Prabhu Chawla

Some Lesser Known Facts About Prabhu Chawla

• Chawla began his journalism career in 1973 as a trainee at the Indian Express.

• He worked at several other newspapers, including The Statesman and The Economic Times, before joining India Today magazine in 1978.

• He rose through the ranks at India Today and became the Editor-in-Chief in 1996, a position he held for nearly 14 years.

• During his tenure at India Today, Chawla was known for his hard-hitting political interviews and intelligent commentary on Indian politics and society.

• While at India Today, he hosted a popular talk show Seedhi Baat on the Aaj Tak channel where he grilled prominent personalities.

• He moved to IBN7 to host the weekly talk show Teekhi Baat.

• He hosted Sachchi Baat on National Voice, and Siddhi Gal on PTC News and is the editorial director of The New Indian Express Group.

• Prabhu has interviewed numerous celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aamir Khan, and more as an anchor.

• Prabhu Chawla has also hosted various webinars related to mass communication and journalism.

• He was a pioneer of political journalism in India and conducted several high-profile interviews with political leaders, including former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and former President APJ Abdul Kalam.

• In addition to his journalism career, Chawla has also authored several books, including “Riding the Raisina Tiger: Adventures in Indian Politics,” “10 Judgements That Changed India,” and “The Secrets of Leadership: Insights from the Men and Women Who Led India.”

• Chawla has received several awards and accolades for his contributions to journalism, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors, in 2003. He currently hosts a popular talk show on India News called “Seedhi Baat,” where he interviews politicians and public figures.

• Prabhu has also worked as a professor at Delhi University in 2011.