Quick Info
| Profession | Political Analyst, Social Activist, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Tehseen Poonawalla
Poonawalla said he was detained by Delhi Police while protesting against E20 petrol and MDR charges on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants. He called Nitin Gadkari 'Sugar Daddy' in his protest messages and demanded a rollback of the UPI charges.
Poonawalla published a document on X that he said was a July 2026 SIAM letter warning the government that excess chloride in E20 petrol could damage vehicles. He said Team Bharat took responsibility for releasing the letter after he alleged the government had pursued news reports about it.
Delhi Police placed Tehseen Poonawalla under house arrest at his Greater Kailash-1 residence, which he said stopped him from holding a planned solo protest against the mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. He publicly criticised Union Minister Nitin Gadkari over the policy and the claimed ethanol risks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tehseen Poonawalla is an entrepreneur, civil rights activist, columnist and political analyst. | |
| He is a TedX speaker and life coach. | |
| He is a venture capitalist and owns fitness centres in Delhi. | |
| He became known as the highest-paid contestant on Bigg Boss 13 when he entered as a wildcard contestant. | |
| In 2026 he is described as the founder of Team Bharat, a group he uses to launch public campaigns on policy issues such as the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Religion | Atheist |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/03/2016 |
Family
| Father | Sarfaraz Poonawalla (Indo-Irani) |
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| Mother | Yasmeen Poonawalla (Ismaili) |
| Siblings | Brother: Shehzad Poonawalla (Lawyer, Political Analyst, and Civil Rights Activist) |
| Spouse | Monicka Vadera Poonawalla (Jewelry Designer and Curator) |
| Children | 1 son (born 01/03/2023) |
Career
| In 2008, he accompanied his brother Shehzad to pursue business interests and build networks with senior Congress leaders. | |
| He takes up various social and socio-political issues and makes analytical statements. | |
| He files Right to Information (RTI) queries on matters of public interest. | |
| He participated in Bigg Boss 13 as a wildcard contestant in 2019. | |
| In 2026 he led protests against the E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy and against MDR charges on UPI payments. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tehseen Poonawalla is a political analyst, businessman, and human rights activist. | |
| 2. He is the elder brother of Shehzad Poonawalla, a well-known lawyer and social activist. | |
| 3. He is married to Monicka Vadera, who is Robert Vadra's cousin sister. | |
| 4. In 2010, he served as a consultant for the Common Wealth Games organizing committee in Delhi. | |
| 5. He frequently appears on news channels for debates. | |
| 6. He contributes articles to respected magazines and newspapers. | |
| 7. In 2019, he joined Bigg Boss 13 as a wild card contestant. | |
| 8. He is a venture capitalist and also owns fitness centers in Delhi. | |
| 9. In 2015, he filed an RTI query questioning whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi had official registration to sell tea on trains, challenging the 'chaiwala' narrative. | |
| 10. He is a staunch follower of the Indian National Congress but has been openly critical of the party and routinely questions Rahul Gandhi's comments and actions. | |
| 11. In 2017, he publicly disowned his brother Shehzad over negative comments made against Congress party leaders. | |
| 12. In 2019, he was accused by BJP Minister Smriti Irani of making sexist remarks against her in 2016. | |
| 13. He was fined by the Supreme Court of India in 2019 for mocking Jain guru Tarun Sagar. | |
| 14. Tehseen Poon Poonawalla is a political analyst, businessman, and human rights activist. |
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