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The Journalist Behind Khaas Baat

Chetana Belagere

Senior Journalist & Host • 20+ Years Senior Journalist

Chetana Belagere is a senior journalist with over 20 years of reporting experience across health, public policy, economy, and entrepreneurship in Karnataka. Having worked across frontline English and Kannada media organizations, she brings an unhurried, razor-sharp investigative approach to long-form video dialogues.

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Chetana Belagere
Host & Senior Journalist

Chetana Belagere

Newsroom Focus
Healthcare, Policy & Economy
Dialogue Format
Unhurried, Candid, Probing

"We do not conduct shout-fests or 10-second soundbites. Khaas Baat was founded to bring back deep, respectful, investigative dialogues."

Awards & Citations

State Recognitions & Journalism Honors

Recognized across civic bodies, philanthropic institutions, and media councils for courageous reporting and dedication to public interest.

Rotary Bengaluru Upkar Change Makers Award
Rotary Bengaluru Upkar

Change Makers Honor

Presented in heartfelt appreciation of remarkable contributions to society, fearless investigative reporting on public health, and steadfast commitment to social causes.

Rotary District 3191 Impact Citation
Rotary District 3191

Create Lasting Impact Award

Felicitation on stage honoring ethical newsroom leadership, deep-dive reportage across Karnataka, and creating enduring civic awareness.

Women's Day Special Recognition
State Council

Women's Day Special Recognition

Honoring senior investigative journalists for breaking ground, amplifying frontline voices, and holding authority accountable.

Frontline Dialogue

High-Level Policy & Sector Interviews

From closed-door minister interactions to grassroots public health panels, Chetana brings the rigour of over 20 years on the ground.

Exclusive Ministerial Dialogues (e.g., Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao)
Keynote Addresses & Civic Panels (Jalasambhrama Water Habba)
Khaas Udyami: Karnataka's Emerging Enterprise Founders
Interview with Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Water Habba Summit Panel
Keynote Address at Podium
Field Reporting Portrait
Founding Philosophy

Why the Show Exists

“Khaas Baat was born out of a simple idea: the most interesting stories rarely fit into a news cycle. This show is where those stories get the space they deserve — through honest, unhurried conversation.”

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