Shubhankar Mishra

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shubhankar Mishra

• Shubhankar Mishra is an Indian news anchor and journalist recognized for his hosting roles in various news segments on the Aaj Tak news channel, such as Dangal Live.

• He grew up in Uttar Pradesh.

  

• In an interview, Mishra revealed that his father influenced him to pursue engineering; however, his true passion was journalism.

  

• Mishra, in a YouTube video, recalled his initial days as a journalist in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He mentioned that upon relocating from Gonda, he borrowed Rs. 10,000 from his father. This sum helped him manage his basic living costs such as rent, food, and the occasional outing to local theatres. ^[3]Shubhankar Mishra – YouTube

• In 2014, he founded an NGO named ‘The Smile Foundation,’ dedicated to helping underprivileged children.

  

• His journey as a news anchor began in October 2015 when he joined India News. Over the next two years, he worked as a news anchor for India News Uttar Pradesh, India News Uttarakhand, India News Haryana, and India News Rajasthan.

  

• In November 2017, he moved to Zee Media, where he continued to excel as a news anchor.

  

• Following his tenure at Zee Media, he joined the TV9 Network as a news anchor, contributing his expertise for almost three years.

  

• On 18 February 2022, he started working as a news anchor at Aaj Tak, a part of India Today Group. With his engaging style and informative reporting, he quickly gained immense popularity.

  

• In July 2023, Mishra announced through his Twitter account that he had left Aaj Tak.

  

• In the same year, Mishra responded to the widespread questions through a YouTube video and mentioned the reason behind his decision to leave Aaj Tak. He expressed his desire to pursue independent journalism, aiming to provide news from the grassroots. His vision included conducting interviews and offering coverage on diverse topics ranging from entertainment and sports to politics. ^[4]Shubhankar Mishra – YouTube

• Mishra enjoys exploring different places, reading books, listening to music, and playing cricket.

  

• He is a dog lover, and he often shares pictures with dogs on his social media accounts.

  

• Committed to maintaining his physical well-being, he is a regular gym-goer.

  

• Mishra is also a writer and photographer, as mentioned in his social media bio.

• In 2022, he bought a Tata Harrier car.

  

• Mishra often visits various religious places to seek peace and enlightenment.

  

• Various netizens consider Mishra as the doppelganger of Indian politician Raghav Chadha. Some people even congratulated Mishra after Raghav got engaged to the Indian actress Parineeti Chopra. ^[5]Mashal News

  

• Additionally, Mishra has a self-titled YouTube channel with around 914K subscribers. His short videos on the platform have garnered considerable popularity.

• In 2023, while talking about his move to leave Aaj Tak, Mishra, in a YouTube video, revealed his family’s apprehensions about this decision. Shubhankar said that his father expressed concerns that leaving the job could affect his marriage prospects; moreover, other family members highlighted the possible loss of the influence and clout he held as a reporter with the channel. ^[6]Shubhankar Mishra – YouTube