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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: 4150 out of 8500 hospital beds vacant, 264 out of 512 ventilators unused in Delhi hospitals

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 08, 2020, 11:08 PM IST

Watch Aaj ki baat with rajat sharma 4150 out of 8500 hospital beds vacant, 264 out of 512 ventilators unused in Delhi hospitals, How to check availability of beds, ventilators in national capital at India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Patients dying in Delhi, Mumbai as hospitals refuse admission citing lack of beds

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 05, 2020, 11:06 PM IST

Exclusive: Patients dying in Delhi, Mumbai as hospitals refuse admission citing lack of beds, watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: How Delhi Police foiled plan to restart Shaheen Bagh stir in the capital

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 05, 2020, 08:22 AM IST

How Delhi Police foiled plan to restart Shaheen Bagh stir in the capital Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Cyclone spares Mumbai, widespread devastation in Alibaug, Raigad

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 03, 2020, 11:26 PM IST

How social distancing norms are going for a toss in Jaipur and other cities. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Revealed, how Chinese govt deliberately hid Coronavirus details from the world for 3 weeks

Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 02, 2020, 11:38 PM IST

Video of how 3 docs in Mumbai KEM hospital are treating COVID patients, without a single nurse or ward boy. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Disturbing video of COVID patient crying for help, then died in Kota hospital

Aaj Ki Baat | May 29, 2020, 11:11 PM IST

Exclusive: Disturbing video of COVID patient crying for help, then died in Kota hospital, Rajasthan. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Visuals of migrants returning to homes amidst scorching heat wave

Aaj Ki Baat | May 28, 2020, 09:52 AM IST

Visuals of migrants returning to homes amidst scorching heat wave. Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: Thousands of migrants wait for trains in Mumbai as state govt fails to provide buses

Aaj Ki Baat | May 26, 2020, 11:14 PM IST

Exclusive: Thousands of migrants wait for trains in Mumbai as state govt fails to provide buses Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: How cancellation of 630 flights across India on Day 1 led to chaos at major airports

Aaj Ki Baat | May 25, 2020, 11:08 PM IST

Exclusive: How cancellation of 630 flights across India on Day 1 led to chaos at major airports, Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: How thousands of lives were saved due to timely enforcement of lockdown on March 25

Aaj Ki Baat | May 22, 2020, 11:20 PM IST

Will India Benefit From the Nationwide Lockdown? Exclusive: How thousands of lives were saved due to timely enforcement of lockdown on March 25, Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: COVID-19 virus spreading fast in several districts of UP after influx of migrants

Aaj Ki Baat | May 21, 2020, 11:13 PM IST

Aaj Ki Baat: COVID-19 virus spreading fast in several districts of UP after influx of migrants Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: Visuals of graves kept ready in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal for COVID-19 victims

Aaj Ki Baat | May 20, 2020, 11:10 PM IST

Exclusive: Visuals of graves kept ready in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal for COVID-19 victims, Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: How rumours led to huge crowds assembling at Bandra, Mumbai and Ghazipur UP border

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

Exclusive How rumours led to huge crowds assembling in Bandra, Mumbai rumours of special trains and Ghazipur UP border, Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma

Aaj Ki Baat: Thousands of migrants turn-up for registration in Ghaziabad to return home

Aaj Ki Baat | May 18, 2020, 11:34 PM IST

Exclusive: Thousands of migrants turn up for registration in Ghaziabad to return home, Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

Aaj Ki Baat: How Metro trains will operate after easing of lockdown

Aaj Ki Baat | May 16, 2020, 12:08 AM IST

How public transport buses will operate in cities after May 18. watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma at India TV

Aaj Ki Baat: Why 60 per cent of Coronavirus cases in India are limited to metros

Aaj Ki Baat | May 15, 2020, 12:13 AM IST

Central paramilitary forces to be deployed in Mumbai's hotspots. watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma at India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: How MP CM intervened after a video surfaced of a migrant pulling a bullock cart carrying his family

Aaj Ki Baat | May 13, 2020, 11:44 PM IST

3 dead, 51 migrants injured when their truck hit another vehicle in Kanpur. watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma at India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: PM Modi says, Lockdown 4.0 will have fully new rules, guidelines

Aaj Ki Baat | May 13, 2020, 04:23 PM IST

PM Modi announces Rs 20 lakh crore economic package for 'self-reliant' India. watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma at India TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Long queues of buyers as liquor shops reopened in lockdown

Aaj Ki Baat | May 05, 2020, 04:08 PM IST

Liquor Shops Open in India: Long queues of buyers as Liquor shops reopened across India after 40 days in lockdown, social distancing rules taken for a ride, Aaj ki baat Today with Rajat Sharma Watch Live Streaming Online TV.

Aaj Ki Baat: Why Centre decided to extend lockdown by another 2 weeks

Aaj Ki Baat | May 05, 2020, 04:09 PM IST

Lockdown extended: Why Centre decided to extend lockdown by another 2 weeks, Aaj ki baat Today with Rajat Sharma Watch Live Streaming Online TV.

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