Rajat Sharma is a well known Indian journalist. He is the chairman and editor-in-chief of India TV, the most-watched news channel in India. His most popular TV news show is ‘Aap Ki Adalat’. The show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ has been working continuously for the last 18 years and it is also popular. In this show, he has discussed various aspects in detail with more than 750 famous persons. Due to this show, she has been awarded the Best Anchor Award several times. Rajat Sharma has also received the Indian Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2015, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to journalism.
Rajat Sharma Biography & Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Rajat Sharma |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Famous For | Aap Ki Adalat |
| Physical Stat | |
| Height | In Centimeter- 180 cm In Meter- 1.80 m In Feet- 5’11” |
| Weight | In Kilogram- 70 kg In Pound- 154 lbs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date Of Birth | 18 February 1957 |
| Rajat Sharma Age (2022) | 65 Years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home town | Delhi |
| School | Ramjas School, Karolbagh |
| College/University | Shri Ram College Of Commerce, new Delhi |
| Religion/Cast | Hinduism/ Bramhin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Family member | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Rajat Sharma Wife | Ritu Dhawan Marriage- 1997 |
| Children | Son– Name Not Known Daughter– Name not Known |
| Parents | Father-Name Not Known Mother– Name Not Known |
| Sibling | Brother-6 Sister– 1 |
| Net Worth & Source Of Income | |
| Rajat Sharma Net worth (2021) | 15 million USD |
| Income-Salary Per Month | 30 Lakh |
| Hobbies & Favorite Things | |
| Hobbies | Reading Novels |
Family, Early Life and Education
Rajat was born on 18 February 1957 in Sabzi Mandi area of Delhi. Money was always tight in his house. He spent his childhood in a house of 100 square feet.
Rajat Sharma has completed his schooling from Sanatan Dharma Middle School. After that he completed his graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce. Arun Jaitley, who had been the Finance Minister of India, was Rajat ji’s senior in college. Rajat Sharma started working as a researcher after completing his M.Com degree. Seeing his talent, Janardan Thakur encouraged him to write in magazines.
Rajat Sharma’s wife’s name is Ritu Dhawan. Ritu Dhawan is the co-founder of the independent news service as well as the CEO and Managing Director of the channel.
In 2012, Ritu Dhawan was presented as Impact’s Most Influential Woman.
Rajat Sharma Career
- Rajat Sharma started his career as a trainee reporter in the fortnightly magazine Onlooker in the year 1982.
- He received the post of ‘Chief of Bureau’ of Onlooker in the year 1984 and the post of editor in the year 1985. and became editor in the third year.
- In 1987, he worked as the editor of ‘Sunday Observer’ and in 1989 as editor of ‘The Daily’. Here he did the work of editing till the year 1992.
- After this he started this Hindi TV program ‘Aap Ki Adalat’. Its first episode aired on 14 March 1993. In this show of Rajat Sharma, other people including big leaders, film stars, players, businessmen of the country have reached.
- In 2004, he launched this news channel ‘India TV’ along with his journalist colleagues. Presently she is working in this news channel.
- Rajat Sharma created a history by broadcasting India’s first private television news bulletin. Through satellite, this channel was broadcast in Asia, Europe and North America.