Saurabh Dwivedi Replaced By Kuldeep Mishra At Lallantop, Meet Latter's Wife, Prateeksha Pandey

On January 5, 2026, senior journalist, Saurabh Dwivedi officially stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Lallantop and India Today Hindi, ending his 12-year tenure with the India Today Group. Following his departure, Saurabh announced his resignation on social media on the same day. India Today Group Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie stated that Saurabh was leaving to pursue new creative projects and that Kuldeep Mishra would take over. As the spotlight falls on the leadership change, here is everything we know about Kuldeep Mishra's personal life, including his wife and child.

Kuldeep Mishra takes over Saurabh Dwivedi's Lallantop post

Following the resignation of founding editor, Saurabh Dwivedi, Kuldeep Mishra has assumed full editorial oversight of The Lallantop. Kuldeep is a long-standing member of the Lallantop team and is well known for anchoring flagship shows such as The LT Show and Netanagari. Before his promotion to lead the editorial team in 2026, he served as the platform's Executive Editor. The veteran journalist has over 14 years of experience across print, digital, TV, and radio. Kuldeep Mishra previously headed the podcast division for the India Today Group (Aaj Tak Radio). His career includes roles at major media outlets such as BBC News Hindi, Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, and Dainik Bhaskar.

Who is Kuldeep Mishra's wife, Prateeksha Pandey?

Prateeksha Pandey is an Indian journalist currently serving as a Senior Associate Editor at India Today. She has held the position for 2 years and 9 months, from May 2023 to January 2025. Based in Noida, she primarily contributes to the India Today Hindi magazine and its digital platforms. Prateeksha reportedly joined the organisation in May 2023. Prior to her current role, she worked for a year and a month at YourStory as an Editor, contributing to the audio and video sections. Prior to that, Prateeksha spent nearly seven years at the popular Hindi news portal under the India Today umbrella, The Lallantop. According to her LinkedIn profile, she served as the portal's Assistant Editor from July 2015 to May 2022.

Kuldeep Mishra and Prateeksha Pandey's love story

Kuldeep Mishra and his wife, Prateeksha Pandey, have a lot in common. Both held important positions in India Today and its sub-group, The Lallantop. Before their professional venture, both studied at Delhi University; however, they weren't in the same batch. Kuldeep graduated in 2010, and Prateeksha graduated five years later, in 2015. Details of the timeline of Kuldeep and Prateeksha's love story are not publicly available; however, it is likely they grew closer while working as journalists at the same organisation. When the timing felt right, the couple got married in December 2020.

On December 7, 2025, Prateeksha Pandey shared some adorable family photos on Instagram to celebrate her and Kuldeep's 5th wedding anniversary. Four years into marriage, the couple welcomed their little angel on September 28, 2024. Sharing the news on Instagram a few days later, Prateeksha posted photos flaunting her baby bump and her baby boy's little foot. She has also written about the joys and struggles of childbirth. Since their baby's birth, she has shared lots of family moments on social media; however, she kept the face of the littlun hidden. In addition to their baby, they are parents to a cat, who appears frequently on Prateeksha's Instagram. Her last post included a farewell message to ex-colleague, Saurabh Dwivedi.

Why did Saurabh Dwivedi resign from The Lallantop?

Saurabh Dwivedi resigned from The Lallantop, stating he wanted to apply his creative energies to other media outside the India Today Group portfolio. He hinted at a "new journey" in his 40s, after a brief personal break, and expressed a keen interest in creating a new platform to bring Hindi journalism to the masses. The move was described by India Today Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie as a "generational transition," enabling founding team members, such as Kuldeep Mishra, to assume editorial oversight.

What are your thoughts on Kuldeep Mishra taking over Saurabh Dwivedi's The Lallantop post? Let us know.

Also Read: Saurabh Dwivedi Resigns From Lallantop, How Much He Used To Earn? Why Did He Quit After 12 Years?

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