 Sarjana Sharma was born in Saharanpur on 18 March 1959 in Uttar Pradesh to Krishan & Prem Lata Sharma.She finished Education with Master's degree in Political science, a post-graduate degree in Mass communication, diplomas in translation and in Indian art and culture and a photography course, Sarjana has worked in various media houses and on different beats.During her 31-year journalistic career she worked with major Indian media houses and reputed international organisations like BBC and United States Information Agency.