Anjana Om Kashyap is a familiar name in the world of journalism, and every day, countless Indians tune in to watch her share the latest news with them. Working as the senior journalist and managing editor (special projects) at Aaj Tak, she has gained a lot of fame and recently faced a negative impact of the same after a rogue YouTube channel impersonated her using AI generated videos.
They were spreading fake news to get profits from it. Taking swift action, the Delhi High Court directed Google to remove the same within 48 hours and disclose the details of the accused. Although the legal proceedings in the matter are underway, this alarming incident has brought the spotlight on Anjana, who had a remarkable journey to become one of the most prominent news anchors in India.
Anjana Om Kashyap had an inspiring journey from Ranchi to the spotlight
Anjana Om Kashyap was born and raised in Ranchi and then Bihar. She grew up in a middle-class and disciplined household where her father, Om Prakash Tiwari, was a doctor who served in the Indian Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Since childhood, Anjana was a bright student with inherent leadership qualities which was evident when she became a headgirl at both her schools. She pursued an honours in Botany from the University of Delhi before completing her post-graduation in Social Work.