Venu Balakrishnan is an Indian journalist and anchor. He was working with Malayalam News TV Channel Matrubhumi TV. He isnwidely regarded as one of the most fearless and unbiased journalists of Keralanin the contemporary times. He has never shied away from questioning and criticizingnpoliticians belonging to all political spectrum. Venu is credited to make Mathrubhumi a popular news destination. He was sacked in September, 2021 when a woman alleged that Venu used to send her lewd messages. He has later joined 24 NEWS.
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nA case was filed against Balakrishnan for his habit of calling spade a spade. Vijayan Government showednits true colour by trying to gag media. Free speech has never been free in ancommunist state, as the history shows us. Interestingly, Venu has been accused of being pro CPM in his reporting.
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nFollowing is the brief wiki andnbiography of Venu Balakrishnana:
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nReal Name: VenunBalakrishnan
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nNick Name: Venu
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nDate of Birth:
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nMother: A Homemaker
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nEducational Qualification: Graduate innMass Communication
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nReligion: Atheist
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nBirth Place: Kerala
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nAwards, NEWS and Recognition: After getting sacked from Matribhumi, Venu had joined 24NEWS, which is also considered a staunch anti Hindu news channel.
No official complain, leave alone any FIR, was filed against Venu for his alleged sexual misconduct. No internal enquiry was done. It is because of these facts that analysts believe that the CPM had pressurized the management of Matrubhumi News to sack him.
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nSalary: Rs. 3 Lakhs per month
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nRelationship Status and Family: Venu isnmarried to Vandana Balakrishnan who happens to a popular reporter working withnAsianet. His brother Unni Balakrishnan also used to work with Mathrubhumi News Channel, and he has also been sacked.
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