EP-143 | From Rags to Riches: The Inspiring Journey of TV News Pioneer Rajat Sharma

Rajat Sharma has been a prominent figure in Indian media and journalism for the last three decades. He is best known for his show, 'Aap Ki Adalat', 'Aaj Ki Baat’ and his role as the Editor-in-Chief of India TV. Before joining television, he was the Editor of Onlooker, Sunday Observer, and The Daily. He pursued higher studies at SRCC and was part of ABVP. In 1977, he was elected as General Secretary of the Delhi University Students Union.

In the latest episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rajat Sharma talks about his childhood, family background, and his journey to the top. He also delves deep into his friendship of over 45 years with Arun Jaitley and recalls their first meeting at Delhi University. He also discusses the JP Movement and his arrest during the emergency in 1975, explaining why he chose journalism over politics.

Rajat Sharma further shares insights into his relationships with former Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, P.V Narasimha Rao, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He also sheds light on his hit show, "Aap Ki Adalat," and how its format was developed. Additionally, he addresses allegations of being labelled as 'Godi media.'

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

3:35 - Childhood Struggle

13:53 - Student Union and Politics

18:13 - Involvement in JP Movement

22:25 - 1975 Emergency

25:24 - Protest Against Indira Gandhi

29:25 - From Politics to Journalism

33:58 - 11 Months in Tihar During Emergency

44:44 - Role of RSS During Emergency

51:09 - Formation of Janata Party

1:04:55 - 21st Years of ‘Aap ki Adalat’ Show

1:06:25 - Fall of Janata Party Government

1:14:04 - Journey as a Journalist

1:24:25 - First Joining Letter

1:39:55 - Starting of Private Channel

1:41:00 - Backstory of Aap ki Adalat Show

1:55:55 - Life After Becoming Famous

2:00:59 - Initial Days as a Journalist

2:02:38 - Starting of ‘India TV’ News Channel

2:04:33 - Shows with Eminent Personalities

2:09:47 - Relation with Ex-PM Vajpayee

2:12:50 - Rajya Sabha Seat Offer

2:20:00 - Interest in Cricket

2:24:30 - Why He Resigned as DDCA Chief

2:33:08 - 50th Episode of Aap ki Adalat

2:47:21 - Gautam Adani in Aap ki Adalat

2:50:58 - Arun Jaitley in Aap ki Adalat After Demonetisation

2:58:36 - PM Modi's Vision

3:06:40 - How Journalism Has Evolved

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