Gaurav Sawant

Personal Info

Known For - Journalist, Editor

Gender - Male

Religion - Hinduism

Date of Birth - 2 July 1975 ( 49 Years Years old)

New Delhi, India

Gaurav Sawant

Journalist, Editor

Biography

As of 2025, Gaurav Sawant has an estimated net worth of $5 million (approx ₹42 crore). His wealth is primarily earned through his long-standing journalism career, television anchoring, public speaking, and consulting. With a salary ranging from ₹60 to ₹80 lakh per year, he is among India's top defense journalists. His assets include a residential property in Delhi and a collection of premium vehicles like Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson. He began his career in journalism with The Indian Express in 1994 and later joined India Today in 1999. Gaurav is well-known for his defense reporting, especially from conflict zones like Kargil, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Lesser Known Facts

    Gaurav Sawant covered the 1999 Kargil War live from the front lines.

    He was one of the few Indian journalists embedded with the Indian Army in conflict zones.

    He frequently anchors shows related to national security and defense strategy.

Gaurav Sawant Basic Information
Real Name Gaurav Sawant
Nick Name Not Available
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Height 175 cm (5'9")
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Date of Birth 2 July 1975
Birth Year 1975
Age as of Now 50 Years
Zodiac Cancer
Weight 70 kg
Body Measurements
  • Chest: 39 inches
  • Waist: 33 inches
  • Biceps: 14 inches
Hometown New Delhi, India
Nationality Indian
Education
School Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan
College University of Delhi
Education Qualifications Graduate in Political Science
Debut
Debut
  • TV Journalism: 1994 at The Indian Express
  • India Today: 1999 as a Defence Correspondent
Family
Father Brigadier Chitranjan Sawant
Mother Not Available
Brother Not Available
Sister Not Available
Spouse (Husband / Wife / Boyfriend) Not Available
Affairs / Relationships Not Available
Son Not Available
Daughter Not Available
Favorites
Favourite Food Butter Chicken, Rajma Chawal, Sushi
Favourite Singers Kailash Kher, A. R. Rahman, Mohit Chauhan
Favourite Actors Naseeruddin Shah, Amitabh Bachchan
Favourite Actresses Tabu, Vidya Balan, Konkona Sen Sharma
Favourite Books India After Gandhi, The Art of War, The Accidental Prime Minister
Favourite Television The Crown, Border Security Force Documentary, Inside Combat Rescue
Net Worth & Salary
Net worth in 2025 $5 million (approx)
Net worth in 2024 $4.5 million (approx)
Net worth in 2023 $3.8 million (approx)
Net worth in 2022 $3.2 million (approx)
Salary ₹60 to 80 lakh annually (approx) from India Today Group and other media engagements
Car collection
Favourite Cars
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Hyundai Tucson
  • Social Media Accounts
    FacebookNot Available
    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gauravcsawant
    InstagramNot Available
    YouTubeNot Available
    SnapchatNot Available
    OnlyfansNot Available

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Gaurav Sawant

    Gaurav Sawant in 2025 is 49 Years.

    The date of birth of Gaurav Sawant is 2 July 1975.

    The net worth of is Gaurav Sawant $5 million (approx)

    The spouse name of Gaurav Sawant is Not Available