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Adarsh Jha Biography

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Profession: Journalist
Height: 5' 9"
Hometown: Prayagraj

Adarsh Jha

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Profession(s)• Journalist
• TV Anchor
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth1 February
BirthplaceAllahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
Zodiac signAquarius
NationalityIndian
HometownAllahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
SchoolAnglo Bengali Inter College (A Linguistic Minority Institution), Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
College/University• University of Allahabad
• Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
Educational Qualification(s) [1]LinkedIn - Adarsh Jha• A bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences (2002 - 2005)
• A degree in Journalism in mass communication (2005 - 2006)
ReligionHinduism
ControversyExtortion Allegations
On 8 June 2025, Jagdish Chandra, CEO of Bharat24, lodged an FIR against him with the Noida Police, accusing him of assisting Shazia Nisar in extorting Rs. 65 crore from him by threatening to file a false rape and abetment to suicide case.
Family
SiblingsBrother- Akash Jha
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Adarsh JhaSome Lesser Known Facts About Adarsh Jha

  • Adarsh Jha began his career as a reporter in 2004 with The Political and Business Daily. He worked there till July 2007.
  • In  July 2007, he started working as a reporter and anchor at T.G. Angel Media Private Limited.
  • In January 2008, he joined India News as an anchor and correspondent. He worked there for 8 years and covered major news stories.

    Adarsh Jha (Blue shirt) during his stint at the India News

    Adarsh Jha (Blue shirt) during his stint at the India News

  • He was appointed as the editor of India News (Bihar-Jharkhand) and later India News (Rajasthan).

    Adarsh Jha in a still from a news coverage for India News

    Adarsh Jha in a still from news coverage for India News

  • During his time at India News, he also worked as a Channel Head on ITV Regional Network.
  • In February 2016, Adarsh Jha began working for CNN-News18 as an Associate Editor in Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Adarsh Jha in a still from anews coverage for News18

    Adarsh Jha in a still from news coverage for News18

  • At CNN News18, he was responsible for the entire editorial output.
  • In January 2017, he started working as an Associate Editor and anchor at the Zee Media Corporation Limited. He worked there till September 2018.
  • In September 2018, Adarsh Jha became an anchor for the ABP Network.

    Adarsh Jha in a still from a news coverage for ABP News

    Adarsh Jha in a still from news coverage for ABP News

  • In September 2018, Adarsh Jha began hosting ABP’s talk show, Namaste Bharat.

    Adarsh Jha in a still from the Namaste Bharat talk show

    Adarsh Jha in a still from the Namaste Bharat talk show

  • In 2023, Adarsh Jha left ABP News and started working for Amar Ujala.

    Adarsh Jha during his stint with Amar Ujala

    Adarsh Jha during his stint with Amar Ujala

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