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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Mumbai: Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, said that without hard work and discipline it is difficult to achieve your ambition.The veteran journalist said this while addressing a workshop on TV reporting and
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New Delhi: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind general secretary Maulana Mahmood Madani has opposed the demand for banning Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the country. He said that RSS should change its views towards Muslims but banning it
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the country's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, (posthumously) on freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya.Members of Malviya's family received the Bharat Ratna from Mukherjee at the traditional ceremony
New Delhi: An undefeated India will face their biggest challenge of the cricket World Cup when they take on co-hosts and four-time champions Australia in the latter's backyard at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here
The CAG in its report on Tuesday has blamed Haryana's previous Congress government led by the then Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for showing undue favours to Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress president Sonia
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Miniter Arvind Kejriwal has refused to allot funds to three municipal corporations of the city saying the central government has not given enough funds to the state government.All three corporations, ruled
Srinagar: Separatist Kashmiri women group Dukhtaran-e- Millat hoisted Pakistan flag and sang Pakistan national anthem in Srinagar on the National day of Pakistan yesterday. The outfit is founded and headed by Syed Asiya Andrabi, a
New Delhi: India TV chairman and Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma is among the 100 Most Powerful Indians, says English-language daily Indian Express.Sharma is ranked 51st in the list compiled by the leading English daily.The alumnus of
New Delhi: Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas has said his party would follow democratic norms if its voice is heeded by the Centre, but will resort to dharna, rallies and fasts, if its
New Delhi: Just few moments before Gautam Gulati walked away with the winner's trophy of this season of Bigg Boss, the India TV New channel Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma grilled him alongside two other finalists Karishma
New Delhi: India TV chairman and Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma today dedicated the Padma Bhushan award conferred on him to his viewers.In a statement he said: "Actually I never thought about awards. My biggest award has
New Delhi: With the beginning of the esteem countdown of #21YearsOfAapKiAdalat celebration today, no doubt people are going gaga to witness probably one of the biggest moments of the year (3Khans together).And while the entire
New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha, who was one of the Bollywood beauties who graced the #21YearsOfAapKiAdalat celebration recently held here added much glamour to the event. Looking extremely elegant in a dusty pink Sabyasachi ensemble, the Lady
New Delhi: Aap Ki Adalat completed 21 years and all the A-listers of political arena and Bollywood were present to raise the toast for the show and the host Rajat Sharma.This event has emerged as
New Delhi: It's always people's advocate Rajat Sharma the one who grills the celebrities from Bollywood and politics, but on December 2 the table was flipped and the Editor-in-Chief of India TV was made to
New Delhi: Finally we got to witness the three Khans- Salman, Aamir and Shah Rukh together at none other than the most awaited celebration of Aap Ki Adalat completing 21 years.We already told you that
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today critical of media interviews where questions are asked with the apparent aim of getting anwsers that is sometimes “pre-decided”.“In interviews, this is our experience. We have to
New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening led the nation's virtual who's who at a glittering event at Delhi's Pragati Maidan this evening to celebrate 21 years of Rajat Sharma's
New Delhi: India's longest running television show “Aap Ki Adalat” hosted by Rajat Sharma, India TV Editor-in-chief and one of the pioneers of TV journalism in India, has successfully completed 21 glorious years. It made
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