Mumbai: On the eve of India’s 75th Independence, Rajat Sharma was identified and honoured as the "Most Influential Indian" at an event hosted by the British monarch at the top of London Bridge.

Under the capable guidance of ELITE Magazine's managing director, Puraskar Thadani, who planned the event. Sharma was joined on the important occasion by India TV MD Ritu Dhawan. At the ceremony, personalities such as Sonu Sood and Sadhguru were also honoured.

Behind this accolade is the affection and faith of crores of India TV fans, who have helped India TV become the country's most popular Hindi news station.

For the past 28 years, Rajat Sharma's show "Aap Ki Adalat" has been the most popular show in the country.

Upon receiving the award, India TV editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma said, "Any award always gives a sense of responsibility. This award inspires me to fulfil the responsibility given to me well. At the London Bridge, he said that every Indian is proud of celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Together, everyone should say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' as it is a proud moment in itself."