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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

Ramdev hails Rajat Sharma for donation towards flood-ravaged Uttarakhand

News | Feb 18, 2021, 08:40 AM IST

Uttarkhand witnessed massive devastation on February 7 when a glacier burst in the Tapovan-Raini area in Chamoli triggered a flash flood in the Dhauliganga and Alaknanda river system. The natural calamity wreaked havoc in the hilly state. Scores of houses were damaged, some completely demolished. Hundreds of people went missing. Over 50 bodies have been recovered. Uttarakhand, which was ravaged by floods and landslides in 2013, has to again begin the arduous task of rebuilding itself and needs support from each one of us.

Aaj Ki Baat: Story of Pak-Khalistani collusion with Disha Ravi, others who plotted R-Day mayhem

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 15, 2021, 10:57 PM IST

The story of Pak-Khalistani collusion with Disha Ravi, Nikita Jacob, others who plotted R-Day mayhem. Revealed, Co-conspirator Peter Frederick had addressed anti-Modi rally in Houston in 2019. And how Nikita Jacob, Disha Ravi, Shantanu Muluk were in touch with Khalistani Mo Dhariwal in Canada. Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Rahul used insulting remarks like ‘gaddaar’ ‘kaayar’ for PM Modi

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 12, 2021, 10:57 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Modi government of giving up Indian territory to China. Addressing a press conference here, Rahul said that it is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to "protect the territory of this country".

Aaj Ki Baat: The story of how Chinese PLA tanks moved back in Ladakh after 9-month-long standoff

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 11, 2021, 11:09 PM IST

Watch the story of how Chinese PLA tanks moved back in Ladakh after 9-month-long standoff. Why Rahul is unwilling to accept the fact that China has started moving back its troops, tanks? How Amit Shah is cornering Mamata Banerjee in Bengal on ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan issue. Watch all this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why PM Modi questioned - Is damaging toll plazas, cellphone towers part of farmers’ agitation

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 10, 2021, 11:13 PM IST

Why PM Modi questioned: Is damaging toll plazas, cellphone towers part of farmers’ agitation? About whom PM Modi said, ‘they don’t want to play, nor will allow us to play’? Who displayed pro-Khalistan and pro-Maoist posters at farmers’ dharna, asks Modi. Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why PM Modi was moved to tears by Ghulam Nabi Azad’s farewell speech in RS

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 09, 2021, 11:07 PM IST

Why PM Modi was moved to tears by Ghulam Nabi Azad’s farewell speech in Rajya Sabha? Why minister Chhagan Bhujbal advised Lata, Sachin to tweet in support of farmers? What Deep Sidhu told police about mob attack on Red Fort on Republic Day? Watch more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Whom did PM Modi call andolanjeevi?

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 08, 2021, 11:16 PM IST

Whom did PM Modi call andolanjeevi? Why Maharashtra govt ordered probe into tweets by Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar? Nearly 200 missing as rescuers hunt for workers trapped inside tunnel in Uttarakhand. Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: How a trained man was brought from Punjab to hoist flag on Red Fort ramparts on Jan 26

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 03, 2021, 11:01 PM IST

The Delhi Police has registered four FIRs against social media accounts "inciting" violence in the name of farmers' protests. The cybercrime unit has sent requests for the removal of the "offensive" and "unlawful" posts. One person has been arrested from Rajasthan's Churu for posting an old video carrying the fake news of resignation by 200 police personnel, police said.

Aaj Ki Baat: Mayhem in Punjab ahead of civic polls, Akali chief Sukhbir Badal’s vehicle stoned

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 02, 2021, 10:44 PM IST

The incident occured when Badal was accompanying Akali candidates for filing of nomination papers for the February 14 civic polls.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Agri-Infra Development cess on petrol, diesel, gold, silver, oil will boost revenue

Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 01, 2021, 10:58 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2021 proposed an Agricultural Infrastructure and Development CESS of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol and Rs 4 on diesel. Agricultural cess was also applied on several other goods including a 100% cess on alcohol, 2.5% on gold and silver bars, 17.5% on crude palm oil, 20% on crude soyabean, sunflower oil, 35% on apples and 40% on peas.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why a Delhi Police SHO was attacked with a sword at Singhu border today?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 29, 2021, 11:26 PM IST

Hundreds of villagers living in the vicinity of Singhu border on Friday demanded that farmers vacate the protest site as they insulted the Tricolour during their tractor parade on Republic Day. SHO Alipur Pradeep Paliwal was injured during clash at Singhu border. Visuals show that he was attacked by one of the protesters with a sword. Paliwal was rescued by other cops and rushed to hospital. Police said the man who attacked the SHO is now in the custody.

Aaj Ki Baat: Who are the two farmer leaders who quit the agitation today?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 27, 2021, 10:48 PM IST

In an aftermath of the Red Fort siege and violence on capital’s roads during the tractor parade on Tuesday, divisions surfaced in the farm unions’ camp on Wednesday with the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee and the BKU (Bhanu) quitting the ongoing protests and announcing their own plans to struggle for justice. Both AIKSCC and BKU (Bhanu) are Uttar Pradesh based organisations.

Aaj Ki Baat: Mamata coins slogan ‘Hare Krishna Hare Hare, Trinamool Ghare Ghare’ to counter ‘Jai Shree Ram’

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 25, 2021, 10:37 PM IST

West Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who has been at loggerheads with the saffron party in the run-up to the state assembly polls, on Monday came up with a new slogan ‘Hare Krishna Hare Ram, Vidaa Ho BJP Vaam’ to counter BJP.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why talks between Centre and farmer leaders finally broke down?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 22, 2021, 10:43 PM IST

The eleventh round of talks between protesting farmer unions and three central ministers in Delhi ended on Friday, once again with no solution on the deadlock. The Centre conveyed it to the farmers that the government has placed its best proposal forward and now the onus lies with them.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why Suvendu Adhikari challenged Mamata Banerjee to a duel from Nandigram?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 18, 2021, 10:42 PM IST

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that she would contest West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 from Nandigram. Suvendu Adhikari has accepted the challenge thrown by Mamata Banerjee to contest from his Nandigram assembly seat, asserting to that he said 'i will defeat her in the election or quit politics'.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why Rahul Gandhi said today: ‘Ambani, Adani are now running everything in India’

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 15, 2021, 11:13 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the grand old party will not relent till the three farm laws are repealed. Rahul who led the party's protest in the national capital in support of the agitating farmers, said that the farm laws are not to help farmers, but to finish them.

Aaj Ki Baat: What happened to WHO team which went to Wuhan to probe origin of Coronavirus?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 14, 2021, 10:46 PM IST

They will undergo a two-week quarantine as well as a throat swab test and an antibody test for Covid-19. They are to start working with Chinese experts via video conference while in quarantine.

Aaj Ki Baat: HAL gets Rs 48,000 cr order for supplying 83 Tejas fighter jets

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 13, 2021, 10:42 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 approved a Rs 48,000-crore deal for the purchase of 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas from the HAL.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why farmer leaders rejected experts panel set up by Supreme Court?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 12, 2021, 10:44 PM IST

Farmer unions have turned downed the Supreme Court's proposal of discussing the issues concerning the three farm laws in a special committee. Farmer leaders refused to appear before the committee.

Aaj Ki Baat: What Supreme Court told Centre, farmers today on 47-day-long agitation?

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 11, 2021, 10:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday heard a batch of petitions, including those filed by DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, RJD MP Manoj Jha, challenging the constitutional validity of three farm laws, passed by the Centre along with the plea to remove protesting farmers.

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