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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 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 | Bhoomi Pujan of Ram temple in Ayodhya by Modi marks the beginning of a new epoch

    India | Aug 05, 2020, 01:40 PM IST

    This is a big victory for Indian brotherhood and its centuries-old tradition of people of all communities and religions living in harmony. It is a victory for Indian culture that has seeped into our national sub-consciousness over many centuries despite foreign invasions. This, in essence, is the message of today’s historic event. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Tussle between Bihar and Maharashtra will benefit those being probed for Sushant’s death

    India | Aug 04, 2020, 02:04 PM IST

    On Monday, in my prime time show ‘Aaj Ki Baat’, I asked Bihar director-general of Police Gupteshwar Pandey, why Bihar police were not transferring the probe to Mumbai police. He replied that the partial cause of action lies in Bihar, because the entire properties of Sushant, who was unmarried, belongs to his father KK Singh, who is unwilling to trust the Mumbai Police. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Keep politics out of Sushant probe, find out the truth behind his death mystery

    India | Aug 01, 2020, 03:48 PM IST

    On Friday, his ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, who had a six-year-long relationship with him, told India TV that despite the break-up, Sushant used to send her WhatsApp messages about Rhea’s family, which she has passed on to Bihar police.

  • Rajat Sharma, India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief 

    Opinion | Sushant’s death mystery is turning murkier by the day

    India | Jul 31, 2020, 04:14 PM IST

    From an overall viewpoint, the entire controversy now seems to be limited to Sushant’s and Rhea’s families. Allegations of nepotism and favouritism by Bollywood biggies and about Sushant being thrown out from movies were making the rounds, but these seem to hold no water after Sushant’s father filed his FIR in Patna.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | A golden moment in the history of Indian Air Force

    India | Jul 30, 2020, 12:18 PM IST

    I personally feel that the time has come for Congress to close the Rafale chapter and raise the morale of our air force. The party should welcome the induction of Rafale jets in the IAF. Congress should also learn lessons from past mistakes. 

  • Sushant Singh Rajput

    Opinion | Charges against Rhea by Sushant Singh Rajput’s father must be thoroughly probed

    India | Jul 30, 2020, 07:39 AM IST

    Sushant’s father alleged that when his son decided to start organic farming in Coorg, Karnataka, Rhea blackmailed him, threatening to make his medical reports public if he went to Coorg. She threatened Sushant that she would tell the world that he was a lunatic.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | How Modi has launched multi-pronged strategy against China

    India | Jul 28, 2020, 03:04 PM IST

    With the arrival of the first five Rafale jet fighters at Ambala airbase in India, the Indian Air Force has got what it described as a ‘game changer’, after a long delay of twenty years. This has come at a time when India has launched a multi-pronged strategy to counter Chinese aggression on the Ladakh border. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Cow slaughter must be prevented

    India | Jul 25, 2020, 01:49 PM IST

    The need of the hour is to maintain communal peace. However, there are nefarious elements who are trying to disturb the peace by carrying out cow slaughter during Bakrid on the sly. Their efforts must be nipped in the bud.

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Bihar must take steps on war footing to tackle COVID pandemic

    India | Jul 24, 2020, 01:39 PM IST

    On Thursday, India TV telecast a video from Rohtas district, which showed healthcare workers wearing PPE kits taking a dead COVID patient to a crematorium in Bikramganj block. The body was duly wrapped in sheet. After laying the body on the pyre, they set it on fire, but even before the body was fully burnt, the workers walked out. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Why Modi wants a strong friendship between India and the US

    India | Jul 23, 2020, 11:10 AM IST

    For the first time, the Indian Prime Minister was inviting US companies to invest in India’s agriculture sector, which has been traditionally kept away from foreign investment since independence. He pointed out how over half a billion Indians are now digitally connected to the internet, with rural users outpacing urban users for the first time. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat

    Opinion | Why Bihar hospitals are in such a sorry state

    India | Jul 22, 2020, 01:16 PM IST

      The number of COVID cases has reached 28,504 in Bihar alone. On Tuesday, 1109 new cases were reported and so far 198 people have died. Patna is the worst affected where the number of COVID patients is nearly 4,000. 

  • Building of a Ram temple - Rajat Sharma Opinion

    Opinion | Building of a Ram temple

    India | Jul 21, 2020, 12:21 PM IST

    The Ram Janmabhoomi temple has been planned in such a manner that it can withstand the vagaries of nature for thousands of years. Devotees of Lord Ram desire that the temple must be truly magnificent and splendid. The shrine will be spread over nearly 120 acres, and the state government may have to acquire at least 50 more acres.

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 17 episode

    Opinion | Why we can’t trust China

    India | Jul 18, 2020, 08:26 PM IST

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited Stakna forward post near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, where he witnessed breathtaking paradropping and other military exercises by para commandos and jawans using latest sophisticated weapons, and later addressed jawans on the west bank of Pangong lake, nearly 40 km from where Indian and Chinese troops are facing a stand-off over disengagement issues.

  • Aaj ki baat july 16 episode

    Opinion | How Pakistan is giving support to Khalistani separatists

    India | Jul 17, 2020, 01:23 PM IST

    In recent weeks, many of you might have received calls from unknown numbers from places like Michigan, Oklahoma, Georgia. Once you receive the call, you get a recorded message from someone claiming to be from an organization Sikhs for Justice, and ca

  • Plasma Donation racket, COVID19

    How cyber fraudsters are out to fleece people for plasma donation

    India | Jul 16, 2020, 03:13 PM IST

    I would request all to be very careful while dealing with people who demand money for plasma donation. The life of every human being is valuable and one should not fall into any trap.

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 14 episode

    Opinion | Round One goes to Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan battle

    India | Jul 15, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

    Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is presently in a strong position. He has the party high command behind him, and he has managed to garner the support of most of the Congress MLAs, whom he has kept in a resort. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 13 episode

    Opinion | Why leaders like Scindia, Sachin Pilot are deserting Congress party

    India | Jul 14, 2020, 12:01 PM IST

    I think, Sachin Pilot’s unhappiness is justified. He believes that Rahul Gandhi used him as a pawn to bring the Congress to power in Rajasthan and then cast him aside. The situation has now come to such a pass that several senior Congress leaders feel that it was Rahul’s style of working that caused Scindia to leave, and now Pilot wants to follow his path. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 10 episode

    Opinion | Vikas Dubey got his punishment that every dreaded criminal deserves

    India | Jul 11, 2020, 12:05 PM IST

    Yogi’s motive has been clear right from day one. He had been saying that the majesty of UP police must remain strong, it must not be diluted through political interference. If a gangster who murders eight policemen escapes to live a comfortable life, whether inside jail or outside, tell me, which policeman will dare to risk his life to catch a criminal?

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 9 episode

    Opinion | How Vikas Dubey met his dramatic end

    India | Jul 10, 2020, 01:00 PM IST

    On early Friday morning, the vehicle in which Dubey was sitting with policemen overturned on the roadside near Barra on the outskirts of Kanpur city. According to police, the gangster snatched a policeman’s weapon and tried to flee. He was surrounded by other STF personnel. 

  • Aaj Ki Baat July 8 episode

    Opinion | Stop glorifying a gangster because of his caste

    India | Jul 09, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

    A criminal has no caste and people in civil society must identify a criminal not by his caste, but by his acts. I want to convey my message to the conscience of people who are openly supporting Vikas Dubey. He is a criminal, an extortionist, who must meet his logical end. Supporting Vikas Dubey because of his caste is, in itself, a crime against society.

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