Rubika Liyaquat
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| Born | April 18, 1983 Udaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Notable work | Master Stroke on ABP News |
Rubika Liyaquat (born 18 April 1983) is an Indian journalist and television news anchor, best known for hosting the primetime show Master Stroke on ABP News.[1] She previously worked with major Indian news networks including Live India, News24, and Zee News. Liyaquat is noted for her comparatively relatable presentation style and coverage of political and social issues.[2][3]
Early Life and Education
Born in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Liyaquat grew up in a Muslim family. She attended St. Gregorios Senior Secondary School in Udaipur before earning a Bachelor of Mass Media in Journalism from the University of Mumbai.
Career
Liyaquat began her journalism career in 2003 with a brief three-month internship at Channel 24. In 2007, she joined Live India as an anchor, later moving to News24 in 2008 as a senior correspondent.[4] Her tenure at Zee News made her widely known, particularly for the debate show Taal Thok Ke.[5] In August 2018, she joined ABP News as the host of Master Stroke, a primetime program featuring political analysis and interviews with significant national figures.[6][7]
In April 2019, she was among the select journalists who interviewed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In mid-2023, she reportedly left ABP News and joined Bharat24 (part of the ETV group) as vice-president.[8][9]
Awards and Recognition
Liyaquat has received several journalism awards, including:
- Ganesh Vidyarthi Puraskar (2018), recognizing emerging journalists in India.
- Rajasthan Fine Journalist Award (2018), awarded for her impactful reporting in Rajasthan.
Personal Life
Rubika Liyaquat married fellow journalist Naved Qureshi on 28 April 2012. The couple lives in Noida and has one son and one daughter. Her family includes her mother Fatima Liyaquat (a scientist with a PhD), father Amar Liyaquat, and sister Anjum Liyaquat.[10][11]
Notability and Public Image
Liyaquat is regarded as one of India’s notable female news anchors, known for her confident delivery and ability to engage with complex political and social issues.[12] Her transition through major news agencies and her primetime presence on ABP News cement her prominence in Indian media.[13]
References
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Rubika Liyaquat: A bold journalist with a distinct identity". Exchange4Media. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "News regulator rebukes News18's Rubika Liyaquat for ascribing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in liquor case". Scroll.in. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "NBD&SA tells News18 India to edit debate on Kejriwal's arrest". Newslaundry. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "NBD&SA censures News18's Rubika Liyaquat for attributing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in ED case". Bar and Bench. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "News18's Rubika Liyaquat censured for attributing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal". Law Chakra. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "NBD&SA censures News18's Rubika Liyaquat for attributing guilt to Arvind Kejriwal in ED case, orders deletion". Moneylife. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "Journalist Rubika Liyaquat slams Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ammeque Jamei". OpIndia. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "News18 India anchor Rubika Liyaquat censured". Madhyamam. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "Month after exit from Bharat24, Rubika Liyaquat joins News18". Newslaundry. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "Despite NBD&SA order, News18 India does not take down offending bits from debate on Arvind Kejriwal". Alt News. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "Rubika Liyaquat quits ABP, joins Jagdish Chandra's Bharat24 as Vice President". Newslaundry. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "News18 India's new gem 'Goonj' – a riveting debate show with Rubika Liyaquat". Adgully. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ↑ "Rubika Liyaquat to join News18 India as Consulting Editor". Afaqs. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.