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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: SGT University, Gurugram

Literary Works

Dr. Mukesh Kumar has authored eleven books, critically analyzing media dynamics and societal issues. Some notable works include:

TRP: Media Mandi Ka Mahamantra

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

Kasauti Par Media

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

Khabrein Vistar Se

A comprehensive guide on broadcast journalism, covering:

TV news production workflow
Roles of anchors, reporters, and producers
Career pathways in Indian television

Television Ki Kahani (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 Satya Hindi, a digital news platform.

References

Mukesh Kumar on Deshkaal

Mukesh Kumar on Satya Hindi

Mukesh Kumar on Incrafter

Mukesh Kumar Books Collection