Palki Sharma is an Indian journalist and reporter based in Pilani, Rajasthan. She is best known as the CNN News 18 Network’s anchor and editor-in-chief. Palki is the managing director of ‘WION’ and presents the prime-time news show GRAVITAS Plus.
Quick Info
| Full Name | Palki Sharma Upadhyay |
| Profession | Journalist, News Anchor, Designer |
| Famous For | Being the former Journalist, News Anchor, and Managing Editor at ‘World Is One News’ (WION) |
Biography
| Date of Birth | 29 May 1982 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 42 years old |
| Birthplace | Pilani, Rajasthan, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Loreto Convent, Tara Hall, Shimla |
| College/University | 1. ICG Institute for Educational Research & Development 2. Alliance Francaise de, Delhi |
| Education Qualification | 1. Master’s Degree in Communication and Journalism from ICG 2. Certified C1 French Learner from Alliance Francaise de, Delhi |
Palki Sharma Age
Palki Sharma Upadhyay was born on May 29, 1982, in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
| Age | 42 years old |
| Date of Birth | 29 May 1982 |
Boyfriend
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2008 |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not Known |
Family
| Husband | Sanket Upadhyay (Journalist) |
| Children | Son: Not Known Daughter: Manya Upadhyay |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother: Not Known Sister: Sanchita |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2002 | Doordarshan | Journalist |
| 2004 | Hindustan Times | Staff Writer |
| 2005 | CNN News 18 | Senior Editor, Anchor |
| 2016 | iTV Network | Journalist, Anchor |
| 2019 | WION | Managing Editor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx) | In centimeters- 170 cm In meters- 1.70 m In feet & inches- 5’7” feet |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms- 65 kg In pounds- 143 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Measurement’s | 34-28-34 |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Not Known |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Reading books, Cooking, and Interior Designing |
| Destination | Not Known |
| Cricket Player | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni |
| Favourite Food | Not Known |
| Favourite Pet | Dog |
| Favourite Attire | Saree |
Social Media Handles
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Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $2 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 15 Crore (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts
- Palki Sharma Upadhyay is a renowned Indian journalist. According to an online report, on 2 September 2022, she quit the WION News channel as its Managing Editor.
- Palki S Upadhyay was born and brought up in a well-to-do family. Reportedly, her father is a former well-known Indian cricketer, and her mother is a famous beautician.
- In 2007, Palki S Upadhyay was honored with the Best News Reader Award. In 2020, she received the ‘Best International News Show’ in English award for ‘Gravitas’ at the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA).
- In 2016, Palki joined iTV Network news channel and raised as a successful anchor and journalist of the year.
- According to Palki S Upadhyay, she likes painting pots in her leisure time. Reportedly, she is a multi-talented lady who loves to keep her involved in many artistic works.
- During her short tenure at iTV network, Palki S Upadhyay became popular for holding daily debates and discussions on a variety of issues such as politics and its policies. According to her colleagues at iTV network, she used to guide and train them. She interviewed many trending personalities and contributed to daily news plans.
- In an interview with a media house, Palki disclosed that she liked the story of her parents’ love marriage. She added that she liked listening to their love story, repeatedly. In the same discussion, Palki S Upadhyay continued by saying that she would love to pen their story if she ever got the chance in the future.
- Palki S Upadhyay is a big lover of sarees and is crazy about collecting them for various events. This love and ardent desire for sarees motivated her to start her saree brand named Revya. This passion for sarees is reflected in her saree design.
- Palki S Upadhyay is known for covering the news of Iraqi refugees and Tibetans in India. She was the first correspondent from India who covered Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in the United States.
- On 2 September 2022, Palki S Upadhyay left WION, an Indian multinational English news channel headquartered in New Delhi, after working for three years as Managing Editor.
- Her program Gravitas on Wion got the award for best international English program.
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