If you live in India and you often follow news channels for the latest or breaking news, then there is no way that you haven’t heard of Rajat Sharma yet. He quite literally is one of the most famous news anchors in the country, and that’s just because he has been in the news scene for decades now. And yes, India TV was his brainchild, which he launched back in 2004, and still owns to this day. Not just that, he is one of the main news anchors on this very news channel as well. Many news anchors came and went, but Rajat Sharma became the face of India TV, though, currently, there are a few more news anchors who’re rising up in the ranks too. And today, we’re skipping everything, like the history of this news channel and all that and solely talking about the news anchors of India TV, and what they have done for the popularity of this news channel in the country. Here we go then.
1. Rajat Sharma
Starting at the top of our list is the man who has been the face of Indian TV news for years, and yes, we’re referring to the man himself, Rajat Sharma. Just by being there, if we had to pick one news anchor, he is the one at the 9 PM desk that would make millions of people watch him. Rajat Sharma, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, is essentially known for his iconic program Aap Ki Adalat, which is his 30-plus-year career. Among others, he has talked to prominent politicians, celebrities from the Indian movie industry, the world of sports and well-known figures from different areas. Moreover, with a Padma Bhushan award and the most significant number of Twitter followers of all TV journalists in India, there is no doubt about his trustworthiness. It was only a matter of time before he got this #1 position.
2. Saurav Sharma
It is no surprise that Saurav Sharma is ranked second on our list, as he has been with India TV right from the beginning in 2004. He has not only witnessed but also reported the whole gamut of events, starting from the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to the three Lok Sabha elections. Saurav, whose career trajectory has moved from engineering to journalism, is known for the thoroughness and clarity that he brings to his news pieces. This is something that his audience on Kurukshetra and Haqiqat Kya Hai can witness with each of his reports. What to expect from him? Saurav is simply direct, goal-oriented, and comes with the experience of being amidst the most significant news stories of India for the last several years.
3. Anita Sharma Bisht
Coming in at third place is a person who could not be more associated with brave reporting, Anita Sharma Bisht. In 1993, she went on with her journalistic journey, and since then, she has battled corruption, brought malpractices into the light, and reported comprehensively on incidents ranging from terrorist attacks to earthquakes. Anita, the Managing Editor of News Operations at India TV, is definitely not only an Anchor. She, on a day-to-day basis, is creating the news content of the channel through her work. Her dedication to issues that matter to the people is evident in her work on Sab Golmaal Hai type programs.
4. Meenakshi Joshi
It is one of the new but very influential faces of India TV that we talk about, and yes, we’re talking about none other than the beautiful face of Meenakshi Joshi. Her career has been quite motivating, going from a minor cable network in Jodhpur to a prime-time anchor’s desk. Her studies were in economics, and history, and she has also learned to sing Indian classical music, due to which she was one of the very few professionals who were heard on All India Radio. Her innovative ideas and assured presentation have rapidly introduced her as a regular with the audience.
5. Amit Palit
Amit Palit, a veteran journalist with more than two decades of experience, is at number five. After 2010, when he came to India TV, he has been covering various issues starting from Indian politics to global matters. Amit is well-known for his defense strategy expertise. People rely on him to do a thorough analysis and present it in a way that creates an impact. He is the one who, with his accuracy and calm, very often, when the situation is still confusing, leads the audience through the labyrinth of a breaking news event.
6. Hussain Rizvi
Hussain Rizvi, was a very versatile news anchor who moved to India TV in 2017, is in the sixth position. Well, not only is he at ease when handling heated debates, but also when he presents the yoga show that the channel runs, he gets on very well with the audience. Hussain, through his 15 years of career, has extensively covered significant political campaigns, three general elections, as well as several state elections. His skill of combining anchoring from the studio with field reporting has not only made him a unique but also a very influential personality on the channel.
7. Jyotsana Patni
Finishing off this list at number seven is Jyotsana Patni, who is well-known for her energetic style and confident live news handling. Fifteen years of experience in journalism have seen her hosting not only news but also lifestyle shows. Through India TV’s yoga show, she became quite a well-known face, and currently, she is the face of YOU ME And OTT, a digital entertainment channel. An interesting fact is that she is a national-level long jump and high jump athlete and a state-level boxing player; maybe that’s the reason for her energetic and engaging personality when she is on the screen.
Conclusion
See, each of these news anchors has a specific role on India TV, and from the looks of it, they’re doing super well as of 2025. Not to mention the fact that India TV has risen quite a bit in the popularity rankings over the years, after all, it has been nearly two decades since this news channel has been delivering reliable news with the help of trusted faces like these news anchors that we mentioned today.
