Shikhar Pahariya is an Indian entrepreneur, polo player, showjumper, and philanthropist. She is famous as the granddaughter of the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sushilkumar Shinde. Shikhar is also the ex-boyfriend of actress Janhvi Kapoor.
Wiki/Biography
Shikhar Pahariya was born in 1996 (age 23 years; as in 2019) in Mumbai. He attended Bombay Scottish School and Dhirubhai Ambani International School. He holds a BA in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University London. ((LinkedIn))
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
He was born to Sanjay Pahariya (a businessman) and Smruti Sanjay Pahariya.
Shikhar Pahariya with his father
His parents divorced in 2008. He has an elder brother named Veer Pahariya.
Shikhar Pahariya with his brother
His maternal grandfather was Sushilkumar Shinde. Her maternal aunt Praniti Shinde is also a politician and Member of the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly from Solapur City.
Shikhar Pahariya’s Grandparents, Mother and Aunt
He was in a relationship with actress Janhvi Kapoor.
Shikhar Pahariya with Janhvi Kapoor
Career
At the age of 13, he stepped into the world of entrepreneurship by starting his consulting firm. His firm provides guidance to new pet owners. He then started working as an investment analyst at a holding company of the transnational conglomerate ‘Wadhawan Global Capital’ in London. He later worked for Andromeda Financial Technology Services in India. In 2018, he founded his entertainment and gaming company called “Indiawyn” with his brother Veer Pahariya.
Favorite Things
- Athletes: Ellen Whitaker, Nacho Figueras, Facundo Pieres, Mudit Dani
- TV Shows: Entourage, Friends, The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Sports: Polo, Equestrianism, Football
- Video Games: Forza Horizon 4, Call Of Duty MW 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, PlayersUnknown Battlegrounds
- Travel Destinations: Italy, Germany, Moscow
Facts/Trivia
- He likes traveling and the gym.
- He is an avid polo player and equestrian and has represented India in various International tournaments.
Shikhar Pahariya plays Polo
- He is a member of the Royal Jaipur Polo Team and has represented India at Berkshire Polo Club London in 2013.
Shikhar Pahariya plays with his Royal Jaipur Polo Team
- He is also an active philanthropist and has fought for various social causes such as women empowerment and has also helped children of backward communities in rural Maharashtra. He has also worked with many environmentalists in India.
- Rumors of him dating Janhvi Kapoor surfaced in 2016 after a picture of them kissing went viral on the internet.
Shikhar Pahariya and Janhvi Kapoor
- Reportedly, Sridevi, after seeing her daughter Janhvi’s personal life exposed in public, has decided to put a ‘no boyfriend clause’ in her life; he did that in an effort to keep Janhvi focused on her acting career. Because of that, Janhvi and Shikhar broke up.
- After Janhvi Kapoor’s big debut with the film “Dhadak,” Shikhar posted a picture of the film’s logo on his Instastory.
Shikhar Pahariya’s Insta Story on Janhvi Kapoor’s Dhadak
- In 2018, Shikhar posted a photo of two silhouettes in Lake Como, Italy on his social media account. Soon after the picture was released, many started speculating that the silhouette was her and Janhvi Kapoor, based on the fact that Janhvi Kapoor had been in Italy to attend Isha Ambani’s wedding. Shikhar deleted the photo later.
Shikhar Pahariya’s post
- Shikhar Pahariya supports the Indian National Congress (INC).
- He owns a Lamborghini Aventador.
Shikhar Pahariya poses with his car
- She loves animals and owns horses and dogs.
Shikhar Pahariya with horse
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