Ravish Kumar
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| Birth Name | Ravish Kumar |
| Born | December 5, 1974 |
| Origin | Motihari, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Employer | NDTV (former), YouTube (current) |
| Years Active | 1996–present |
| Notable Coverage | Ground reports, Political analysis, Media criticism |
| Awards | Ramon Magsaysay Award (2019) |
| Website | YouTube Channel |
Ravish Kumar (born December 5, 1974) is an Indian journalist and former Senior Executive Editor at NDTV India. He is known for his ground reports and independent journalism, and was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2019.
Early Life and Education
Born in Motihari, Bihar, Ravish Kumar completed his education in Delhi. He is a graduate of Delhi University and later obtained a degree in broadcasting from IIMC (Indian Institute of Mass Communication).
Career
NDTV India
Ravish Kumar joined NDTV in 1996 and became one of the most recognized faces of Hindi journalism in India. He hosted Prime Time and Ravish Ki Report, shows known for their focus on common citizens and grassroots issues.
Independent Journalism
After leaving NDTV in 2022, Ravish launched his YouTube channel which quickly became one of the most-watched news channels in India, demonstrating the viability of independent digital journalism.
Journalism Style
Ravish Kumar is known for:
- Ground reports from remote areas
- Stories focused on marginalized communities
- Critique of mainstream media
- Calm, measured presentation style
- Using simple, accessible language
Notable Coverage
- Extensive reporting on farmer protests
- Ground reports during demonetization
- Migrant worker crisis during COVID-19 lockdown
- Regular features on education and unemployment
Publications
Ravish Kumar has authored several books:
- The Free Voice (2018)
- Ishq Mein Shahar Hona (poetry collection)
- Ravishpanti
Awards and Recognition
- Ramon Magsaysay Award (2019) - For journalistic integrity
- Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Award
- RedInk Award for Journalism Excellence (multiple times)
Media Criticism
Ravish has been vocal about:
- Decline in journalism standards
- Corporate influence on media
- Need for independent journalism
- Importance of fact-based reporting