Anurradha Prasad Age, Wiki and Bio

Anurradha Prasad

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Journalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplacePatna, Bihar

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAnurradha Prasad

Physical Stats & More

Height160 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDelhi University
Educational QualificationMasters in Political Science

Personal Life

HometownPatna, Bihar
ReligionHinduism
CasteKayastha
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Listening to Music
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsRajeev Shukla
Marriage Date1988-Present

Family

HusbandRajeev Shukla (Politician)
Children
SonNone
DaughterVaanya
Parents
FatherThakur Prasad (Rtd. Senior Advocate of Patna High Court, Politician)
MotherBimla Prasad
Siblings
BrotherRavi Shankar Prasad (Politician)
SisterPratibha

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2004 - ITA Award; Best Series for Haqeeqat
  • 2004 - RAPA Awards for Khhullja Sim Sim, Baastab, and Haqeeqat
  • 2005 - Whirlpool - Great Women Awards
  • 2006 - RAPA Award for Poll Khol
  • 2006 - Kalpana Chawla Excellence Awards
  • 2009 - Hall of Fame Award in ITA
  • 2009 - FICCI Women Excellence Award

Favourites

Favourite CricketerSachin Tendulkar
Favourite ActressHema Malini

Some Lesser Known Facts

Her career began in Media writing for "Money Matters," a popular business magazine.
She has experience in various Media roles like writing, producing, and appearing on screen.
Her passion for creating television shows grew over time.
Before founding BAG Films & Media Ltd, she worked at Press Trust of India in 1985 where she met her future husband, Rajeev Shukla.
In 1993, she started her own production house, BAG Films & Media Ltd, with an initial investment of ₹40,000 in New Delhi.
Despite obstacles, her company acquired prestigious projects due to her determination.
She is recognized for producing shows like Poll Khol, Kumkum, and Khullja Sim-Sim on Star Plus, among others.
Her show Kumkum surpassed 1000 episodes, marking a significant milestone.
She introduced channels under Broadcast 24 like "News 24," E 24, and Dhamaal 24.
She has served on FICCI and CII Entertainment committees and the Uttarakhand Film Development Council.
She has been listed among the top 20 television personalities and 50 most powerful women in India by IndianTelevision.Com.