Shark Tank India Season 3: Did You Know Azhar Iqubal The Newest Shark Is An IIT Dropout?

Shark Tank India: Shark Tank India, one of the beloved reality shows that celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation, is returning with its highly anticipated third season. The show is set to feature a fresh face among seasoned investors.

Azhar Iqubal will be seen as the newest addition to the show's panel of sharks. He is a 30-year-old entrepreneur who made headlines by turning a humble Facebook page into a Rs 3,700 crore company. But did you know he is an IIT dropout?

Here's all you need to know about Azhar who joins the likes of Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of OYO Rooms.

Azhar Iqubal: From Facebook Page to Shark Tank India

Azhar Iqubal started his journey with a simple Facebook page and went on to become the CEO and co-founder of India's highest-rated English news app, Inshorts. He and his IIT classmates, Anunay Arunav and Deepit Purkayastha, initiated their venture with a Facebook page titled 'News in Shorts.' The concept was straightforward: providing readers with concise news summaries, each limited to just 60 words.

During an interview with Asia Teach Daily, Azhar said, "The idea of Inshorts is to re-connect the generation with the habit of reading news. Knowing that this generation is always on the go, we make sure that the user stays updated."

Azhar hails from Bihar and he and the company's co-founders are IIT dropouts. As per Fintrackr, the Noida-based company is currently valued at Rs 3,700 crore.
After InShorts, Azhar Iqubal in 2019, launched 'Public,' a location-based social network, which has grown to become India's largest of its kind. The public boasts over 50 million active users, with more than one million videos created each month.

Azhar Iqubal's Awards

Azhar Iqubal has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his entrepreneurs. Some of these include the Business World Young Entrepreneur Award, The Most Enterprising Brands, Leaders of Asia Award, Business World 40 under 40, Fortune India 40 under 40, Forbes India 30 under 30, and Forbes Asia 30 under 30.