Shahla Nigar Age, Wiki and Bio

Shahla Nigar

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, TV Anchor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceBudaun, Uttar Pradesh

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University in New Delhi (2011-2014)
  • M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Education
  • Master in Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (2011-2014)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law

Personal Life

ReligionHumanity is my religion

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date24 November 2019
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherNafees Ahmed
MotherName Not Known
SpouseRaza Tousif (Journalist at DD News)

Career

FieldJournalism
Associated WithDD News
DesignationSenior Anchor
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Best Anchor Award (2018)
  • DR Q.H KHAN AWARD (2018) in the category of Best Anchor
  • IMWA Awards (2018) in the category of Best Anchor

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shahla Nigar is a senior anchor at DD News.
In 2015, she took legal action against the officials of Jamia Milia Islamia University for forcing her out of Mirdula Sarabai Hostel for Working Women.
She started at DD News in 2009, initially earning Rs 2000 per bulletin, then rose to become a senior news anchor.
Besides delivering daily news, she hosts shows like 'Good News Jazba India Ka', 'Jal Shakti Samachar', and 'DD Delights'.
She conducts interviews with renowned personalities on the show 'Khas Mulakat Sitaro Ke Sath'.
Shahla Nigar has been honored with the Best Anchor Award by Union Ministers five times.