Shams Tahir Khan is a well-known Indian journalist. He is best known for hosting the daily crime show “Vardaat” (2004) on Aaj Tak TV.
Wiki/Biography
Shams was born in New Delhi on January 2. His star sign is Capricorn. He graduated from the Anglo-Arab Higher Secondary School, Delhi. Later, he joined Delhi University to pursue a degree in Political Science.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 8″
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Family, Caste and Wife
He was born into a Muslim family. His wife, named Savitri Balooni, was a journalism teacher. She adopted Bhainsoda, a village in Almora, Uttarakhand, and worked for the development of the village. The couple had a daughter named Shamsvi Balooni Khan.
Shams Tahir Khan and his wife
Shams Tahir Khan and his daughter
Profession
He started his journalism career as a crime reporter in 1993 by joining Hindi daily Jansatta
An old photo of Shams Taher Khan
After working there for seven years, he joined the popular Hindi news channel ‘Aaj Tak’ in December 2000. In March 2003, he started a weekly crime show ‘Jurm’ on ‘Aaj Tak’ which became a huge hit. Later, he started a few crime-themed shows on Aaj Tak including the daily crime show ‘Vaardat’ (2004), the forensic investigation show ‘Raaz’ (2005) and ‘Koi Laut De Mere…’ He was later promoted to Senior Managing Editor, Head of Crime Department and Head of Aaj Tak Delhi. He also reported from Mosul, Iraq, for which he received the ENBA Best International Journalist Award. In 2001, he interviewed Afzal Guru, the main planner of the Indian Parliament attack.
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Signature of Shams Tahir Khan
Facts/Trivia
- In 2015, he received the Red Ink Award from the Bombay Press Club for his “Outstanding Contribution to Indian Journalism”. He also received the NT Award for his crime drama Koi Laut De Mere … which aired on Aaj Tak.
- He has made many award-winning documentaries like Listening to the Voices of Ayodhya, My Mourn Without a Name, Mumbai Terror Attack Documentary, What Was the Night of Bhopal Gas Tragedy Like? Ask Bhopal, Gandhi Assassination, Hey Ram, etc.
- In 2015, he appeared in Crime Patrol’s special series 30 Din 30 Naye Cases along with renowned TV actor and host Anup Soni, where he served as the host.
Shams Tahir Khan of Crime Patrol
- In an interview, he revealed that he had been kidnapped by three boys in Bettur, Madhya Pradesh, but somehow, he managed to escape.
- In 2015, he appeared as a guest on the Colors TV comedy show Comedy Nights Bacha.
Shams Tahir Khan in Comedy Night Bachao
- He has appeared as an expert in several episodes of the popular television game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”.
Shams Tahir Khan (KBC)
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education