Karan Thapar - A Lifestory
Fearless Interviewer, Incisive Questions, Holding Power Accountable, Always
A well known news person in India is known for asking very direct questions. Like in the movie "Lincoln Lawyer", he keeps pushing to find the truth. Picture a tense courtroom scene, but instead of a courtroom, it's a TV studio. Instead of lawyers, it's this news person having a strong talk with someone. His work life, lasting over 40 years, shows he really cares about honest news reporting. Starting at The Times in London and then on Indian TV with shows like "Tonight at 9" and "Devil's Advocate", he always questioned what people usually thought. People who work with him often say he does very careful research and is very brave. Someone once said, "He has a special skill to get information that others just can't." Think about the political time in 2007, a year when big changes happened in Indian politics. During this time, his interviews had a big effect, changing public talk and making leaders answer for what they did. His way of talking, often seen as tough but polite, has made him both liked and disliked. He treats each interview like a very important game, like the "Chennai Super Kings" playing against a strong team in the IPL. He always wants the truth to win. He has done more than just report news. He has set a high standard for brave news reporting in India.
