New Delhi: ZEE News has announced Pratyush Khare, Senior Anchor and Executive producer as the host for its flagship prime-time shows Taal Thok Ke and Deshhit, effective this evening.
Pratyush Khare has been associated with Zee Media Corporation Limited since May 2024, where he has played a key role in anchoring news bulletins and contributing to editorial coverage. In his new role, he will anchor two of the channel’s most prominent debate and news analysis formats, further strengthening ZEE News’ prime-time lineup.
With over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism, Pratyush brings deep editorial insight, strong on-ground understanding, and a solid connect with audiences. His transition into this role underscores ZEE News’ continued focus on strengthening its leadership bench with seasoned and credible voices.

Commenting on the development, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor, ZEE News, said: “At ZEE News, we are continuously focused on strengthening our editorial leadership with credible and experienced voices who can drive meaningful conversations. Pratyush brings with him over two decades of rich journalistic experience and a deep understanding of the evolving news landscape. His elevation to anchor our prime-time shows is a strategic move to further sharpen our content offering and reinforce our commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality journalism to our viewers.”
Taal Thok Ke and Deshhit are among ZEE News’ marquee prime-time properties, known for shaping national discourse through sharp debates and high-impact coverage of key political, social, and policy issues. With a strong viewer following across Hindi news audiences, both shows play a critical role in driving engagement during prime time. With Pratyush at the helm, both shows will continue to build on their strong editorial positioning and connect with audiences during prime time.

















