Prabhu Chawla is an Indian journalist best known for playing Host in Seedhi Baat.
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Best Known For:The television program Seedhi Baat
Breakthrough:Received the Feroze Gandhi Memorial Award for excellence in journalism in 1986
10 Quick Facts About Prabhu Chawla
- Full Name: Prabhu Chawla
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television program Seedhi Baat
- Current Role: Editorial director
- Date of Birth: October 2, 1946
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Lahore
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tarun Chawla
Prabhu Chawla Age
Prabhu Chawla is about 80 years old as of 2026. Prabhu Chawla was born in 1946.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Deshbandhu College and Delhi School of Economics.
- Deshbandhu College
- Delhi School of Economics
- Field of Study: Economics
Career & Work
Prabhu Chawla's career includes acting and entertainment roles with The New Indian Express and India Today Group.
Organization: The New Indian Express
Role: Editorial Director
Period: 2010–Present
Details: India
Organization: India Today Group
Role: Editor and Editorial Director
Period: Before 2010
Details: India · Led editorial operations and helped develop regional editions of India Today in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Organization: The Indian Express and Financial Express
Role: Editor
Period: 1991–1996
Details: India
Organization: Event Xpress
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Details: New Delhi, India · Identified by the organisation as its CEO.
Organization: University of Delhi
Role: Economics Lecturer
Details: Delhi, India
Rise to Fame
Prabhu Chawla rose to prominence for his role on the television show Seedhi Baat.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Seedhi Baat (Host) — Popular interview show on Aaj Tak
Notable Coverage
- Indian political affairs and national governance - India Today and The New Indian Express - Political reporting, interviews, editorials and analysis of national leadership and public affairs
Awards & Achievements
- Best Anchor — Indian Television Academy Awards — 2005 — Seedhi Baat
- TV News Anchor of the Year — Telly Awards — 2003 — Television news interviewing
- Lifetime Achievement Award — TSR Kalapeetham — 1998 — Journalism
- G. K. Reddy Memorial Award — 1989 — Investigative reporting and current affairs
- Feroze Gandhi Memorial Award — 1985 — Excellence in journalism
Prabhu Chawla Family & Relationships
Prabhu Chawla is married to Tarun Chawla.
Lesser Known Facts
- Built a substantial public profile through interviews with political leaders on Seedhi Baat.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Prabhu Chawla
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: Indian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 2, 1946
- Age: 80
- Birthday: October 2
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Lahore
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Tarun Chawla
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/PrabhuChawla
