Biography / Wiki
Journalism is the protection between people and any sort of totalitarian rule. That’s why ‘Sumit Awasthi’, admittedly a flawed one, is a journalist and anchor. Journalism runs in his blood as his father was a journalist at the ‘Akashvani.’
He is one of the top news anchors in India and has more than 20 years of experience in journalism. He is better known for his elegant style, quick expression, gentle voice, and outspoken thoughts.
For his contribution to Journalism, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award in 2019, the Madhav Jyoti Award as the best correspondent in 2012, and many other prestigious awards. Currently, he works at ABP News in the post of Vice President (News & Production) and is considered the most reliable face on TV news.
Height / Weight / Age
Sumit Awasthi was born on 23rd April 1973. He is tall with a height of 173 centimeters and 5’8” in feet & inches. He possesses a fit and healthy personality with a weight of 70 kilograms and 154 lbs in pounds.
He seems more elegant with his black eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. His body measures 42 inches chest, 34 inches waist, and biceps size is 13 inches.
| Date Of Birth | 23rd April 1973 |
| Age | 51 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters – 173 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’8” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 70 kg
In Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 42-34-13 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Sumit Awasthi is $3-$5 million approx.
Education / Family
Sumit was born and raised up in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, and belongs to a Hindu family. He is born to his father Suresh Awasthi who is a former journalist while his mother’s name is not known.
As of his education, he completed his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Indore, and further enrolled at Holkar Science College, Indore to pursue his graduation in science.
After that, he went to Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi to complete his post-graduation in Journalism.
Name |
Sumit Awasthi |
| Nickname | Not Known |
| Birth Place | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Profession | Journalist and Anchor |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Indore |
| College | Holkar Science College, Indore
Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Fathers Name | Suresh Awasthi (Former Journalist)
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| Mothers Name | Name Not Known
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| Brothers | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
As of his career, he started his career by writing newspapers like Pioneer, Navbharat Times, Jansatta, and many more. After an internship in Jansatta, he joined ‘Zee News’ as a journalist and anchor in 1997. In 2014, he quits Zee News and joined ‘News 18 India’.
Moreover, He also joined Aaj Tak and host the primetime show ‘Dastak’. Thereafter, he worked at IBN-7, as Senior Editor (Political) and Prime Time Anchor. He also covered news related to cricket and international politics like the Harbhajan-Symonds controversy, elections in Pakistan, and the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
Later, he joined ABP news in 2018 as a consulting editor and now takes charge of the editorial department with all editorial resources.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
Reflecting on his personal life, he is a married man who tied the marriage knot with her beautiful wife Alokananda Sen Awasthi. The couple is blessed with two sons, one of whom is named Satwick Awasthi, and the name of the second child is not known at this moment.
| Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Alokananda Sen Awasthi
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| Children | Sons – Two (Satwick Awasthi and Name of second is not known)
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Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of her favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
| Favorite Singer(s) | Not Known |
Some Interesting Facts About Sumit Awasthi
- He was linked with the ‘Bhartiya Suchna Sewa.’
- He attempted twice to secure his career in the Indian Army but failed both times.
- In 2019, he received ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards.’
- He gave special recognition by the ‘Kandahar airplane hijacking’ case.
- He anchored a famous show named ‘Shabaash India.’
- He also appeared in the popular game show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ as an expert in various episodes.
- His father worked with the ‘Indian Information Service’ at All India Radio.
- He did an internship in journalism with Jansatta after completing his PG.
- Sumit follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He is very fond of traveling, gardening, and playing snooker.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @beingawasthisumit
- Twitter – @awasthis
- Facebook – @SumitAwasthi
