Namrata Joshi is an Indian film critic based in New Delhi. Originally working for Outlook, she remained there from 1999 till 2015, when she joined The Hindu. She won the National Film Award for Best Film Critic in 2004.
| 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 Associate Editor Cinema and Film Critic The Hindu (Mumbai edition) – 2015-2020 Senior journalist and Film Critic: • 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 • Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, Maharashtra • Times Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | • Studied English Literature at Delhi University • Certificate Course in Film Appreciation from the Film and Television Institute of India • P.G. Diploma in Journalism from Times Centre for Media Studies |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Eggetarian |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Favorites | |
| City | Budapest, Hungary |
| Food | A steamed vegetable bun from Singapore, Sabudana poori, Aamras, Pooranpoli |
| Dessert | Khuchran |
| Restaurants (in Singapore) | Paradise Dynasty, Chateraise Singapore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Namrita Joshi
- Namrata Joshi is an Indian film critic, journalist, and associate programmer
- 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.
- She has written for many renowned media outlets including ‘Outlook’ where she worked for almost sixteen years.
- Namrata Joshi is an Associate Programmer at the Indian Film Festivals of Los Angeles (IFFLA). Moreover, she has served as one of the jury members at the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), an association of organizations 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.
- 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.
- Namrata Joshi has a pet dog – ‘Maggy.’