Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Producer, Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra (now Mumbai) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ronnie Screwvala
26/08/2026
Reports said healthcare startup Superhealth was in advanced talks to raise about $10 million from Ronnie Screwvala as an investor. The funding discussion involved a Bengaluru-based healthcare provider and was described as being at an advanced stage.
15/03/2026
upGrad announced it had signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal, but the proposed transaction later stalled. By early January 2026, reports said upGrad had walked away from the talks because of valuation differences, ending the acquisition discussions without a completed deal.
26/02/2026
Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder and chairman of upGrad, publicly highlighted what he called a very big strategic fit as upGrad acquired Internshala, an internship and job search platform. He said the combination would let students access skilling certifications and degree pathways while giving both businesses a streamlined talent acquisition pipeline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Rohinton Soli Screwvala |
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| Nickname(s) | Ronnie Screwvala |
| Famous for | Pioneering Cable TV in India, Founder of UTV Software Communications, Co-founder of upGrad |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | B.Comm |
Personal Life
| Address | Breach Candy, South Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Religion/Religious Views | Zoroastrianism |
| Caste | Parsee |
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| Controversy | Controversial Tweet on Multiplexes |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An Indian businessman and TV & film producer, he is the founder of UTV. | |
| 2. After graduating, he initiated a theatre company. | |
| 3. He introduced home shopping in India through Tele-Shopping Network (TSN). | |
| 4. He is the founder of United Studios, UTV group, and Unilazer Ventures. | |
| 5. He established the NGO Swades Foundation to create livelihood opportunities in India. | |
| 6. He founded the Indian film production company RSVP Movies. | |
| 7. Known for authoring several books and articles. | |
| 8. He co-founded the e-sports company 'U Sports' and online education platform upGrad. | |
| 9. An enthusiastic animal lover, he has pet dogs named Sprite and Skye. | |
| 10. Founded a toothbrush manufacturing company called Laser in the late 1980s. | |
| 11. Divested UTV to Disney in 2012 for an enterprise value of US$1.4 billion. | |
| 12. Launched a personal $50 million fund to invest in early-stage AI, deeptech, and space-tech startups. | |
| 13. Served as Managing Director of Disney in India after divesting UTV. | |
| 14. Pioneered cable television in India in 1981 when the country had only one terrestrial channel (Doordarshan). | |
| 15. UTV went public and listed on stock exchanges in 2005. | |
| 16. The Swades Foundation aims to empower one million people in rural India every 5-7 years through a 360-degree model spanning water, sanitation, health, education, and livelihood. | |
| 17. Published a book titled Dream With Your Eyes Open: An Entrepreneurial Journey, which covers the failures and successes of building businesses over more than two decades. |
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