Akhilesh Anand is an Indian news anchor. He worked as a freelance journalist before joining ABP News four years ago. He has previously worked at Outlook magazine, Hindustan, Navbharat Times, and Dainik Jagran across India.
Here we are going to discuss Akhilesh Anand’s Biography. We will discuss his career, personal life, family, wife, etc.
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Akhilesh Anand (अखिलेश आनंद) is one of India’s top Journalists working with ABP News. He was born on 18th April (39 Years Old) in Mokama, Bihar, India.
Akhilesh Completed his schooling and attended one of the reputed colleges in Delhi, Hindu College. There he completed his Master of Arts in Mass communication, and right after completing the degree, he started his journey in Journalism.
Akhilesh Anand is a very experienced journalist who has worked in the field for many years. He is now one of India’s most popular news anchors because of his extensive knowledge and skills.
Before becoming a news anchor, he was a writer for Outlook Magazine, Navbharat Times, Hindustan Times, and Dainik Jagran, where Akhilesh was a freelance journalist. He began his career as a news anchor in 2008 and started working for News24, post which he has worked for big News Channels such as Zee News and ABP News.
Full Name | Akhilesh Anand |
Full Name in Hindi | अखिलेश आनंद |
Profession | News Anchor, Journalist |
Age | 39 Years Old |
Date of Birth | 18th April |
Mother Tongue | Hindi |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
Birth Place/ Home Town | Mokama, Bihar, India |
Current Address | Delhi, India |
College/University | Hindu College, the University of Delhi (2000-2003) |
Qualification | MA in Mass Communication |
Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
Physical Appearance
Height | In Centimetres: 170 cm In Metres: 1.70 m In Feet: 5’7 |
Weight | Yet to Update |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |

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Relationship, Wife & Children
Akhilesh is married to the India TV News Anchor, Meenakshi Joshi (मीनाक्षी जोशी), and leads a happy married life.

Family & Caste
Akhilesh hasn’t revealed much about his parents; hence their names remain yet to update. He grew up with two brothers, Amritesh Anand, and Amitesh Anand.

Akhilesh is married to the India TV News Anchor, Meenakshi Joshi (मीनाक्षी जोशी), and leads a happy married life. Akhilesh Anand and Meenakshi Joshi look good together, and they are blessed with a daughter, Aaradhya Anand. In 2022, they again became parents to another baby girl named Ahaana Anand.
Parent’s Name | Father: Yet to Update Mother: Yet to Update |
Siblings | Amritesh Anand (Advocate) Amitesh Anand ![]() |
Relationship Status | Married |
Spouse | Meenakshi Joshi (News Anchor)![]() |
Children | Aaradhya Anand, and Ahaana Anand |
Career, Shows, and Awards
BAG Film and Media Ltd | 2005-08 |
News 24 | 2008-10, 2012-16 |
Zee News | 2010-12 |
ABP News | 2016- present |
The following year he started working as a correspondent with BAG Films (September 2005) and Media Ltd, where he stayed associated for three years.
2008 was a year for Akhilesh as he kickstarted his career as a News anchor with News24, where he gained experience for two years for the same before moving on to work with Zee News in 2010.
However, Akhilesh’s destiny had different plans for him, so after a two-year association with Zee News, he returned to work with News24 in 2012 and stayed there for four years this time before joining ABP News in 2016.
Anand currently works with ABP News as a news anchor and hosts the PrimeTime show ‘Ghanti Bajao.’
He was also awarded the Gulshan Kumar Award of Excellence in 2019 for his excellent work as a news anchor.

Akhilesh Anand Net Worth, and Salary
According to various sources, Akhilesh Anand net worth is $9 million and a monthly salary of INR 25 lakhs.
Net Worth in Dollar | $9 Million |
Net Worth in Indian Rupees | 1 Crore |
Monthly Salary | INR 25 Lakhs |
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Controversies
Akhilesh, so far, hasn’t been part of any controversy. However, when he went down to Bihar to host ‘Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri,‘ he was attacked by local goons and was saved by inches which made big news. Anand had to hide himself in the car to protect himself from stone-pelting, due to which his car faced damages.
Facts about Akhilesh Anand
- Akhilesh Anand’s spouse, Meenakshi Joshi, is also a news anchor who has been working for India TV as a news anchor for six years.
- Akhilesh Anand has hosted several well-known shows, including Live Bulletin, 2019 Kaun Jitega, and Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri.
- Akhilesh Anand is a graduate of Hindu College, University of Delhi.
FAQs
Akhilesh Anand is married to Meenakshi Joshi, an Indian journalist who works as a news anchor at India TV.
Akhilesh Anand’s first wife is Meenakshi Joshi, who is a news anchor at India TV.