Age, Biography and Wiki
Uday Shankar was born on 16 September, 1962 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, is an Indian journalist and media executive. Discover Uday Shankar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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| Occupation |
President, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific Chairman, Star India Chairman, The Walt Disney Company India |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
16 September 1962 |
| Birthday |
16 September |
| Birthplace |
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Uday Shankar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Uday Shankar height not available right now. We will update Uday Shankar's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
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Uday Shankar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Uday Shankar worth at the age of 61 years old? Uday Shankar’s income source is mostly from being a successful President. He is from India. We have estimated Uday Shankar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
President |
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Timeline
Uday Shankar (born 16 September 1962) is an Indian media executive and former journalist.
As of 2021, he was the President of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, and chairman of Star India and The Walt Disney Company India.
His father was a civil engineer by profession and wanted to see his son as a civil servant.
However, he chose to study the liberal arts, much to disappointment of his father.
He studied the sciences for his board examination.
Shankar got his early education in Bihar.
He moved to Delhi to pursue post-graduate studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University and then did his M. Phil.
in economic history at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
On 5 December 2017, Shankar was appointed as president of 21st Century Fox for Asia.
The new role would oversee Fox's television and online video platform business across the region, and the President of Fox Networks Group Asia would report to Shankar.
thesis dealt with the transformation of Bihar into a colonial economy by the British in the late 18th - early 19th century.
He tried for the Civil Services Examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and passed the preliminary and main rounds; he then enrolled at Times School of Journalism in Delhi and earned a diploma in journalism.
Uday Shankar started his career as a political correspondent with The Times of India at Patna.
After a brief stint with Times of India He came back to Delhi and worked for environmental magazine Down to Earth.
TV as a news producer and rose rapidly.
From he moved to Home TV, and finally as its chief executive officer (CEO).
Later, he was appointed as chairman and CEO of Star India to oversee its entire broadcasting operations.
On 13 December 2018, The Walt Disney Company announced that Shankar would lead Disney's Asia Pacific region and be chairman of Disney India after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox closes.
On 1 April 2019, Shankar, as president Disney Asia Pacific, announced the restructuring of the complete entity of Star India and Disney.
On 8 October 2020, he has stepped down from his current role of President - APAC, The Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International and Chairman Star & Disney India, he will be transitioning out by 31 December 2020.
He also serves as the Vice President of FICCI.
Earlier, he served with the same as the President of the M&E (Media & Entertainment) sector.
