Shams Tahir Khan

Journalist, News Reporter

Indian New Delhi

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ProfessionJournalist, News Reporter
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceNew Delhi

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Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduation in Political Science

Personal Life

SchoolAnglo Arabic Senior Secondary School, Delhi
College/UniversityDelhi University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseSavitri Balooni (Journalism Teacher)
Children
DaughterShamsvi Balooni Khan

Career

Highlights
  • Started career as a crime reporter in 'Jansatta' in 1993
  • Joined 'Aaj Tak' in December 2000
  • Hosted crime show 'Jurm' on Aaj Tak
  • Promoted to Senior Executive Editor, Crime Head, and Head Delhi Aaj Tak
  • Received ENBA Award for Best International Reporter
  • Interviewed Afzal Guru, key conspirator of Indian Parliament attack
  • Won Mumbai Press Club Red Ink Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism 2015
  • Received NT Award for the series 'Koi Laut De Mere …'
  • Received awards for documentaries on various topics
  • Hosted 'Crime Patrol' in the special series '30 Din 30 Naye Cases'
  • Appeared on 'Comedy Nights Bachao' and 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' as a guest
  • Was once kidnapped but managed to escape

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. An eminent journalist from India
2. Born into a Muslim family
3. His wife, Savitri, has taken the initiative to adopt a village in Uttarakhand
4. Known for his work on multiple crime-related programs and honored with journalism awards
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