Sagar Shah Age, Wiki and Bio

Sagar Shah

Quick Info

ProfessionChess Player, YouTuber, Journalist, Stand-Up Comedian
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth28/01/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Bio/Wiki

HometownMumbai
Zodiac signAquarius
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbyTravelling

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (Semi-Bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolFatima High School
College/University
  • R. A. Poddar College of Commerce & Economics
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
DegreeBachelor of Commerce

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date16/07/2013
WifeAmruta Mokal (Chartered Accountant, Chess Player)

Family

FatherDharmen Shah
MotherJayshree Shah
SiblingsBrother - Ronak Shah
SpouseAmruta Mokal

Career

Awards
  • Shiv Chatrapati Award (2014)
  • Indian Achievers Award (2021)
  • 20th Rubaru Mr. India Championship Best in Talent Subtitle Award (2024)
Career Highlights
  • Co-founded ChessBase India in 2015 with his wife.
  • In 2020, he collaborated with comedian Samay Raina to stream chess on YouTube.
  • Began teaching chess to comedians on YouTube.
  • Currently working as a chartered accountant.

Favourites

Food
  • Pizza
  • French Fries
Books
  • Your Brain At Work: Strategies For Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock (2009)
  • Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (2011)
  • Lying by Sam Harris (2013)
  • Origin by Dan Brown (2017)
  • Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by Satya Nadella (2017)
AuthorDan Brown

Some Lesser Known Facts

In 2015, he co-founded ChessBase India along with his wife Amruta Mokal.
Began streaming chess on YouTube in 2020 with comedian Samay Raina.
Started teaching chess to other comedians during YouTube streams.
As of 2024, he is a chartered accountant.
Occasionally drinks alcohol.
In 2024, he appeared as a panelist on the comedy show India’s Got Latent, which debuted on YouTube.