“Being a journalist is not just a profession, it is a pledge to carry people’s joys and sorrows within my heart.”- Kushagra Bhatt
Born in Udaipur and raised in Jambusar, Kushagra Bhatt today stands as a well-known name in Gujarat’s electronic and digital media landscape. There is firm confidence in his voice, compassionate sensitivity in his words, and an unwavering commitment towards responsible journalism.
Kushagra’s father, Mr. Arvind Bhatt, associated with the cable transmission business and a renowned district-level journalist for decades, became the strongest pillar in his life. His father’s neutrality, concern for society, and fight for truth shaped Kushagra’s personality from childhood.
His mother, Mrs. Sunita Bhatt, a homemaker, nurtured him with warmth, wisdom, and values that later became the foundation of his sensitive and humane style of journalism.
Kushagra completed his primary and secondary education at D.J. Shah and H.S. Shah High School, Jambusar, where he developed a strong ethical and moral foundation.
Later, during his college education and journalism studies in Delhi, one thought guided him relentlessly: “To carry the voice of ordinary people to the corridors of corrupt systems.”
The first chapter of Kushagra’s professional life began with a call-centre job in Delhi. It was here that he learned clarity, confidence, and fearless communication.
Soon, he trained in cinematography and contributed to short films, advertisements, and documentaries across Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Udaipur. A special 35-day documentary tour across Rajasthan awakened the hidden journalist within him.
From Local Reporting to Regional Television – A Turning Point
In 2016, upon returning to his hometown, Kushagra joined a local channel as a cameraman. One of his earliest major stories — “The Dilapidated Swaraj Bhavan of Jambusar: From Ruins to Revival” — created widespread discussion.
Following his report, the government initiated reconstruction work. This became the first major breakthrough of his journalism journey.
Reporting: Risks, Tears, and In-built Humanity
The memories of the COVID-19 period still bring moisture to Kushagra’s eyes, endless visuals of dead bodies, grieving families, and days of reporting without food or water.
Facing violence during coverage, sustaining injuries, and enduring public anger became a regular part of his journey. Yet his principle always remained clear: “Wherever injustice happens, village or city, my presence must reach there.”
A New Chapter Through Digital Media
In 2021, Kushagra joined Connect Gujarat as a Digital Anchor and Producer. There he mastered digital journalism, visual storytelling, live analysis, and impactful reporting with clarity and empathy.
Stepping Into the Television Anchor’s Chair
In 2022, Kushagra joined the regional news channel Gujarat First as a News Anchor. This marked the beginning of his identity in households across Gujarat.
During this phase, his spiritual journeys across Gujarat’s major temples gained massive popularity, earning him a unique recognition among viewers for spiritual storytelling.
Kushagra has conducted several memorable interviews, including with Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji, Shankaracharya Sadanand Saraswati Ji, Renowned actor & author Ashutosh Rana, Kali Putra KaliCharan Ji Maharaj and several distinguished personalities from society, politics, and culture.
Since June 2024, Kushagra Bhatt has been associated with News Capital as a Senior Anchor and Producer — leading the anchor team, shaping special programmes, and guiding field reportage with editorial clarity.
Beyond the newsroom, Kushagra finds peace in music and travelling. Nature, he believes, restores his inner balance.
As he often says- “To understand the world, one must travel, to tell the world, one must feel deeply.”
Committed to elevating the issues of common people, carrying their voices to higher authorities, and upholding the true spirit of journalism, Kushagra Bhatt continues his journey toward greater milestones.
His belief remains firm-
“A journalist is not just a reporter- he must become a fearless messenger of society’s emotions.”