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Sudhir Chaudhary Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth7 June 1974

Age50 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceSondhad, Hodal, Haryana

ProfessionJournalist, News Anchor, Editor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNiti Chaudhary

FamilyOne son

Sudhir Chaudhary Biography

Sudhir Chaudhary is an Indian journalist, news anchor and editor known for his long career in Hindi news television. He has held senior editorial and top‑m

Early life and background

Sudhir Chaudhary was born on 7 June 1974 in Sondhad, Hodal, in Haryana. Raised in the same hometown, he completed a Bachelor of Arts and a diploma in journalism from the Institute of Mass Communication, University of Delhi. From a young age he showed an interest in current affairs and participated in debate competitions during his school and college years. His reported hobbies include travelling and reading. Chaudhary follows Hinduism and is identified with the Jat community.

Career

Chaudhary began his television career in the early days of Zee News, joining the channel in 1993. Over the years he has worked in several Hindi and Marathi news outlets in senior capacities, including roles as senior editor and business head at Zee News. His reporting in those formative years covered major national events such as the Kargil conflict and the 2001 attack on the Indian Parliament, and he was part of coverage of high‑profile diplomatic meetings that followed.

After an initial stint at Zee News, Chaudhary left in 2003 and helped launch Sahara Samay, the Hindi news channel of the Sahara Group. He subsequently worked at India TV and served as editor‑in‑chief at Live India before returning to Zee News in 2012. At Zee he hosted the prime‑time program Daily News & Analysis (DNA) and later held executive responsibilities, including serving as CEO of Zee Media. He resigned from the CEO position effective 1 July 2022.

Chaudhary has been recognized for his broadcast work: he received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in the Hindi broadcast category for 2013 for an interview related to a high‑profile criminal case.

Public profile

In addition to his roles on air and in management, Sudhir Chaudhary has been a visible figure in Indian television journalism. Physically, he is listed at approximately 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) with black hair and black eyes. He is married to Niti Chaudhary and the couple have one son. His stated political and cultural preferences include admiration for public figures in entertainment and politics.

The public record also includes several legal and editorial controversies tied to his reporting and programs. Allegations and FIRs have been filed at different times and locations relating to coverage on matters of communal sensitivity and accusations involving media conduct. In 2012 he was accused by a member of Parliament in a dispute concerning advertising and coverage, and he and a colleague were arrested in connection with that allegation. Other complaints and FIRs mentioned in the public record concern broadcasts and reporting from 2016, 2020 and 2023 that led to police action and allegations under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. Chaudhary has publicly addressed at least one such matter via social media, indicating his readiness to contest the complaint in court.

Latest updates

After resigning as CEO of Zee Media in July 2022, Sudhir Chaudhary continued to be active in television journalism. Sources reported that in March 2025 he joined DD News under a contract with Prasar Bharati aimed at contributing to a revamp of the channel.

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Recent Work

Daily News & Analysis (DNA)

Prime‑time news program on Zee News hosted by Sudhir Chaudhary.

2012
Joined DD News under contract with Prasar Bharati

Signed on to help revamp DD News.

2025
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Career Highlights

  1. Joined Zee News in 1993 and covered major national events including the Kargil War and the 2001 Parliament attack
  2. Instrumental in launching Sahara Samay and served in senior editorial roles at multiple news channels
  3. Hosted the prime‑time show Daily News & Analysis (DNA) on Zee News
  4. Received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism (Hindi broadcast) in 2013
  5. Served as CEO of Zee Media and resigned from the post effective 1 July 2022
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