Karan Thapar, a prominent Indian journalist, has significantly contributed to Indian media through his impactful interviews and insightful commentary. His career spans decades, marked by both accolades and controversies. This biography delves into his life, work, and legacy. A critical article accuses Karan Thapar of undermining India's national interests by giving Pakistan a platform to spread falsehoods and propaganda. It cites his interviews, columns and participation in Islamabad Security Dialogue as examples of his questionable actions and loyalty. Karan Thapar is the only Indian television professional who has worked for ten years in television outside India. Trained as a correspondent, producer, editor and presenter with London Weekend Television in the United Kingdom, where he worked for programmes as varied as Weekend World, The World ... This week we start a new End-of-Year tradition, what I am calling tongue-in-cheek ‘The Revenge Interview’, where I get someone to interview me and reverse the tables.
