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'''Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar ''' (born 28 May 1973) or '''MVN''' is an Indian journalist and politician from [[Kerala]]. He |
'''Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar ''' (born 28 May 1973) or '''MVN''' is an Indian journalist and politician from [[Kerala]]. He was a Malayalam TV professional who during his career has proved his capabilities in all walls of television channel industry as a reporter and Delhi bureau-chief of [[Asianet News]], [[Editor-in-chief]] (2003–06) and CEO (2006–10) of [[Indiavision]]. He was the [[editor-in-chief]] of [[Reporter TV]]. He is the son of veteran political leader from Kerala, [[M. V. Raghavan]]. |
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Revision as of 21:09, 25 June 2024
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| Born | Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar 28 May 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Spouse | Rani George |
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Melathu Veettil Nikesh Kumar (born 28 May 1973) or MVN is an Indian journalist and politician from Kerala. He was a Malayalam TV professional who during his career has proved his capabilities in all walls of television channel industry as a reporter and Delhi bureau-chief of Asianet News, Editor-in-chief (2003–06) and CEO (2006–10) of Indiavision. He was the editor-in-chief of Reporter TV. He is the son of veteran political leader from Kerala, M. V. Raghavan.
Career
His contribution in developing innovative and quality news casting and programming model was well reflected in Indiavision's viewership during his tenure. He has developed a very successful team of professionals for Indiavision that even after his exit the channel was able to continue its leadership. In his inimitable style Indiavision was always lead in viewership during special occasions like election analysis, counting day etc. in addition to the leadership position on regular days.
Nikesh Kumar similarly succeeded as a business leader in attracting advertisers for his shows as well as for the channel. There are exclusive advertisers for his shows irrespective of the channel where it is aired.
Nikesh Kumar with his news casting style and innovative programming was able to create an iconic stature among Malayalam TV viewers. He has got excellent public relation and is well networked with influencing personalities in all walks of Kerala.
He announced his retirement from Reporter TV to join politics on 25 June 2024.[1]
Achievements
Awards, Felicitations & Achievements
- RAMNATH GOENKA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM (2006)
- KERALA STATE TELEVISION AWARD FOR BEST ANCHOR (2008)
- K BALAKRISHNAN AWARD OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST, NEWS ANALYST (2008)
- ASIAN TV AWARD (BEST NEWS ANALYST) ( 2010)
- ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS (BEST NEWS ANCHOR) (2007)
- CHENGARAPPALLY PARAMESWARAN POTTY AWARD FOR BEST NEWS ANALYST (2008)
- TELEGRAPH FOUNDER KV DANIEL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NEWS ANCHORING (2005)
- VAJRASOOCHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM (2005)
- SURENDRAN NEELESWARAM MEMORIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM (2008)
- CHATTAMBI SWAMI PURASKARAM (2009)
- VICTOR GEORGE AWARD
- N SUNDARAN NADAR NATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM (2008)
- ALA VISUAL MEDIA AWARD (2007)
- KERALA PUROGAMANAVEDI (2006)
- JOHN ULAHANNAAN AWARD (2009)
- GANDHI BHAVAN JANASURAKSHA AWARD FOR UNBIASED AND TRUTHFUL JOURNALISM (2010)
- SYMPHONY AWARD FOR MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR (2008)
References
- ^ "മാധ്യമപ്രവർത്തനം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ച് എം.വി. നികേഷ് കുമാർ; ഇനി സജീവ രാഷ്ട്രീയത്തിലേക്ക്". Mathrubhumi. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
External links
- "Nikesh Kumar formerly with Asianet, has been appointed executive editor (news) at Indiavision"
- Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2007
- Television Federation (KTF)
- Nikesh Kumar will start new channel REPORTER
- Announcement on launch
- Nikesh Kumar as LDF candidate
- Nikesh Kumar returns to Journalism after 1 year
- CPM Candidate and Media Personality Nikesh Kumar