Michael Ajay, a fitness trainer and model, gained popularity through his appearance on 'MTV Roadies Revolution' in 2020. |
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Michael is the son of a Nigerian father and an Indian mother. |
Following his parents' divorce when he was young, Michael and his mother relocated to Bangalore, India, where she single-handedly raised him. |
Growing up in Bangalore, Michael displayed athletic prowess at a young age. |
During his college years, he excelled as a national-level basketball player. |
Despite aspiring to play basketball professionally, a bike accident caused by a drunk driver led to a broken ankle, interrupting his plans. |
The accident confined Michael to bed rest for about four months, during which he struggled with depression. |
While in his second year of college, Michael undertook a three-month summer internship at Goldman Sachs in Bangalore. |
In 2013, he commenced his career as a part-time writing consultant at EF Englishtown (now EF English Live) in Bangalore. |
Subsequently, Michael began working as a personal trainer at Transformation Tribe Fitness in Bangalore. |
Apart from his fitness endeavors, Michael modeled for various brands, including Ajio Life, and took part in the Phoenix Mega Model Hunt in 2019. |
In 2020, he graced the runway at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour. |
An aficionado of food, Michael enjoys exploring new culinary delights. |
He has a soft spot for dogs and frequently shares pictures with them on his Instagram. |
Fluent in English and Tamil, Michael is skilled in both languages. |
Acknowledged for his remarkable weight loss journey, Michael was recognized in the GQ magazine in 2019 for shedding 25 kgs in just six months. |