Sheela Bhatt
Sheela Bhatt
Editor, NewsX channel
I am working for NewsX channel where I am anchoring a weekly show NO HOLDS BARRED.
In 1979, four decades back, i started my career in Gujarati journalism, became one of youngest editors at 27 in 1986.
Have won Chameli devi Jain award for successfully editing and publishing Abhiyan, Gujarati political weekly.
I have worked for 20 years in print media. 4 years in television media and 16 years as online journalist.
Have taken tv production training
at BskyB in London.
As senior editor in rediff.com i have covered Gujarat riots of 2002, diplomacy, politics and strategic affairs, extensively.
Before joining newsX, i was political editor of the Indian Express.
I have written 18 parts series on 'Deshionu America' after interviewing people of Indian origins in America.