Sahar Zaman (journalist)

Sahar Zaman
Sahar Zaman
Born	India
Nationality	Indian
Occupations	Journalist art curator newscaster television anchor author artist
Years active	2001–present
Employer	Independent
Spouse	Dhiraj Singh ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	1
Website	saharzaman.com

Sahar Zaman is an Indian television news journalist and author known for reporting issues concerning citizens' rights and security on her daily prime-time shows. Zaman began her journalism career in 2001 and has since held roles of a news editor and prime-time anchor for various national news channels, including CNN India, TV Today, Times Network, and Bloomberg TV. Her prime-time debates focus on current affairs, national politics, and social issues.

Journalism career

The focus of Sahar Zaman's journalism work has been current affairs and arts. She is best known for her work at Times Network, ^[1] and has also contributed to CNN India, Bloomberg, Doordarshan, TV Today, ^[2] OPEN TV, Reuters Asia, Doordarshan News, and Headlines Today in various roles, including writer, news anchor, producer and reporter.

She was invited by Dawn News of Pakistan and Young Asia TV in Sri Lanka to discuss the role of journalism in the Indian subcontinent. ^{[3] [4]} She has also discussed her work at TEDx and Lalit Kala Academy. ^[5]

Zaman regularly contributes as a columnist to prominent publications, including The Times of India , The Sunday Guardian , and National Herald. ^[6]

Other activities

She is the Founder of Hunar TV a Web TV Channel focused on arts, food, and travel, and the director of Chamak Patti, a functional art brand.

Her debut book is titled Talat Mahmood: The Definitive Biography. ^[7] Zaman has also been a TEDx Speaker. ^{[8] [9]}

Personal life

Zaman is married to artist Dhiraj Singh since 2007. They have a son, Kazuo (born 2011). ^[10]

References

1. "Sahar Zaman Blog". Times of India Blog. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
2. "Sahar Zaman". Tehelka. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
3. Salman, Peerzada (3 September 2012). "Indian experts talk about art and electronic media". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
4. "Sahar Zaman: Exclusive News Stories by Sahar Zaman on Current Affairs, Events at IBNLive". www.ibnlive.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
5. "Sahar Zaman is winner of India 5000 Women Achiever Awards 2021!". india5000.com. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
6. "Watch "Bringing Arts Journalism to Mainstream News | SAHAR ZAMAN | TEDxJUIT" Video at TEDxTalks". TEDxTalks. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
7. https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/interview-sahar-zaman-author-talat-mahmood-the-definitive-biography-101706643789392.html
8. "Celebrity Photo Gallery, Celebrity Wallpapers, Celebrity Videos, Bio, News, Songs, Movies". www.in.com/. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
9. "An interview with Sahar, founder of "Chamak Patti"". Smart Indian Women. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
10. Srivastava, Mihir. "The 'Duende' artist". The Patriot. Retrieved 5 November 2024.