Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMumbai

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Bio/Wiki

detailsBhavya Shah is a talented comedian and actor based in Mumbai, known for overcoming significant challenges in life, particularly regarding his vision. His resilience and creative spirit have made him a notable figure in the artistic community.

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Gopi Birla Merial School, Mumbai
  • Gopi Birla Memorial School, Mumbai
CollegesStanford University, California
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Mathematical and Computational Science)
  • Pursuing Master of Science in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence Track)

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Siblings1 Sister

Career

detailsBhavya has made a name for himself in comedy and acting while also pursuing his studies. His accomplishments include competing in prestigious robotics competitions, earning accolades in speaking events, and creating content that supports education for visually impaired students.

Favourites

FilmBhool Bhulaiyaa (2007)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He lost vision in both eyes due to retinal detachment by age 12 but continued his education in mainstream schools.
2. Ranked 13th in the World Robotics Olympiad in 2015.
3. Secured gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Global IT Challenge for Youth With Disabilities in 2016.
4. Selected as the 6th best speaker at the World Schools Debating Championships in 2019.
5. Created audio lessons focused on mathematical problems for visually challenged students on his YouTube channel, Math By Ears.
6. Interned at the World Bank Group as a Data Scientist and Meta as a Tech Ethics and Policy Fellow.
7. Received multiple scholarships in 2022, including the Google Lime Scholarship and BMO Capital Markets Equity Through Education Scholarship.
8. Works part-time as an Oral Communication Tutor at the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking at Stanford University since 2022.
9. Participated in the open mic show 'India’s Got Latent' in October 2024.
10. Suffered from gradual retinal detachment from age 5 which led to complete loss of vision in both eyes by age 12.
11. Continued studies in mainstream school with rehabilitation and assistive training from Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) in Mumbai.
12. Secured 41st place in the National Financial Literacy Assessment Test in 2015.
13. Shares life experiences, creative compositions, and technical insights through his WordPress blog, Hiking Across Horizons, since 2016.
14. Ranked 9th in the 2022 Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
15. Won the Oracle Scholarship for Excellence in Computer Science and Lime Connect Fellowship Program For Students with Disabilities in 2022.
16. Achieved 93.4% in his class 10 exams at Gopi Birla Memorial School.
17. Was the first student for whom the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Board of Examinations allowed computer software in exams.
18. Long-time user and contributor to the NVDA screen reader community.
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