Thapar is known for his abrasive style, having had his interview subjects walk out on him (Narendra Modi), tell him off at the end (the late Jayalalithaa) and burst into tears (Kapil Dev).

Thapar is known for his abrasive style, having had his interview subjects walk out on him (Narendra Modi), tell him off at the end (the late Jayalalithaa) and burst into tears (Kapil Dev).