Akash Banerjee Age, Wiki and Bio

Akash Banerjee

Quick Info

ProfessionYouTuber, Journalist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/03/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Other NameThe Deshbhakt

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLa Martiniere College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
College/University
  • Hindu College, University of Delhi, Delhi
  • St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
Degrees
  • B.A. in History from Hindu College, University of Delhi
  • M.A. in History from St. Stephen’s College

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Favourite WriterChetan Bhagat

Career

Career Overview
  • Initially worked as a Radio Jockey for Radio Mirchi while pursuing his master's degree.
  • Joined Times Now as an Anchor in 2005 and later became a senior correspondent for India Today in 2007.
  • Covered major news stories such as the 26/11 Mumbai bomb blasts and Maoist terror in Dantewada.
  • Left India Today in 2012 feeling disappointed with national news journalism and returned to Radio Mirchi.
  • Acted as Vice President at Radio Mirchi, overseeing a team across 15 radio stations.
  • Published a book titled 'Tales from Shining and Sinking India' in 2013, discussing insights from his reporting experiences.
  • Started a socio-political satire show after leaving Radio Mirchi in 2018.
  • Known for his caricature personality 'Bhakt Banerjee', which comments on governmental policies and interviews critics.

Favourites

WriterChetan Bhagat

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/akashbanerjee.in/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/akashbanerjee.in/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTM_hPCeckqN3cPWtYZZcg
Twitterhttps://x.com/TheDeshBhakt
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/akashbanerjee/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Considers himself a political satirist focused on trending political and environmental issues.
Created a character called 'Bhakt Banerjee' to provide satirical commentary on the government.
His book received mixed reviews, with some critiques stating it lacked substance.