Pranoy Roy Biography
Prannoy Roy is an Indian economist, journalist, psychologist, chartered accountant, and author. Roy is considered to be one of the co-founders of New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV) along with his wife, Radhika Roy. He is the former executive co-chairperson of NDTV.
Pranoy Roy Age
Prannoy Lal Roy was born on Saturday, 15 October 1949, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India. He is 73 years old.
Pranoy Roy Height
Roy stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Pranoy Roy Family
Pranoyy was born and raised by his loving and caring parents in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India. His supportive father, P. L. Roy aka Hurricane Roy, was a Bengali who served as the Senior Executive at a multinational corporation in Calcutta, while his mother was an English who worked as a teacher.
Pranoy Roy Wife
He got married to Radhika Roy in 1972 in London. His daughter’s name is Tara Roy.
Pranoy Roy Salary
Pranoy receives an annual salary of Rs 6,413,200 per year. This is according to NDTV anchors’ and reporters’ salaries.
Pranoy Roy Net Worth
Roy has an estimated net worth of $ 5 million.
Pranoy Roy Career
Prannoy Roy is an Indian economist, journalist, psychologist, chartered accountant, and author. Roy is considered to be one of the co-founders of New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV) along with his wife, Radhika Roy. He is the former executive co-chairperson of NDTV.
During 1985-87, Roy served the Government of India by working as an Economic Advisor for the Ministry of Finance. In 1988, Prannoy Roy, along with his wife, Radhika Roy, launched a production firm called New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV). Reportedly, Radhika Roy and Prannoy Roy are considered to be the founders of NDTV; however, Prannoy Roy claims Radhika to be the founder of the production house as he joined the company later.
On 30 April 2015, Prannoy won the Red Ink Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mumbai Press Club for his consistent and pioneering contribution to news television and his services to journalism. The award was represented at the Jamshed Bhaba Theatre in the NCPA Building in Mumbai.
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