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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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Exclusive: Read full interview of Narendra Modi to Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat (Part 3)

Politics | Jun 13, 2014, 07:49 AM IST

Question from audience: You are campaigning relentlessly for last two months. From where do you get the motivation?Modi: I had started the campaign from 15th September. So now it's 6-7 months since I started the

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Exclusive:Read full interview of Narendra Modi to Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat (Part 2)

Politics | Jun 13, 2014, 07:44 AM IST

Narendra Modi in 'Aap Ki Adalat' (Part 2)Rajat Sharma: Their problem is that a ‘chaiwallah'  is trying  to become the prime minister.Narendra Modi: I am a person who never dreamt of becoming anything. And I

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Exclusive: Read full interview of Narendra Modi to Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat (Part I)

Politics | Jun 13, 2014, 07:40 AM IST

New Delhi: In his first exclusive marathon interview to India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma on his popular Aap Ki Adalat show, BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi opened up on a range of issues -

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Rajat Sharma to feature in 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' on Saturday

Bollywood | Apr 08, 2014, 03:46 PM IST

New Delhi: Aap Ki Adalat host Rajat Sharma, who does not even spare Bollywood biggies to be the target of his gimmicks is all set to grill India's favourite comedian this time.Coming soon on Kapil

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Kejriwal can't browbeat media, Rajat Sharma tells IIT Delhi students

Politics | Mar 15, 2014, 03:24 PM IST

New Delhi: India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma today lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his remarks in Nagpur threatening to jail mediapersons.Addressing students of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi,

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Watch how Rajat Sharma exposed Arvind Kejriwal in Aaj Ki Baat

Politics | Mar 15, 2014, 01:42 PM IST

New Delhi: India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma on Friday prime time show Aaj Ki Baat exposed how Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal and his associates are spreading lies and then issuing threats

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Aap Ki Adalat's Rajat Sharma to appear on Comedy Nights With Kapil (see pics)

Bollywood | Feb 27, 2014, 06:35 AM IST

Kapil Sharma, who do not even spare Bollywood biggies to be the target of his gimmicks will have to pay this time!Coming soon on Kapil Sharma's popular ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil' would be the famous

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Wind is in favour of Modi, let's not hastily jump to conclusions, Arun Jaitley tells Aap Ki Adalat

Politics | Jul 12, 2014, 05:38 PM IST

New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley has rubbished speculations that the emergence of Aam Aadmi Party could act as a spoiler for Narendra Modi in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Replying to questions from

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More communal riots in Rajasthan, UP, than in Gujarat, Maulana Madani tells Aap Ki Adalat

Politics | Jul 12, 2014, 05:38 PM IST

New Delhi:  The general secretary of Jamiat Ulema Hind, Maulana Mahmood Madani has indirectly praised Narendra Modi by saying that there are more Muslim youths in the jails of Maharashtra than in Gujarat, and more

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Rahul Gandhi should not have used the word 'nonsense', Sheila Dikshit tells Adalat

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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