Saturday morning brought in tragic news. Veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of NewsX, Jehangir Pocha, passed away in Gurgaon this morning. Cardiac arrest is believed to be the cause of his demise.


Jehangir was an institution in himself in field of Indian journalism. A visionary who co-founded Indi Pvt.Media Ltd, Jehangir had worked in several prestigious positions before helming News X.


A Mumbaikar at heart, Jehangir completed his graduation from Mumbai before turning to Harvard from where he obtained a Masters degree in public administration.


Jehangir had worked with many prestigious groups including The Boston Globe’s Beijing where he was designated as the Asian correspondent. The veteran had also worked in the IT industry for almost a decade, holding management positions with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in the US and Singapore. He had also held the position of the Editor at Business World before he shifted loyalties towards setting up News X.


PM Narendra Modi too condoled Jehangir's death.

Shocked & saddened to hear about Jehangir Pocha's demise. My condolences to his family in this hour of grief. May his soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2014

Jehangir's last rites will be held at 6.15 PM at Nigambodh Ghat.


RIP Jehangir Pocha. You will be missed Sir.


Others too took to Twitter to share their grief.

Sad to hear about demise of @JehangirPocha...one of the best journos I knew. condolence to his family members. RIP

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) July 12, 2014

Deep condolences to family of Jehangir Pocha. Life is transient, but was lived well. RIP

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 12, 2014

Can't believe that @JehangirPocha is no more. Just spoke to him few days back. One of the best journalists & human beings. So so sad. RIP

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) July 12, 2014

A friend who tweeted 10 hrs ago, who came to meet me few days back to discuss his future plans is suddenly no more @JehangirPocha RIP #Life

— Raj Nayak (@rajcheerfull) July 12, 2014

Shocked to hear Abt the demise of my friend @JehangirPocha a Grt human being & a journalist.R.I.P @newsxonline

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) July 12, 2014

What ????? RIP @ANI_news Jehangir Pocha, Editor-in-Chief at NewsX passed away in Gurgaon this morning of a cardiac arrest.

— Paresh Rawal (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) July 12, 2014

The passing of Jehangir Pocha -the man who taught me how to debate and a mentor at AIESEC, leaves us bereft. RIP dear Jehangir.

— vrajesh hirjee (@vrajeshhirjee) July 12, 2014