BBC Hindi is a news content service created to serve Hindi-speaking audiences in India and around the world. It traces its origins back to the launch of BBC’s Hindi broadcasts on 11 May 1940, initially via radio and later expanding into digital, online and television formats. While BBC Hindi isn’t a traditional standalone linear TV channel in the UK or India, like mainstream entertainment networks, it produces content for television partners and has a strong presence across digital platforms, apps, YouTube, and social media, where many programmes are consumed by millions of viewers. 

A key programme on BBC Hindi is Global India, a weekly magazine-style show that highlights significant news stories, human-interest reports, culture and technology trends that resonate with Hindi audiences. BBC Hindi’s output also includes regular live news bulletins, digital news packages, special reports and feature documentaries such as the Guardia Lohar Community that explore social, political and cultural topics from both local and international perspectives.

The channel’s presentation and on-air personality are shaped by a team of experienced journalists and presenters. Rupa Jha is a prominent Hindi media leader associated with BBC Hindi TV content; she has been involved in presenting and leading programmes such as Global India and similar offerings that translate BBC journalism into formats for Indian viewers.

Other noteworthy presenters and contributors often featured in BBC Hindi broadcasts and digital news include Sarvapriya Sangwan, who appears in reports and interviews; Majid Jahangir, known for in-the-field reporting; Harmandeep Singh, involved in coverage of national and regional stories; and Ashi Jain, who has been involved in presenting and editing Hindi video news content. Together, these journalists help maintain the BBC’s reputation for clear, balanced and engaging Hindi news coverage that connects with audiences across India and internationally.