| 1. Azhar Iqbal, a renowned Indian poet and storyteller, captivates audiences with poems and shayaris at poetry gatherings and cultural occasions. |
| 2. Born in Budhana, Uttar Pradesh, Azhar Iqbal's family later moved to Meerut. |
| 3. In his youth, he aspired to be a lyricist and actor in Bollywood, but his parents discouraged him from pursuing a career in Mumbai’s film industry. |
| 4. Azhar Iqbal is actively engaged in poetry, storytelling, and scriptwriting, gracing events like Jashn-E-Rekhta and kavi sammelans. |
| 5. He has presented his ghazals on esteemed platforms and showcased his talent on shows like 'The Kapil Sharma Show' and 'Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai!' on SAB TV. |
| 6. Commencing work at Satin Creditcare Network Ltd in Noida in 2009, he advanced to a managerial role in secured lending operations in 2014. |
| 7. In 2015, he founded the Harfkaar Foundation to support various art forms and theater activities, contributing as a scriptwriter for Hindi and Urdu plays. |
| 8. Launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Azhar Iqbal shares his poetry performances online. |
| 9. Fluent in Hindi, Urdu, and English, Azhar Iqbal enjoys smoking hukkas and cigarettes. |
| 10. He harbors a strong love for animals, often posting pictures with them on his social media accounts. |
| 11. In his leisure, he delights in traveling and cherishing moments with loved ones. |
| 12. Azhar Iqbal has garnered accolades for his artistic contributions at numerous events. |
| 13. Azhar Iqubal is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Inshorts, a content distribution company. |
| 14. He dropped out of IIT Delhi where he was studying BTech (Computer Science). |
| 15. He has appeared on Shark Tank India (Season 3) as a judge. |
| 16. Iqubal co-founded Inshorts in 2013 with Deepit Purkayastha and Anunay Arunav. |
| 17. Inshorts summarizes news articles across various areas within 60 words. |
| 18. The startup also launched an app, Public, in 2020, which is a location-based social network to record and share videos. |
| 19. Inshorts has raised over $100 million in funding from investors like Vy Capital, Tiger Global, and A91 Partners. |
| 20. His net worth is estimated to be around ₹500 crore as of March 2024. |
| 21. He has received awards such as Business World Young Entrepreneur Award, Leaders of Asia Award, and was featured in Fortune India 40 under 40 (2016) and Forbes India 30 under 30. |
| 22. Azhar Iqbal co-founded Inshorts with classmates Deepti Purkayastha and Anunay Pandey after leaving IIT Delhi in 2012. |
| 23. The Inshorts concept began as a Facebook page in 2013 where news stories were summarized in 60 words, gaining rapid recognition among college students. |
| 24. Inshorts launched its mobile app in 2014 and expanded to include a Hindi version in 2016. |
| 25. Inshorts has raised approximately $165 million in funding and achieved a valuation of $550 million. |
| 26. The platform serves over 10 million daily active users and employs more than 500 people. |
| 27. Azhar Iqbal launched Public in 2019, a location-based social network and news platform that has garnered over 100 million downloads. |
| 28. He studied Computer Science at IIT Delhi with the aid of a scholarship, achieving a rank of approximately 600 in the IIT JEE entrance exam. |
| 29. Azhar Iqbal was born in Bahadurganj, a small town in Kishanganj District, Bihar, to a lower-middle-class family. |
| 30. He completed his schooling in Kishanganj in Hindi medium before moving to Delhi for higher education. |
