| Rahul Kanwal began his career at Zee News and Zee Business in June 1999, where he worked for over three years. |
| As an intern, he secured a significant interview with the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. |
| In November 2002, he joined Aaj Tak as a principal correspondent and anchor. |
| His role at Aaj Tak progressed, with promotions to special correspondent in 2004 and senior special correspondent in 2006. |
| By April 2007, Rahul had become the editor of Headlines Today at Aaj Tak. |
| He gained fame through his Hindi news TV show 'Seedhi Baat,' hosting notable guests like Salman Khan, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal, and Kanhaiya Kumar. |
| From 2008 to 2022, he served as the executive director at Headlines Today before being promoted to managing director in 2011. |
| In July 2014, Rahul became the managing director at India Today and Aaj Tak, later advancing to news director at both in approximately four years. |
| Rahul's 2019 interview with politician Piyush Goyal attracted criticism for escalating tensions between CRPF and Naxalites due to the questions posed. |
| By May 2021, he had assumed the role of executive director at India Today and Aaj Tak. |
| His show 'Jab We Met With Rahul Kanwal' has gained immense popularity, featuring interviews with Indian celebrities such as Anant Ambani, Amit Shah, Asaduddin Owaisi, and Omar Abdullah. |
| He was granted financial support for a course in Hostile Environment Journalism from the Rory Peck Trust. |
| Rahul enjoys playing sports like golf, table tennis, badminton, squash, and cricket. |
| He maintains his fitness with regular workouts at the gym. |
| A spiritual person, Rahul frequently visits various religious sites. |
| He is known to enjoy alcoholic beverages at different social gatherings and events. |
| Rahul Kanwal was honored as "The Youngest News Anchor" by Zee News. |
