Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Media Proprietor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Kartikeya Sharma is an Indian politician, entrepreneur, and media baron serving as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Haryana. | |
| He is the founder of iTV Media Network, which operates national news channels in English and Hindi, seven regional language channels, and print newspapers including Sunday Guardian, Daily Guardian, and Aaj Samaj. | |
| Sharma defeated Congress leader Ajay Maken in a contested election on 10 June 2022 to win the Rajya Sabha seat from Haryana on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 2011 |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Aishwarya Sharma (author and professor) |
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Career
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
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| Address | House No. 229, Sector 9 Chandigarh |
| Rajya Sabha Member | Elected from Haryana on 10/06/2022 (Bharatiya Janata Party ticket) |
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| Managing Director | Piccadilly Group |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartikeya-sharma-8aaa2335b |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kartikeya Sharma's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. Kartikeya Sharma acknowledges drinking alcohol. | |
| 3. In 2007, he founded the iTV Network. | |
| 4. The iTV Network manages NewsX and India News. | |
| 5. The Sunday Guardian, part of his network, is lauded as India's top Sunday newspaper. | |
| 6. He was honored with the Best CEO of the Year award at the 2016 eNBA Awards. | |
| 7. iTV Network also includes regional channels covering Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Jharkhand. | |
| 8. iTV Network owns newspapers including The Sunday Guardian (English weekly), Daily Guardian, and Aaj Samaaj (Hindi daily). | |
| 9. In 2015, he introduced 'Pro Sportify', a local sporting initiative to enhance athletics and sports in India. | |
| 10. 'Pro Wrestling League' was launched by 'Pro Sportify' in collaboration with the Wrestling Federation of India. | |
| 11. He has stakes in Hyatt Regency hotels in Gurgaon and Ludhiana, Hilton Hotel in Delhi, and serves as managing director of Piccadilly Group, an industrial and hospitality venture. | |
| 12. He is a sports aficionado and founder of the Indian Arena Polo League. | |
| 13. Sharma holds director and managing director roles in 38 companies across General Business and Technology industries. |