Smriti Vidyarthi is an award-winning Senior News Anchor and Editor at NTV, and the Host and Co-Producer of NTV Wild Talk, an award-winning prime-time show which brings wildlife conservation issues to the fore.

Her career in the industry spans 16 years, during which time she has fronted major live events and breaking news, and has conducted interviews with influential figures.

Notable guests include Opposition leader, Raila Odinga, Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, U2 rock band lead singer, Bono, and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Usain Bolt.

Beyond anchoring and reporting, Smriti is a moderator and MC. She has moderated for the International Press Institute, the Media Council of Kenya and various international organisations.

Prior to working at NTV, Smriti was a Business News Anchor at K24.

She holds a BA in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Warwick (UK), and a Masters Degree in International Broadcast Journalism from City University (UK).

Fun Fact

Smriti is passionate about nature, wildlife, travel, swimming and theatre.