Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the Chairman of Indian Premier League |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 13/09/1959 |
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| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hometown | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Permanent Address | 119/501, Darshan Purwa, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - 208012 |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Watching Sports |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/06/1988 |
Family
| Father | Ram Kumar Shukla | ||||
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| Mother | Shanti Devi Shukla | ||||
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Car(s) Collection | Hyundai 2003, Audi, BMW | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| He was born on September 13, 1959 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. | |
| After completing his studies, he started his career as a reporter with a leading publication in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| He worked as a reporter for various publications including Northern India Patrika, Jansatta, Dainik Jaagran, Ravivar Magazine, and Sunday Magazine. He was also an Editor for "The Observer Media Group" and "The Sunday Observer." | |
| For nearly a decade, he penned the column "Front Foot" in the Indian Express and also wrote another column called "Power Play." | |
| He hosted the popular TV interview show "Ru Ba Ru," where he interviewed notable figures like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sonia Gandhi, and Shah Rukh Khan. | |
| He served as an anchor for DD National's program, "Nishan." | |
| In 2000, he transitioned to politics, expressing a belief that it was more honest to openly join politics than operate within it while being perceived as a journalist. | |
| He actively participates in sports committees for Cricket and Hockey at both the National and State levels, in roles such as Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association and Member of the Governing Council of the Hockey India League. | |
| His spouse, Anurradha Prasad, is the sister of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. | |
| He is the Founder and Director of a media company called "BAG FILMS & MEDIA LTD." This company is recognized for producing Hindi and Punjabi movies. |
