Sharjeel Imam Age, Wiki and Bio

Sharjeel Imam

Quick Info

ProfessionNone
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1988
Age26 years (died on 14, Nov, 2014)
BirthplaceKako, Jehanabad
Date of Death14/11/2014

Bio/Wiki

Known forHis alleged role in delivering anti-national speeches during the anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationPhD
School
  • St Xavier's high school, Patna (2004)
  • Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj (2004-06)
College/University
  • IIT, Bombay (2006-11)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi (2013-present)
Degree
  • Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech in Computer science (IIT Bombay)
  • M.A. in Modern History (JNU) (2013-15)
  • M.Phil in Modern Indian History (JNU) (2015-17)
  • PhD in Modern Indian History (JNU) (2017-present)

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSyed Akbar Imam
MotherAfshan Rahim
Siblings
BrotherMuzzammil Imam

Some Lesser Known Facts

Syed Akbar Imam contested Bihar Assembly Elections in 2005 but lost by 447 votes to S N Yadav (RJD) before passing away due to bone cancer in 2014.
Sharjeel Imam's younger brother, Muzzammil Imam, is a social activist and former State President of Rashtriya Yuva Samta Party who participated in Anti-CAA protests.
Sharjeel has a deep interest in Islamic theories.
In his writings, Sharjeel mentioned facing prejudice as the sole Muslim among 200 students at IIT Bombay.
During his final year at IIT Bombay, Sharjeel worked as a teaching assistant.
Sharjeel switched from a software developer to JNU in 2013 due to its reputation for secularism and fighting against oppressive forces.
A former member of AISA at JNU, Sharjeel left the party after a spat with ABVP members post Najeeb Ahmad's disappearance.
Sharjeel is highly regarded by his former teachers for his intelligence and deep knowledge of Indian history.
Sharjeel organized protests against CAA at Shaheen Bagh and other locations, starting the movement called "Chakka Jam."
According to the Delhi Police charge sheet for the December 15 Jamia Milia violence, Sharjeel Imam was named as the prime suspect who incited the riots.