highlights uplifting public-interest stories.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Humanity is my religion |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24 November 2019 |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Nafees Ahmed |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Raza Tousif (Journalist at DD News) |
Career
| Field | Journalism |
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| Associated With | DD News |
| Designation | Senior Anchor |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/ShahlaNigarDD | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahla-nigar-984215165 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shahla Nigar is a senior anchor at DD News. | |
| 2. In 2015, she took legal action against the officials of Jamia Milia Islamia University for forcing her out of Mirdula Sarabai Hostel for Working Women. | |
| 3. She started at DD News in 2009, initially earning Rs 2000 per bulletin, then rose to become a senior news anchor. | |
| 4. Besides delivering daily news, she hosts shows like 'Good News Jazba India Ka', 'Jal Shakti Samachar', and 'DD Delights'. | |
| 5. She conducts interviews with renowned personalities on the show 'Khas Mulakat Sitaro Ke Sath'. | |
| 6. Shahla Nigar has been honored with the Best Anchor Award by Union Ministers five times. |