Madhu Trehan Age, Wiki and Bio

Madhu Trehan

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameMadhu Purie Trehan
NicknameMadhu

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Harrow Technical College & School of Arts, London
  • Columbia University, New York
Educational QualificationMaster's Degree in Journalism in 1971 from Columbia University

Personal Life

HometownDelhi, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Husband/SpouseNaresh Trehan, Indian Surgeon
Marriage DateSeptember 1969
Children
SonNone
DaughterNames Not Known (2)

Family

FatherVidya Vilas Purie
MotherName Not Known
BrotherAroon Purie
ReligionHinduism

Career

Work Experience
  • Founding editor of India Today magazine
  • Editor-in-Chief for India Abroad
  • Anchored 'Newstrack' - India’s first video news magazine
  • Launched 'Wah India' website and print magazine
  • Co-founded 'Newslaundry' website
Books Published
  • Published book: Tehelka as Metaphor: Prism Me a Lie, Tell Me a Truth
Notable Interviews
  • Yakub Memon (1994)
  • Interview with Karan Thapar on BBC's show 'Face to Face' (2003)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Father V.V. Poorie established the India Today Group in 1975.
Attended Harrow Technical College & School of Arts, London for journalistic photography in 1968.
Met future husband Naresh Trehan during teenage years.
Moved overseas post role as chief editor at India Today.
Returned to India in 1986 and took on role as producer and anchor of 'Newstrack.'
Recognized for expertise in investigative journalism and anchoring.