Former Indian actress Asin, renowned for her roles in films such as ‘Ready’ with Salman Khan, ‘Ghajini’ alongside Aamir Khan, and ‘Housefull 2’ featuring Akshay Kumar, made headlines in January 2016 when she married entrepreneur Rahul Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Micromax. Following her marriage, Asin surprised fans by quitting acting. Intrigued by the man behind this life-changing decision? Here’s a closer look at Rahul Sharma.
Rahul Sharma, a significant figure in India’s mobile phone market, began his entrepreneurial journey in 2000 with friends Rajesh Aggarwal, Vikas Jain, and Sumeet Arora, establishing Micromax Informatics. Sharma financed the venture with a Rs 3 lakh loan from his father. Initially an IT software company, Micromax shifted to the mobile phone business in 2008, becoming a household name by 2010, recognized for affordable phones and Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman as its brand ambassador. Sharma’s success has amassed him a net worth of approximately Rs 1,300 crore, according to Forbes and DNA. A mechanical engineering graduate from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Sharma also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. His ventures extend beyond Micromax to Revolt Intellicorp, an AI-based electric bike company launched in 2017.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who starred with Asin in ‘Housefull 2’, played a pivotal role in their love story, introducing Asin to Rahul Sharma in 2012. Kumar even stood as Asin’s best man at their wedding. The couple now enjoys a beautiful family life with their daughter Arin Rayn.
Rahul Sharma’s success is mirrored in his lavish lifestyle. Reports from NDTV and The Statesman highlight his opulent farmhouse in Delhi and his impressive collection of luxury cars, including a Bentley Supersport Limited Edition, BMW X6, Mercedes GL450, and Rolls-Royce Ghost Series 2.
