Who Is Rahul Sharma? From Middle-Class Boy To Tech Billionaire And Husband Of Ghajini Actress Asin
Remember Asin Thottumkal, one of Bollywood's finest actresses, known for her roles in movies like Aamir Khan¡¯s Ghajini and Salman Khan¡¯s Ready. In January 2016, she married Rahul Sharma, the co-founder and CEO of Micromax. After her marriage, Asin surprised everyone by quitting acting. Rahul Sharma's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur is truly inspiring.
Who is Rahul Sharma?
Rahul Sharma, the co-founder and CEO of Micromax, was born into a family with three sisters. His father was a school principal, and his mother was a homemaker. Rahul's father was his biggest inspiration. His father instilled important values in his life, encouraging him to work hard, be honest, and follow the path of ethics and discipline. Rahul believes his father always supported him and considers him a role model who continues to inspire him to strive for more.?
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Education
He is a mechanical engineer, having graduated from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, and also holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Besides Micromax, he owns Revolt Intellicorp, which launched India¡¯s first AI-based electric bike in 2017.??
Initially, Micromax was an IT software company, but it entered the mobile business in 2008. By 2010, Micromax became one of India's largest low-cost phone manufacturers, even having Hugh Jackman as its brand ambassador.
Rahul Sharma's Net Worth, car collection and luxurious lifestyle
According to Forbes and DNA, Rahul Sharma's net worth is around Rs 1,300 crore. Rahul Sharma owns a luxurious farmhouse in Delhi and a fleet of expensive cars, including a Bentley Supersport Limited Edition, BMW X6, Mercedes GL450, and Rolls-Royce Ghost Series 2. His entrepreneurial success has earned him a spot on Fortune magazine¡¯s 40 most influential people under 40 and the Forbes Person of the Year award in 2010, among other accolades.
The Birth of Micromax Mobile
Coming from a middle-class family, Rahul Sharma always dreamed big. Despite competition from giants like Samsung, Nokia, LG, and Motorola, he launched Micromax to offer Indian consumers cost-effective, high-performance smartphones. Rahul launched Micromax Informatics in 2000 with his friends Rajesh Aggarwal, Vikas Jain, and Sumeet Arora. They started with a loan of Rs 3 lakh from Rahul's father. Micromax introduced long-battery life phones, dual SIM phones, and even a phone for women with Swarovski crystals, which was a huge success. In an interview, Rahul shared that he would sometimes pose as a salesman in their stores to understand customer behaviour better.
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Rahul Sharma's personal life
Asin and Rahul got married in January 2016. They welcomed their daughter Arin in 2017, and it's been said that actor Akshay Kumar played a significant role in their union. Last year in June, there were rumours of Asin and Rahul separating. However, the actress quickly dismissed these rumours.
Rahul Sharma's journey shows that with determination and innovation, any dream can be achieved.
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