Dibang
| Dibang | |
|---|---|
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Dibang, a senior journalist and member of debate panel with the news channel ABP News, is rated amongst the best Hindi anchors in the industry today.[1] He was the Managing Editor of NDTV India, a 24 hour Hindi news channel.[2] As the Executive Editor, he was the launching face for NDTV India.[3] Before joining NDTV, he worked for Aaj Tak, a 24-hour Hindi news channel. When Aaj Tak became a 24 hour channel, Dibang was the launching face. Before joining television news, Dibang was a correspondent with The Sunday Times of India in New Delhi.[4] He started his career in journalism with the Illustrated Weekly of India. A graduate from University of Delhi, Dibang grew up in Arunachal Pradesh in North-east India.[5]
He anchors the first-ever hour-long Hindi debate show on television, Muqabla.[6] At the Indian Television Academy Awards 2006, Muqabla won the Best Talk Show Award. Remarkably, it was the first time that a Hindi chat show won such an award in a category consisting mostly of English chat shows.
Dibang has won many awards for his anchoring and documentaries. He also acted in an Italian film directed by Italo Spinelli. He has worked for several foreign television network and among them are: [SBS] and [ABC] of Australia, [NHK] of Japan and [RAI] of Italy.
Dibang is a life member of the Editors Guild of India and the Press Club of India. Among his interests are: music, literature and World Cinema. Dibang has recently acted in a Hindi film Madras Cafe, in which he has played role of an ex-RAW agent.[7]
Notes
- News item on Dibang, 2002
- Dibang interview, Indian Television, 2006
- Indian Express news item on Dibang, 1999 - 16k -
- Malik, Amita: The Tribune review, 2000
- Muqabla Award
- Dibang Interview, Indiatelevision.com
DIBANG "Crisp and stern, that’s him. For a minute, you’d think he’s bland. No smiles, please. Wait a minute, there’s more to this front man of Aaj Tak. It’s his insatiable energy for news that makes him fearlessly aggressive on air. Professionally, he’s rated amongst the best Hindi anchors in the industry today. He’s made an impression on rural India, subtly. “It’s about making a connection with the viewers,” says 34-year-old Dibang. Of course, his surname remains a secret. “I’m more popular in Rai Bareilly than in Delhi.” Camera shy? “Never, I even acted in an Italian film by Italo Spinnelli.” Difficult moment? “When my colleagues Ranjan Jha and cameraman Gopal Singh Bisht died in a plane crash along with Congress leader Madhav Rao Scindia. I got really emotional on air.” His flirtation with TV began when SP Singh asked him to join Aaj Tak." from The Times of India
Acting
Dibang also played a small role of an ex Research & Analysis Wing Agent in John Abraham's critical acclaimed film Madras Cafe released on 23 August 2013.
Filmography
2013 Madras Cafe - Ex RAW Agent
References
- ↑ The Times of India, 9 June 2002, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12368717.cms
- ↑ http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/june/june348.htm
- ↑ Dibang interview, Indian Television, 26 June 2006, http://indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k6/june/june348.htm
- ↑ Indian Express, September, 1999, http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990903/ile03145.html - 16k -
- ↑ Malik, Amita: The Tribune, 21 April 2000, http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000421/art-trib.htm
- ↑ Muqabla Award http://news.oneindia.in/2006/12/03/ndtv-indias-muqabla-wins-best-talk-show-award-at-hhita-1165131203.html
- ↑ How a TV journalist made his acting debut in Madras Cafe http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-madras-cafe-is-not-a-stupid-bollywood-film/20130822.htm
External links
Dibang in The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/12368717.cms
Muqabla Award: http://news.oneindia.in/2006/12/03/ndtv-indias-muqabla-wins-best-talk-show-award-at-hhita-1165131203.html