Sayeed Ansari (Journalist)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sayeed Ansari

• Does Sayeed Ansari smoke?: Not Known

• Does Sayeed Ansari drink alcohol?: Not Known

• In May 1997, he made a headstart to his career by joining Doordarshan, Broadcasting television network and worked there as a News Anchor, Radio Jockey, and Translator.

• He gained experience at Doordarshan for about 2 years and 9 months and then joined Sahara Samay as News Anchor-cum-Producer in January 2000.

• Sayeed gave 4 years to Sahara Samaya and then moved to ABP news (then Star-News).

• He got a very great exposure at Star News, as he anchored the prime time show titled “Star Report”, broadcasted at 9 pm, and co-anchored show “Insaaf Ka Taraazu”, which focused on the important court cases.

• He rose to fame after starring on Star News and he has also interacted with many politicians in the live show “Kahiye Netaji”.

• In 2007, he became a member of the News 24 group and managed the responsibilities of Associate Executive Producer and Anchor in the organisation till 2012.

• He has hosted many popular shows on ABP, viz. Rojana, Prime Time News at 10 pm, Sports News, and Analysis Bulletins at 7 and 9.30 pm. He also produced Star Track, which was an informal talk show with Indian personalities involved in different fields.

• In January 2012, Sayeed grabbed the opportunity of Aaj Tak and took the position of Deputy Editor and Anchor over there.

• He prefers keeping his personal life secret and is also not so much active on various social media handles.

• Sayeed also delivers guest lectures and seminars to incite primary media tips in youth. Here’s a notable lecture by him at SGT University, Gurgaon:

• He loves spending time with children so much that his friends commented in an interview that he will be the next Chacha Nehru.

• He is cited as the most humble and kind person by his friends and colleagues.

• In 2017, he was awarded the Best Anchor award at the Exchange4media News Broadcasting Awards. Here’s a clipping from the award ceremony:

• He was also guest starred in Amitabh Bachchan‘s Kaun Banega Crorepati as an expert for Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.