Akash Banerjee

Akash Banerjee is a social and political satirist and new media entrepreneur. He's the founder and host of The Deshbhakt, India's largest and most-watched political satire platform that uses facts alongside sarcasm and dark humour to spotlight issues plaguing contemporary India. Before he embarked on his digital journey, Akash spent a decade and a half in the world of traditional media as a radio jockey, news reporter, anchor and writer. He did his schooling from La Martiniere College (Lucknow) and completed his graduate and master’s degrees from Hindu College and St Stephen’s College, respectively.