Rajat Sharma Biography, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Aap Ki Adalat, Awards, Salary and Net Worth.

Rajat Sharma Biography

Rajat Sharma is an Indian Chairperson, CEO, Television Presenter, Journalist, Broadcaster & Founder of India TV (Indian Hindi News Channel), who is famous for his role as the creator and anchor of the TV interview-based show “Aap Ki Adalat”, and another prime-time news show Aaj Ki Baat which aired on India TV Monday – Friday. He is as well the President of The News Broadcasters Association of India (NBA) and Vice President, Strategic Affairs of The Indian Broadcasting Foundation.

Rajat Sharma Age

Sharma is 64 years old as of 2021, he was born on 18 February 1957, in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, India. He celebrates his birthday on February 18th every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Rajat Sharma Height

Sharma stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) and has black eyes and black hair. However, information about his other body measurements (Biceps-Chest-Waist) is not yet disclosed to the public. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.

Rajat Sharma Weight

Sharma weighs 70 Kg (154 lbs).

Rajat Sharma Education

Sharma schooled in Ramjas School, Pusa Road, and completed his B.com degree from  Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), New Delhi Karolbagh, and joined Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Rajat Sharma Parents

According to his biography, Sharma was raised in a poor family. There was no electricity and no running water, so he used to study at night underneath a lamp post at the nearby railway station in Sabzi Mandi. He also stated in an interview that he spent many of his child hood days without proper food.

Rajat Sharma Siblings

Sharma was raised together with his six brothers and one sister, all of who had to share a 10*10 room when they were young.

Rajat Sharma Wife

Sharma currently shares a blissful marital relationship with his longtime girlfriend, television producer, Ritu Dhawan. The couple married in 1997

Rajat Sharma Salary

Sharma receives an average annual salary of between ₹500 million and ₹1 million.

Rajat Sharma Net Worth

Sharma has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Journalist. Through his various sources of income, Sharma has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Rajat Sharma Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rajat Sharma.

Rajat Sharma Wiki

  • Full Names: Rajat Sharma
  • Popular As: Rajat Sharma
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: President of Delhi & District Cricket Association, Journalist
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Race / Ethnicity: Asian
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Rajat Sharma Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 64 (2021)
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Date of Birth: 18 February 1957
  • Place of Birth: Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, India
  • Birthday: February 18

Rajat Sharma Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters)
  • Weight: 70 Kg (154 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Biceps Size: Not Available
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Rajat Sharma Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 6 brother 1 sister
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Ritu Dhawan ​(m. 1997)
  • Children: Not Available

Rajat Sharma Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $15 million
  • Salary: ₹500 million and ₹1 million annually
  • Source of Income: President of Delhi & District Cricket Association, Journalist

Rajat Sharma House and Cars

  • Place of living: Delhi
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Rajat Sharma Career

Rajat Sharma Aap Ki Adalat

After completing his Master’s degree (M Com), Janardan Thakur, a journalist who had just quit Ananda Bazar Patrika to start a new syndicate column hired Sharma as a researcher. In 1985, he joined the Onlooker Magazine as a trainee and then went on to become its editor.

He joined Sunday Observer as an editor after having spent three years at Onlooker then later on The Daily again as the editor. Employees there figured it out that he didn’t know how to write editorials in English and so he hired Mr. V. Gangadar to write like him. However, he was forced to resign from the position of editor after the strike of The Daily employees.

In 1992, Rajat joined Zee TV’s Subhash Chandra during a flight to Delhi and it was in the midst of a casual conversation that the concept of Aap Ki Adalat took shape. The following year, 1993, the first episode of Aap Ki Adalat was shot for Zee TV with Lalu Yadav, the former-Chief Minister of Bihar.

Rajat Sharma has interviewed more than 750 guests including Top Politicians, Bollywood Stars to Sportsmen, and Spiritual Gurus. Aap Ki Adalat has witnessed prominent faces pouring out their emotions – some trying to browbeat, some defending their acts and some of them even shedding tears.

Since its inception in 1993, Aap Ki Adalat consistently ruled the television ratings for two decades until 2014, when they celebrated 21 years of broadcast thereby making it the longest-running show in India’s television history.

Rajat Sharma Awards and Achievements

In 2015, Sharma was awarded Padma Bhushan for his contributions through Journalism.

His other awards include:

  • Indian Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Rajat Sharma – India’s TV Man.
  • Rajat Sharma elected President of NBA.
  • Rajat Sharma appointed as News Broadcasters Association president.
  • Rajat Sharma Subhash Chandra knew I had a winning concept.
  • Rajat Sharma Journey.

Frequently Asked Questions About

Who is Rajat Sharma?

Rajat Sharma is a well-known Indian Chairperson, CEO, Television Presenter, Journalist, Broadcaster & Founder of India TV (Indian Hindi News Channel), who is famous for his role as the creator and anchor of the TV interview-based show “Aap Ki Adalat”, and another prime-time news show Aaj Ki Baat which aired on India TV Monday – Friday. He is as well the President of The News Broadcasters Association of India (NBA) and Vice President, Strategic Affairs of The Indian Broadcasting Foundation.

How old is Rajat Sharma?

Sharma is an American national born on 18th February 1957, in Sabzi Mandi, Delhi, India.

How tall is Rajat Sharma?

Rajat stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).

Is Rajat Sharma married?

Yes, Sharma is married to Ritu Dhawan. They got married in 1997 and it is not known if the couple has any children. The couple resides in Delhi, India.

How much is Rajat Sharma worth?

Rajat has an approximate net worth of $1.5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the journalism industry.

How much does Rajat Sharma make?

Sharma receives an average annual salary of between ₹500 million and ₹1 million.

Where does Sharma live?

Rajat is a resident of Delhi, India, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Sharma dead or alive?

Sharma is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Sharma Now?

Rajat is pursuing his career in journalism. He is working as the President of Delhi & District Cricket Association, Journalist.

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