Shahid Jeelani

Shahid Jeelani is a prominent journalist, Video Journalist, Video editing, Videographer, and photographer hailing from Ganderbal district in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Here's a quick overview of his background and accomplishments:

DOB : 15 Feb 1993, Theeru Ganderbal
J&K India.

Roles & Skills: Works as a videographer, video editing, designer, and professional photographer.

Journalism Career:

Started as a photojournalist and reporter.

Contributed to outlets such as Tameel Irshad, Kashmir Age, Jammu Kashmir Press Service, Current News of India (CNI), Asain Express, and JK News Live .

🏆 Recognition & Awards

Shahid Jeelani honoured with Uttam Bharat Puraskar 2025 for excellence in journalism

Facilitated by Global Human Rights Trust (July 2024): Received an award in Srinagar for his dedicated journalism highlighting social issues in Ganderbal .

Republic Day Honours (January 2025): Honored by the Tehsildar administration in Lar for impactful reporting with Daily Tameel Irshad .

2024 Republic Day Award (Ganderbal): Recognized for exceptional coverage and unbiased reporting by district administration

Ganderbal 2016 : District Administration Ganderbal today on the Republic Day function at Ganderbal awarded Shahid Jeelani, who works as reporter with Kashmir age from Ganderbal, for his excellent coverage and unbiased reporting in highlighting the public grievance of people in Ganderbal district.

Sree Times Ganderbal reporter awarded on the eve of Independence Day.

Ganderbal 15 Aug 2020 , Sree Tv Web Desk :- District Administration Ganderbal today on the Independence Day function at Ganderbal awarded Shahid Jeelani, who works as reporter with Sree Times from Ganderbal, for his excellent coverage and unbiased reporting in highlighting the public grievance of people in Ganderbal district.

Shahid Jeelani stands out in local media for his unwavering commitment, professional integrity, and focus on public and social issues. His work has earned him consistent appreciation from community leaders and media institutions across Jammu & Kashmir.

Shahid Jeelani is a multifaceted media professional—combining skills in web development, design, photography, and journalism—who has earned recognition at both district and regional levels for his meaningful reporting and community-focused storytelling.