Saurabh Dwivedi Quits The Lallantop, Exits India Today Group After 12-Year Tenure
Saurabh Dwivedi’s journey with the organisation began at Aaj Tak Digital as a Features Editor. Over the last decade, he became the face of The Lallantop, a platform he co-founded with Kamlesh Singh. Under his editorial vision, the brand grew into a powerhouse for digital journalism, particularly among the youth of India’s Hindi heartland.
Mumbai, January 5: Saurabh Dwivedi, the founding editor of The Lallantop and Editor of India Today Hindi, has stepped down from the India Today Group after a transformative 12-year association. The announcement, made by Dwivedi himself on Monday, January 5, marks a significant leadership transition for one of India’s most successful digital news brands.
Dwivedi’s journey with the organisation began at Aaj Tak Digital as a Features Editor. Over the last decade, he became the face of The Lallantop, a platform he co-founded with Kamlesh Singh. Under his editorial vision, the brand grew into a powerhouse for digital journalism, particularly among the youth of India’s Hindi heartland. Does God Exist? Debate Live Streaming: Watch Javed Akhtar vs Mufti Shamail Nadwi Intellectual Clash Over the God's Existence.
Saurabh Dwivedi Quits The Lallantop
As of early 2026, The Lallantop boasts nearly 35 million subscribers on YouTube and continues to record massive engagement, recently clocking over 250 million monthly views.
New Leadership: A Generational Shift
Following Dwivedi’s departure, the India Today Group has appointed two founding members to lead the brand forward:
- Kuldeep Mishra: He will take full charge of The Lallantop’s editorial operations. Mishra is a familiar face to the audience, frequently anchoring flagship shows like The LT Show and the political podcast Netanagari.
- Rajat Sain: A filmmaker and documentarian, Sain will lead the production team.He has been instrumental in the platform's visual evolution, overseeing major production shifts and directing acclaimed documentaries like Kasheer. ‘Did Not Feel Any Discomfort’: Girija Oak Godbole Opens Up About Filming Intimate Scene With ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ Star Gulshan Devaiah for Upcoming Series ‘Therapy Sherapy’ (Watch Video).
Saurabh Dwivedi is credited with disrupting traditional Hindi news formats by introducing a conversational, "baithaki" style of storytelling. His departure comes shortly after the platform made headlines for high-profile programming, including recent debates on faith and social issues.
Dwivedi has not yet disclosed his specific next project, though he is expected to explore diverse fields ranging from literature to new media.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2026 06:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).