Fareed Zakaria

Fareed Zakaria: Biography in Details

Who is Fareed Zakaria?

Fareed Zakaria is an Indian – American author, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, journalist, a political scientist.  Likewise, he even writes a column for The Washington Post.

Similarly, he has already been a columnist for Newsweek, editor of Newsweek International, and an editor at large times.

Fareed Zakaria: Age, Parents, Ethnicity

He was born in Mumbai, India on January 20, 1964, to parents Rafiq Zakaria and Fatima Zakaria, his father was politically associated with the Indian National Congress and Islamic scholastic theology.

Whereas, his mother was an editor for the Sunday Times of India. Fareed Zakaria belongs to American nationality and mixed (Konkani- Indian) ethnicity. His birth sign is Capricorn.

Education

Talking about his education, he attended Cathedral John Connon School in Mumbai.

Then Fareed Zakaria attended Berkeley College, then Harvard University. Finally, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University.

Fareed Zakaria: Professional Career

Firstly, Fareed Zakaria made his standup appearance in 2000, he attempted Newsweek International as an editor and wrote several weekly articles for Newsweek then he joined Time with the same duties (2000- 2010).

Hence, he has also interviewed for any time in global newsmakers ranging from leading politicians to connoisseur authors and journalists.

In addition, he is an instrumental analyst for network shows on world events and public affairs.

Likewise, GPS ‘Restoring the American Dream on CNN, was also been hosted by Zakaria the show featured an elite interview with four global CEO and acumens of the international financial crisis, he was briefly suspended from CNN in August 2012 after an accusation of plagiarism.

Consequently, Fareed Zakaria was a host and analyst for TV shows, he is also a producer of the HBO documentary series Vice.

Fareed Zakaria: Rumors, Controversy

There was a controversy that, Fareed Zakaria was a controversial spot for posting shirtless pictures on the internet.

Whereas his shirtless photos went viral and created a huge buzz, the issue later got resolved.

Fareed Zakaria: Salary, Net Worth

Talking about his salary and net worth he earns a decent amount of salary that has not been revealed but his net worth is about $12 million as of 2022.

Achievements, Awards

Talking about his lifetime achievements and awards. Additionally, he was nominated for several Emmys Awards, whereas, Zakaria has won a Peabody Award.

Likewise, Fareed Zakaria has conferred the Indian Aboard Person of the Year 2008 award on 20 March 2009, in New York.

Consequently, he has received honorary degrees from Harvard University, Brown University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Miami, Oberlin College, Bates College, and the University of Oklahoma among others.

During the 2000 Annual Orator of the Philomathean Society of Pennsylvania. The Padma was awarded for his contribution to the field of journalism in January 2010.

As a result, he attempted on the board of the Council on Foreign Relations, the New America Foundation, Columbia University’s International House, City College of New York’s Colin Powell School for Leadership, and Shakespeare and Company.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

Talking about his body measurement, Fareed Zakaria has a height of 5 feet 8 inches, and his weight is average.

In addition, Fareed Zakaria has black hair color and black eye color.

Social Media

Fareed Zakaria is active on social media like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

He has around 911K followers on Twitter. Likewise, he has 779 followers on Instagram. Similarly, he has 5.8K followers on Facebook.

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