Richa Anirudh is an Indian journalist, RJ, talk show host, author and editor. She is one of the most popular faces in Indian television industry.
Wiki/Biography
Richa Anirudh was born on Saturday, May 31, 1975 at Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh (age 44 years as of 2019). Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Richard Anirudh childhood photos
After her birth, her family moved to Uttar Pradesh and stayed at a small primary health center (PHC) in Mundha Pande, Moradabad. In 1976, her family moved to Dhanaura in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh.
She completed her primary education from Seventh-day Adventist School, Moradabad. When she was 6 years old, her father was transferred to Jhansi. Richa completed her 10th class from St. Francis Convent School, Jhansi and went to Christ the King College to pursue her 11th and 12th standards. Richa was actively involved in extracurricular activities during her school days.
Richa Anirudh in fancy dress competition
She graduated in Science from Behari Degree College, Jhansi. Thereafter, she studied at APTECH Computer College in Jhansi and obtained a 3-year master’s degree in computer software development. After completing her computer course, Richa moved to Delhi and started working at SPIC MACAY.
Richard Anirudh’s college days
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’6”
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family, caste and husband
Richa Anirudh belongs to a Hindu family. Her father Dr. Harish Badal is a doctor and mother Rekha is a housewife. She has two brothers, Yashh Badal and Tapas Badal.
Richard Anirudh’s father
Richa Anirudh and her mother
Richa Anirudh with her mother and brother
Richa Anirudh and her brother Tapas Badal
Richa married Aniruddha Thatte in 1997. She has a daughter, Ayesha Thatte (original name Ishita Thatte).
Richard Anirudh’s husband
Richa Anirudh and her daughter
Profession
Richa started her career as a freelance anchor in 1996 at DD-National, where she hosted a show called “Ankur”. In 1998, she moved to Ajmer and joined Dainik Navjyoti, a Hindi daily in Rajasthan, as a trainee reporter. In 2001, she returned to Delhi and worked for Pt. Ravi Shankar serves as Office Administrator. Later, she started working as a host on DD Sports and ETV Urdu. In the same year, she was selected as a radio jockey for AIR FM.
Richa Anirudh sitting in her office
Her career as a news reporter and anchor began in 2002 when she joined Zee News as a reporter. She worked there for 3 years and in 2005 joined Channel 7 (later renamed IBN7) as a special correspondent and news anchor. In 2007, she started her talk show “Zindagi Live” on IBN7 which ran until 2013. In 2017, she re-launched the show on ETV under the name “Zindagi Live Returns”. Later, she launched the show on YouTube titled “Zindagi With Richa”.
Richa also served as RJ for 92.7 BIG FM. She hosts the breakfast show ‘Dilli Meri Jaan’ which deals with the daily issues of the people of Delhi. She hosts another show, “Big Heroes,” which celebrates the spirit of unsung heroes.
Richa is also the Editor-in-Chief of a school magazine called School Live. The magazine provides a platform for students from different schools to read, write and share their views with others.
Awards and Achievements
- Named among the top 12 next generation anchors of all news channels in India by Pitch Magazine (2004)
- Ekta Mission Best Anchor Ward (2005)
Richa Anirudh wins
- Amity Media Excellence Award for Most Promising Young Female Journalist (2010)
Richa Anirudh Award
Awards for her show “Zindagi Live”
- “Best Talk Show” for six seasons by indiantelevision.com
- “Best Talk Show” by Indian Television Academy
- Radley Media Gender Sensitivity Award from the United Nations Population Fund
Richard Anirudh wins award
favorite thing
- Food: Golgape
Richa Anirudh likes to eat Golgappe
- Travel destination: Kashmir
Richa Anirudh in Kashmir
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include traveling, reading and listening to music.
- She is the brand ambassador of LPU’s SQL (Schools Quiz League), which aims to identify and develop young talent.
Richa Anirudh addresses students as SQL Brand Ambassador
- Richa is actively involved in philanthropy and is committed to social causes such as children’s education, girls’ empowerment and environmental protection.
Richa Anirudh and poor children
- She regularly appears in the popular gaming reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” as an expert advisor.
- She is an ardent follower of Lord Ganesha.
Richa Anirudh and the idol of Lord Ganesha
- She is an avid dog lover and owns a pet dog named Rio.
Richa Anirudh and her pet dog
- She follows the sermons of spiritual guru Osho.
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