Afshan Anjum is an Indian television journalist and news anchor known for her notable contributions to the field of broadcast journalism. With her extensive experience, she has made significant contributions to the industry. 

Anjum served as a senior news editor at NDTV India, showcasing her expertise and dedication. She gained recognition for her exceptional coverage of the ICC World Cup Cricket Tournaments, demonstrating her prowess in sports journalism. 

Anjum has been the host of popular daily sports shows, namely Khel India and Googly, aired on NDTV India. Moreover, she has successfully anchored the audience-favorite chat show, Kissa Cricket Ka, highlighting her versatility and hosting skills.

If you are also an Afshan Anjum fan and want to know more about her, then you have come to the right place as here we are going to discuss Afshan Anjum Biography, we will be talking about her career, her personal life, and many other interesting aspects of her life. So, Keep reading this article till the end.

Afshan Anjum Wiki

Afshan Anjum was born on 23rd September 1978, (Age: 45 years), according to her Wikipedia page she was born in Delhi, but her hometown is Srinagar. She is currently living in Srinagar after her marriage she is living in Srinagar with her family. She loves to take aesthetically beautiful pictures and uploads them to her social media page. She also loves to read and is an avid reader.

Wiki

Full NameAfshan Anjum
Name In Hindiअफ़शां अंजुम
Nick NameAfshan
ProfessionNews Anchor, Journalist, Blogger
Age45 years
Date of Birth23rd September 1978
Mother TongueHindi
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
Zodiac/Sun SignLibra
Birthplace Delhi, India
HomeTownSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Current AddressDelhi, India/Shrinagar 
HobbiesReading, Travelling, Photography

Education, Qualification

The Schooling details about Afshan Anjum are not available, the information that is available is that after completing her schooling she went on to join Delhi University from there she did her Bachelor in Arts Hons degree in Journalism. In 2006, she was chosen for the prestigious British Chevening Scholarships for Young Journalists of India. As part of the scholarship, she pursued her studies in broadcast journalism at Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, under the guidance of the Thomson Foundation.

SchoolYet to Update
CollegeDelhi University
Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd, Wales, UK
Degree/Graduation BA Hons in Journalism (1996-1999)
Course in Broadcast Journalism (2006)

Relationship Status (Husband, Affairs)

Afshan Anjum is a married woman, she is married to Danish Aziz. Danish works in the development department in UNICEF. After their marriage Anjum and Danish decided to move to Srinagar, the couple together have a handsome son. Afshan Anjum’s son’s name is Zizou.

Afshan-Anjum-with-her-Husband

Afshan Anjum Family, Siblings

Afshan Anjum’s father’s name and her mother’s names are not known, this information is under review and will be updated soon. The information that is available about her family is that her father works at Avery India Ltd. Afshan Anjum has two elder brothers, one of whom works as a scientist at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Her other brother manages his own business venture.

Parent’s NameFather: Yet to Update
Mother: yet to Update
Siblings/CousinsTwo Brothers
Relationship StatusMarried
Husband/BoyfriendDanish Aziz (director at DKZ Associates)
ChildrenSon: Zizou

Physical Appearance

HeightIn centimeters: 165 cm
In meters: 1.65 m
In Inches: 5’5”
WeightYet to update
Boy MeasurementsYet to Update
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Early Career

Afshan Anjum has been in media industry for more than two decades now. She has created a name for herself with 

Sports Correspondent – India Today (Jan 1999 – Dec 2002):

Afshan Anjum embarked on her career as a Sports Correspondent at India Today, where she worked from January 1999 to December 2002. During this period, she honed her skills and gained valuable experience in covering a range of sports events, including cricket. Notably, she had the opportunity to anchor cricket chat shows alongside esteemed personalities such as Bishen Singh Bedi and Maninder Singh during Australia’s historic tour to India in 2000-01.

News Editor (Sports) – NDTV (Jan 2003 – Dec 2018):

In January 2003 Afshan Anjum joined NDTV as a News Editor specializing in sports coverage. Anjum played a pivotal role in shaping the sports desk at NDTV India over 16 years until December 2018.

  • She led a team of seven professionals, showcasing her expertise in sports journalism and leadership skills.
  • Anjum was Anchor and Content Editor for the daily sports round-up show ‘Khel India/Googly’.
  • She covered prestigious ICC World Cup Cricket tournaments held in West Indies (2007), India (2011), and Australia/New Zealand (2015).
  • Anjum provided extensive coverage of India’s historic cricket tours of Pakistan in 2004 and 2006.
  • She was a prime anchor of the NDTV ‘Youth for Change’ Conclave, conducting insightful sessions with the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, who reached the finals of the ICC World Cup in 2017, and the Asian Games champions in 2018.

Columnist, Writer, Blogger – The Kashmir Monitor (Jan 2019 – Sep 2020):

Transitioning into a freelance role, Anjum took on the responsibilities of a Columnist, Writer, and Blogger for The Kashmir Monitor from January 2019 to September 2020. During this period, she contributed her thought-provoking insights and perspectives on various subjects, showcasing her versatility as a writer and commentator.

C4D Consultant – UNICEF India (Sep 2020 – Present):

Since September 2020, Afshan Anjum has been actively involved as a C4D (Communication for Development) Consultant for UNICEF India. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in communication strategies and social and behavioral change to make a positive impact. Anjum’s dedication and commitment contribute to advancing UNICEF’s mission of improving the lives of children and promoting their rights.

Digital Contributor – International Cricket Council (Aug 2022 – Present):

Building upon her extensive experience in sports journalism, Anjum took on the role of a Digital Contributor for the International Cricket Council (ICC) in August 2022. Her contributions in this capacity involve leveraging her knowledge and expertise to provide valuable insights and content related to cricket on various digital platforms.

Afshan Anjum’s Net Worth and Salary

Afshan Anjum’s Net Worth is not made public yet.

Net Worth in Dollars$1 – $5 Million
Net Worth In Indian RupeesINR 8 – INR 41 Crore
SalaryYet to Update

Social Media Profile

InstagramInstagram Profile@afshananjum
FacebookFacebook Profile@afshananjumsports
TwitterTwitter Profile@misspuranidilli
LinkedIn LinkedIn Profile@afshananjums

Interesting facts about Afshan Anjum

  • In 2008, Afshan Anjum gained immense popularity as the host of the sports news show ‘Kissa Cricket Ka,’ which she co-hosted with former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu.
  • Starting in 2019, Anjum began her work as a columnist, writer, and blogger at The Kashmir Monitor, a newspaper located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Afshan-Anjum-Award
  • In September 2020, she was appointed as a C4D consultant for UNICEF India.
  • Following her marriage, Anjum relocated to Jammu & Kashmir.
Afshan Anjum on Her Weeding Day
  • Anjum has been honored with the NT Award for ‘Best Sports Presenter in Hindi’ five times, from 2007 to 2014.
  • She has also received several other prestigious awards, including the Madhav Jyoti Alankar.
  • Anjum had the privilege of presenting ‘Jai Jawan’ alongside cricketer MS Dhoni, which won the ITA Award for ‘Best Television Event.’

FAQs

Who is Afshan Anjum?

Afshan Anjum is an Indian News Anchor and TV Journalist, she is know for her work with NDTV News Channel.

What is the age of Afshan Anjum?

Afshan Anjum is 45 Years Old, She was born on 23rd September 1978.

Is Afshan Anjum married?

Yes Afshan Anjum is married is after her marriage she moved to Srinagar with her husband and family.

What is Afshan Anjum’s Husband’s name?

Afshan Anjum’s Husband’s name is Danish Aziz. He works with UNICEF.