User:Harvinderjit Riar

HarvinderRiar (Harvinderjit Singh Riar) is an Indian- American journalist, publisher who is the Director of Programming and news anchor of the American-Punjabi TV channel Jus Punjabi. Ajj Da Muddaa live debate anchored by him is aired at 9 PM (EST) on weekdays.

He also hosts a special television programJus Cameray Di Nazar,VaadSamvaad and MeriKahaniwhich has featured eminent personalities. He is a recipient of a number of awards for his journalistic abilities and has also written 2 books named “Main Darpan” and “Main KendaaRiha.”

EARLY LIFE & EDUCATION
Riar was born in Hargarh, a village in district Hoshiarpur, Punjab in a JattKisaan family on 26th January 1972. His father Gurmeet Singh was a farmer and mother GurdeepKaur a homemaker.

He got his early education in a Government primary school – JandialaManjki, district Jalandhar. Later on he continued his education at Govt. High School – Jandiala.

After school he pursued a bachelors degree in arts from Govt. Arts and Sports college – Jalandhar, and successfully completed it. He studied further to complete a masters degree in Punjabi from Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar.

While a student, the political turmoil in Punjab influenced him immensely, which later reflected in his writings, poems and in forming his journalistic opinion.

Career
Early Career -:

While still in college, Riar started working as a field journalist for “Ajj Di Awaaz.” Within six months he moved to “Punjabi Tribune” and started to serve as the Head of Sub Division – Nakodhar.” In this while he became a very popular orator and presenter for shows, events and Melas. Some very prominent Melas that have been conducted by Riar are – Professor Mohan SinghMela, Hashim Shah MelaJagdev Kala, BhatindaLokVirasatMela.

But also in this while, when on field, he witnessed the harsh reality of terrorism on ground in Punjab.

Doordarshan -:

His next move was Doordarshan Jalandhar. His weekly entertainment program “Lishkara” was immensely popular. So much so that it was said that people don’t eat food when the show was broadcasted. He recorded around 200 episodes for Lishkara. His Other shows that were also very popular with DD Jalandhar were – KavSharand Lok Rang. Also, when DD Punjabi launched their first ever 2 Hour LIVE morning show – Roz Saverey, he was chosen to be its first anchor.

Due to political situation not being very friendly and his equation with some prominent ministers going awry, Riar decided to move to United States in 2000.

United States-:

After landing in New York, Riar started from scratch and did some odd jobs to make ends meet.

Soon, the first Punjabi American TV channel – Jus Punjabi, was launched. He was hired as an anchor in 2007.

Ajj Da Mudda

Mudda is a LIVE debate show on which Riar discusses political, social and cultural issues. He also chats with personalities, either on phone or as a guest in the studio. He later takes calls from viewers and involves them in the discussion. Mudda has been now going on for 7 years and continues to be the most prominent Punjabi Talk show in North America.

Publication – Punjabi Writer Weekly

In 2008 Riar went on to launch his own newspaper – “Punjabi Writer Weekly.” Weekly published from New York, the newspaper provides community news, literature, articles and stories. He serves as its “Chief Editor.”

Published in Punjabi and English, today the newspaper is available in 17 states, and is the fastest growing Punjabi publication.

Also, there is a dedicated online portal for the newspaper.

AWARDS
'''He has been a winner of numerous awards and felicitations. Some of the prominent ones are -:'''


 * Guru Nanak Dev University – 1st Prize in Poetical Symposium.
 * Bolaan Da Badshah – Ludhiana
 * Felicitation by Professor Mohan Singh Mela
 * Felicitation by Hashim Shah Mela
 * Felicitation DeedarSandhuMela – Firozpur

'''He has been honored and felicitated by several US states and Cities. Some of them being -:'''


 * State Of Maryland – Governer House
 * State Of California –Assembly woman
 * US Congress – Congressman ……………..
 * City of Stockton – Mayor of Stockton
 * City of Jersey City – Mayor of Jersey City
 * Canadian Parliament – SukhDhaliwal

Personal life
Riar married AmarjitKaur in 1997 in Punjab. He has two kids, a daughter Nimrata Singh and a son ArjunRiar. Riar enjoys Punjabi poetry, literature and a good evening with friends and family.

He has also written 2 books.First is “Main Darpan” which is his autobiography, consisting of 101 stories from his life. Second book is “Main KendaReha” which consists of 50 poems.