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Vinod Dua (Journalist) Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : March 11, 2022

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Short Biography

Vinod Dua was a fabulous Journalist and Media Personality who was born on March 11, 1954, in New Delhi, India. As a whole, he had served the television industry in different posts such as Political Commentator, Election Analyst, Director, Producer, and Anchor.
Other Name: Vinod Kumar Dua
Other Professions: Media Personality Television Presenter

Vinod Dua Complete Bio & Career

The popular media personality, Vinod was working for the Indian television from the year 1974. Most prominently, he is been awarded by the Indian Government with the Padma Shri Award for his contribution as a Journalist in the year 2008. Initially, during his college days, he was a fantastic singer as well as the debater. Additionally, he was involved in the activities concerning the theater during 1980. As a matter of fact, he is the author of two great children plays which was later performed in the Sutradhar Puppet Theater. In the beginning of his career, he got a chance to host the show – Yuva Manch which was cast on Doordarshan channel. Later, many such youth programs piled up such as Yuv Jan and Jawan Tarang. Most prominently, he continued to host such youth programs until the year 1980. 
 
In the year 1984, he got a major career turning point when he got a chance to host the election analyst program along with the Dr. Prannoy Roy which was in turn cast on Doordarshan. The other hosts in which he appeared as the host are Tasveer – e – Hind, Chunav Chunauti, Election Analysis, Pratidin & Parakh, Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri, Zayka India Ka, Jan Ki Baat, and much more.   

 

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Honours & Awards

AWARD NAME AWARD CATEGORY RECEIPT YEAR RECEIPT FIELD
Padma Shri Civilian Award 2008 Literature and Education

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Vinod Dua died at the age of 67 on 04-12-2021at Apollo hospital in Delhi, India.

DEATHDAY 4 December,2021 (Wednesday)
DEATH PLACE Delhi
DEATH COUNTRY India

Vinod Dua Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He married Padmavati Dua (Chinna Dua) and together the couple has two children named Bakul Dua and Mallika Dua who is an Indian film actress & comedian. His wife Chinna Dua, died on 11-06-2021 after a long battling with complications of COVID-19.

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Body Measurements

Chest Size 42
Biceps Size 15
Waist Size 30
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town New Delhi
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address New Delhi, India
School N/A
College Hansraj College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
Qualification Master Degree in Literature
Hobbies Travelling, Reading
Marital Status Married
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color White
Favorite Sport Cricket
Favorite Place London
Favorite Dress Suits

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Vinod Dua

  • Vinod Dua is suffering from covid-19 complications and has been admitted to Medanta hospital at Gurugaram.
  • Her daughter Mallika Dua asked for help regarding medicine needed for the treatment of her mother on Twitter and get offered help by a minister of BJP to whom he before referred as Modi ''Bhakts'' and wished them to die.
  • In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Shri award for his excellence in journalism.
  • He was also a social worker who raised his voice on many social issues through his plays.

Vinod Dua Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Vinod Dua was 67 years 8 months & 24 days old age.