Shreya Dhoundial joins Mirror Now as executive editor

Shreya Dhoundial joins Mirror Now as executive editor

Shreya will host the channel’s flagship show, The Urban Debate.

Shreya Dhoundial

Mumbai: Mirror Now on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shreya Dhoundial as its executive editor. In her new role, Shreya will host the channel’s flagship show, The Urban Debate, at 8 p.m. and will be an integral part of the editorial leadership team, driving the channel’s efforts to deliver accurate, relevant, and unbiased news to its viewers.

Based out of Mirror Now’s Noida office, Shreya will report to Mirror Now managing director Nikunj Garg.

Prior to this, Shreya was defence editor at CNN-News18 and was associated with the network for close to 17 years.

Nikunj said, "We are delighted to welcome Shreya to the Mirror Now team. With an in-depth understanding of the real essence of news, Shreya truly embodies Mirror Now’s brand ethos and is a valuable addition in fortifying the brand’s narrative of delivering news stories that influence, engage, and impact."

"Raising national interest on critical topics like women's safety, gender equality, the energy crisis, gaps in urban infrastructure and climate change, The Urban Debate is a highly viewed and critically appreciated news show that has redefined the prime-time news landscape. I am confident that Shreya, with her sharp journalistic acumen and domain expertise, will take the show to new heights and lead national issues with a clear agenda of impacting change," he added.

With a prolific TV journalism career spanning two decades, Shreya brings sharp insights, in-depth research, and accuracy to her news reporting.

On her appointment, Shreya Dhoundial said, "I’m honoured to join Mirror Now, a brand that has always been aligned to the people’s pulse. The channel has consistently raised issues that matter to citizens and influenced positive impact. This content philosophy has always resonated with me and that brings me to Mirror Now. I look forward to being a part of this very talented and dynamic team. On 'The Urban Debate' my aim will be to demand answers and accountability from the powers that be."

Shreya, an award-winning journalist and renowned prime time anchor, has closely tracked national security stories and has been credited with reporting the most significant stories across the spectrum, including the 26/11 attacks, the India-China standoff at the LAC, and the Covid Crisis, among others.