Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cyrus Soli Poonawalla |
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| Names Earned | The Vaccine King |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Arts/Science from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Savitribai Phule Pune University (1966) |
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| PhD | Savitribai Phule Pune University (1988) - Thesis: Improved Technology in the Manufacture of Specific Anti-toxins and its Socio-economic Impact on the Society |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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| Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| School | The Bishop's School, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Religion | Zoroastrian |
| Ethnicity | Parsi |
| Political Inclination | Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Marriage Date | 1966 |
Family
| Father | Soli Poonawala (horse breeder) | ||
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| Mother | Gool Poonawalla | ||
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Career
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| He established India's horse racing and breeding sector. | |
| In 1966, the Serum Institute of India was founded by him for vaccine production. | |
| He has made substantial impacts in the field of vaccine manufacturing and healthcare. | |
| He has shown commitment to manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines. | |
| Forbes India's 2023 list ranks him as the 6th richest individual in India. | |
| He has a passion for cigars, art, and liquor. | |
| He holds multiple directorships and partnerships in various domains. |
