Abhinandan Sekhri
Co-founder and CEO of Newslaundry
One sitting of the House · first addressed the Union 9 May 2026.
Abhinandan Sekhri is the co-founder and CEO of Newslaundry, a pioneering independent news and media critique platform. A staunch advocate for reader-funded journalism, he has been instrumental in building a sustainable, ad-free media model in India that prioritizes public interest over corporate influence. With a career spanning over two decades, Sekhri is a prominent voice in the global media landscape, frequently sharing his insights on press freedom and digital disruption at forums like the International Journalism Festival and The Media Rumble.Before venturing into digital news, Sekhri established himself in the creative industry as a co-founder of Small Screen, an award-winning production house behind iconic shows like Highway on My Plate. His diverse professional background includes filmmaking credits on acclaimed projects such as Monsoon Wedding. Today, he continues to shape media discourse through popular podcasts like NL Hafta and The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap, where he combines sharp media criticism with his signature wit.
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