Rubika Liyaquat—yeah, you’ve probably seen her firing up debates on your TV—has become a staple in Indian newsrooms. She’s sharp, doesn’t back down, and honestly, she’s got that anchor swag you can’t fake. If you’ve ever caught a prime-time Hindi news show, chances are you’ve watched her going toe-to-toe with politicians or grilling panellists who look like they’d rather be anywhere else.

Let’s get into the good stuff—her story, the behind-the-scenes bits, and sure, those details everyone googles: height, family, age, money, yada yada.

So, Rubika was born on April 18th, 1983, in Udaipur. Rajasthan, if you need the map. She grew up in this pretty solid, educated Muslim family—her mom’s a scientist, which probably explains why Rubika’s got that brainy energy. Schooling? All in Udaipur. By the time she was a teenager, she was already obsessed with current affairs, which, let’s be real, is a rare teenage hobby.

She took off to Mumbai for college, studied journalism and mass comm at the University of Mumbai, and graduated with a BMM. That’s Bachelor of Mass Media, for those not drowning in Indian education acronyms. It wasn’t just theory—she got her hands dirty with real reporting, which paid off.

Her first real gig? Channel 24, is just an internship, nothing fancy. But 2007 rolls around, she lands at Live India, and boom—people start noticing. She was fearless, asked the questions people wanted answers to, and didn’t do that robotic anchor voice thing. News24 snatched her up next, and she started popping up everywhere.

But the real turning point was Zee News. That’s where she hosted “Taal Thok Ke”—if you love heated debates and anchors who hold their ground, this was the place to watch. People loved her—or, you know, loved to hate her, depending on which side of the debate you’re on.

After that, she did a stint at ABP News as the face of “Master Stroke.” The name says it all: she broke down complicated national messes in a way your uncle and your kid cousin could both get. And now? She’s anchoring at Bharat 24. Still loud, still proud, still doing the kind of journalism that gets people talking (and sometimes yelling).

On to the physical deets—she’s about 5’6″ (167 cm). Not that it matters, but hey, people want to know. Rubika pulls off that clean, professional look on-screen, and honestly, she makes Blazers look way cooler than they have any right to.

Relationship status? She’s married to Naved Qureshi, who’s also a journalist. Power couple alert. They tied the knot back in 2012 and have a daughter. Even with their jobs literally being in the public eye, they manage to keep their family life pretty chill and off the gossip radar. Now and then, you’ll see a cute family post on Instagram, but for the most part, they keep it low-key.

Just in case anyone’s still confused: Rubika is a woman. Her spouse is a man—Naved. No wife, just her husband.

Her parents seriously shaped who she was. She always talks about her mom’s influence—science brains, discipline, the whole package. Her dad’s a little more private, but the support’s always been there. You can see the family values in her work ethic—she doesn’t just talk the talk.

Age check: as of 2025, she’s 42. And she’s still killing it on national TV. Not many can last this long in the cutthroat world of Indian news and keep their edge. She calls out nonsense, stirs up debate, and sometimes even lands in a controversy or two, but hey, that’s part of the job.

How much does she make? Well, she’s not exactly hurting for cash. Top anchors like her are rumoured to pull in ₹5–7 lakhs a month, sometimes even more if they’re doing extra gigs or events. Annual haul? Well over ₹80 lakhs. And if you’re counting net worth, you’re looking at roughly ₹6–8 crores, give or take. She’s also got brand endorsements and public appearances lined up—gotta keep those income streams flowing.