Rajiv Makhni is an Indian journalist best known for hosting technology programs on NDTV. Some of his most popular shows are “Gadget Guru” and “Cell Guru”. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of NDTV.
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Rajiv Makhni was born on Wednesday, December 10, 1969, in Amritsar, Punjab (age 50 years 2019). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He was educated at Guru Harkrishan School, New Delhi and Doon School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He studied for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Institute of Technology and Higher Education of Monterrey in Mexico.
Rajiv Mahni as a young man
His mother was born in Amritsar and his grandparents came to Amritsar from Pakistan. His father belongs to Myanmar. However, his father was deported from Burma in 1949 during the Burma Conflict. His father later settled in Assam.
appearance
Height (approximately): 6′1″
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
Rajiv Mahoney in London
family, wife and children
Rajiv Makhni is married to former supermodel and Miss India Ruchitra Makhni. They have a daughter Amaya Manjeet Makhni and a son Armanveer Makhni.
Rajiv Mahni and his wife Ruchitra Mahni
Rajiv Makhni with daughter Amaya (right) and son Armanveer (left)
Profession
Rajiv Makhni started his career as a model. He is a ramp and print model who has shot for many famous brands in India.
Rajiv Mahoney during a photo shoot
Eventually, he was hired by NDTV and started hosting technology shows with NDTV senior reporter Vikram Chandra. His popularity grew and he was soon offered the opportunity to host a show called “Cell Masters”. Mahni is also a technology columnist who writes reviews and blogs on smartphones and other technologies for many companies in India and abroad. He writes for publications such as Hindustan Times, Mansworld, Leisure International, Outlook Group and others. He also hosts several tech shows on television such as “Gadget Guru”, “Cell Guru”, “Walk the Tech Talk”, “News Net 3.0” and the tech quiz show “Chroma Tech Grandmaster”. Rajiv also hosts a radio technology show called ‘Tech Makhni English’ on ‘Radio Mirchi’.
Rajiv Makhni on his show Walk the Tech Talk
On February 20, 2018, he had the opportunity to meet and interview Sophia, the world’s first artificial intelligence-driven social humanoid robot.
About to take the stage with Sophia, the world’s first social humanoid robot based on artificial intelligence #nasscom_ilf. Yes! Have a casual fireside chat with a bot (I love my life)! Please send any questions you would like me to ask her pic.twitter.com/2RcDzU3aZM
— Rajiv Makhni (@RajivMakhni) February 20, 2018
Awards
- In 2012, he won the “TV Anchor of the Year” award at the Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA).
- In 2013, he won the ITA “Best TV Anchor” award.
- ‘Best English Radio Programme’ Award 2019 by the Indian Broadcasting Forum.
Tech Makhni wins Rajiv Makhni Award for Best English Radio Program
Facts/Trivia
- In 1995, he founded an Italian gourmet restaurant chain called “Slice of Italy”. He owns 6 restaurants across India. However, due to high operating costs and low profits, the chain was sold to a multinational company in 2002. Once, in an interview, Rajiv said –
We can’t compete with coupon marketing strategies and big brands like Domino’s and Pizza Hut”
- He enjoys traveling and driving luxury cars.
Rajiv Makhni with an Audi R8 next to him
- He is popularly known as “India’s Tech Guru”.
Rajiv Makhni on the poster of his show Cell Master
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