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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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Rajat Sharma grills Kangana Ranaut in Aap Ki Adalat

Hrithik Roshan and his father must apologize for maligning me in public, angry Kangana Ranaut tells Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Sep 02, 2017, 07:08 PM IST

Replying to questions from Rajat Sharma in the show Aap Ki Adalat, to be telecast tonight at 10 pm on India TV, Kangana Ranaut lashes out on Hrithik Roshan and his father for maligning her in public

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Kangana Ranaut spills beans on her unpleasant episodes with filmmakers of Bollywood on Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Sep 03, 2017, 12:13 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut also reveals a hair-raising incident where she and her team were held at the gunpoint by rebels in Chambal valley

'Kangana Ranaut exposed the dark secrets of Bollywood'

Aaj Ki Baat Sept 1 episode: 'Kangana Ranaut exposed the dark secrets of Bollywood'

Sep 02, 2017, 05:02 PM IST

To be fair, if Hrithik desires to reply to Kangana's questions, he should also appear in Aap Ki Adalat to put the record straight.

Kangana Ranaut

From Hrithik Roshan to Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut takes on biggies in Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Sep 02, 2017, 04:47 PM IST

Appearing on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat on India TV, Kangana made some shocking revelations about her relationships, her ugly spat with Hrithik Roshan, on Karan Johar, and on women commission.

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Karan Johar is movie mafia: Kangana Ranaut stands her ground on Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Sep 01, 2017, 09:58 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut hits back on filmmaker Karan Johar for making fun of her.

kangana ranaut on aap ki adalat india tv

Why did Hrithik dance on my birthday if he had problems with me, asks Kangana Ranaut in Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Sep 01, 2017, 05:27 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut spoke volumes about her alleged affair and fallout with her Krish co-star Krishh 3 on Aap Ki Adalat

Aaj Ki Baat August 30 episode

Aaj Ki Baat August 30 episode: 'How demonetization has helped the economy'

Aug 31, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

The real motive behind demonetization was (1) bringing black money back to the banking system (2) expanding the tax base and (3) switching the economy to digital mode.

Police claimed that Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim had planned

Aaj Ki Baat August 29 episode: 'Now is the time to expose all fake godmen'

Aug 31, 2017, 10:58 AM IST

The most surprising thing in the entire sordid episode is how fake godmen like Ram Rahim manage to fool gullible devotees despite committing heinous crimes

Ravi Shankar Prasad in an exclusive conversation with India

EXCLUSIVE: See no need for new law on triple talaq, R S Prasad tells India TV after SC verdict

India | Aug 23, 2017, 07:51 AM IST

In what is being hailed as a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the long-prevalent practice of ‘triple talaq’ terming it unconstitutional and invalid

Ravi Shankar Prasad in an exclusive conversation with India

Watch: Ravi Shankar Prasad in an exclusive conversation with India TV following SC verdict on triple talaq

India | Aug 22, 2017, 09:07 PM IST

In what is being hailed as a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the long-prevalent practice of ‘triple talaq’ terming it unconstitutional and invalid

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Aap Ki Adalat

Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets candid, talks about getting nervous while kissing on-screen and much more

Bollywood | Aug 23, 2017, 02:28 PM IST

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared all about his initial days of hardship and his he had gone through before tasting the stardom.

I am the highest paid actor in Bollywood in terms of acting

I am the highest paid actor in Bollywood in terms of acting, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Aug 20, 2017, 05:41 PM IST

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Rajat Sharma's show 'Aap Ki Adalat' will be telecast tonight at 10 pm on India TV. The repeat telecast will take place on Sunday at 10 am and 10 pm.

The two faces of Kashmir

The two faces of Kashmir: One brain-washed into terror, the other of inspiration and hard work

India | Jun 14, 2017, 10:31 AM IST

An expose by India TV now shows how youth of the Valley have been a prey to a deliberate ploy of terror outfits, most of them Pakistan-sponsored

Rajat Sharma grills UP CM Adityanath in Aap Ki Adalat

'Thok Denge': We will knock down criminals in UP, says UP CM Adityanath in Aap Ki Adalat

Politics | Jun 03, 2017, 06:26 PM IST

Replying to questions from Rajat Sharma in the show Aap Ki Adalat, to be telecast on India TV tonight, the chief minister bluntly said: "Agar apradh karenge, toh thok diye jayenge" (If they commit crimes, we will knock them down).

BJP President Amit Shah with Rajat Sharma at India TV’s

India TV’s mega conclave Samvaad pulsate with political top guns on the stage

Politics | May 16, 2017, 07:51 PM IST

India TV’s Full-Day Mega Conclave Samvaad seems to have again hit the right chord with the audience, even with its second edition.

Rajat Sharma grills Amit Shah on sets if India TV's

Confident of NDA candidate’s win in presidential election, says Amit Shah

Politics | May 15, 2017, 09:59 PM IST

Shah further said that the ‘NDA government under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership has taken several initiatives in last three years to bring ‘achhe din’ (good days) and the country is close to it’.

Kapil Mishra in Aap Ki Adalat

When Kejriwal told me, you may have to commit suicide, Kapil Mishra reveals in Aap Ki Adalat

Politics | May 14, 2017, 01:04 PM IST

Kapil Mishra said, he had details of "shell companies, use of black money and concealing of transactions from Income Tax and Election Commission", and he would make them public soon.

INDIA TV’s mega conclave ‘SAMVAAD’ to take stock of 3

INDIA TV’s mega conclave ‘SAMVAAD’ to take stock of 3 years of Modi govt

Politics | May 11, 2017, 03:42 PM IST

With this Full-Day affair and in its true role of being democracy’s fourth estate, India TV is set to question the establishment to bring to fore the facts that matter to the masses in general.

Sonu Nigam speaks against those who issue threatening fatwa

Govt must take action against those who issue threatening fatwa, Singer Sonu Nigam tells Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | May 06, 2017, 04:38 PM IST

Following his tweets over 'azaan', the singer shaved off his head dramatically in Mumbai after a Kolkata moulvi issued a fatwa offering to pay Rs 10 lakhs to anybody who could shave his head and garland him with shoes for insulting Islam.

sonu nigam aap ki adalat

This is what news channels will flash after Sonu Nigam’s death, according to the singer himself

Bollywood | May 04, 2017, 07:07 PM IST

The most awaited guest of ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, Sonu Nigam made some interesting statements on the popular television show.

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