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Rajat Sharma

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief
India TV

Rajat Sharma, a prominent figure in the world of Indian media and journalism. He is best known for hosting the immensely popular show "Aap Ki Adalat," which has captured the hearts of not only our nation, but also audiences worldwide for the past three decades.

Rajat Sharma's illustrious career has seen him interact with renowned personalities from both India and around the globe. His courtroom has witnessed the interrogation of celebrities from every walk of life, a tradition that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Nearly two decades ago, Rajat Sharma embarked on a new venture, launching India TV, which has now risen to become one of the leading Hindi news channels in the country. Every night at 9 pm, millions tune in to watch his live news show, "Aaj Ki Baat," where his pungent commentary takes centre stage. But Rajat Sharma is more than just a television star. He is also a respected motivational speaker, often invited to share his insights in esteemed institutions worldwide. His influence extends far beyond the screen, as he is recognized as one of the most influential media icons across the globe.

In the realm of social media, Rajat Sharma reigns supreme, holding the top position among TV news personalities on Twitter, with an astounding 10.8 million followers. Born into humble beginnings and educated in ordinary schools, Rajat Sharma's merit got him into Shri Ram College of Commerce. Here, he formed bonds with individuals who went on to become world class leaders in their respective fields.

Rajat Sharma's involvement in student politics led to a period of imprisonment during the Emergency. Undeterred, he pursued his education, earning an M. Com from SRCC and venturing into the world of journalism. Remarkably, at the young age of 28, he assumed the role of editor for Onlooker magazine, followed by editorships at The Sunday Observer and The Daily. His exceptional reporting during that era is still celebrated in contemporary media. "Aap Ki Adalat" was already a nationwide sensation, when Rajat Sharma took the helm in 1993.

Over the years, it has garnered even more fame and name, with luminaries like President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gracing its stage during the show's 21st anniversary. Notably, it was on this platform that all three Khan superstars—Salman, Shahrukh, and Aamir Khan— appeared together for the first time on national television.

The impact of "Aap Ki Adalat" is undeniable. Icons like Swami Ramdev and Shahrukh Khan openly acknowledge how the show played a pivotal role in their rise to stardom. Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, who honoured Rajat Sharma with Padma Bhushan, urged him not to change his role, saying, "Please remain the public prosecutor of the people of India." This is the remarkable journey of Rajat Sharma, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of media and journalism.

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India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | SHANKARACHARYAS: CONGRESS PAWNS IN POLITICAL GAME?

India | Jan 12, 2024, 05:42 PM IST

Congress has made two Shankaracharyas as pawns in the game of political chess moves. With top Congress leaders refusing to attend the ceremony, BJP has made it a big issue.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | RAM TEMPLE CONSECRATION BY MODI: IT’S POLITICAL FALLOUT

India | Jan 10, 2024, 08:21 PM IST

Different leaders have varied opinions. Some opposition parties fear that they may lose support from their Muslim vote banks if their leaders attend the ceremony.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | MALDIVES WILL SUFFER FOR HURTING SELF-PRIDE OF INDIANS

India | Jan 11, 2024, 05:04 PM IST

Last week, Prime Minister Modi had visited Lakshadweep Islands and had appealed to Indian tourists to visit the pristine and beautiful islands.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | WEST BENGAL: ATTACKS ON ED OFFICERS WILL WEAKEN OUR SYSTEM

India | Jan 06, 2024, 05:34 PM IST

The ED team had gone to the home of local Trinamool leader Shahjahan Shekh, whose name has figured in the multi-crore ration scam. Shahjahan Sheikh has a long criminal record, he locked his house from inside, when the attack took place.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | SC CLEAN CHIT TO ADANI: RAHUL MAY HAVE TO WRITE A NEW SCRIPT

India | Jan 04, 2024, 04:59 PM IST

The apex court pointed out that SEBI (Securities & Exchange Board of India) has completed 22 out of the 24 investigations into the Adani group and the remaining two are pending due to inputs awaited from foreign regulators. The court directed SEBI to complete the remaining probe within three months.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | MODI’S OUTREACH TOWARDS MUSLIMS

India | Jan 03, 2024, 05:35 PM IST

Gradually the perception of Muslims towards Modi is changing. Issues like mob lynching, hate speeches by some hardline leaders remain and Muslim voters still have fear in their minds.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | WHY DID LALAN LIE AND BLAME MEDIA?

India | Dec 30, 2023, 03:08 PM IST

Lalan Singh proposed the name of Nitish Kumar for the post of party president at the two day meeting of the national council in Delhi. He said, he would be busy in his constituency during the forthcoming Lok Sabha election and would be unable to carry on with the responsibility of party chief.

OPINION | MODI DIPLOMACY: HOW DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIANS WAS

OPINION | MODI DIPLOMACY: HOW DEATH PENALTY FOR INDIANS WAS COMMUTED IN QATAR

India | Dec 29, 2023, 08:13 PM IST

This company was engaged in training Qatari military personnel and was also working on induction of Italian small stealth submarines U2I2 for Qatari Emiri Naval Force.

Aaj Ki Baat

OPINION | A GRAND RAM TEMPLE IN AYODHYA: THE GAMECHANGER

India | Dec 28, 2023, 05:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform the ‘Pran Prathistha’ (statue installation) pooja on January 22 in the presence of a big gathering of sadhus and other personalities. The temple has been built on only 2.7 acres of land in Ayodhya.

Aaj Ki Baat

OPINION | HOW BRIJ BHUSHAN WAS FORCED TO QUIT WRESTLING

India | Dec 28, 2023, 06:10 AM IST

BJP president JP Nadda reportedly told Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that his interference in Indian wrestling would no longer be tolerated and he must stay away from the Wrestling Federation of India.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

OPINION | BEHIND FACADE OF UNITY, RUMBLINGS IN OPPOSITION BLOC

India | Dec 24, 2023, 06:18 AM IST

The INDIA alliance of opposition parties staged a 'Save Democracy' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday protesting mass suspension of 146 MPs. It was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and other opposition leaders.

Aaj Ki Baat

OPINION | ONE DAY BRIJ BHUSHAN WILL GET THE PUNISHMENT HE DESERVES

India | Dec 22, 2023, 04:50 PM IST

As India’s medal-winning daughters wept in public, the main accused in the sexual harassment scandal, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India chief, stood at his residence, wearing garlands. He said laughingly, “Dabdabaa thaa, dabdabaa hai, aur dabdabaa rahgea”

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OPINION | MIMICRY: INSTEAD OF BLAMING MEDIA, RAHUL SHOULD INTROSPECT

India | Dec 21, 2023, 04:20 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee was right when she said that had Rahul Gandhi not made the video and laughed at the mimicry of Rajya Sabha chairman, the matter would not have blown out of proportions. This is not the first time that Rahul has blamed the media.

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OPINION | BY MIMICKING, OPPOSITION MAY BECOME THE BIGGEST LOSER

India | Dec 21, 2023, 06:11 AM IST

On Wednesday, Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted to say that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him over phone and “expressed great pain over the abject theatrics of some Honourable MPs…He told me that he has been at the receiving end of such insults for twenty years and counting."

Aaj Ki Baat, Opposition MPs, Parliament, Congress

OPINION | SUSPENSION OF 141 MPs: MOST UNFORTUNATE

India | Dec 20, 2023, 06:16 AM IST

Among the MPs suspended on Tuesday are Dr Farooq Abdullah, Supriya Sule, Manish Tewari, Karthi Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor, Sudip Bandopadhyay, Dimple Yadav and others. On Monday, 78 MPs were suspended from both Houses.

Aaj Ki Baat, Parliament Security Breach

OPINION | PARLIAMENT SECURITY BREACH: FIND THE REAL MASTERMINDS

India | Dec 15, 2023, 05:46 PM IST

Delhi Police told the court that the conspirators had been hatching the plan for more than a year, they had recced Parliament twice, were in contact with one another through an app, and had reached Delhi three days before the act was committed.

Aaj Ki Baat, parliament security breach

OPINION | PARLIAMENT SECURITY BREACH: PART OF BIGGER CONSPIRACY

India | Dec 14, 2023, 03:46 PM IST

The intruders shouted slogans normally heard in the Left eco-system. It is also true that this is a big security lapse because visitors have to pass through three layers of strict security checks before entering the gallery.

Aaj Ki Baat, Bhajan Lal Sharma

OPINION | THE NEW RAJASTHAN CHIEF MINISTER: WHY DID MODI CHOOSE BHAJAN LAL SHARMA?

India | Dec 14, 2023, 06:19 AM IST

Bhajan Lal Sharma has been working for the organisation for the last twenty years. He has been state party general secretary four times, but nobody expected him to be made Chief Minister.

Aaj Ki Baat, Article 370

OPINION | DISPUTE ON ARTICLE 370 IS NOW CONSIGNED TO HISTORY

India | Dec 13, 2023, 06:23 AM IST

In its verdict, the Supreme Court said the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir was never intended to be a permanent body, because Article 370 was a temporary provision.

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