I come from Mirzapur district of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. I studied journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Delhi.

I have previously worked with Youth Ki Awaaz and Hindustan Times. I have also reported for a few other media, on a freelance basis.

At Newsreel Asia, I follow my heart – that is, tell untold stories of marginalised people.

I can be contacted at Tej@Newsreel.Asia.