Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Tarun J Tejpal |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 180 cm |
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Weight | 75 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Graduation | Economics |
Personal Life
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
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Hometown | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Spouse | Geetan Batra (m. 1985-present) | ||||
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Family
Father | Late Inderjit Tejpal (Army Personnel) | ||||
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Mother | Late Shakuntala Tejpal | ||||
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Career
Summary | Started career in 1980s with 'The Indian Express', worked at 'India Today' and 'Outlook', founded 'India Ink' in 1998, founded 'Tehelka.com' in 2000, founded 'Tehelka' magazine in 2007. | ||
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Favourites
Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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Writer | V S Naipaul |
Destination | Nainital |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Born into a modest Punjabi family with an army background. | |
Had a keen interest in world history and affairs during childhood. | |
Was more interested in sports than studies in childhood. | |
Met his wife during college days in Chandigarh. | |
Never went to college to get his degree. | |
Started his career in the 1980s with 'The Indian Express', later joined 'India Today' and 'Outlook'. | |
Founded 'Tehelka.com' in 2000, known for sting operations. | |
Offered a ticket before the 2004 elections but refused due to disinterest in politics. |