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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Acknowledging that the country is fighting a huge battle, PM Modi has ruled out imposing a nationwide lockdown amid surging Covid cases. Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, PM Modi said that the situation this year was different than the last time when the country had little experience of tackling such a pandemic.
आज की बात: केजरीवाल सरकार को दिल्ली में छह दिन की पूर्ण लॉकडाउन क्यों करना पड़ा?
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has tested tested positive for coronavirus. Adityanath was in isolation since Tuesday after some officials of his office tested positive for infection. UP's Additional Chief Secretary SP Goyal, OSD Abhishek Kaushik, Special Secretary Amit Singh, and few other officials had tested Covid positive. Adityanath on Wednesday afternoon tweeted that his report has come positive. "I am in self isolation and fully following the consultation of physicians. I am reviewing all tasks virtually," he tweeted.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced strict lockdown-like restrictions starting Wednesday (April 14) aimed at containing the massive second wave of coronavirus in the state. The 15-day restrictions will come into effect from 8 pm Wednesday.
As India reels under the ferocious second wave of coronavirus, horrific images are coming in from several states. Medical infrastructure is under tremendous pressure in Maharashtra, Delhi, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand are overwhelmed with Covid cases. Situation is particularly bad in Maharashtra and Jharkhand where bodies of Covid victims are being taken in handcart, garbage truck for cremation. For detailed report watch Aaj Ki Baat.
More than 100 doctors in top hospitals of Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi found Covid positive. Ambulance drivers fleece as Covid patients hunt for beds in Nagpur, Amravati hospitals. Bodies of Covid victims pile up at crematoriums in Surat, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad. Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
Madhya Pradesh's Indore is facing a shortage of Remdesivir injection and oxygen supplies due to an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Suspended Mumbai cop, Sachin Vaze who is accused in Mansukh Hiren death case and is currently under NIA custody, on Wednesday made an explosive claim accusing former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh for demanding Rs 2 crore from him to continue his service in Mumbai police.
Amid the third phase of voting in West Bengal on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee over her appeal to Muslim voters to back her party in the ongoing Assembly elections. PM Modi said that Mamata's statement is a clear indication that she has lost the support of minority voters as well.
Maharashtra Home minister Anil Deshmukh on Monday resigned from the post after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into corruption charges levelled against him. The Bombay High earlier today ordered a CBI probe into the graft charges against him by former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh.
How second wave of Covid pandemic brought 81,000-plus single day spike in new cases.Visuals of thousands of devotees attending religious festival in Satara, Maharashtra.Politics over how EVMs from a polling booth in Assam landed in a BJP candidate’s car.Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
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Why Mamata Banerjee revealed her Shandilya gotra? How Giriraj Singh reacted? Why Mamata Banerjee alleged EC is working at the behest of BJP in Bengal? How Amit Shah lashed out at AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal in Assam? Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
The lights are trained on the high voltage campaign for the prestigious seat of Nandigram, which is set to conclude on Tuesday evening as the polling there is slated to be held in the second phase on April 1. The poll campaigning in Nandigram reached its crescendo as Banerjee and Adhikari, her close follower-turned foe, left no stone unturned to appeal to the voters.
How huge crowds flouted Covid rules in Mathura, Prayagraj, Ujjain, Shahjahanpur during Holi. Deserted roads in Mumbai, Bhopal, Nagpur on Holi due to Covid pandemic. Is CM Uddhav Thackeray apprehensive over reports of Pawar-Amit Shah meeting.. Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
At least nine COVID-19 patients were killed after a fire swept through a mall that also housed a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in the Bhandup area of Mumbai in the early hours of Friday. According to officials, nine patients died of suffocation from smoke as the fire engulfed the hospital. The Sunrise Hospital is situated on the third floor of the mall.
Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh, facing the opposition heat over corruption allegations, wrote a letter to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday. Deshmukh shared the letter shortly after midnight on his Twitter handle in which he asked Thackeray to investigate the corrupt malpractices allegations levelled against him by former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh.
Double mutation variant of Covid surfaces in India, No immunity can stop it, ‘alarming’, say experts. Why Uddhav Thackeray cabinet unanimously decided to back Anil Deshmukh. Why Nitish Kumar is justifying police action against opposition MLAs in Bihar Assembly? Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
Did Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray know money was being collected for ‘transfer posting’ of police officers? Watch this and more on Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
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