Shikhar Pahariya

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Shikhar Pahariya (born 3 April 1997, Mumbai) is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and polo player who works in gaming and infrastructure ventures. He is the grandson of Sushilkumar Shinde, a prominent Indian politician, and his brother Veer Pahariya is a Bollywood actor.

Education and early life
- He studied at Bombay Scottish School and Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai.
- He earned a Global Financial Management degree from Regent’s University London.
- He comes from the Khatik (Dalit) community.
- He started entrepreneurship early, with his brother Veer, creating a consultancy to help first-time pet owners when he was 13.
- After college, he worked as an investment analyst in London.

Business ventures
- In 2018, he co-founded Indiawyn Gaming and launched Jeetoh, a live-interaction gaming platform.
- He founded Basilius International, an infrastructure company with energy and aviation projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and international work in the UAE, Oman, and the United Kingdom.

Philanthropy
- He runs the Veera Foundation, focusing on positive masculinity and male allyship.
- He has supported COVID relief in Solapur, providing ration kits for thousands of families.
- He has organized water tankers during droughts and hosted a 2024 job fair for local youth.
- He donates books to village libraries and supports educational facilities in Western Maharashtra.

Polo and public life
- A trained polo player, Shikhar has represented India in polo and show-jumping events, including at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club in London.
- In 2013, the Jaipur Polo Team won the 7th Asia Polo Cup in Windsor, defeating England 5–4.
- He has attracted media attention for his family background and links to actress Janhvi Kapoor.

Public stance
- In 2025, he spoke out against caste-based abuse on social media.
- He defended the Indian Armed Forces after Operation Sindoor and commented on the Marathi–Hindi language policy, advocating pride in culture without dividing people. These statements drew both support and criticism.