Shweta Singh birthday: The anchor with an analytical eye

Shweta Singh, the celebrated news anchor, is known for her show 'Dastak', which she hosts every night at 10 on Aaj Tak

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 21, 2024 3:48 PM | 2 min read

Shweta Singh is a Senior Executive Editor at Aaj Tak, leading the channel's programming department, and has over 30 years of experience in journalism, with 15 years at Aaj Tak.
Born on August 21, 1977, in Patna, Bihar, she comes from an army family, has five siblings, and is married to data scientist Sanket Kotkar, with whom she has a daughter.
Singh is recognized for her impactful journalism, having received multiple awards including Best Anchor, Best Producer, and Best Reporter, and holds a record of 12 awards in 2016 alone.
She hosts the nightly show 'Dastak' and has produced various notable programs, including 'Sourav ka Sixer,' which won an award for best sports program in 2005.

Shweta Singh is a well-known name in the Indian media world. Shweta Singh is working as a Senior Executive Editor in Aaj Tak and she leads the programming department of the channel. Shweta, who has spent more than three decades in journalism, has been associated with Aaj Tak for 15 years. Shweta is an expert in every field of TV news.

Born on 21^st August 1977 in Patna district in Bihar, Sweta comes from an army family. She has a total of 5 siblings and is happily married to Data Scientist Sanket Kotkar. She also has a daughter with him. Her early education and her professional career began simultaneously, as she started working in her first year of college in Patna.

Her fearless journalism and professional skills have won her a special place in the hearts of millions of viewers. Shweta’s wisdom and deep understanding have enabled her to present many complex issues simply. Her anchoring style and analytical ability have given him a distinct identity in the field of news anchoring.

Shweta is the only journalist who has received the Best Anchor, Best Producer and Best Reporter award. In 2016, Shweta received a total of 12 awards in different ceremonies, which is a record in itself. She has equal influence in national security, business, politics, entertainment and sports journalism. In 2005, her sports show called ‘Sourav ka Sixer’ won the award for best sports programme by Sports Journalism Federation of India (SJFI).

Shweta hosts the show 'Dastak' every night at 10 pm on Aaj Tak. Her selected programs include Vande Mataram, Shwetpatra, Adbhut Avishvasniya Akalpaniye, Har Har Gange and Pataliputra. Shweta has also hosted the famous talk show 'Sidhi Baat'.

We wish this inspiration of a woman, a happy and healthy birthday.