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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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Politics | Oct 05, 2013, 03:12 PM IST

New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit has said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi should not have used  words like 'nonsense' for the ordinance on convicted lawmakers later withdrawn by the Centre. Appearing in Rajat

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There are no shortcuts to success: Rajat Sharma tells Symbiosis students

India | Sep 11, 2013, 05:42 PM IST

Pune: India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma has advised students to dream big in life."I never thought I would make it this far. As a young man, I wanted a bank job so I

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Modi can bring Ram Rajya, Ashok Singhal tells Aap Ki Adalat

Politics | Jul 12, 2014, 05:37 PM IST

New Delhi: Senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal has said, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi can bring Ram Rajya if he comes to power at the Centre. Replying to questions in Rajat Sharma's Aap

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I am an admirer of SRK : Rajat Sharma

Bollywood | Aug 29, 2013, 11:08 PM IST

Kolkata:  Having seen the change in SRK in the span of 18 years, from the star of couple of blockbusters to the over 75 film-old 'King Khan', Aap Ki Adalat host Rajat Sharma feels the

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Rajat Sharma narrates anecdotes about Thackeray at FICCI Ladies event

India | Aug 24, 2013, 06:28 PM IST

Kolkata: FICCI Ladies Organisation held a seminar in honour of India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma in Kolkata on Saturday. The ladies tried to grill  Rajat Sharma on the lines of India TV's most popular

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My relationship with Salman has gone beyond oneupmanship: SRK

Bollywood | Aug 09, 2013, 04:24 PM IST

New Delhi, Aug 9: Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan has said, he and Salman Khan are now mature individuals, and their relationship has gone beyond oneupmanship.  The King Khan of Bollywood had recently hugged Salman Khan

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When Hema Malini combed Shah Rukh Khan's hair!

Bollywood | Aug 08, 2013, 06:17 AM IST

New Delhi, Aug 8: Imagine Bollywood's dreamgirl Hema Malini combing your hair! Shah Rukh Khan the king of Bollywood has revealed an interesting fact on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat.King Khan who is all set

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Shah Rukh takes a dig at Salman

Bollywood | Aug 07, 2013, 07:19 PM IST

New Delhi Aug 7: It seems Shah Rukh Khan misses Salman Khan as when he was quizzed in India TV's weekly show Aap Ki Adalat by Rajat Sharma about ‘Chennai Express', which has brought back

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I was stopped at US airports several times because of my surname Khan, it's humiliating, says actor Irrfan

Bollywood | Mar 08, 2013, 10:17 PM IST

New Delhi, Mar  9: Actor Irrfan has revealed how he was stopped at airports in the United States several times only because of his surname Khan. “It's humiliating. They don't even disclose the reasons”, says

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Nana Patekar rules out joining politics, asks Raj, Uddhav to join hands

Bollywood | Mar 01, 2013, 11:40 AM IST

New Delhi, March 1 : Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has renewed his appeal to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to join hands, but himself ruled out joining active

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India TV to present Yuva Awards to youth icons

India | Jan 31, 2013, 04:15 PM IST

New Delhi, Jan 31: India TV has decided to give away Yuva Awards to youth icons in the fields of politics, sports, music, film, television and business. The Yuva Awards in six categories  will be

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Media highlighted nation's outrage over Delhi gangrape: Rajat Sharma

India | Jan 27, 2013, 08:08 AM IST

Nashik, Jan 27: India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma on Saturday said it was the print and electronic media which channelised the nation's outrage over the gruesome gangrape and murder of a paramedic in

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I am the nation's daughter, it's my fault: Rajat Sharma's poem on Damini

India | Dec 31, 2012, 07:44 PM IST

New Delhi, Dec 31: As there is outpouring of grief across India after the death of the 23-year-old physiotherapist, gangraped and brutalized by six madmen in Delhi, India TV's chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma has

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India TV will give sting tapes to BCCI, says Rajat Sharma

Cricket | May 16, 2012, 02:52 PM IST

Noida, May 15: India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma on Tuesday assured all possible help to the Board of Control of Cricket in India to uproot corruption from Indian Premier League. India TV on Monday evening 

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Rahul will become PM when the time comes, Digvijay Singh tells Adalat

India | May 12, 2012, 08:23 PM IST

New Delhi, May 12: Congress general secretary Digivijay Singh has said that Rahul Gandhi will become the prime minister, "when the time comes". Replying to a volley of questions from Rajat Sharma in the India

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Ghazal singer Ghulam Ali says, Madhuri is the best

India | May 07, 2012, 02:35 PM IST

New Delhi, May 5: Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali dislikes Bollywood item numbers like  Sheila, Munni and Chhammak Chhallo, but is effusive in his praise for Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit.  Replying to questions in Rajat

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Swamy Tells Adalat, Rahul Is Ineligible To Become PM

India | Apr 01, 2012, 11:31 AM IST

New Delhi, Mar 31: Predicting Lok Sabha elections by the end of this year, Janata Party president Dr Subramanian Swamy has  said, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi was ineligible to become India's prime minister.Replying to

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Rajat Sharma Refutes Charges Against Visual Media

India | Feb 06, 2012, 10:48 PM IST

Jaipur, Feb 6: India TV chairman and Editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma today rubbished allegations that visual media, particularly news channels, was working only for TRPs. In his speech at a function organised by Bhaskar group here, Sharma

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Shoe Thrown At Rahul Was Because Of His Karma, Swami Ramdev Tells Aap Ki Adalat

India | Jan 28, 2012, 09:33 PM IST

New  Delhi, Jan 28: Yoga guru Swami Ramdev today said black flags being shown or shoes being thrown at  leaders like Rahul Gandhi were because of their karma (work). 'I never asked anybody to throw

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As Serial Kisser I Am On Par With Emraan, Says Vidya Balan In Aap Ki Adalat

Bollywood | Dec 03, 2011, 04:29 PM IST

New Delhi, Dec 3: Bollywood actor Vidya Balan believes that she is on par with Emraan Hashmi as far as serial kissing on celluloid is concerned.Replying to questions in Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat show

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