Sikta Deo was nurtured in a well-cultured Hindu family. She was earlier working with NDTV India as a Sr. Editor and Anchor. But, before joining NDTV India, she worked with Aaj Tak since 1995.

Biography of Sikta Deo

Sikta Deo has always gained popularity and has become famous as a Sr. Anchor with NDTV India. In addition to presenting the news on television, she is also known for covering the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the blast on the Samjhauta Express, and the attack on Akshardham and the Parliament. 

Sikta Deo Biography
Biography of Sikta Deo
Full NameSikta Deo
ProfessionNews Anchor
AgeWill Update Soon
Date of BirthNot Known
Mother TongueNot Known
NationalityIndian
Zodiac SignNot Known
Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHindu
Personal Details of Sikta Deo

Physical Stats

Sikta always looks professional when moving ahead with live reporting on television. While her height is 1.68 m, her body weight is equivalent to 55 kg. Furthermore, Sikta never forgets to present herself properly, even when her hair falls below her shoulders.

Height in centimeters168 m
Height in meters1.68 m
Height in feet5 ft. 5 inches
Weight55 kg
Weight in pounds121 pounds
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Physical Stats of Sikta Deo

Family Life and Education

Born and brought up in India, Sikta has always respected her parents since childhood. Moreover, her parents have always supported her decisions and ambitions of becoming a journalist as she grew up.

After completing her education till the 10th standard, Sikta pursued her higher studies at Miranda House on 1st July 1992. But, after realizing her potential and strengths, she decided to move ahead in journalism.

Sikta Mother’s nameNot Known
Sikta Father’s nameNot Known
Sikta SiblingsNot Known
BirthplaceNot Known
SchoolNot Known
CollegeMiranda House
QualificationNot Known
Education and Family Details

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The Career of Sikta Deo

Soon after completing her higher studies, Sikta began her career in the field of broadcast journalism. Initially, she started working with the news channel Aaj Tak in 1995. During her tenure with the news channel, she used to host a two-hour program for Doordarshan. She also became popular among the viewers along with the Sr. news anchor of Aaj Tak, Dibang. But, the path in her career changed when Pranoy persuaded her to join NDTV India.

As years passed by, Sikta later started working with NDTV in 2003. That year, she was appointed as the news channel’s Sr. Anchor and Sr. Editor. While Sikta’s in-depth work regarding cricket match-fixing got a tremendous response from many individuals, she was also known for her discussions. Moreover, the news anchor was known for her live reporting skills on various topics. These were related to the 9/11 terror attack, the attack on the Parliament and Akshardham, and the bomb blast on Samjhauta Express. Besides, Sikta was also proactive while covering more about Abu Salem’s repatriation and the IC814 hijack.

While Sikta moved ahead in her career, she also compelled the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the local administration to assess the condition of the suicide committed by the Vidharba farmers. Such an incident occurred even before the Prime Minister had considered visiting the region in 2006. Apart from everything else, the journalist was also the host of the show, ‘Aman Ka Pull.’ In this show, she connected the families in India with those in Pakistan. Such families had earlier separated due to the partition and had never met anytime later.

As a part of her responsibility, Sikta had also been on tour for two and half months, starting from the Rann of Kutch to the Bay of Bengal. While she was traveling to many places, she used to spread awareness about the environment of India. In those instances, Sikta also requested the environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, and the state government to respond to the states that were affected due to the pollution of the coastal environment.

Accomplishments 

After people started recognizing Sikta, she received many awards for some special shows. She was honored with the Best Current Affairs Programme award for ‘Aman Ka Pull.’ A bit later, Sikta also received the Indian Television Academy Award for comprehensively reporting the coastal environment.

News Regarding Sikta Deo

According to a post on the official website of the National Alliance of People’s Movements, the Sr. reporter, Sikta Deo, was illegally detained along with the cameraman and the activist, Mr. Bharat Patel. Mr. M. P. Yadav, associated with Adani Securities, had taken such an action when Sikta was with the team in Gujarat. While the entire team was proceeding with a video shoot at ‘Abhanvadi Creek,’ they were figuring out the effect of the overall construction on the creek and the mangrove forest. But, when the team completed the shoot and returned to their vehicle, Mr. M. P. Yadav arrested them on the grounds of entering the SEZ area of Adani. At that point, the NDTV reporters thought about going through a legal procedure. In those instances, the detention was illegal because the reporters weren’t shooting in the SEZ area.

Married Life

As Sikta paces ahead in her career, she has married someone who belongs to a well-cultured and traditional Hindu family. Besides, Sikta is staying with her husband in New Delhi, and she is presently nurturing two children. Presently, her husband has invested some money in the real estate sector.

Sikta Deo Net Worth

Since the beginning of her career, Sikta has always been earning pretty well and leading a lifestyle of a rich-class family. Her net worth is also estimated to be around $0.5 million.

Net Worth in RupeesRs. 4.12 crores (estimated)
Net Worth in Dollars0.5 million USD (estimated)
Sikta Deo Net Worth

Hobbies and Interests

Sikta Deo always likes to stay fit because she is conscious about her health. Additionally, the journalist also likes to listen to music to relax after a busy day. If Sikta takes a long break from her usual routine, she loves traveling and exploring many places.

As she is fond of animals, she also tames a pet at her residence. It also seems that Sikta loves dogs, according to one of the posts on Twitter. Besides wearing formal clothes, Sikta also likes to wear casual clothes whenever she has to spend a lot of time outdoors.

Social Media Profiles of Sikta Deo

Unlike many individuals worldwide, Sikta has never been quite active on social media. However, if you wish to know more about her posts, you must go through her social media profiles.

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Facebook
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Facebook Profile

On Facebook, Sikta always likes to post her photos when traveling to beautiful destinations. At first glance, you will also know more about the college from which Sikta pursued her higher studies.

Instagram Profile

When we went through the Instagram profile of Sikta, we only could gather about her experience and what she likes in life. However, we could not gather information regarding her social media posts, as the account is private.

Twitter Profile

Once you come across Sikta’s Twitter profile, you can check out her tweets regarding several breaking news across India. Interestingly, the news anchor has also tweeted on video that depicts a dog dancing on a busy street.

Facts Regarding Sikta Deo

  • If you go through Facebook, you will come across an FB live session with Sikta Deo. While the journalist moderates the informative session, you can observe her discussing how people can combat COVID-19. Furthermore, as Sikta takes the viewers through the live session, you will observe her interacting with an Indian writer and an artist, Mr. Himanshu Bajpayi. While the justice People’s Campaign had held such a session, the discussion moved ahead for around an hour on 19th June 2021.
  • While Sikta Deo loves traveling to different places, she likes to visit holy places and temples.
  • During her journey with NDTV India, Sikta has always been passionate about reporting news. On the other hand, you will not come across any news in which the journalist is actively involved in any debates.
  • According to one of the social media posts on Twitter, Sikta was the moderator for an event on 11th April 2021. While the journalist got busy discussing with many individuals, she presented more about the National New Education Policy (NEP) and what it will offer for education in schools across India.

FAQs

For how long has Sikta Deo been working in journalism?

Sikta Deo has been working in the field of journalism for more than two decades. After completing her studies, she started working with Aaj Tak in 1995.

Is Sikta Deo married to a well-settled man?

Yes, Sikta Deo is married to a man who is well-settled in his life. She is also nurturing two children while residing with her husband.

Is Sikta active on social media?

This news anchor is not much active on Instagram and Facebook. However, if you observe her profile on Twitter, she has been consistently tweeting on certain social media posts.