MEET YOUR
MEDIA MENTORS
Payal Gupta
Academic Coordinator | Media Educator | Ph.D. Scholar
Payal Gupta is an academic coordinator, media educator, and Ph.D. scholar in Journalism and Mass Communication associated with Take One School of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She actively coordinates curriculum management and conducts both theoretical and practical media classes. With experience in journalism, broadcasting, and research, she has worked with organizations including Doordarshan, ITV, and Virsurya Times Magazine. Her academic interests include media ethics, digital culture, social media studies, and public communication.
Sharbani Banerjee
Journalist | Author | Media Educator
Sharbani Banerjee is a journalist, author, and media educator with nearly two decades of experience across print and digital journalism. She has extensively covered politics, civic affairs, infrastructure, elections, health, and lifestyle while contributing to leading organizations such as The Statesman. Alongside journalism, she serves as a guest lecturer, mentoring aspiring journalists in reporting, editing, media ethics, and digital journalism.
Dr. Jyotsna Singh
Media Academician | Journalist
Dr. Jyotsna Singh is a media academician and journalist with over a decade of experience in journalism, media education, and digital communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication & Journalism and has worked with leading media organizations including Dainik Bhaskar, Swadesh Dainik, and Aaj Tak. She has also served as Guest Faculty at Jiwaji University, mentoring students in journalism, reporting, media writing, and digital media.
Priya Gaur
Media Educator | Academic Professional
Priya Gaur is a media educator and academic professional with experience teaching Journalism and Mass Communication. She has served as a Lecturer at Aryakul Group of Colleges, Lucknow, mentoring BJMC and JMMC students in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Law, and Media Studies. She has also gained practical industry exposure through internships with Hindustan Media Ventures, Dainik Jagran, and Jan Sandesh Times.
Arti Bhatt
Anchor | Voice-over Artist | Media Educator
Arti Bhatt is an anchor, voice-over artist, and media educator with experience across television, radio, event hosting, and academics. She has worked with Doordarshan and All India Radio and has served as an anchor and compere. She has also been a lecturer and guest faculty at media institutions. Alongside her academic and broadcasting career, she has been actively involved in event management, public speaking, and performance arts, mentoring aspiring media professionals with practical industry exposure.
Dr. Ram Kinkar Singh
Senior Journalist | Communication Expert
Dr. Ram Kinkar Singh is a senior journalist, media academician, and communication expert with extensive experience in print and electronic media. He served as a Special Correspondent with Aaj Tak and is widely recognized for his contributions to journalism, reporting, and media education. His expertise includes public affairs, communication studies, and contemporary media practices, through which he mentors aspiring journalists via training, workshops, and professional guidance.
Vaishali Verma
Assistant Professor | Media Educator
Vaishali Verma is an academician and media educator serving as an Assistant Professor at Take One School of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mass Media and has over eight years of experience in teaching, media studies, public relations, and communication training. She has also worked with institutes such as Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology and Delhi Film Institute, along with industry exposure in PR and corporate communication.
Mahender Singh Manral
Award-Winning Journalist | Assistant Editor, The Indian Express
Mahender Singh Manral is an award-winning journalist and Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, known for impactful reporting on crime, internal security, law enforcement, and investigative agencies. His investigative journalism earned him the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award. He continues to be a respected voice in Indian journalism through credible reporting and sharp investigative insights.
Ranjan Ameja
Radio Jockey | Voice Artist | Actor | Media Educator
Ranjan Arneja is a renowned Radio Jockey, voice artist, actor, and media educator with over two decades of experience in radio, television, theatre, and media training. Associated with All India Radio’s Rainbow Channel for more than 20 years, he has anchored major crime shows on India TV and worked with Discovery Channel, History TV, ABP News, TV9 Bharatvarsh, and India TV. He mentors students in voice modulation, anchoring, and confidence building.
Haris Hasan
Academician | Media Educator | UGC-NET Qualified
Haris Hasan is an academician, media educator, and UGC-NET qualified professional in Journalism & Mass Communication. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Data Journalism, he specializes in data journalism, media laws, cinema studies, digital media, and communication studies. With extensive teaching experience, he combines industry exposure with academic expertise in media education.
Sanober Zakir
Media Academician | Ph.D. Scholar | UGC-NET Qualified
Sanober Zakir is a UGC-NET qualified media academic and Ph.D. scholar in Journalism and Mass Communication at Amity University Haryana. Her research focuses on workplace memes, virality, and digital culture. She has worked with NDTV India, The Economic Times, India News, Doordarshan, Akashvani, and Bundelkhand News 24. Her research has been presented at international conferences and published in reputed journals, with a focus on digital culture, gender, and sustainability movements.
Bhupesh Kohli
Channel Head | Media Educator | Ph.D. Scholar
Bhupesh Kohli is a senior media professional with over 25 years of experience in the media industry and currently serves as Channel Head at Sahara Samay National. He is pursuing his Ph.D. from Manav Rachna University. As a respected media educator and mentor, he has anchored numerous television shows and played a significant role in developing students’ skills in anchoring, news reading, and on-camera presentation.
Kashfi Shamail
Broadcast Journalist | News Anchor | Media Educator
Kashfi Shamail is a multilingual broadcast journalist and news anchor with over nine years of experience in television, digital journalism, and multimedia production. She has worked with Sahara News Network, Doordarshan, BBC Hindi, and Market Times TV. Known for her strong storytelling across Hindi, English, and Urdu platforms, she also serves as a faculty member at Take One School of Mass Communication, New Delhi.
Navin Chand
Media Professional | Trainer | Editor & Cameraperson
Navin Chand is a skilled media professional with over seven years of experience in camera operations, non-linear editing, and photography. He possesses expertise in FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, and sound editing. Associated with reputed colleges as a media trainer and with production houses, he mentors students in documentary production, advertisement filmmaking, and visual storytelling.
Samiratmaj Kumar Mishra
Media Professional | Author | Radio & Print Expert
Samiratmaj Kumar Mishra has over 20 years of experience in radio, print, and digital media. He has worked with All India Radio (AIR), Haribhoomi, Dainik Navjyoti, and BBC Hindi as a presenter. An accomplished author of books including Nile Bandh Manjusha and Bharatiya Sanskriti ke Vividh Aayam, he combines industry expertise with academic knowledge and actively mentors aspiring media professionals.
Azra Hussain
Ph.D. Scholar | Media Researcher | AJK MCRC Alumna
Azra Hussain is an alumna of A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC), one of India’s leading media institutes. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies. Her academic interests focus on media research, communication, and contemporary social issues. Her journey reflects a strong commitment to scholarship and the evolving landscape of media education.