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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: Huge crowds, without masks, throng jampacked rallies of Tejashwi, Nitish in Bihar

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 19, 2020, 11:07 PM IST

Election fever is high in Bihar these days and with top political leaders hitting the street and holding rallies the social distancing norms have gone for a toss.

Aaj Ki Baat: Video of how an army officer in Kashmir convinced a terrorist to surrender during shootout

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 16, 2020, 11:07 PM IST

A video released by the Indian Army on Friday showed dramatic moments of a terrorist surrendering before the security forces during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam.

Aaj Ki Baat: Delhi turning into a ‘gas chamber’ as air quality index becomes ‘poor’

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 15, 2020, 11:05 PM IST

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday said around 95 per cent of air pollution in Delhi-NCR was due to local factors like dust, construction and biomass burning and the share of stubble burning was only around 4 per cent as on date.

Aaj Ki Baat: How the DM of Pilibhit in UP stopped ‘mandi’ commission agents from fleecing rice farmers

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 14, 2020, 11:06 PM IST

The video of DM Pulkit Khare in Mandi site of Pilibhit is going viral on Twitter. Users have been appreciating his work with the hashtag Jan Sevak.

Aaj Ki Baat: Video of young men brutally thrashing a driver in Jabalpur

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 13, 2020, 10:59 PM IST

In a shocking case of road rage, an auto driver was brutally assaulted in public view after his vehicle hit a scooter in MP's Jabalpur on Sunday.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why Bollywood filed plea in Delhi HC seeking action against 2 news channels for derogatory reporting

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 12, 2020, 11:07 PM IST

The associations requested the court to refrain those named from conducting media trials of Bollywood personalities or publishing irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

Aaj Ki Baat: Horrific incident of a temple priest burnt to death in Rajasthan

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 09, 2020, 11:01 PM IST

A temple priest succumbed to his injuries after being allegedly set ablaze in Rajasthan

Aaj Ki Baat: How Mumbai Police exposed Republic news channel’s TRP racket?

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 08, 2020, 11:05 PM IST

Police have found evidence that TRP was being manipulated by bribing audiences in certain households, who were asked to switch on a particular channel to artificially increase its ratings.

Aaj Ki Baat: What Bombay High Court said while releasing Rhea Chakraborty on bail

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 07, 2020, 11:12 PM IST

Bombay High Court says, "Rhea should mark her presence for 10 days in police station after release, deposit her passport, not travel abroad without court permission & inform investigating officer if she has to leave Greater Mumbai"

Aaj Ki Baat: Woman in Ghatkopar, Mumbai falls into manhole, body found 2 days later in sea near Haji Ali

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 06, 2020, 11:08 PM IST

The body of a 32-year-old woman who fell into an open drain in Mumbai a couple of days ago was found floating in the Arabian Sea off the Haji Ali Dargah coast, over 20 kms away. The homemaker fell into the drain in Ghatkopar area on Saturday evening.

Aaj Ki Baat: How AIIMS forensic board concluded that Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide

Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 05, 2020, 11:10 PM IST

The Medical Board has submitted the report directly to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as required. Being a legal matter, any inputs on the report submitted by the Medical Board would have to be obtained from the CBI: AIIMS, Delhi.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why CBI judge said there was no concrete evidence against Babri demolition accused

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 30, 2020, 11:35 PM IST

A special court in Lucknow on Wednesday acquitted all 32 accused including veteran BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti. The incident had happened "suddenly and spontaneously", the court observed. It also said that the incident was not a pre-planned conspiracy and that there was no solid proof against the 32 accused. The court further remarked that Joshi and Advani had tried to stop the crowd.

Aaj Ki Baat: Outrage over brutal gangrape, murder of a girl in Hathras, UP

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 29, 2020, 11:01 PM IST

Nearly two weeks after she was gangraped and tortured, a 19-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh died on Tuesday. The woman was gangraped allegedly by four men from her village in Hathras.

Aaj Ki Baat: How a tractor, half-burnt in Punjab 8 days ago, was burnt again at Delhi’s India Gate

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 28, 2020, 11:40 PM IST

A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in the heart of Delhi this morning during protests against the controversial farm laws, which have triggered widespread protests.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Bihar elections will be different this time due to Covid pandemic

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 25, 2020, 11:07 PM IST

The three-phase Bihar polls will be held on October 28, November 3 and November 7 in what will be the first large-scale elections in the country since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.

Aaj Ki Baat: Agitation over teachers' recruitment turns violent in Rajasthan, several vehicles set on fire

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 24, 2020, 11:06 PM IST

Rajasthan Police personnel witnessed agitating crowd resorting to stone pelting on National Highway in state's Dungarpur district while protesting against teachers' recruitment process.

Aaj Ki Baat: Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey quits police job to join politics

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 23, 2020, 11:01 PM IST

Director General of Police (DGP) Bihar Gupteshwar Pandey has sought early retirement from services and state Governor Phagu Chauhan has reportedly accepted his resignation.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Chinese army is using Hollywood war movie scenes in war drill video

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 22, 2020, 11:02 PM IST

China's propaganda video move has backfired and made it look like a nation of wannabes. It is not merely an infringement of copyright laws but also shows China as mere copycats.

Aaj Ki Baat: Watch how opposition MPs misbehaved in Rajya Sabha during passage of farm bills

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 21, 2020, 11:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that some people are fearing losing control in the agriculture sector, therefore, misleading farmers on the new farm bills that were passed in the Parliament for the betterment of country's farmers.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why PM Modi told farmers not to be misled about new farm bills

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 18, 2020, 10:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stoutly defended farm sector reform bills, asserting that they will act as a "protection shield" for farmers and accused those opposing the measures of standing with middlemen and "deceiving" and "lying" to peasants.

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