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Religion: Hinduism
Marital Status: Unmarried
Profession: Journalist

Namrata Joshi

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Profession(s) Journalist, Film Critic, Fledgling Programmer, Author
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 161 cm
in meters- 1.61 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 3”
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourSalt & Pepper
Career
FieldJournalism
Worked As [1]Namrata Joshi - Linkedin Senior Associate Editor
Outlook - 1999-2015
Associate Editor Cinema and Film Critic
The Hindu (Mumbai edition) - 2015-2020
Senior journalist and Film Critic:
• The Guardian
• The Wire (India)
• Al Jazeera
• The Print (India)
• Deccan Herald
• DZone
• OPEN
• Silverscreen India
• NewsClick
• National Herald India
• Outlook (India)
• Firstpost
• Mint
• The Hindu
• Dawn
• Khaleej Times
Awards 2004: National Film Award for the Best Film Critic
Personal Life
NationalityIndian
College/University• The University of Delhi [2]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn
• Film and Television Institute of India [3]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn, Pune, Maharashtra
• Times Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi [4]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn
Educational Qualification(s)• Studied English Literature at Delhi University [5]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn
• Certificate Course in Film Appreciation from the Film and Television Institute of India [6]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn
• P.G. Diploma in Journalism from Times Centre for Media Studies [7]Namrata Joshi - LinkedIn
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitEggitarian [8]Namrata Joshi - Instagram
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
Husband/SpouseN/A
Favourites
CityBudapest, Hungary [9]Namrata Joshi - Instagram
FoodSteamed vegetable bun from Singapore, [10]Namrata Joshi - Instagram Sabudana poori, Aamras, Pooranpoli [11]Namrata Joshi - Instagram
DessertKhuchran [12]Namrata Joshi - Instagram
Restaurants Paradise Dynasty and Chateraise Singapore (both in Singapore)

Namrata Joshi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Namrita Joshi

  • Namrata Joshi is an Indian film critic, journalist, and associate programmer. [13]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn She is considered one of the renowned film critics in India. She has been associated with many popular media outlets including The Hindu and Outlook.
  • After completing her studies in English literature and journalism, she worked as a Senior Associate Editor, Associate Editor Cinema and Film Critic, and Senior journalist and Film Critic. [14]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn
  • She has written for many renowned media outlets including ‘Outlook,’ where she worked for almost sixteen years. [15]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn
  •  Namrata Joshi is an Associate Programmer at the Indian Film Festivals of Los Angeles (IFFLA). [16]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn Moreover, she has served as one of the jury members at the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), [17]The Times of India an association of organisations for film critics and film journalists around the world to promote film culture and safeguard professional interests.
  • Apart from being a jury member at the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), Namrata has also been one of the jury members in international film festivals including the 10th Kerala International Film Festival, 10th Cluj Transsilvania International Film Festival, 29th Moscow International Film Festival, and 38th Toronto International Film Festival. [18]FIPRESCI
  • Focusing on the impact of cinema on society, Namrata came up with a 250-page book titled ‘Reel India: Cinema off the Beaten Track’ – launched on 20 July 2019.
  • Namrata Joshi often shares pictures of food, mostly south Indian, on social media. [19]Namrata Joshi – Instagram
  • Namrata Joshi has a pet dog – ‘Maggy.’

    'Maggy' - Namrata Joshi's pet

    ‘Maggy’ – Namrata Joshi’s pet

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