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Marital Status: Unmarried
Religion: Hinduism
Profession: Journalist
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Journalist, Film Critic, Fledgling Programmer, Author |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 161 cm in meters– 1.61 m in feet & inches– 5’ 3” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Career | |
| Field | Journalism |
| Worked As | Senior Associate Editor Outlook – 1999-2015 [1]Namrata Joshi – Linkedin Associate Editor Cinema and Film Critic The Hindu (Mumbai edition) – 2015-2020 [2]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn Senior journalist and Film Critic: [3]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn • The Guardian • The Wire (India) • Al Jazeera • The Print (India) • Deccan Herald • DZone • OPEN • Silverscreen India • NewsClick • National Herald India • Outlook (India) • Firstpost • Mint • The Hindu • Dawn • Khaleej Times |
| Awards | 2004: National Film Award for the Best Film Critic |
| Personal Life | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| College/University | • The University of Delhi [4]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn • Film and Television Institute of India [5]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn in Pune, Maharashtra • Times Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi [6]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn |
| Educational Qualification | • Studied English Literature at Delhi University [7]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn • Certificate Course in Film Appreciation form the Film and Television Institute of India [8]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn • P.G. Diploma in Journalism from Times Centre for Media Studies [9]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Eggitarian [10]Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Favourites | |
| City | Budapest, Hungary [11]Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| Food | Steamed vegetable bun from Singapore, [12]Namrata Joshi – Instagram Sabudana poori, Aamras, Pooranpoli [13]Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| Dessert | Khuchran [14]Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| Restaurants (in Singapore) | Paradise Dynasty, [15]Namrata Joshi – Instagram Chateraise Singapore [16]Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Namrita Joshi
- Namrata Joshi is an Indian film critic, journalist, and associate programmer [17]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn
- After completing her studies in English literature and journalism, she worked as a Senior Associate Editor, Associate Editor Cinema and Film Critic, and Senior journalist and Film Critic. [18]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn
- She has written for many renowned media outlets including ‘Outlook’ where she worked for almost sixteen years. [19]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn
- Namrata Joshi is an Associate Programmer at the Indian Film Festivals of Los Angeles (IFFLA). [20]Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn Moreover, she has served as one of the jury members at the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), [21]The Times of India an association of organisations for film critics and film journalists around the world to promote film culture and safeguard professional interests.
- Along with being a jury member at the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), Namrata has been one of the jury members in international film festivals which includes the 10th Kerala International Film Festival, 10th Cluj Transsilvania International Film Festival, 29th Moscow International Film Festival, and 38th Toronto International Film Festival. [22]FIPRESCI
- Focusing on the impact of cinema on society, Namrata came up with a 250-paged book titled ‘Reel India: Cinema off the Beaten Track’ – launched on 20 July 2019.
- Namrata Joshi often shares pictures of food, mostly south Indian, on her social media. [23]Namrata Joshi – Instagram
- Namrata Joshi has a pet dog – ‘Maggy.’
‘Maggy’ – Namrata Joshi’s pet
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| ↑1 | Namrata Joshi – Linkedin |
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| ↑2, ↑3, ↑4, ↑5, ↑6, ↑7, ↑8, ↑9 | Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn |
| ↑10 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑11 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑12, ↑15 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑13 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑14 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑16 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |
| ↑17, ↑18, ↑19, ↑20 | Namrata Joshi – LinkedIn |
| ↑21 | The Times of India |
| ↑22 | FIPRESCI |
| ↑23 | Namrata Joshi – Instagram |