Sakshi Mandwal is a Television Anchor, Sports Presenter, Master of Ceremonies, Commentator, Scriptwriter, and Voice-over Artist. With a career spanning nearly 15 years, her journey has been deeply satisfying and truly enriching in more ways than one. Sakshi has worked with a vast array of brands across all media genres—print, television, radio, and digital. Some of the notable names include the Andhra Pradesh Government, Uttarakhand Tourism, Indian Olympic Association, Paralympic Committee of India, Doordarshan, All India Radio, Zee News, Sportsyaari, Mumbai Indians, Fabelle Chocolates, Indian Steel Association, AVEVA, Government of Goa, Railtel, IRSTC, IRSE, WHO, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Zee Business, UTV Bloomberg, NDTV, Coca-Cola India Pvt. Ltd., World Bank of India, American Society for Quality, the Indian Army, Sahara Parivaar, IIT, Star Sports, UNICEF, Blackberry’s, Hello! Magazine, Microsoft, the Japanese Embassy, Jaypee Group, and Big Bazaar.
Sakshi Mandwal’s recent achievements include hosting the red carpet for the 73rd National Film Awards on DD National.
She covered the T20 World Cup 2024 and IPL 2024 as a sports presenter and analyst for Sportsyaari and Doordarshan. Additionally, she served as a presenter and commentator for the 2024 Olympics on All India Radio. She also covered ROBOCON 2024 as a presenter and commentator for DD National. Recently, she hosted and moderated the International Yoga Festival 2024, organized by Uttarakhand Tourism. The event was graced by dignitaries such as Sri Satpal Maharaj, Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand, and Smt. Poonam Chand, Additional Director of Uttarakhand Tourism.
Sakshi has interviewed notable personalities like cricketers Dinesh Karthik (India), Waqar Younis (former Pakistan cricket coach and cricketer), Lisa Sthalekar (Australian commentator and former cricketer), and Andy Allen, MasterChef Australia’s current judge and chef.
Early life and education:
Sakshi Mandwal was a curious, disciplined child who strove for excellence. Her desire to excel was never driven by competition but by personal satisfaction and growth. She enjoyed interacting with people and could quickly strike up conversations, which helped her realize the value of humility early in life. This desire to connect with people and share their stories inspired her to pursue journalism, aiming to bring the achievements of others to the masses.
Sakshi was born and raised in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Her father, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mandwal, holds a PhD in chemistry and retired as a scientist from the Central Drug Research Institute of India. Her mother, Sumita Mandwal, has been a teacher throughout her career.
Sakshi completed her schooling at Loreto Convent, Lucknow, one of the oldest and most reputed schools in the country, and attended City Montessori School, Lucknow for her intermediate studies. She then graduated from Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, with a specialization in English Literature and Psychology. Sakshi holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Sri Aurobindo Center for Arts and Communication, New Delhi.
Career highlights:
Sakshi’s initial goal was to establish herself in a job profile and eventually build her personal brand. However, her career took an exciting turn when she got her first major breakthrough in 2010 by hosting the Commonwealth Games for Doordarshan. This opportunity quickly elevated her career trajectory. Shortly thereafter, The Times of India reached out her to host a series of events, and IGNOU invited her to host documentaries. By then, she realized that her diverse skill set could be used to build her brand and expand her professional horizons.
Her goal was simple: “Use your skills as an asset and never restrict your growth by sticking to one job profile.” Initially, this was challenging, but with self-belief and the art of effective communication, she was able to build a strong and diverse network across media, including print, television, digital, and radio. The rest, as they say, is history.
Sakshi Mandwal Relationships and Family:
Sakshi comes from Lucknow, the “City of Nawabs,” and the capital of Uttar Pradesh. She was raised in a humble, disciplined household. Her father, a retired scientist with a PhD in chemistry, worked at one of India’s top research institutes, the Central Drug Research Institute. Her mother dedicated her life to teaching. Sakshi enjoyed a loving childhood filled with the presence of family elders. She was particularly close to her grandparents and cherished the time spent with them. Family remains her top priority.
hobbies and interests:
With an erratic work schedule, travel, and irregular sleep cycles, Sakshi considers getting a good night’s sleep a luxury. She begins her day with meditative chants, which help her stay focused and centred. She never misses her daily jog, which has become more of a habit than a hobby. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading, gardening, cooking for loved ones, and traveling to explore new places. She also loves adrenaline-pumping activities like adventure sports.
