Sahar Zaman (journalist)
Sahar Zaman | |
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 Sahar Zaman | |
| Born | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Employer | Independent |
| Spouse | Dhiraj Singh (m. 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | saharzaman |
Sahar Zaman is an Indian television news journalist and author known for reporting of issues concerning citizens' rights and security on her daily prime-time shows. She was invited to Beijing as a delegate for the BRICS Media Forum to represent Indian media and journalism.
Zaman's career in journalism began in 2001. Since then she has served as news editor and prime-time anchor for various national news channels, including CNN India, TV Today, Times Network, and Bloomberg TV. Her prime-time debates focus on current affairs, national politics, and social issues, with additional coverage on topics such as unemployment, women's safety, child protection, farmers' plight, elections, and citizens' rights, among others.
Zaman is a regular columnist for the Times of India, The Sunday Guardian, National Herald, and other prominent publications.[1]
She is also the Founder of a Web TV Channel on arts, food, and travel called 'Hunar TV', and the director of a functional art brand 'Chamak Patti'. Additionally, she launched a tribute platform, "Jashn-e-Talat", in honor of her grand-uncle, Talat Mahmood. Her debut book is titled Talat Mahmood: The Definitive Biography.[2] Zaman has also been a TEDx Speaker.[3][4]
Journalism career
The focus of Sahar Zaman's journalism work has been current affairs and arts. She is best known for her work at Times Network,[5] and has also contributed to CNN India, Bloomberg, Doordarshan, TV Today,[6] OPEN TV, Reuters Asia, Doordarshan News, and Headlines Today in various roles, including writer, news anchor, producer and reporter.
She was invited by Dawn News of Pakistan and Young Asia TV in Sri Lanka to discuss the role of journalism in the Indian subcontinent.[7][8] She has also discussed her work at TEDx and Lalit Kala Academy.[9]
Other activities
Zaman founded a web television channel called Hunar TV, focused on art, music, food and travel.[10]
She also created a multi-performance platform, "Jashn-e-Talat by Sahar Zaman", in memory of her grand-uncle, film star Talat Mahmood, which includes various types of performances by new and established artists.[11]
Personal life
Zaman is married to artist Dhiraj Singh since 2007. They have a son, Kazuo (born 2011).[12]
Awards
- India5000 - Women Achiever Awards, 2021[9]
- Global Excellence for Journalism Award 2022 by ICMEI[13]
- Q&A STAR at BRICS Media Forum 2022[13]
- Top 100 Muslim Women of U.P. by the RBTC, 2022
- Top 10 Women Achievers of India by Power Brands, 2023
- Popular Choice Award for 'AutHer Awards' by Times of India, 2024[14]
- Biographer of the Year by Power Brands Bollywood Film Journalists Awards, 2024
References
- ^ "Watch "Bringing Arts Journalism to Mainstream News | SAHAR ZAMAN | TEDxJUIT" Video at TEDxTalks". TEDxTalks. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/interview-sahar-zaman-author-talat-mahmood-the-definitive-biography-101706643789392.html
- ^ "Celebrity Photo Gallery, Celebrity Wallpapers, Celebrity Videos, Bio, News, Songs, Movies". www.in.com/. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "An interview with Sahar, founder of "Chamak Patti"". Smart Indian Women. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ^ "Sahar Zaman Blog". Times of India Blog. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Sahar Zaman". Tehelka. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Salman, Peerzada (3 September 2012). "Indian experts talk about art and electronic media". www.dawn.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Sahar Zaman: Exclusive News Stories by Sahar Zaman on Current Affairs, Events at IBNLive". www.ibnlive.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Sahar Zaman is winner of India 5000 Women Achiever Awards 2021!". india5000.com. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "Meet the LimeRoad Style Council: Sahar Zaman – The LimeRoad Blog". The LimeRoad Blog. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Jashn-e-Talat by Sahar Zaman". Festivals From India. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ Srivastava, Mihir. "The 'Duende' artist". The Patriot. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
- ^ a b Sharma, Anjali. "Sahar Zaman". The CEO Magazine India. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ TOI Lifestyle Desk (17 March 2024). "AutHer Awards 2024 winners announced at a grand event in New Delhi". Times Entertainment by the Times of India. Retrieved 13 October 2024.