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Ishani Sarkar
SCMP Contributor
Ishani Sarkar is an India-based journalist, writer and editor specialising in entertainment and pop culture. She has worked extensively in the Asian entertainment industry, interviewing top talents like Ju Ji-hoon and Song Kang. Born and raised in India, Ishani has an MA in English Literature and is fluent in Korean.
Ishani Sarkar is an India-based journalist, writer and editor specialising in entertainment and pop culture. She has worked extensively in the Asian entertainment industry, interviewing top talents like Ju Ji-hoon and Song Kang. Born and raised in India, Ishani has an MA in English Literature and is fluent in Korean.
Languages Spoken:
English, Korean
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