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Rajat Sharma

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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 center 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 on 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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  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Modi’s three farm bills are definitely pro-farmer

    India | Sep 19, 2020, 02:26 PM IST

    Doubts and apprehensions are being created in the minds of farmers by vested interest groups and some political parties, mainly the Congress, over three farm bills passed by Parliament this week.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | China is not willing to listen to reason

    India | Sep 16, 2020, 01:01 PM IST

    In the first official statement in Parliament on the India-China military standoff in Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said,  China is trying to unilaterally alter the status quo on the Line of Actual Control, while India wants to peacefully resolve the ongoing confrontation.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | How China has launched a propaganda war against India

    India | Sep 12, 2020, 12:55 PM IST

    In the four-month-long standoffs with the Indian army in eastern Ladakh, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) now finds itself in a crisis of its own making. The Chinese army has therefore launched a propaganda war to intimidate India, whose army jawans stand firm and vigilant at the Line of Actual Control. 

  • Sushant Singh Rajput

    Opinion | Sushant death case: Rhea’s bail plea rejected again

    India | Sep 11, 2020, 02:17 PM IST

    The NDPS special court in Mumbai on Friday rejected all the six bail petitions filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, their associates Dipesh Sawant, Samuel Miranda, suspected peddlers Abdul Basit and Zaid Vilatra.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput

    Opinion | Sushant death case: NCB dragnet may widen in film industry

    India | Sep 09, 2020, 01:08 PM IST

    Film actor Rhea Chakraborty was on Wednesday sent to Byculla jail for 14 days after a session court dismissed her bail petition in the drugs case. The actor, caught in the centre of controversy after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, wept for a long time with her brother after the session judge rejected her bail petition. 

  • Sushant Singh Rajput death case

    Opinion | Sushant death case: Rhea’s counter-attack will prove futile

    India | Sep 08, 2020, 01:41 PM IST

    In her complaint, Rhea has said that the prescription showed Sushant as an OPD patient in Delhi whereas he was in Mumbai at that time. “This clearly shows that it is a forged one. 

  • Opinion: Why India hit China hard where it mattered the most

    Opinion: Why India hit China hard where it mattered the most

    India | Sep 03, 2020, 03:03 PM IST

    After wresting advantage in Pangong Lake area with the occupation of heights on the south bank of the lake in eastern Ladakh, India on Wednesday mounted a fresh strike on Chinese and Chinese-controlled apps.

  • Opinion | Sushant death case: New twists and turns

    Opinion | Sushant death case: New twists and turns

    India | Sep 02, 2020, 01:36 PM IST

    Giving a fresh twist to Sushant death case, lawyer of Rhea Chakraborty obliquely alleged on Tuesday that Sushant’s sisters were trying to project the actor’s death as a case of murder in order to get insurance claim benefits.

  • Pranab Da: Too smart for Congress to be PM

    Opinion | Pranab Da: Too smart for Congress to be PM

    India | Sep 01, 2020, 10:58 AM IST

    On Monday, when news broke about Pranab Da’s passing away, Modi was among the first to react on Twitter. He posted a photograph of him touching the feet of Pranab Da.

  • Opinion | Sushant’s death: CBI questions Rhea

    Opinion | Sushant’s death: CBI questions Rhea

    India | Aug 28, 2020, 02:30 PM IST

    The CBI has begun questioning actor Rhea Chakraborty in Mumbai on Friday in the case of the mysterious death of  Sushant Singh Rajput. Also questioned was Samuel Miranda, Sushant’s house manager, said to be one of those assistants who procured drugs for Rhea.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | How Arun Jaitley’s words about Congress proved to be prophetic

    India | Aug 25, 2020, 10:03 AM IST

    “Congress Party, as a ‘headless chicken’, is further consolidating its alienation from the people of India. New India has changed. Only Congress does not realise this. The Congress leadership is determined to succeed in its race to the bottom”.  – Arun Jaitley on Facebook on August 6, 2019, 18 days before his death.

  • aaj ki baat

    Opinion | Sushant’s case: Do not expect CBI to unravel the truth soon

    India | Aug 21, 2020, 01:04 PM IST

    The CBI team has reached Mumbai with a well-prepared plan as to how to move ahead. The team will have to examine the case diary, panchnama, autopsy report, Sushant’s five personal diaries and several other vital documents. 

  • Opinion | Sushant case: A feisty DGP, the CBI and Shiv

    Opinion | Sushant case: A feisty DGP, the CBI and Shiv Sena’s worry

    India | Aug 20, 2020, 01:39 PM IST

    With the Supreme Court ordering a CBI probe into the mysterious death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the stage is now set for the nation’s premier investigation agency to begin its probe. 

  • aaj ki baat

    Opinion | Sushant Rajput Case: Over to CBI now

    India | Aug 19, 2020, 02:39 PM IST

    Let us all hope the investigation by CBI will now take a correct course.  For the last two months, the slipshod manner in which the case was being handled by Mumbai Police raised several questions.  

  • Opinion | How conspirators are misusing social media in

    Opinion | How conspirators are misusing social media in India

    India | Aug 18, 2020, 01:33 PM IST

    Social media outlets like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter have nowadays become easy tools for some people to carry out conspiracies. Some become detectives, some have become self-appointed guardians of Hindus, some project themselves as protectors of Muslims.

  • Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma

    Opinion | How Modi sent strong messages to China, Pakistan in his I-Day speech

    India | Aug 15, 2020, 06:02 PM IST

    In his seventh consecutive Independence Day address from Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent clear messages to both China and Pakistan saying that “our armed forces have replied in the same language to those who dared to challenge our sovereignty either on LoC (Line of Control) or LAC (Line of Actual Control)”.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Bengaluru riots: Punish the Perpetrators

    India | Aug 14, 2020, 10:31 AM IST

    The situation in East Bengaluru continues to remain tense and on Thursday, paramilitary forces had to stage flag march in the riot-hit areas. Curfew and prohibitory orders will continue for the next two days.

  • aaj ki baat

    Opinion | Bengaluru violence: Pre-meditated and pre-planned

    India | Aug 13, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

    Denigrating Prophet Mohammed is highly objectionable and must not be condoned. It is a crime to hurt the religious feelings of a community by insulting the Prophet who has given the message of peace and brotherhood to the world. But, setting fire to homes, vehicles, and police stations cannot be the work of true followers of the Prophet. 

  • aaj ki baat

    Opinion | Is wait for a COVID vaccine over?

    India | Aug 12, 2020, 03:50 PM IST

    In India, three vaccines are in the clinical trial stage. Bharat Biotech and Cadila Healthcare are conducting Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials on locally developed vaccine candidates, while Pune-based Serum Institute is doing Phase 3 trialsfor Oxford University’s vaccine candidate developed in UK.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Avoid speculating on causes behind Kozhikode air crash, let investigators do their probe

    India | Aug 08, 2020, 05:07 PM IST

    Fortunately, the plane did not catch fire because of torrential rain, and the lives of most of the passengers were saved. The pilots tried twice to make a safe landing on the runway in heavy rain, but at the third attempt, it overshot the runway resulting in the mishap.

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