Akash Banerjee

Akash Banerjee (born March 31, 1980) is an Indian political satirist, journalist, and YouTuber known for founding The DeshBhakt, India's leading socio-political satire platform. Born in Lucknow and educated at Hindu College and St. Stephen's College, Delhi (M.A. in History), Banerjee began his career as a radio jockey at Radio Mirchi before becoming an anchor for Times Now and India Today, covering major stories including the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Disillusioned with mainstream journalism, he launched The DeshBhakt in 2017, using facts laced with sarcasm to expose political hypocrisy. His satirical alter ego "Bhakt Banerjee" interviews critics of government policy. Author of Tales from Shining and Sinking India (2013), Banerjee represents India's new generation of independent digital journalists wielding humor as democratic accountability. Author Home Page