Shams Tahir Khan is a pioneering name in Indian crime journalism, currently serving as the Senior Executive Editor at TV Today Network, where he oversees Aaj Tak and its digital crime platform, Crime Tak. With a career spanning over three decades, Shams has transformed the way crime stories are reported and narrated in Indian media.

Beginning his journey in 1993 with the Hindi daily Jansatta as a crime reporter, Shams joined Aaj Tak in December 2000. His distinct storytelling style, deep understanding of crime reportage, and gripping presentation soon earned him national acclaim.

He is the creative force behind some of India’s most popular crime-based shows:'Jurm' (2003) – India’s first weekly crime show, which became a household name.'Vardaat' (2004) – A daily crime bulletin that brought real-life criminal cases to prime time television.'Raaz' – India’s first forensic investigation-based show.'Koi Lauta De Mere...' – A human rights-based series, awarded the Red Ink and NT Awards.Shams also gained international recognition for his ground reporting from war-torn Mosul in Iraq, winning the ENBA Award for Best International Reporter.Currently, he captivates millions through Crime Tak’s flagship YouTube series “Shams Ki Zubani”, where he narrates real-life crime stories with unmatched detail and emotional depth.

The series has a sensation, making Crime Tak one of India's leading digital crime platforms with over 4.8 million subscribers.A Delhi University graduate, Shams combines journalistic integrity with cinematic storytelling. He has not only informed but also educated audiences on the psychology, impact, and realities of crime.Indeed, as he says – “Jurm abhi baaki hai... Shams ki zubani.”The story isn’t over yet.