Vikrant Gupta is a very important name in Indian sports journalism, especially recognized due to his association with Aaj Tak as Senior Sports Anchor and Journalist. Vikrant was born on 12 January 1973 in Chandigarh, and today he is 52 years old. He lives in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Early Life and Education
Groomed in a traditional Hindu household atmosphere, Vikrant completed his schooling in Chandigarh. Later, he pursued his graduation in English from DAV College. His call to the media induced him to pursue Mass Communication from Punjab University. This laid the foundation in building his journalism career. He is a Capricorn by birth, and his mother tongue is Hindi.
Career Journey
He started his journalism with The Indian Express by being its sports reporter and worked for six years, technically under the giant presence of Shekhar Gupta and V. Krishnaswamy. He joined the India Today Group on 2 January 2003, becoming a significant point at Aaj Tak.
Although Vikrant had never aspired to become a television anchor in the beginning, his vast knowledge and enthusiasm for cricket made him most apt for one. The first major campaign was the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Since then, he has come up front as one of India’s best-known sports presenters and is presently heading the sports division at Aaj Tak.
Although Vikrant initially never aspired to become a television anchor, his deep knowledge and passion for cricket made him a natural fit. His first major breakthrough came during his coverage of the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Since then, he has grown into one of the most recognized sports presenters in India and currently heads the sports division at Aaj Tak.
Before stepping into journalism, Vikrant had a stint as a Ranji Trophy player, representing Punjab. Though his playing career didn’t take off as expected, it enriched his understanding of the sport—something evident in his cricket analysis today.
Personal Life
Vikrant married Minna Gupta in 1999, and the couple has two sons, Aarav and Ishaan. Aarav shares his father’s love for cricket and may pursue the sport professionally.
Physical Stats
Height: 5’9″ (180 cm)
Weight: 74 kg
Hair/Eye Color: Black
Body Type: Oval
Biceps: 14 inches
Salary and Net Worth
Vikrant earns an estimated ₹5–7 lakh per month, with an annual income of around ₹70–80 lakh. His net worth is approximately ₹10 crore, or $1.1 million.
Achievements and Media Presence
Vikrant is widely known for hosting prime-time sports shows and has interviewed cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, and Yuvraj Singh. His show often airs from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, focusing on cricket discussions with former players.
He is also active on social media and spends significant time creating content for his YouTube channel, which he says now contributes to 90% of his professional engagement.
Awards:
Two NTA Awards for Best Anchor and Best Sports Show (Salaam Cricket).
Social Media Profiles
Instagram: @vikrant.gupta73
Twitter (X): @vikrantgupta73
LinkedIn: vikrant-gupta
Interesting Facts
Vikrant entered media on the suggestion of cricketer Madan Lal, a close family friend.
He has a strong interest in swimming, which he enjoys during his leisure time.
Mass Communication wasn’t his initial career plan—it was a spontaneous decision that turned out to be life-changing.
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