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{{Short description|An Indian journalist, media educator and author}}
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Prof. (Dr.) Mukesh Kumar is an eminent Indian media personality with over three decades of experience spanning print journalism, television broadcasting, and academia. A versatile professional, he has distinguished himself as a television anchor, author, columnist, poet, media educator, and digital content creator.
Career
= Television Journalism =
Dr. Mukesh Kumar began his television career as the Editorial Chief for Parakh, a weekly news magazine program produced by veteran journalist Vinod Dua. He later worked with production houses such as APCA and Moving Picture Company, contributing to programs like:
- First Edition, Second Edition, and Filhal (as Correspondent/Producer)
- Kahi Ankahi, India This Week, and Subah Savere (Doordarshan’s flagship breakfast show) (as Anchor/Bureau Chief)
= Entrepreneurial Ventures =
In his 25-year career, he launched six regional news channels:
- News Express
- Sahara Samay
- S1 News
- Voice of India (Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh)
- Voice of India (Rajasthan)
- Maurya TV
= Notable Television Programs =
Dr. Mukesh Kumar has anchored and produced several acclaimed shows, including:
- Rajneeti: Khel Satta Ka (political analysis)
- Shatranj Ke Khiladi (strategic affairs)
- Baat Bolegi (public discourse)
- Sammukh (interview-based)
- Aapki Baithak (discussion forum)
His production credits include documentaries and the telefilm Kantha, and he wrote the short film Mr. Ulta Pulta.
= Print Journalism =
Before transitioning to television, he worked in print media in key roles:
- Founder-Editor: Sentinel (Hindi daily, Guwahati)
- Executive Editor: Samay Sutradhar (fortnightly magazine)
- Assistant Editor: Dainik Nai Duniya
= Academic Contributions =
He has held prominent positions in academia:
- Adjunct Professor: Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
- Professor & Dean: [https://sgtuniversity.ac.in SGT University, Gurugram]
Literary Works
Dr. Mukesh Kumar has authored eleven books, critically analyzing media dynamics and societal issues. Some notable works include:
= <u>TRP: Media Mandi Ka Mahamantra</u> =
A critical study of Indian television journalism, focusing on:
- Shifting media ownership and corporate influence
- Flaws in Television Rating Points (TRP) system
- Manipulation techniques and their impact on news content
= <u>Kasauti Par Media</u> =
A collection of columns from Hans magazine, examining:
- Media sensationalism in riots, cricket, and entertainment
- Coverage of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and Gujarat riots
- Rise of sting operations and market-driven journalism
= <u>Khabrein Vistar Se</u> =
A comprehensive guide on broadcast journalism, covering:
- TV news production workflow
- Roles of anchors, reporters, and producers
- Career pathways in Indian television
= <u>Television Ki Kahani</u> (Co-authored with Dr. Shyam Kashyap) =
A historical exploration of television’s evolution, societal impact, and challenges faced by journalists.
Current Work
Dr. Mukesh Kumar serves as Consulting Editor for [https://satyahindi.com Satya Hindi], a digital news platform.
References
[https://www.deshkaal.com Mukesh Kumar on Deshkaal]
[https://www.satyahindi.com/editorial-board/prof-dr-mukesh-kumar.html Mukesh Kumar on Satya Hindi]
[https://www.incrafter.com/prof-mukesh-kumar Mukesh Kumar on Incrafter]
Mukesh Kumar Books Collection