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Rajat Sharma

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief
India TV

DOB: 18 February 1957

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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VIDEOS

Aaj Ki Baat : Why huge cutouts of late Gen Bipin Rawat were displayed at Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Uttarakhand?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 16, 2021, 10:46 PM IST

Why Rahul Gandhi said, ‘Rafale jets, tanks, submarines alone do not make a nation strong’? SP chief Akhilesh Yadav meets his uncle Shivpal Yadav in Lucknow, agree to become allies for UP polls. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Union Minister Ajay Mishra loses cool when asked about jailed son

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 16, 2021, 06:17 AM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra on Wednesday lost his cool at journalists when he was asked about his son Ashish, who is in jail in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. The minister's son Ashish Mishra is among the 13 accused in the violence that took place in October wherein at least four farmers and a journalist were killed.

Aaj Ki Baat: Has Benares changed completely? Have the ghats, temples, roads been transformed?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 15, 2021, 12:16 PM IST

What Modi said after midnight inspection of Varanasi station and roads? Why Modi convened BJP CMs meet in Varanasi? Why all these CMs will now proceed to Ayodhya? for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Crowds flocked to pay last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat during his last journey in Delhi

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 11, 2021, 11:36 AM IST

General Bipin Rawat Cremation: A huge crowd of people lined up on both sides of the dedicated road route to bid final goodbye to the top Army General.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why did the chopper explode in air and fall as a ball of fire?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 10, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

General Bipin Rawat helicopter crash: The Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others crashed, killing 13 of the 14 people on board in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday. The only question that remains unanswered is, Why did the ‘safest’ chopper flown by the best pilot, equipped with weather radar, crash? Watch this episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: How did helicopter crash that killed Gen Bipin Rawat, 12 others occur?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 09, 2021, 06:23 AM IST

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday, the Indian Air Force said. The helicopter copter carrying Gen Rawat and his entourage crashed in apparently foggy conditions, killing the 13 people on board.

Aaj Ki Baat : SKM to take final call on ending farmers' protest in Wednesday's meet

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 07, 2021, 11:27 PM IST

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha is slated to take the final call on the year-long farmers' agitation. In a meeting today, the SKM responded to the proposal forwarded to them by the Centre, and on the basis of the government's reply back, the final decision will be announced tomorrow.

Aaj Ki Baat : How Army Para Special Forces made a big blunder in killing 14 civilians in Nagaland?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 06, 2021, 11:07 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the tragic incident in Nagaland in which 14 civilians were killed by the Armed Forces as a case of 'mistaken identity'. Now the question is who is responsible for this tragedy ? Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma to know the inside story

Aaj Ki Baat: Many flyers arriving at Indian airports giving fake phone no, address, Authorities on alert

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 04, 2021, 04:35 PM IST

Two NRI families from S. Africa, USA attended weddings in Jaipur, several people infected with virus. More than 80 senior citizens at an old age home in Bhiwandi near Mumbai tested positive. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: For the first time, India reports 2 cases of Omicron in Karnataka

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 03, 2021, 12:07 AM IST

All travellers from 12 “at risk” countries will undergo compulsory RT-PCR test on arrival in India. All Indian airports gear up to test 8,000-plus travelers arriving from 31 countries. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Mamata meets Sharad Pawar, says, ‘What is UPA? There is no UPA?'

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 02, 2021, 06:20 AM IST

Congress says, ‘opposition unity minus Congress will be nothing but a pipe dream’. Akhilesh campaigns in Bundelkhand, Yogi in Ayodhya, Deputy CM K P Maurya rakes up Mathura issue. for more watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Will farmers call off their agitation on December 4? Will all cases against farmers be withdrawn?

Aaj Ki Baat | Dec 01, 2021, 09:34 AM IST

Coming as a major development in the ongoing farmers' protest, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Satnam Singh on Tuesday said that the government has accepted their demands. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat : Parliament passes bill to repeal three farm laws on day 1 of Winter Session

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 30, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

Parliament on Monday passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, to repeal the three farm laws against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, with its passage in Rajya Sabha. Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha also passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 within minutes of its introduction in the lower House.

Aaj Ki Baat: Yogi attends mass weddings of 3,915, including 126 Muslim couples in Ayodhya

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 26, 2021, 11:37 PM IST

A mass marriage event was organised in Ayodhya today where a total of 3915 couples were married, including 126 Muslim couples, all under the supervision of CM Yogi Adityanath. Watch this episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Will Jewar International Airport change the future of Western UP?

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 25, 2021, 10:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of the largest aerodromes in Asia. PM Narendra Modi said that Noida International Airport will give new employment opportunities to thousands of people of western Uttar Pradesh. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Pakistan govt is collecting fines from Hindus for rebuilding temple burnt by Maulanas

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 23, 2021, 11:52 PM IST

Today a shocking news came from Pakistan. Hindu temples were burnt and the burning temple were videographed. The Supreme Court of Pakistan imposed a fine of more than three crore rupees on the people responsible. But now all this damage is being recovered from the Hindus. How long will Hindus and Sikhs live a life of misery in Pakistan? Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why are farmer leaders adding MSP and other new demands for ending agitation?

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 22, 2021, 11:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdrew all three farm laws but the farmers' protest isn't over yet. Now the question in the mind of the people is, what do the leaders of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha want? Why is the agitation not ending? But farmer leaders are now gheraoing the borders of Delhi by making MSP their issue to protest. Are farmers trying to bet on UP with their agitation? Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why PM Modi decided to repeal all three farm laws?

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 19, 2021, 11:10 PM IST

PM Modi announced the withdrawal of all three farm laws this morning. This announcement made Narendra Modi's stature in the eyes of the masses even bigger as Modi not only announced the withdrawal of the three laws, but apologized to the country with folded hands, saying that he could not make some of the farmers happy with the said laws. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat | Why Congress leaders supported a comedian who denigrated India

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 17, 2021, 11:37 PM IST

Under attack for his monologue “I come from two Indias”, stand-up comic Vir Das has found backing in Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor but criticism from their party colleague Abhishek Manu Singhvi for “vilifying the nation”.

Aaj Ki Baat : PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, says previous govts reduced eastern UP to 'mafiawaad'

Aaj Ki Baat | Nov 16, 2021, 11:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a blistering attack on opposition parties and said the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh led by them reduced the state's vital eastern part to "mafiawaad" and poverty, but the BJP government is now writing a new chapter of development.