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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

How did Gautam Adani earn Rs 9 lakh crore in a year? Watch Aap Ki Adalat's new episode on Jan 7

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 05, 2023, 10:57 PM IST

New episodes of India's most popular interview show Aap Ki Adalat are scheduled to be aired from Saturday, January 7. India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma will resume his role as the host of Aap Ki Adalat after a gap of two years.

Rajat Sharma's iconic show Aap Ki Adalat will premiere new episodes on January 7 | India TV 

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 06, 2023, 05:12 PM IST

India's most popular interview show Aap Ki Adalat will have new episodes and would be telecast from January 7. The iconic show hosted by India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma is coming back after two years as Covid pandemic restricted inviting celebrities and public to the studio.

New episodes of India's most popular interview show Aap Ki Adalat will be aired from Jan 7

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 04, 2023, 10:49 PM IST

New episodes of India's most popular show Aap Ki Adalat are scheduled to be aired from Saturday, Jan 7. India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma will resume his role as the host of Aap Ki Adalat after a gap of 2 years due to Covid restrictions inviting celebrities and public to the studio

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma spills interesting facts about Sunny Deol

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:38 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma spills interesting facts about Sunny Deol

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to learn about the common fear of Rekha & EX PM Imran Khan

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:34 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to learn about the common fear of Rekha & EX PM Imran Khan

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Tune in to the Untold Stories of Rakhi Sawant & Swami Ramdev 

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:30 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Tune in to the Untold Stories of Rakhi Sawant & Swami Ramdev 

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Untold stories of PM Narendra Modi in Aap Ki Adalat | Rajat Sharma

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:26 PM IST

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat : Those things of the stars who appeared in Aap Ki Adalat, which only Rajat Sharma knows, about which no one knows. In Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat, know how PM Narendra Modi used to speak non-stop for one and a half hours in Aap Ki Adalat even after being choked.

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: How Kapil Sharma changed Rajat Sharma's life, Watch to know

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:24 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: How Kapil Sharma contributed for a change in Rajat Sharma's life, Watch to know

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma shares interesting stories about Jayalalithaa & Rajinikanth

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:22 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma shares interesting stories about Jayalalithaa & Rajinikanth

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma reveals what happened when he invited megastar Dilip Kumar

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 03:45 PM IST

India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma is back with his iconic show Aap Ki Adalat. But before he brings his guests to the witness box, the show's host has some major revelations to the audience of Aap Ki Adalat.

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: How difficult was it for Rajat Sharma to question Arun Jaitley on the show

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:48 PM IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke on array of topics from his political opponents to giving an insight on his personal life. Here's the background story on How Rajat Sharma called Atal BIhari Vajpayee on Aap Ki Adalat

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know the story how Bal Thackeray graced the show Aap Ki Adalat

Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:03 PM IST

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know the story how Bal Thackeray graced the show Aap Ki Adalat

Legends Of AapKiAdalat: Watch to know how difficult it was for Rajat Sharma to question Arun Jaitley

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:01 PM IST

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know how difficult it was for Rajat Sharma to question Arun Jaitley

Legends of AapKiAdalat:Watch to know the inside story of Rajesh Khanna's appearance in Aap Ki Adalat

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:21 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know the inside story of Rajesh Khanna's appearance in Aap Ki Adalat

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma shares how Salman Khan was candid on the show

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:37 PM IST

Rajat Sharma recalled how Salman walked onto the stage, looking all buffed. Sharma said Salman assured him that he will answer all questions posed to him. Salman fulfilled his promise. Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' was his most candid self on Aap Ki Adalat.

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat:Rajat Sharma shares interesting stories about KapilSharma & Lata Mangeshkar

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 04:40 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma shares interesting stories about Kapil Sharma & Lata Mangeshkar

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma talks about how Lalu Yadav became the show's first guest

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 10:21 PM IST

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: Rajat Sharma talks about how Lalu Yadav became the show's first guest

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know interesting facts about your favorite public figure | Rajat

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 05, 2023, 04:26 PM IST

Legends Of Aap Ki Adalat: Watch to know interesting facts about your favorite public figure | Rajat Sharma

Legends of Aap Ke Adalat: Why did Shah Rukh Khan tell Rajat Sharma that he 'hates' him?

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 10:16 PM IST

Rajat Sharma recalled one of his first meetings with the Shah Rukh Khan. Baazigar was just released when the two first crossed each other's paths. While SRK knew Rajat Sharma, the latter couldn't recognize him just yet. It is at the airport that SRK walked to Rajat Sharma and said that he hates him.

Legends of Aap Ki Adalat: When Salman Khan told Rajat Sharma 'Sir kamaal kar diya'

Aap Ki Adalat | Jan 03, 2023, 10:17 PM IST

Rajat Sharma recalled how Salman walked onto the stage, looking all buffed. Sharma said Salman assured him that he will answer all questions posed to him. Salman fulfilled his promise. Bollywood's 'Bhaijaan' was his most candid self on Aap Ki Adalat.

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