Abhisar Sharma is an Indian journalist, author and YouTuber known for his political commentary in Hindi. He won the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2008, and the BBC has described him as a prominent video journalist critical of the government. His YouTube channel was reported at roughly 10.4 million subscribers in October 2026. This Abhisar Sharma biography covers his age, family, career, awards, the Assam FIR case and his current status.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Abhisar Sharma |
| Date of Birth | 13 August |
| Age | Approximately 54, if the 1972 birth year is correct |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism, per third-party profiles |
| Education | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tagore Garden (school); diploma in journalism; B.Sc. reportedly from Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Profession | Journalist, author, YouTuber, political commentator |
| Known For | Independent political commentary on YouTube; earlier work at BBC, NDTV, Aaj Tak, Zee News, ABP News |
| Spouse | Sumana Sen, reportedly an Income Tax officer |
| Net Worth | Not reliably documented |
| YouTube | @Abhisar_Sharma (about 10.4 million subscribers, Oct 2026) |
| X (Twitter) | @abhisar_sharma |
Who Is Abhisar Sharma?
Abhisar Sharma built his reputation in mainstream television news. He has worked as a reporter, presenter and anchor with BBC Hindi, NDTV, Zee TV, Aaj Tak and ABP, in both London and Delhi. He is also a novelist, with several thrillers to his name.
After leaving ABP News in 2018, he moved to digital media and now runs one of India’s larger independent political YouTube channels. His videos are critical of the government, and that stance has made him both popular with supporters and a target of legal action and criticism.
Early Life & Family
Abhisar Sharma was born in New Delhi and attended Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tagore Garden. His birth date is 13 August, which he also lists on his X profile. Wikitia gives the year as 1972, but the main Wikipedia article gives no birth year, so treat the year as unconfirmed.
His parents’ names and details about any siblings are not publicly documented. He is reportedly married, and secondary profiles name his wife as Sumana Sen. He is said to have a son. Because these details come from low-authority sources, they should be treated as reported rather than confirmed.
Education
According to a 2017 profile, he studied at Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan in New Delhi for a journalism diploma and earned a B.Sc. (PCM) from Panjab University, Chandigarh. The same profile says he took part in university debating.
Career
Early Career: Newstrack, B.A.G. Films and Zee News (1995–1999)
Abhisar Sharma started as a trainee reporter at Newstrack in 1995 and joined B.A.G. Films as an assistant producer in 1996. At Zee News he began as a reporter covering wildlife issues, later moved to politics and the Parliament beat, and also anchored prime-time bulletins. These dates come from a secondary profile.
BBC in London and Delhi (1999–2003)
He joined the BBC at Bush House in London in 1999, where he produced news and current-affairs programmes, then worked at the BBC’s Delhi bureau from 2001.
NDTV (2003–2007)
At NDTV he worked as an anchor and journalist between October 2003 and October 2007. He covered international events including Prime Minister Vajpayee’s visits to China, Russia and Bangladesh, and is credited with conceptualising “Gustakhi Maaf,” described as India’s first political satire show.
TV Today / Aaj Tak (2007–2012)
He joined the TV Today Network in 2007 and left as Deputy Editor in December 2012.
Zee News and ABP News (2013–2018)
In August 2013 he resigned from Zee News after about eight months, his second stint with the Zee Group, and was reported to be moving to ABP News. Reports differ slightly on the exact length of that stint. By late 2014, he was described as a veteran with nearly 19 years in news TV, having worked at the BBC World Service, NDTV, Aaj Tak and ABP News.
Departure from ABP News (2018)
In 2018, while reporting for ABP News, he placed two crime reports from Uttar Pradesh side by side on a day when Prime Minister Modi was campaigning in the state and praising its law and order. He was then asked to go off-air and resigned after a long leave. Newslaundry reported his resignation on 3 September 2018. ABP News’s own account of the exit was not found.
Author
Alongside journalism, he writes fiction. His third book, A Hundred Lives For You, was launched in November 2014 and followed two thrillers. His X bio lists his books as Kaafir’s Love, Hundred Lives for U, Predator and Edge of Machete. A 2017 profile describes The Eye of the Predator, The Dark Side of Me and The Edge of the Machete as a trilogy.
Independent Journalist and YouTuber (2018–Present)
After ABP, he built his own platform. He hosted a show titled “NewsChakra with Abhisar Sharma” for NewsClick, and his YouTube channel grew into a major Hindi political commentary channel. Social Blade’s tracker shows the channel passing 1 million subscribers in 2022, 5 million in 2024 and 10 million in 2026.
Awards & Recognition
| Award | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award | 2008 | Listed in Wikipedia and Ramnath Goenka Awards records |
| Ramnath Goenka Award (Hindi journalism) | 2018 (reported Jan 2019) | Listed on his X bio; also covered by HW News |
| Red Ink Award | 2016 or 2017, depending on source | A publisher’s profile says 2016; another source says the award was presented in June 2017 for a human-rights story |
| Hindi Academy Award | 2018 | Listed on his X bio |
Controversies
NewsClick Case and Delhi Police Questioning (2023)
In October 2023, Delhi Police reportedly raided the homes of several journalists linked to NewsClick, including Abhisar Sharma, and took away phones and laptops. The case was filed under the anti-terror law UAPA after allegations that the portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda. Sharma was questioned at the Special Cell’s office and called back for further questioning two days later. The allegations concern NewsClick. Sharma has not been reported as arrested or charged in this case.
Assam FIR Over a YouTube Video (2025)
Assam Police registered an FIR against Sharma on 21 August 2025 over a YouTube video. The complaint alleged the video accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of communal politics and mocked the idea of Ram Rajya. The FIR invoked Sections 152, 196 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Sharma called the FIR completely baseless and said he would respond legally.
The legal timeline so far:
- On 28 August 2025, the Supreme Court gave Sharma four weeks of protection from arrest and told him to approach the Gauhati High Court to seek quashing of the FIR. It also issued notice to the Centre on his challenge to Section 152 BNS.
- He filed a quashing petition in the Gauhati High Court on 17 September 2025. After the 19 September hearing, the court issued notice, asked the state to file the case diary and extended his interim protection.
Reactions were divided. A press body condemned the case, and opposition spokespersons expressed solidarity with Sharma. The complainant argued that the video made baseless claims and portrayed Assam as corrupt and communal. The matter is a pending legal case, and no court has ruled on the merits of the allegations.
Criticism From Political Opponents
Right-leaning outlets have criticised his coverage as partisan. One example is OpIndia’s November 2024 report, which described him as a Congress-friendly YouTuber and accused him of spreading misleading claims about voter figures in the Maharashtra elections. Sharma presents his work as accountability journalism, and his supporters describe it the same way.
Copyright Claims and Impersonation
Doordarshan, which holds exclusive rights to cover Parliament, filed copyright claims on two of his YouTube videos that used parliamentary footage. He also received four claims from Ziiki Media, all of which he got reversed. A BOOM/Decode investigation found over 40 YouTube channels impersonating the voices of popular Hindi news journalists, including Sharma.
Personal Life
Sharma keeps his family life largely private. Secondary profiles name his wife as Sumana Sen and say they have a son. Neither he nor a credible outlet has confirmed these details in sources found.
Abhisar Sharma in 2026
In 2026 Abhisar Sharma remains active as an independent political commentator. His YouTube channel had about 10.4 million subscribers as of 18 October 2026. Its lifetime views were around 4.2 billion at last count. His X profile showed him still posting in late October 2026.
On the legal front, the last verified reports on the Assam FIR and the Section 152 BNS challenge date from September 2025. The final outcome of the Gauhati High Court petition and the Supreme Court challenge has not been confirmed in the sources found.
Net worth: No credible outlet has verified Abhisar Sharma’s net worth. One analytics site estimates his monthly YouTube AdSense earnings at around $41,000, but this is a third-party estimate based on assumed CPM rates, not a confirmed income figure. Some low-authority websites cite a net worth of $3–5 million, which this article does not rely on.
Books & Key Works
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Eye of the Predator | Novel (thriller) | Reportedly his first novel |
| The Dark Side of Me | Novel | Listed in a 2017 profile |
| The Edge of the Machete | Novel | Listed on his X bio and in a 2017 profile |
| A Hundred Lives For You | Novel | Launched November 2014 as his third book |
| Kaafir’s Love | Book | Listed on his X bio |
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Abhisar Sharma?
His birthday is 13 August. Some sources give the year as 1972, which would make him about 54 in 2026, but the year is not confirmed by a primary source.
Who is Abhisar Sharma’s wife?
Secondary profiles name her as Sumana Sen, reportedly an Income Tax officer. This has not been confirmed by Sharma or a major outlet.
Why was an FIR filed against Abhisar Sharma?
Assam Police registered an FIR in August 2025 over a YouTube video that allegedly accused the Assam chief minister of communal politics. He has called the FIR baseless and challenged it in court. The case is pending.
Why did Abhisar Sharma leave ABP News?
He resigned in September 2018 after being taken off air following a reported episode about Uttar Pradesh crime coverage. ABP News has not been found to have given its own account.
How many subscribers does Abhisar Sharma have on YouTube?
About 10.4 million as of October 2026, according to third-party trackers.
What is Abhisar Sharma’s net worth?
No reliable figure exists. Estimates found online are unverified, and YouTube earnings estimates are third-party projections.
Last updated: November 2026
