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Barkha Dutt Wiki, Age, Net Worth 2023, Salary, Marriage, Husband, Height

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Facts of Barkha Dutt

Full Name:Barkha Dutt
Birth Date:December 18, 1971
Age:52 years
Gender:Female
Profession:Journalist
Country:India
Horoscope:Sagittarius
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63m)
DivorceDr. Haseeb Drabu, Mir
Net WorthRs.10 Crore
SalaryRs.3.5 crore
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Size34-24-36 inches
Birth PlaceNew Delhi
StatusSingle
NationalityIndian
EthnicityNorth Indian
ReligionChristianity
EducationSt. Stephen's College, Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Research Center, Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism
FatherS.P Dutt
MotherPrabha Dutt
SiblingsBahar Dutt 
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Television journalist Barkha Dutt is known for being a news reporter, anchor, columnist, and journalist. Currently, she is associated with the NDTV as consulting editor.

When was Barkha Dutt Born?

Barkha Dutt was born on 18th December 1971 in New Delhi, India to Indian parents S.P Dutt (father) and Prabha Dutt (mother). As of 2023, she is 52 years old and her birth sign is Sagittarius. She grew up with her sister, Bahar Dutt who is also a television journalist and is currently working for CNN IBN.

Caption: Barkha Dutt childhood photo

Her father was an Air India official while her mother was a journalist for the Hindustan Times. She is Indian by nationality and belongs to Asian ethnic background. Similarly, she follows Hinduism as a religion.

Where did Barkha Dutt Study?

Barkha Dutt got a degree in English literature from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. After that, she completed her Master’s in Mass Communications at Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Research Center, New Delhi. She also achieved another Master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

 Is Barkha Dutt Married?

Barkha was first married to a Kashmiri Muslim, Mir. Due to some personal reasons, they divorced later. Other details about her first husband, Mir still remain unknown. After that, she married Dr. Haseeb Drabu who is the chairman of Jammu and KashmiBanknk.

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Caption: Barkha Dutt with her husband, Dr. Haseeb Drabu(Photo: NDTV)

What is the Net Worth of Barkha Dutt as of 2019?

Barkha Dutt has an estimated net worth of around Rs.10 Crore. Her annual salary is above Rs.3.5 crore while her monthly salary is around Rs. 30 lakh.

What is Barkha Dutt’s Height and Weight?

Barkha Dutt stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches and weighs around 58 kg. Her body measurement is 34-24-36 inches while her bra size of 34B. Barkha has both black hair and eyes. S

Professional Career of Barkha Dutt

  • After completing her education, Brakha immediately joined NDTV as a news reporter.
  • Her mother was also a journalist, it was her main source of inspiration to join this field.
  • Upon embarking on a career with NDTV, she exposed corruption, the truth behind wars, and the misuse of power by politicians.
  • She was particularly drawn to the media spotlight after she reported the 1999 Indo – Pak Kargil conflict, the 2002 Gujarat Riots, and the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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  • In the year 2008, Barkha Dutt was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian government for her remarkable contribution to the field of journalism
  • In the following year, she received another award the Indian News Broadcasting Award for the Most Intelligent News Show Host.
  • She is often referred to as the Oprah Winfrey of India because of her strong personality.
  • Moreover, Barkha Dutt has also covered conflicts in Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
  • She has co-authored a chapter in the book, Gujrat: the making of a tragedy and in the year 2015, she wrote a book, The Unquiet Land.

FAQ of Barkha Dutt

What is the nationality of Barkha Dutt?

Barkha holds Indian citizenship as a nationality.

How much is Barkha Dutt’s net worth?

Barkha’s net worth is estimated to be Rs. 10 crores.

What is the height of Barkha Dutt?

Barkha stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches.