Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Jatin Sapru |
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Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 171 cm |
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Weight | 69 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
Degree | Degree in Journalism (Dropped out of engineering) |
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Personal Life
Hometown | Delhi, India |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Wife/Spouse | Lara Sinha (Former TV Journalist) | ||||
Children |
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Family
Father | Name Not Known | ||||
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Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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Career
Debut | Sports Broadcasting: Interview with Sanath Jayasuriya (2008) |
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Favourites
Sports |
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Destination | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Jatin was born into a family of academic Kashmiri Pandits, with his grandfather being a renowned professor, and they lived on a farm in Kashmir. | |
Due to regular communal unrest in Kashmir, the family had to relocate to a one-bedroom apartment in Delhi. | |
Jatin excelled in various sports in school, including cricket, javelin throw, and shot put. | |
Initially pursuing engineering at his father's insistence, Jatin later dropped out due to waning interest. | |
In an interview, Jatin mentioned that transitioning to journalism felt like the right fit due to his passion for literature, theater, and proficiency in English. | |
While in college, Jatin took up small jobs and interned with an event manager. | |
During his third year of college, Jatin began working at Tangerine, creating sports content for various platforms and providing commentary for mobile ESPN. | |
Jatin's career with Star Sports/ESPN took off after he won a Talent Hunt competition organized by ESPN, and he has since become a dedicated and valuable employee at the channel. |