Amish Devgan

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Amish Devgan
Born (1980-03-01) 1 March 1980 (age 44)
New Delhi, India
EducationPG in Mass Communication from Delhi University
Occupation(s)Managing Editor at News18 India, , Zee Media - 2014-2015[1]
Years active2002–present
OrganizationNews18
Notable credit(s)Debate show Aar Paar, Takkar

Amish Devgan (born 1 March 1980), is an Indian news anchor, who is the managing editor of News18 India.[2][3] He is well known for his debate show "Aar Paar".[4] Before News18 India, Devgan was the editor and a news anchor of Zee Media from 2014 to 2015.[5] Previously, he had also served stints at Hindustan Times.[6]

Awards and honours[edit]

Controversies and criticism[edit]

Devgan has been the subject of controversy for sharing misinformation regarding the Muslim community.[7]

Kurla Masjid[edit]

There have been many FIRs against Devgan,[8] one of the complaint was registered on 1 May 2020 over his false claims of Muslims offering of namaz in Kurla masjid, Devgan also showed a fake video claiming the gathering of people near Kurla Masjid.[9][10][11]

Defamation of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti[edit]

Other complaints were filed against him for defaming Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti (commonly known as Hazrat Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz) on 15 June 2020 by saying Lootera (Robber) Chisti,[12][13][14] however Devgan after this on 17 June apologized and clarified that he wanted to refer to Khilji (Alauddin Khilji) as a marauder, mentioned the name 'Chisti'. Supreme Court of India rejected the plea of Devgan to quash all the FIR against him.[15][16][17]

Fake poster[edit]

A fake poster of his show also went viral on Twitter claiming Modi was instrumental for death of Baghdadi, after which Devgan responded and clarified that the poster was fake.[18][19]

Abuse on national television[edit]

Rajiv Tyagi insulted Amish Devgan on live debate at News 18 India after which Amish faced many hate comments on his social media posts. [20][21][22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "अमिश देवगन – News18 India News Anchor, Journalist, Columnist, Blogger".
  2. ^ "News18 Network elevates top-level editors". www.bestmediaifo.com. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  3. ^ "What Is 'B and D Media ' and Why Should I Care?". DU Beat. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Amish Devgan to host 'Aar Paar' from 18 July on IBN7". Indian Television Dot Com. 13 July 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Amish Devgan steps down as Editor, Zee Business - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising GodiMedia & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Amish Devgan joins IBN 7 as Executive Editor - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising GodiMedia & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  7. ^ Nuzat, Safoora (9 May 2020). "Complaint against News18 anchor for fake news on Muslims". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  8. ^ "मुंबई: न्यूज़ 18 इंडिया के एंकर अमिश देवगन के खिलाफ पुलिस में शिकायत, फेक न्यूज़ फैलाने का आरोप". Newsd Hindi न्यूज्ड (in Hindi). 6 May 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Police complaint filed against News18 India anchor Amish Devgan in Mumbai for spreading fake news on his show 'Aar Paar'". Newsd.in. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Mumbai Police book News18 news anchor Amish Devgan for spreading fake news on his show". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  11. ^ Chaudhuri, Pooja (3 May 2020). "News18 misreports scuffle between police and locals in Kurla as cops manhandled after namaz". Alt News. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  12. ^ Deepak, Anushka (26 June 2020). "SC stays action against TV anchor for 'Lootera Chisti' comment on Sufi saint". The Federal. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Amish Devgan case: Supreme Court issues interim order staying investigation and action against journalist". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  14. ^ Gokhale, Abha (18 June 2020). "FIR against TV anchor Amish Devgan for using derogatory terms against Sufi saint". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  15. ^ "News18 Anchor To Face Trial For Sufi Saint Remark, Top Court Rejects Plea". NDTV.com. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  16. ^ Mandhani, Apoorva (8 December 2020). "'Influential people have to be responsible' — why SC refused to quash anchor Amish Devgan FIRs". ThePrint. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  17. ^ "'Derogatory' remark against Sufi saint: Historical truths must be depicted without encouraging hatred or enmity, says SC". The Indian Express. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  18. ^ Chatterjee, Swasti (29 October 2019). "Fake News18 India Graphic Credits Modi For IS Chief Al-Baghdadi's Death". www.boomlive.in. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  19. ^ Dahiya, Himanshi (28 October 2019). "Did News18 Anchor Amish Devgan Credit Modi for Bagdadi's Death?". TheQuint. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  20. ^ Jena, Smrutisnat (27 February 2020). "Congratulations Indian Twitter. The Term 'B&D' Has Finally Made It To Urban Dictionary". www.scoopwhoop.com. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  21. ^ "Anchor working for Mukesh Ambani's channel spreads misleading fact on Wayanad to communalise elections". Janta Ka Reporter 2.0. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  22. ^ "लाइव शो में अमीष देवगन ने यूं पढ़ी राजीव त्यागी के मौत की खबर, रोने लगे पैनलिस्ट". Jansatta (in Hindi). 13 August 2020. Retrieved 29 August 2020.

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