Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Azim Hashim Premji |
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| Nickname | Bill Gates of India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (157 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Mary School Mumbai, India |
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| University | Stanford University, California, USA |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree from Stanford University |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Religion | Shia Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Yasmeen Premji (author) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Mohamed Hashem Premji, Famous Industrialist | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known, Doctor | ||||
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| Spouse | Yasmeen Premji | ||||
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Favourites
| Food | Dosa |
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| Colour | Black |
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| House/Estate | Large bungalow and garden on Walkers Road in Coonoor |
| Net Worth | $12 billion (as of March 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Azim Premji was born in Bombay to a Shia Muslim family. | |
| He played a key role in expanding WIPRO's business ventures. | |
| Premji established the Azim Premji Foundation to support rural education initiatives. | |
| He actively participates in the Giving Pledge philanthropic initiative. | |
| Azim Premji has been honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. | |
| He was featured on TIME Magazine's list of the '100 Most Influential People in the World'. | |
| Business Week magazine named him 'India's Tech King'. |
