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Sahar Zaman is an Indian television news journalist and author known for addressing issues of national importance 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.
Sahar Zaman | |
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 Sahar Zaman | |
| Born | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Employer | Independent |
| Website | saharzaman |
Active in journalism since 2001, 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]
As a journalist
editWith over 20 years as a journalist, Sahar Zaman has focused on covering current affairs and the arts. She is best known for her work at Times Network and has also contributed to CNN India, Bloomberg, Doordarshan, TV Today,[5] OPEN TV, Reuters Asia, Doordarshan News, and Headlines Today in various roles, including writer, news anchor, producer and reporter.
In recognition of her expertise, she has been invited by Dawn News[6] in Pakistan and Young Asia TV in Sri Lanka to discuss the role of journalism in the subcontinent.[7] She has also been invited to speak about her work at various platforms, including TEDx and Lalit Kala Academy.[8]
As a curator
editAs curator, Sahar is involved in curating art shows with politically and socially relevant issues.[9] As an art curator, Sahar focuses on works created by Modern Artists like M.F. Husain, Souza, Raza and Tyeb Mehta. Sahar has expressed that art curation is no good unless it has a social or political relevance.
Hunar TV
editShe is the founder of Asia first web TV called Hunar TV. The web television channel focuses on the need for niche consumption of viewers through art and music, food and travel and all the things that make life more interesting, more meaningful.[10]
Music Tribute
edit"Jashn-e-Talat by Sahar Zaman" is a multi-performance platform created by Sahar, in memory of her grand-uncle, film star Talat Mahmood. This includes performances by both young and established artists as singers, dancers, theatre actors and visual artists.[11]
Awards
edit- India5000 - Women Achiever Awards, 2021[8]
- Global Excellence for Journalism Award 2022 by ICMEI[12]
- Q&A STAR at BRICS Media Forum 2022[12]
- 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[13]
- Biographer of the Year by Power Brands Bollywood Film Journalists Awards, 2024
References
edit- ^ "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 | Tehelka – Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts". www.tehelka.com. 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.
- ^ "Radical Reflex". Radical Reflex. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.