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Anurradha Prasad

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Real NameAnurradha Prasad
Profession(s)Entrepreneur, Journalist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 160 cm
in meters- 1.60 m
in feet inches- 5’ 3”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 85 kg
in pounds- 185 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of BirthNot Known
AgeNot Known
BirthplacePatna, Bihar
NationalityIndian
HometownPatna, Bihar
College/UniversityDelhi University
Educational QualificationMasters in Political Science
ReligionHinduism
CasteKayastha
HobbiesReading, Listening to Music, Travelling
Awards, Honours, Achievements 2004: ITA Award; Best Series for Haqeeqat
2004: RAPA Awards for Khhullja Sim Sim, Baastab, and Haqeeqat
2005: Whirlpool - Great Women Awards
2006: RAPA Award for Poll Khol
2006: Kalpana Chawla Excellence Awards
2009: Hall of Fame Award in ITA
2009: FICCI Women Excellence Award
Boys, Affairs and More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsRajeev Shukla
Marriage Date1988-Present
Family
Husband/SpouseRajeev Shukla (Politician)
Anurradha Prasad With Her Husband
ChildrenSon- None
Daughter- Vaanya
Anurradha Prasad With Her Daughter
ParentsFather- Thakur Prasad ( Rtd. Senior Advocate of Patna High Court, Politician)
Mother- Bimla Prasad
Anurradha Prasad's Mother
SiblingsBrother- Ravi Shankar Prasad (Politician)
Sister- Pratibha
Anurradha Prasad With Her Sister and Brother
Favourite Things
Favourite CricketerSachin Tendulkar
Favourite ActressHema Malini
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)₹41 Crore

Anurradha Prasad

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anurradha Prasad

  • Her career started in Media with an assignment “Money Matters,” a popular business magazine.
  • She has worked in all the sections of Media from writing, producing, and often both that too off and on screen.
  • Gradually, her dream of creating television programs kept growing strong.
  • Prior to her launching BAG Films & Media Ltd, she was working with Press Trust of India in 1985. That was where she met Rajeev Shukla (now, her husband), a journalist working with Sunday Magazine. As their offices were in the same building, they started knowing each other and came closer.
  • In 1993, she established her own production house, “BAG Films & Media Ltd” (earlier, called as BAG Films Ltd) in a two-bedroom apartment in New Delhi with a total investment of ₹40,000.

    Anurradha Prasad First Office In New Delhi

    Anurradha Prasad First Office In New Delhi

  • It was because of her determination; despite many hurdles, her company started bagging prestigious projects.
  • She is known for her notable works such as Poll Khol, Kumkum, and Khullja Sim-Sim on Star Plus, Red Alert and Sansani on Star News, Har Dil Jo Love Karega on Zoom, Sidhhant on Star One, Rozana and Khabrein Bollywood Ki on Doordarshan.

  • Kumkum, a daily soap under her umbrella, crossed 1000 episodes. It was a great achievement for her brand at that time.

  • She launched various channels under the umbrella brand, Broadcast 24. Her next venture i.e., “News 24,” was also become very popular. Later, E 24 (an entertainment channel), Dhamaal 24 (a radio network) were also launched under her brand.
  • She has also been a member of FICCI and CII Entertainment committees.
  • She has been on the board of Uttarakhand Film Development Council.
  • She has been ranked among 20 top television personalities of India and among 50 most powerful women by IndianTelevison.Com.