Atika Farooqui is a Television and films media person with over 15 years of experience. She is a trained Actor, a popular Celebrity chat show host and a Poet. Having been in the launching teams of at least 6 News and Entertainment channels like ABP news, News18 India, News24, News Nation and Colors Cineplex she has been an Anchor, Entertainment Editor, Film Critic and a keynote speaker at prestigious media panels in her illustrious career. She is sole heartedly responsible for bringing poetry, literature and love for culture, back into mainstream television conversations. A published or rather Viral poet herself, she can be seen adding her charm to various literature festivals, media conclaves, national and international film festivals. Apart from being a multifaceted media person she is also a part of a bikers group and practices various dance forms like Salsa and Sufi Kathak. Atika Farooqui is a proponent of diversity, travel and being a world citizen.