Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vijay Shekhar Singh Sharma |
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| Famous For | Being the founder of Paytm |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Delhi College of Engineering (now, Delhi Technological University) |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Electronics & Communication |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| Hometown | Harduaganj, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Mridula Sharma | ||||
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Career
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Net Worth (approx.) | $2.1 billion (as in 2018) |
Favourites
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| Politician | Narendra Modi |
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| Watch Brand | Rolex |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | Owns a 6,000-sq-ft piece of land worth ₹82 crore in central Delhi’s Golf Links |
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| Money Factor | $2.1 billion (as in 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Sharma completed his higher secondary education at the age of 14. | |
| He picked up English from scratch while studying engineering. | |
| Doing well in school, Sharma faced challenges in college. | |
| After leaving an MNC, he ventured into business. | |
| He established One97 Communications, eventually launching Paytm. | |
| In May 2017, Paytm was valued at $7 billion. | |
| Forbes recognized Sharma as the youngest Indian billionaire. | |
| In February 2024, he resigned as part-time non-executive chairman of Paytm Payments Bank Limited. |
