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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shahla Nigar
02/01/2026
Shahla Nigar was featured in a DD News interview in which she discussed her career path from Uttar Pradesh to Jamia Millia Islamia and then to DD News. She also spoke about the creation and purpose of her positive-news programme, which highlights uplifting public-interest stories.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian journalist and senior anchor at DD News |
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| Current Role | Senior journalist-cum-anchor at DD News, New Delhi |
| Professional Description | Describes herself as a senior journalist, award-winning news anchor, and law graduate |
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 |
Family
| Father | Nafees Ahmed |
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| 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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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. |
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