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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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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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I Never Wanted Anna To Sit On Fast Unto Death, Swami Agnivesh Tells Aap Ki Adalat

India | Nov 21, 2011, 07:40 AM IST

New Delhi, Nov 19: Former Team Anna member and social activist Swami Agnivesh has said, he had recorded his dissenting note in the minutes of Team Anna's core committee as he did not want Anna

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Nitin Gadkari Says, Kanimozhi Should Get Bail

India | Nov 12, 2011, 06:47 PM IST

New Delhi, Nov 12: BJP president Nitin Gadkari has said that DMK leader M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi should now be released on bail. Replying to questions on Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat show, Gadkari said now

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Anna's Arrest Was A Mistake, Salman Khursheed Tells Aap Ki Adalat

India | Sep 10, 2011, 11:24 AM IST

New Delhi, Sep 10: Law Minister Salman Khursheed has admitted that the arrest of Anna Hazare on August 16 by Delhi Police the day he began his indefinite fast was a mistake.  Khursheed was replying

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Team Anna To Campaign Against Leaders Who Oppose Jan Lokpal Bill

India | Sep 03, 2011, 09:45 PM IST

New Delhi, Sept 3: Team Anna Hazare has threatened to campaign  against those ministers and MPs in the ensuing state Assembly polls who are opposing the Jan Lokpal Bill.  This was revealed by Team Anna

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I Always Feel Happy Scoring Runs Against Pakistan, Says Gambhir In Aap Ki Adalat

Cricket | Jul 18, 2011, 08:37 AM IST

New Delhi, July 16: Team India's dashing opener Gautam Gambhir lashed out at former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi saying that he was still behaving like a 16-year-old immature boy.  Replying to questions in Rajat Sharma's

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I Want To See Rahul As PM In My Lifetime, Says Digvijay Singh

India | Jun 25, 2011, 07:04 PM IST

New Delhi, Jun 25: Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said today that he wanted to see Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister in his lifetime, but he quickly added that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has peformed

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If They Stop Us, We Will Go To Jail, Hazare Tells Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat

India | Jun 19, 2011, 12:02 PM IST

New Delhi, Jun 17: A combative Anna Hazare told Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat that he and his supporters were ready to go to jail on August 16, if prevented from sitting on fast on

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How Congress Gameplan Backfired: Rajat Sharma

India | Jun 14, 2011, 09:58 PM IST

Congress wounded by Anna's misguided missiles had a perfect plan to counter the attack. The crafty leaders had  worked out a strategy to use Swami Ramdev as a ‘Drone' missile to hit target ‘Anna', but

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India | Jun 14, 2011, 09:57 PM IST

Swami Ramdev asked me on June 4 whether police would try to arrest him. He said that he had definite information. My reply then was: “No government would dare to make such a mistake. You

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G-8 Nations To Give $ 40 Billion For Arab Spring

World | May 28, 2011, 04:53 PM IST

Deauville, France, May 28: Rich countries and international lenders are aiming to provide $40 billion in funding for Arab nations trying to establish true democracies, officials said at a Group of Eight summit.Officials didn't fully

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I Wanted To Be A Lawyer, Not A Politician, Jayalalitha Had Told Rajat Sharma's Adalat

India | May 14, 2011, 07:25 PM IST

Chennai, May 14: AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa had told India TV talk show host Rajat Sharma's Aap Ki Adalat, way back in January 1999, that she had wanted to be a lawyer and not a

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