Radhika Roy
| Radhika Roy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Radhika Singh 7 May 1949 Calcutta, India |
| Occupation | Co-Founder, Co-Chairperson NDTV |
| Spouse(s) | Prannoy James Roy |
| Relatives | Brinda Karat |
Radhika Roy (born 7 May 1949), née Radhika Singh, is an Indian journalist, and the co-founder of New Delhi Television (NDTV).[1][2] Following a ten year career in print journalism,[3] she switched to television in 1987 and co-founded NDTV, which she has led for more than twenty-five years.[2][4]
Career
Roy worked for over ten years in print journalism, including with publications such as The Indian Express and India Today.[3]
In 1988, she launched New Delhi Television (NDTV) with her husband, Prannoy Roy.[5] He credits her with being "the guiding vision and force behind NDTV", and others say that she is deeply involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the organization.[2] She was Managing Director of NDTL from 1988 to 2011, and became Executive Co-Chairperson of NDTL on July 29, 2011. She also serves as Executive Director of NDTL.[1] During a television career of more than 25 years, she has rarely been interviewed or photographed, being intensely private.[2]
Personal life
Roy is married to Prannoy Roy, who she met while attending Welham Girls' School.[6] They have a daughter, Tara Roy.[7] Radhika Roy is the sister of Rajya Sabha member and CPI(M) politician, Brinda Karat.[8]
References
- 1 2 "Radhika Roy". Bloomberg. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Bansal, Shuchi (21 April 2003). "Radhika Roy: NDTV's heart and soul". Rediff India Abroad. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- 1 2 Kaushik, Krishn (1 December 2015). "Have Radhika and Prannoy Roy undermined NDTV?". The Caravan. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ↑ "Radhika Roy". NDTV. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
Radhika Roy is the guiding force behind NDTV and has been responsible for leading NDTV's tremendous growth since inception.
- ↑ Shinde, Shalaka (October 15, 2016). "Prannoy Roy, Dad of News TV: Here’s A Tribute From Your ‘Students’". The Quint. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
- ↑ Karmali, Naazneen (2006-09-14). "Prannoy Roy plans to take NDTV global". Rediff. Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-21. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ↑ Chandran, Bipin (2005-05-31). "Prannoy Roy to gift NDTV stake to daughter". Rediff. Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ↑ "'Only the Communist party can help a person like me'". Rediff. Rediff.com. 2005-05-05. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2014-03-21.