Gayatri Reddy (socialite)

Gayatri Reddy
Born Gayatri Reddy
(1986-09-21) September 21, 1986
Hyderabad, India
Residence Hyderabad, India
Alma mater University College London, B.Sc honours in construction management
Occupation Sports promoter, socialite, journalist
Employer Deccan Chronicle
Parent(s) T Venkattram Reddy

Gayatri Reddy (born September 21, 1986) is known primarily as the face and owner of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.[1][2][3][4] She is the daughter of T Venkattram Reddy, owner of the Deccan Chronicle.[5][6]

When the Indian Premier League started in 2008, Gayatri helped her father build the Deccan Chargers team. She picked players for the team, and became a constant presence at the team’s games, "adding a refreshing dose of glamour," according to one writer for India Today.[1][7]

Gayatri Reddy studied at University College London, where she received a B.Sc honours in construction management. As of 2013, she is a features editor for the Deccan Chronicle newspaper. She writes on "travel, fashion, sports and cuisine," and interviews celebrities."[8][9][10][11][12][13]

References

  1. 1 2 "Leading ladies of IPL: Gayatri Reddy". India Today. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Influencing strategy: Gayatri Reddy". livemint.com. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Deccan Chargers sold to real estate firm Kamla Landmarc". TimesofIndia.com. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  4. ↑ Deccan Chargers out of IPL as SC refuses to stay termination - The Hindu
  5. ↑ "City celebs at Gayatri Reddy's b'day party". TimesofIndia.com. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Female bosses in sportsworld-Gayatri Reddy, owner of IPL franchise, Deccan Chargers". MSN.com. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ DC VS MI Season 2 | Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team
  8. ↑ "deccanchronicle.com- investor desk" (PDF). deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 7, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ Gayatri Reddy | Chennai beat Hyderabad | Photos IPL2012 | - hindustantimes.com
  10. ↑ "Deccan Chargers sold to Kamla Land". Financial Express. 2012-10-12. Archived from the original on 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  11. ↑ Women of The IPL | Slide 4
  12. ↑ Deccan Chargers thrown out of IPL for non-payment of fee | Business Line
  13. ↑ "DC Quiz: Fne mix of finalists". Deccan Chronicle. 2013-10-13. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
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