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{{Short description|Indian anchor}} | |||
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| image = NeelumSharma 2.jpg | | image = NeelumSharma 2.jpg | ||
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| birth_date = 1969 | | birth_date = 7 March 1969 | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|2019|08|17|1969}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|2019|08|17|1969|03|07|df=yes}} | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| alma_mater = [[Lady Shri Ram College]] | | alma_mater = [[Lady Shri Ram College]] | ||
[[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] | [[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] | ||
[[Jamia Millia Islamia]] | [[Jamia Millia Islamia]] | ||
| occupation = News Anchor, Journalist | | occupation =[[News presenter|News Anchor]], Journalist | ||
| years_active = 1995 to 2019 | | years_active = 1995 to 2019 | ||
| spouse = Anil Kapoor | | spouse = Anil Kapoor (Not to be confused with the [[Anil Kapoor|actor of the same name]]) | ||
| children = Neelabh Kapoor | | children = Neelabh Kapoor | ||
| awards = Aadhi Abadi Women Achievers Award 2010 | | awards = Aadhi Abadi Women Achievers Award 2010 | ||
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[[Nari Shakti Puraskar]] 2019 | [[Nari Shakti Puraskar]] 2019 | ||
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'''Neelum Sharma''' (1969 – 17 August 2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/veteran-doordarshan-news-anchor-neelum-sharma-passes-away-at-50-after-battling-cancer-2274075.html|title=Veteran Doordarshan News Anchor Neelum Sharma Passes Away at 50 After Battling Cancer|website=News18}}</ref> was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of [[Doordarshan]] and was a recipient of the [[Nari Shakti Puraskar]], the highest civilian award for | '''Neelum Sharma''' (7 March 1969 – 17 August 2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/veteran-doordarshan-news-anchor-neelum-sharma-passes-away-at-50-after-battling-cancer-2274075.html|title=Veteran Doordarshan News Anchor Neelum Sharma Passes Away at 50 After Battling Cancer|website=News18|date=17 August 2019 }}</ref> was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of [[Doordarshan]] and was a recipient of the [[Nari Shakti Puraskar]], the highest civilian award for women in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ddnews.gov.in/national/doordarshan-anchor-and-nari-shakti-award-winner-neelum-sharma-passes-away|title=Doordarshan Anchor and Nari Shakti Award Winner Neelum Sharma passes away|date=17 August 2019|website=DD News|access-date=2019-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/veteran-dd-news-anchor-neelum-sharma-is-no-more-98916.html|title=Veteran DD News anchor Neelum Sharma is no more|date=17 August 2019|website=Exchange4Media|language=en|access-date=2019-08-17}}</ref> | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
[[File:Dr. Rashmi Tiwari chosen as one of the Tejaswinis by DD News with Neelam Sharma.jpg|thumb|Dr. [[Rashmi Tiwari]] (right) one of the Tejaswinis with Neelam Sharma (left)|left]] | [[File:Dr. Rashmi Tiwari chosen as one of the Tejaswinis by DD News with Neelam Sharma.jpg|thumb|Dr. [[Rashmi Tiwari]] (right) one of the Tejaswinis with Neelam Sharma (left)|left]] | ||
Through her show ''Tejaswini'', Neelum focused on women achievers of India.<ref name=":0" /> She was also a documentary filmmaker, having over 60 films to her name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsnation.in/india-news/neelum-sharma-senior-dd-news-anchor-passes-away-article-234363.html|title=Neelum Sharma, senior DD News anchor, passes away, journalists pay tributes | Through her show ''Tejaswini'', Neelum focused on women achievers of India.<ref name=":0" /> She was also a documentary filmmaker, having over 60 films to her name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsnation.in/india-news/neelum-sharma-senior-dd-news-anchor-passes-away-article-234363.html|title=Neelum Sharma, senior DD News anchor, passes away, journalists pay tributes|date=17 August 2019|website=[[News Nation]]|language=en|access-date=2019-08-17}}</ref> She started her career with Doordarshan in 1995 and was associated with the channel for over 20 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/dd-news-anchor-neelum-sharma-passes-away-5913243/|title=DD News anchor Neelum Sharma passes away|date=2019-08-17|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref> She died on 17 August 2019 at the age of 50 due to cancer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/10786468_Veteran-DD-News-anchor-Neelum-Sharma-dies.html|title=Veteran DD News anchor Neelum Sharma dies|date=17 August 2019|work=Press Trust of India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817144227/http://www.ptinews.com/news/10786468_Veteran-DD-News-anchor-Neelum-Sharma-dies.html|archive-date=17 August 2019}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:2019 deaths]] | [[Category:2019 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:1969 births]] | [[Category:1969 births]] | ||
[[Category:Deaths from breast | [[Category:Deaths from breast cancer in India]] | ||
[[Category:Jamia Millia Islamia alumni]] | [[Category:Jamia Millia Islamia alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Lady Shri Ram College alumni]] | |||
[[Category:Indian Institute of Mass Communication alumni]] | |||
[[Category:Nari Shakti Puraskar 2018 winners]] | |||
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Neelum Sharma | |
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| Born | 7 March 1969 |
| Died | 17 August 2019 (aged 50) |
| Alma mater | Lady Shri Ram College
Indian Institute of Mass Communication Jamia Millia Islamia |
| Occupation | News Anchor, Journalist |
| Years active | 1995 to 2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Anil Kapoor (Not to be confused with the actor of the same name) |
| Children | Neelabh Kapoor |
| Awards | Aadhi Abadi Women Achievers Award 2010
Media Maharathi 2013 Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 |
Neelum Sharma (7 March 1969 – 17 August 2019)[1] was an Indian anchor who was most well known as one of the founding anchors of Doordarshan and was a recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India.[2][3]
Life[edit | edit source]
Through her show Tejaswini, Neelum focused on women achievers of India.[2] She was also a documentary filmmaker, having over 60 films to her name.[4] She started her career with Doordarshan in 1995 and was associated with the channel for over 20 years.[5] She died on 17 August 2019 at the age of 50 due to cancer.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Veteran Doordarshan News Anchor Neelum Sharma Passes Away at 50 After Battling Cancer". News18. 17 August 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Doordarshan Anchor and Nari Shakti Award Winner Neelum Sharma passes away". DD News. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ "Veteran DD News anchor Neelum Sharma is no more". Exchange4Media. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ "Neelum Sharma, senior DD News anchor, passes away, journalists pay tributes". News Nation. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ "DD News anchor Neelum Sharma passes away". The Indian Express. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ↑ "Veteran DD News anchor Neelum Sharma dies". Press Trust of India. 17 August 2019. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019.
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