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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 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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Budget | Feb 02, 2018, 09:04 AM IST

India TV, the country’s leading Hindi news channel, is hosting “Budget Conclave 2018” – a day-long event where leaders from the ruling BJP government and the Opposition will express their views and concerns on the Union Budget 2018-19.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on how Kasganj violence was scripted on social media

Feb 01, 2018, 05:22 PM IST

The local police SP, the UP police chief, chief minister and even the Home Minister were informed about the impending violence through social media, but police did not take timely preventive action.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on how Mufti's remarks on Muslims should be treated

Jan 31, 2018, 10:27 PM IST

The vice-chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Personal Law Board and the Deputy Grand Mufti of the state Nasirul Islam has asked Muslims in India to demand a separate country.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on cinegoers' reply to vandals protesting against Padmaavat

Jan 26, 2018, 07:41 PM IST

One thing is clear from the first day of screening: wherever the state government and police remained extra alert, vandals and hooligans failed to indulge in unruly acts.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on states not acting tough over Padmaavat row

Jan 25, 2018, 06:13 PM IST

The cinema hall owners have been watching the situation as it unfolded and have found to their dismay that the state governments and their police were not acting tough against the protesters.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on why state govts must ensure security for screening of Padmaavat

Jan 24, 2018, 05:19 PM IST

It is the duty of each state government, to abide by the Supreme Court order, and provide full security to such cinema halls.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on Kejriwal blaming others for disqualification of AAP MLAs

Jan 23, 2018, 03:36 PM IST

It now seems clear that neither Kejriwal nor his party leaders know how to run a government or an assembly.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma's advice to Karni Sena on Padmaavat row

Jan 19, 2018, 07:03 PM IST

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra reminded the state governments of their obligation to protect the fundamental right granted in the Constitution by ensuring law and order.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on the mystery behind seizure of Rs 97 cr demonetized notes

Jan 18, 2018, 03:39 PM IST

One theory that is being floated is that the demonetized notes might have been kept for exchange through the Nepal, Bhutan routes, but the RBI clarified that demonetized currency notes were no more legal tender in those two neighbouring countries.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on withdrawal of Haj subsidy

Jan 17, 2018, 02:51 PM IST

The Supreme Court had, in 2012, asked the government to completely phase out Haj subsidy. On the face of it, the subsidy was not benefiting Haj pilgrims, but the airlines, who were getting the subsidy directly from the government.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma.

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on terrorists using armour-piercing steel bullets in Kashmir

India | Jan 11, 2018, 02:17 PM IST

It is now time for the United States to not only shut off all monetary aid to Pakistan, but also stop military supplies to our hostile neighbour.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on modernisation of madrasas

Jan 10, 2018, 12:25 PM IST

In his letter, Rizvi has alleged that most of the madrasas are being run by Muslim clerics, who are imparting "misplaced and misconceived" religious education to Muslim children.

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Opinion | Rajat Sharma on AMU scholar joining militancy

Jan 09, 2018, 07:53 PM IST

It is the responsibility of parents in the Valley to appeal to the misguided youths, because terrorism is a blind alley.

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'Party belongs to workers, not a coterie of 2-3 person': Kumar Vishwas in Aap Ki Adalat

India | Jan 07, 2018, 03:32 PM IST

Appearing in Rajat Sharma's show 'Aap Ki Adalat', Kumar Vishwas said: "AAP does not belong to a coterie (mandali) of two or three persons, the party belongs to lakhs of workers who are there outside."

India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on Kejriwal's rude jolt to Kumar Vishwas

Jan 09, 2018, 08:55 PM IST

Vishwas revealed how during the last seven months he was being consistently sidelined by the party leadership.

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India | Jan 05, 2018, 10:31 PM IST

Three Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi will fall vacant by the end of this month when the tenure of Congress members Janardhan Dwivedi, Parvez Hashmi and Karan Singh end.

India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on why Pakistan is not granting consular access to Jadhav

Jan 09, 2018, 08:57 PM IST

The External Affairs Ministry in Delhi dismissed the video as "propagandistic exercise" which "simply carries no credibility".

India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on Maharashtra caste clashes

Jan 04, 2018, 03:29 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis chose not to commit the mistake done by his counterpart in neighbouring Gujarat, where police took action against Dalits, and this gave rise to emergence of local Dalit leaders.

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on Electoral bonds for political parties

Jan 03, 2018, 06:02 PM IST

In the last 70 years of independence, political parties had been taking donations from corporates and individuals, and most of the money was unaccounted.

India TV Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma

Opinion | Rajat Sharma on Donald Trump's threat to Pakistan

Jan 02, 2018, 05:19 PM IST

Clearly, Pakistan is doing this to assuage US concerns, similarly like the cosmetic "house arrest" of Hafiz Saeed last year.

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