Rini Simon Khanna Age, Wiki and Bio

Rini Simon Khanna

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1964
Age60 years
BirthplaceKerala

Bio/Wiki

Real nameRini Simon (maiden name)

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Primary EducationKendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi
Secondary EducationThe Air Force School, New Delhi
BA in English Honors degreeJesus and Mary College, Delhi University (1984)
Post-graduate diploma in JournalismThe Indian Institute of Mass Communication (1985)
MA in HistoryDelhi University (1986)

Personal Life

HometownDelhi
School
  • Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi
  • The Air Force School, New Delhi
College/University
  • Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University
  • Delhi University
  • The Indian Institute of Mass Communication
HobbyReading- she has a collection of books.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

HusbandDeepak Khanna (Delhi-based Businessman)
Children
SonSahil Khanna
Parents
FatherName Not Known (Air Force Officer)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
Brother1 (Name Not Known)

Career

FieldJournalism
Associated With
  • All India Radio
  • Doordarshan
NoteShe left Doordarshan in 2001.
Joined1982
DesignationNewsreader

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rini Simon Khanna was a former newsreader for Doordarshan.
She began working at All India Radio at just 13 years old.
Rini provided the voiceover for the English announcements on Delhi Metro.
Growing up, Rini traveled to different places and attended various schools due to her father's position as an Air Force Officer.
During her school years, she hosted shows like request shows and music shows at All India Radio in Delhi.
At a young age, Rini hosted the Air Force Day Parade Show in the presence of the Prime Minister.
She presented events like Independence Day and Republic Day during her time at All India Radio.
In 1982, Rini became a primetime newsreader on All India Radio.
After graduating in 1984, she joined Doordarshan as an English newsreader, starting with Parliament news.
Rini worked at Doordarshan for 17 years.
Rumors circulated that she married Mukesh Khanna when she added Khanna to her name after marrying Deepak Khanna.
She has lent her voice to various documentaries and advertisements.
Rini is the female voice of Delhi Metro announcements, alongside Shammi Narang's male voice.
She visits the Isha Centre annually and follows spiritual guru Sadhguru.
Rini adores dogs and has a pet Labrador.