Previous Year Question
Who among the following Journalists has written his autobiography entitled the “Lucknow Boy”?
Vinod Mehta
Alok Mehta
Narendra Mohan
Pritish Nandi
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Lucknow Boy: A Memoir is the autobiographical memoir of noted journalist and editor Vinod Mehta. It was published in 2011.
The title “Lucknow Boy” relates to Vinod Mehta’s early life. He grew up in Lucknow during the 1950s, and the memoir traces his journey from his early years to his long career in journalism.
During his journalistic career, Vinod Mehta edited Debonair and later launched/edited several publications, including the Sunday Observer. He became particularly well known as the founding editor of the news magazine Outlook.
The book recounts his personal life as well as his experiences of journalism, media organisations and his editorial career.