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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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VIDEOS

Aaj Ki Baat: How deadly Black Fungus is spreading in Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Rajasthan

Aaj Ki Baat | May 19, 2021, 11:38 PM IST

Know from experts how to protect yourselves from deadly Black Fungus. Why Centre today changed vaccination guidelines for all those infected with Covid. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Aaj Ki Baat: Is the Singapore variant during the Third Wave going to target children? Know the facts

Aaj Ki Baat | May 18, 2021, 11:08 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to immediately cancel all air services with Singapore. In a tweet shared in afternoon, he said that the new strain of coronavirus is said to be "very dangerous" for children and also urged the Centre to prioritize vaccine rollout plans for children.

Aaj Ki Baat: Cyclone Tauktae causes widespread havoc across Mumbai and adjoining areas, heading to Gujarat

Aaj Ki Baat | May 17, 2021, 11:09 PM IST

Cyclone Tauktae, which intensified into a "extremely severe cyclonic storm", made landfall in Gujarat on Monday evening, triggering heavy rains in the region. The landfall on the western coast came after the cyclone dumped heavy rains on Mumbai.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why baseless rumours are being spread in villages, slums that Covid vaccine can cause death?

Aaj Ki Baat | May 15, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

Sputnik V Russian vaccine soft launched today, will be available in market next week. Deadly Mucormycosis (black fungus) spreading among Covid patients in UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Aaj Ki Baat: Will Indians get 216 crore doses of Covid vaccines from August?

Aaj Ki Baat | May 14, 2021, 06:44 AM IST

As states grapple with a shortage of coronavirus vaccines, the Centre on Thursday said that over two billion doses will be made available in the country in five months between August and December, enough to vaccinate the entire population. It also said Russian anti-Covid vaccine Sputnik V is likely to be available by next week. "Two billion doses (216 crore) will be made in the country in five months for India and for people of India. Vaccine will be available for all as we move forward," Niti Ayog Member VK Paul said, adding by the first quarter of the next year, the number is likely to be three billion, news agency ANI reported.

Aaj Ki Baat: How numbers of fresh Covid-19 cases showed big decline in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Delhi

Aaj Ki Baat | May 11, 2021, 11:38 PM IST

The government on Tuesday said that an early trend of decline in daily new COVID-19 cases and deaths has been noted in the country. States like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi which were worst affected by the second wave, were among 18 states and union territories showing continued decrease in daily new COVID-19 cases.

Aaj Ki Baat: Huge crowd of mourners at Maulana’s funeral in Badayun, UP

Aaj Ki Baat | May 11, 2021, 02:10 AM IST

Hundreds of people from the Muslim community gathered in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh during the funeral ceremony of an Islamic cleric named Qazi Hazrat Abdul Hameed Mohammed Salimul Qadri. The incident took place in complete violation of the social distancing guidelines and Coronavirus protocols laid down by the government.

Aaj Ki Baat: Ventilators lying unused in Benipur hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar for want of trained staff

Aaj Ki Baat | May 07, 2021, 11:01 PM IST

24 ventilators lie unused in UP’s Bijnore hospital because of lack of anaesthetic staff. 67 unpacked ventilators lying unused in UP’s Firozabad hospital as patients gasp for oxygen. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Aaj Ki Baat: Fire extinguishers coloured, nozzles changed, sold as oxygen cylinders to patients in Shahdara, Delhi

Aaj Ki Baat | May 06, 2021, 11:26 PM IST

Fire extinguishers coloured, nozzles changed, sold as oxygen cylinders to patients in Shahdara, Delhi. 419 Chinese oxygen concentrators seized from a Delhi restaurant, orders were being booked by profiteers online. 200 oxygen cylinders brought from Mumbai, sold out within 2 hours at Rs 34,000 each in Gurugram. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Air ambulance makes emergency belly landing at Mumbai airport

Aaj Ki Baat | May 06, 2021, 10:20 PM IST

A full emergency was declared at the Mumbai airport for a non-scheduled Nagpur to Hyderabad flight on Thursday night. A Jet Serve Aviation C-90 aircraft VT-JIL was operating an bmbulance flight from Nagpur with patient on board. The aircraft was diverted to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after it lost the front landing gear (wheel) while taking off from Nagpur.

Aaj Ki Baat: How cotton swabs used for Covid RT-PCR tests are being made and packed in Ulhasnagar slums

Aaj Ki Baat | May 05, 2021, 10:56 PM IST

How cotton swabs used for Covid RT-PCR tests are being made and packed in Ulhasnagar slums. How surgical gloves and masks used and discarded by docs, nurses are being recycled in Ghaziabad.225 oxygen cylinders seized, 10 black marketers arrested by police in Lucknow. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Aaj Ki Baat: Long queues continue in Delhi, High Court pulls up Centre for not supplying promised quota

Aaj Ki Baat | May 04, 2021, 11:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday came down hard on Centre over oxygen supply to the national capital. The court asked why contempt action should not betaken for non-compliance of its order on May 1 and the Supreme Court's order.

India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma writes to UP CM; requests for vaccination of journalists in state

News | May 04, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

India on Monday recorded 3,57,229 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 3,449 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma writes to UP CM; requests for vaccination of journalists in state.

Aaj Ki Baat: 24 patients died in a Karnataka govt hospital in Chamarajnagar due to lack of oxygen

Aaj Ki Baat | May 03, 2021, 11:55 PM IST

Around 24 patients died at the Chamarajanagar district hospital, allegedly after the government facility ran out of oxygen. The Karnataka government has ordered an inquiry on the incident.

Aaj Ki Baat: Do not create overcrowding at Covid vaccination centres, warn docs, virus may spread

Aaj Ki Baat | May 01, 2021, 12:28 AM IST

Over 2.2 crore people have registered themselves on CoWin portal till now for the third phase of Covid vaccination starting May 1. In the third phase of Covid vaccination, everyone above the age of 18 will be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Aaj Ki Baat: High Court warns Delhi govt, it may hand over control of health infrastructure to Centre

Aaj Ki Baat | Apr 27, 2021, 11:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday pulled up Arvind Kejriwal government over its handling of the current Covid crisis in the national capital. Angered over the mismanagement, the court told the Aam Aadmi Party government that it will ask the Centre to take over 'if you cannot manage it'.

Aaj Ki Baat: Medical equipment, oxygen concentrators, help pour in for India from US, UAE, UK

Aaj Ki Baat | Apr 26, 2021, 10:54 PM IST

Medical equipment, oxygen concentrators, help pour in for India from US, UAE, UK.. Indian Air Force, Railways rush oxygen across India, ITBP, DRDO set up Covid centres in Delhi, Lucknow. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

Aaj Ki Baat: How India is airlifting 23 mobile oxygen generation plants from Germany to tackle oxygen crisis

Aaj Ki Baat | Apr 23, 2021, 11:34 PM IST

The defence ministry has decided to airlift 23 mobile oxygen generation plants from Germany as several states reeled under an acute shortage of medical oxygen due to a massive surge in coronavirus cases, officials said on Friday. They said each plant will have a capacity to produce 40 litres of oxygen per minute and 2,400 litres per hour.

India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma takes 2nd dose of Covid vaccine

News | Apr 23, 2021, 05:03 PM IST

Today I took my second dose of Covid vaccine at Phoenix Hospital, near my home. It was so smooth that I did not even get to know when Nurse Bessy put the jab on my forearm. I appeal to all: Get yourselves vaccinated.Vaccine is the biggest weapon in our battle against Coronavirus, India TV Editor-In-Chief Rajat Sharma tweeted after taking the second dose.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why is there a huge shortage of oxygen in Delhi NCR, Who is responsible?

Aaj Ki Baat | Apr 22, 2021, 10:50 PM IST

The Centre on Thursday directed states to ensure uninterrupted production and supply of medical oxygen and its transport along inter-state borders and said the district magistrate and superintendent of police of the district concerned will be held responsible if there is any violation of its order.

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