Nidhi Razdan Age | 47 years |
Date of Birth | 11th April 1977 |
Profession | Journalist, Television Presenter |
Gender | Female |
Nationality | Indian |
Nidhi Razdan India TV Journalist Biography
Nidhi Razdan is a well-known Indian news journalist and anchor. She currently works with NDTV, India’s premier source of news and information, where she presents the popular The big Fight, Prime time, Left, Right, and Centre, as well as numerous other shows.
Razdan was born in Budgam, Jammu, and Kashmir, India, in 1977. To Maharaj Krishan Razdan and Sarla Razdan, Her father was the former editor-in-chief of a news agency, Press Trust India. Nidhi belongs to the Kashmiri Pandit community. She moved to New Delhi with her parent and did her higher studies there.
She completed her early education at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, before moving to Lady Shri Ram College for Women to pursue her Graduation. From there, she went on to pursue a Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi. She completed her studies and joined the field of journalism as she, at a very young age, had decided that she wanted to build a career in journalism.
She started her career in journalism by joining NDTV in the year 1999. She worked there for twenty years till 2020. She quit the channel for some time and then decided to revoke her resignation and join NDTV again.
Full Name | Nidhi Razdan |
Full Name in Hindi | निधि राज़दान |
Profession | Journalist, Television Personality |
Age | 47 years |
Date of Birth | 11th April 1977 |
Mother Tongue | Hindi |
Nationality | Indian |
Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
Birth Place/ Home Town | Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Current Address | New Delhi, India |
Nidhi Razdan Husband, Love Affair, Family, Education
Nidhi Razdan was married to writer and Journalist Neelesh Misra of ‘Yaadon Ka Idiot Box’. The couple got married in 2005 and, after two years, due to some unknown reasons, got separated in 2007.
After the divorce, Nidhi Razdan was seen having a love affair with a famous politician and former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Omar Abdullah.
Nidhi Razdan and Omar Abdullah were seen together at many events, and thus began the gossip and rumours of them having a love affair, despite all that the couple never got married. If one believes the stories one hears, this is because Omar was pressured by his party members not to marry a Hindu girl.
Currently, Nidhi Razan lives a bachelor’s life with her parents in New Delhi, and not much is not about her current love endeavours.
School | Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai |
College | Lady Shri Ram College for Women |
Degree/Graduation | Diploma in Radio and TV journalism |
Parent’s Name | Father: Maharaj Krishan Razdan Mother: Sarla Razdan |
Siblings | Brother: Nitin Razdan |
Spouse | Neelesh Misra (2005-2007) |
Children | Not Known |
Relationship Status | Divorced |
Nidhi Razdan Harvard Scam
Nidhi Started her career in Journalism with NDTV in 1999, where she worked for almost twenty-one years and reached the position of executive editor and Primary anchor. She hosted some of the most popular TV news show like Left, right, and centre. Her career was enjoying an upward trajectory, and then in June 2020, she announced on Twitter that she would be leaving NDTV as she was presented with an opportunity to be a part of ‘Havard University’s Faculty’ where she was offered the position of ‘Associate Professor of Arts and science’. She was soon going to be Prof.
Some personal and professional news: after 21 years at NDTV, I am changing direction and moving on. Later this year, I start as an Associate Professor teaching journalism as part of Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences 1/n
— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) June 13, 2020
This news shocked her fans, as this was something out of the blue no one anticipated it. She was overwhelmed with the opportunity and was preparing to move as soon as possible. Then in the December of 2021, there came a tweet from Nidhi that shocked social media.
In that tweet, she wrote that the Job she thought she was getting at Harvard University was nothing but a ‘Sophisticated act of Phishing’. The job offer believing on which she announced her resignation from NDTV, was not real, and she was being scammed. She came out with news on Twitter and then went on to write about the whole incident on NDTV’s official website.
After all the commotion, she finally announced that she would be joining NDTV and wanted to forget all that had taken place in past.
It’s time to stop the excuses, the whatabouthary and the obfuscation. Happy to be back home @ndtv.
— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) February 21, 2022
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This incident took social media by storm. Many came to support Nidhi and show their condolences, but then the internet being the internet, this incident gave birth to many Memes.
Here are some of Nidhi Razdan Memes that went viral.
#NidhiWentToHarvard#NidhiRazdan : I got an offer from the real Harvard University to become a professor of journalism.#HarvardUniversity : pic.twitter.com/bmZrjj1NHS
— INFERNO (@RaiseOfSaffron_) January 16, 2021
Nothing but just a photo of the Harvard University meeting room where #NidhiRazdan was interviewed. pic.twitter.com/aClpbVFU7L
— Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Memes,🇮🇳 (@memenist_) January 15, 2021
Physical Stats
Nidhi Razdan is amongst the most beautiful TV news personality of India. Even at the age of 45, She works hard to maintain the same image and stay healthy.
Height in centimeters | 165 cm |
Height in meters | 1.65 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5’5” |
Weight | 53 Kgs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Nidhi Razdan Career, Shows, and Awards
Nidhi Razdan is a renowned Indian journalist who has been in this business for over two decades. She is a prominent and respected journalist who has significantly impacted the Nation with her news presentation.
She started her journey in 1999 with NDTV as a journalist and slowly and gradually became executive editor and primary anchor.
She hosted some of the most groundbreaking shows, including Left, Right, and Centre, The Big Fight, and Prime time. She also authored a book name Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India in 2017.
This hard work and dedication to Journalism have won her many awards, here are naming few:
- Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism – 2007
- News Show Host of the Year – 2010
- Best Anchor at Exchange4media Awards – 2011
- Teacher’s Achievement Award (TAA) for Communication – 2011
- The J & K State government award for excellence in journalism
Nidhi Razdan Net Worth, and Salary
Net Worth in Dollar | $ 3-5 Million(approx.) |
Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR 32 Crores (approx) |
Salary | Not Known |
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Nidhi Razdan’s Social Media Profiles
Nidhi Razdan’s Twitter account is regularly updated, whereas her Instagram page hasn’t seen any updates in ages.
Nidhi has over 1 Million followers on Twitter, where she is seen as the most active not a day goes by when she hasn’t posted any news update or retweeted some news.
Nidhi Razdan Controversies
Being a News TV Journalist and anchor Nidhi Razdan has managed to keep a distance from controversies.
The only recent one that is attested to her and the one that spread like wildfire was her Harvard Scam.
FAQs
Nidhi Razdan’s Age is 46 years.
Nidhi Razdan’s Ex-Husband’s name is Neelesh Misra.(m2005-2007)
Nidhi Razan had a Love affair with Ex-CM of J & K Omar Abdullah, but never got married.
Nidhi Razdan’s Net Worth is around $ 3-5 Million.
Nidhi Razdan took to Twitter to announce her rejoining NDTV.