Shikhar Pahariya (Janhvi Kapoor’s Ex Boyfriend) Wiki, Bio & More!

Shikhar Pahariya is the grandson of the prominent Politician Sushilkumar Shinde, who held positions of Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the Union Home Minister. Pahariya was born and brought up in Mumbai with his family. He attended both Bombay Scottish and Dhirubhai Ambani School. Following his high school graduation, he made the move to London to pursue further education and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University, London.

Some Interesting Facts about Shikhar

• Shikhar is the maternal grandchild of Sushilkumar Shinde, a prominent figure who held positions as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the Union Home Minister.
• Shikhar’s maternal aunt, Praniti Shinde, is also a Politician.
• He is an animal lover, with a collection of dogs and horses.
• At the age of 13, he founded his consultancy firm, which offered guidance to new pet owners.
• Following his graduation, he embarked on a career as an investment analyst at the multinational conglomerate holding company ‘Wadhawan Global Capital’ in London.
• Later, he joined “Andromeda Financial Technology Services” in India.
• In 2018, he and his brother, Veer Pahariya, established an entertainment and gaming company named “India Wyn.”
• He is actively engaged in philanthropy, advocating for various social causes, including women’s empowerment.
• Shikhar also supported underprivileged children in rural Maharashtra and collaborated with environmentalists on conservation efforts.
• He is a skilled polo player and equestrian, having represented India in national and international tournaments.
• Shikhar is the member of the Royal Jaipur Polo Team, he participated in the Berkshire Polo Club in London in 2013.
• His romance rumours with Jhanvi Kapoor began circulating in 2016 when photos of them kissing went viral.
• However, the rumors were dispelled when Jhanvi’s mother, Sridevi, imposed a “no dating clause” to enable her to concentrate on her burgeoning Bollywood career.
• But again, their relationship has generated significant attention on social media due to their frequent public appearances, which paparazzi eagerly capture.
• Shikhar shares a close friendship with Orry, Sara Tendulkar (Sachin Tendulkar’s Daughter) and Alaviaa Jaaferi (Javed Jaffrey’s Daughter).

• His parents divorced in 2008, his father is a prominent Indian businessman.
• He has a brother named Veer Pahariya, who has been in a relationship with Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan.
• He supports the Indian National Congress (INC).
• Shikhar owns a Lamborghini Aventador.
• He loves playing Polo, Equestrianism & Football.
• His favourite Polo Team is Ellerstina.
• Shikhar also loves playing Video Games, his favourite Video Games are Forza Horizon 4, Call Of Duty MW 2, Grand Theft Auto 5 & Players Unknown Battlegrounds.
• His favourite Politician is Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
• His favourite TV Shows are Entourage, Friends & The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
• Shikhar’s favourite Vacation Destinations are Italy, Germany & Moscow.

Early Life and Education

Shikhar Pahariya was born on March 29th, 1996 in Mumbai, India to Sanjay Pahariya and Smruti Sanjay Pahariya. His grandfather Sushilkumar Shinde, is a prominent Political figure who held positions as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the Union Home Minister.

Pahariya was born and brought up in Mumbai within his family. For his early education and degree, he attended both Bombay Scottish and Dhirubhai Ambani School. Following his high school graduation, he made the move to London to pursue further education. Shikhar subsequently completed his Bachelor’s degree in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University, London.

From a young age, he displayed a strong interest in sports, particularly excelling in horse riding and becoming a certified polo player. At the age of 13, he founded his consultancy firm, which offered guidance to new pet owners.

Physical Appearance

Career

At the age of 13, he founded his consultancy firm, which offered guidance to new pet owners. Following his graduation, he embarked on a career as an investment analyst at the multinational conglomerate holding company ‘Wadhawan Global Capital’ in London. Later, he joined “Andromeda Financial Technology Services” in India.

In 2018, he and his brother, Veer Pahariya, established an entertainment and gaming company named “India Wyn.” He is actively engaged in philanthropy, advocating for various social causes, including women’s empowerment.

Shikhar also supported underprivileged children in rural Maharashtra and collaborated with environmentalists on conservation efforts. Currently, he is solely concerned with establishing a career in his favourite sport, Polo.

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Love Life

His romance rumours with Jhanvi Kapoor began circulating in 2016 when photos of them kissing went viral. However, their relationship faced challenges, including a reported “no dating clause” imposed by Jhanvi’s mother, Sridevi, to allow her to focus on her budding Bollywood career.

After Jhanvi Kapoor’s debut in “Dhadak” (2018), he expressed support by posting the film’s logo on his Instagram story. In 2018, he posted a photo of two silhouettes at Italy’s Lake Como on social media, sparking speculation that they represented him and Jhanvi Kapoor, who was in Italy for Isha Ambani’s wedding.

It was during Diwali in 2022 that Janhvi began to be seen with Shikhar again. The two even took a recent trip to the Maldives together and were subsequently observed attending events involving each other’s close friends and family members. Their relationship has generated significant attention on social media due to their frequent public appearances, which paparazzi eagerly capture.

Net worth

According to sources, Shikhar Pahariya’s approximate Net worth is estimated to be $10 Million Dollars (83 Crores INR).

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