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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1955 |
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| Date of Death | 11/06/2011 |
| Place of Death | Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Age (at the time of death) | 56 Years |
| Death Cause | Shot Dead in an Attack |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Name not known (died before J. Dey's murder) | ||||
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| Mother | Bina Dey (died on 6 September 2017) | ||||
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| Spouse | Shubha Sharma | ||||
| Children | He did not have any children. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Jyotirmoy Dey (1955-2011) was a highly regarded Indian crime investigation journalist and author known for his work in exposing the Mumbai Underworld. | |
| After finishing his studies in West Bengal, he began his professional journey at Hindustan Lever before shifting his focus to journalism in Mumbai. | |
| During his tenure at Hindustan Times, Jyotirmoy Dey emphasized his passion for wildlife by addressing issues like forest encroachment and human-animal conflicts in Borivali National Park. | |
| His investigative report on government encroachment in a protected park stirred discussions among state legislators, leading him to freelance for Afternoon Despatch and Courier before diving into wildlife crime reporting. | |
| He expanded his skills in photojournalism while working as a trainee reporter and photographer, eventually transitioning into freelance journalism with Mid-Day, where he secured a full-time role. | |
| Joining Indian Express in 1996, Dey pivoted towards crime reporting, focusing on the complexities of the Mumbai underworld. He later returned to Mid-Day as the crime and investigations editor, covering a variety of crime-related stories. | |
| He authored two notable books, 'Zero Dial: The Dangerous World of Informers' and 'Khallas,' which delved into the intricate network of the Mumbai underworld. |
