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.
Read MoreNashik, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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