| Shikhar is the maternal grandchild of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Union Home Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde. |
| His maternal aunt, Praniti Shinde, is a politician and member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Solapur. |
| At 13, he started a consultancy firm providing counseling to new pet owners. |
| After graduation, he worked as an investment analyst in London and later in India. |
| In 2018, he co-founded the entertainment and gaming company 'India Wyn' with his brother Veer Pahariya. |
| A philanthropist, Shikhar supports social causes like women empowerment and helping children in rural Maharashtra. |
| He is a skilled polo player and equestrian, representing India in national and international tournaments. |
| A member of the Royal Jaipur Polo Team, he represented India at the Berkshire Polo Club London in 2013. |
| Dating rumors with Jhanvi Kapoor started when photos of them kissing went viral in 2016. |
| Jhanvi's mother, Sridevi, enforced a 'no dating' clause, leading to their breakup reportedly to let her focus on her career. |
| Shikhar showed support for Jhanvi by posting about her debut film 'Dhadak' on his Instagram story. |
| He posted images from Italy’s Lake Como in 2018, sparking speculations with Jhanvi Kapoor's presence at Isha Ambani's wedding. |
| Shikhar is friends with Sara Tendulkar and Alaviaa Jaaferi, daughter of Javed Jaffrey. |
| He is an animal lover, owning dogs and horses. |
| In January 2024, Jhanvi Kapoor referred to Shikhar as 'Shiku' on 'Koffee With Karan Season 8,' fueling relationship speculation. |
