Who is Krishnan Guru-Murthy and what is his net worth?
KRISHNAN Guru-Murthy is one of the UK’s leading broadcasters, thanks to his long-standing career as a news anchor for Channel 4.
Known for his hard-hitting interviews, the TV star is now swapping the news desk for the Strictly dancefloor.
Who is Krishnan Guru-Murthy?
Krishnan Guru-Murthy is famous for being a journalist and newsreader.
He was born in Liverpool on April 5, 1970.
The intelligent TV personality read philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University.
While still a student he presented BBC2′s Asian current affairs programmes East and Network East before moving on to Newsround which he presented from 1991 to 1994.
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Krishnan continued at the BBC, moving over to Newsnight before going on to present at BBC World.
While there he covered the 1997 general election as well as the funeral of Princess Diana.
In 1998 he moved over to Channel 4 News.
He is the second longest serving presenter after his colleague Jon Snow.
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Who has Krishnan Guru-Murthy interviewed?
The journalist interviewed Boris Johnson when he was Prime Minister in June 2022.
Krishnan’s most famous interview was with Robert Downey Junior who was promoting Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015.
When Krishnan veered on to the topic of the actor’s personal life and particularly his past substance abuse, Downey became visibly agitated before getting up and walking out declaring: “It’s getting a little Diane Sawyer in here, and you’re a bit of a schmuck”.
The interview has since been watched over 12 million times on YouTube.
Second to the iconic Robert Downey Junior incident is the journalist’s interview with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 2013.
Again the director – who was promoting Django Unchained – didn’t take too well to Guru-Murthy’s questioning.
He had asked Tarantino about the link between film and violence but the director refused to engage.
Clearly annoyed he declared: “I’m not doing this, I’m not taking the bait
“I refuse your question. I’m not your slave and you’re not my master.
“You can’t make me dance to your tune. I’m not a monkey.”
Tarantino continued “It’s none of your damn business what I think about that! … And I’m shutting your butt down.”
The following year, in October 2014, Gury-Murthy interviewed actor-director Richard Ayoade who became increasingly bemused during the interview, even referencing Krishnan’s train wreck interview with Tarantino.
Another significant interview was one with former Labour MP Jim Devine in February 2010.
Guru-Murthy quizzed him on his expenses prompting the politician to admit to “moving money around.”
The interview became key evidence in court in Devine’s fraud case – for which he was then sentenced to sixteen months in jail.
Is Krishnan Guru-Murthy married?
Guru-Murthy is married to wife Lisa with whom he shares two children.
His sister, Geeta, is also a news presenter and journalist with BBC News.
Krishnan’s brother, Ravi, works for the International Rescue Committee.
What is Krishnan Guru-Murthy’s net worth?
Guru-Murthy is estimated to have a net worth of around $3million (£2.5m).
This is due to his extensive career as a broadcaster.
For Strictly he is being paid the initial £25K fee, which all of the stars taking part get.
If he progresses in the competition he will earn more.