Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Producer, Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/09/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra (now Mumbai) |
Latest News about Ronnie Screwvala
26/08/2026
Reports said healthcare startup Superhealth was in advanced talks to raise about $10 million from Ronnie Screwvala as an investor. The funding discussion involved a Bengaluru-based healthcare provider and was described as being at an advanced stage.
15/03/2026
upGrad announced it had signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal, but the proposed transaction later stalled. By early January 2026, reports said upGrad had walked away from the talks because of valuation differences, ending the acquisition discussions without a completed deal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Rohinton Soli Screwvala |
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| Nickname(s) | Ronnie Screwvala |
| Famous for | Pioneering Cable TV in India, Founder of UTV Software Communications, Co-founder of upGrad |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | B.Comm |
Personal Life
| Address | Breach Candy, South Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Religion/Religious Views | Zoroastrianism |
| Caste | Parsee |
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| Controversy | Controversial Tweet on Multiplexes |
Relationships & More
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ronnie.screwvala/ | |
| https://twitter.com/RonnieScrewvala | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronniescrewvala |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An Indian businessman and TV & film producer, he is the founder of UTV. | |
| 2. After graduating, he initiated a theatre company. | |
| 3. He introduced home shopping in India through Tele-Shopping Network (TSN). | |
| 4. He is the founder of United Studios, UTV group, and Unilazer Ventures. | |
| 5. He established the NGO Swades Foundation to create livelihood opportunities in India. | |
| 6. He founded the Indian film production company RSVP Movies. | |
| 7. Known for authoring several books and articles. | |
| 8. He co-founded the e-sports company 'U Sports' and online education platform upGrad. | |
| 9. An enthusiastic animal lover, he has pet dogs named Sprite and Skye. | |
| 10. Founded a toothbrush manufacturing company called Laser in the late 1980s. | |
| 11. Divested UTV to Disney in 2012 for an enterprise value of US$1.4 billion. | |
| 12. Launched a personal $50 million fund to invest in early-stage AI, deeptech, and space-tech startups. | |
| 13. Served as Managing Director of Disney in India after divesting UTV. | |
| 14. Pioneered cable television in India in 1981 when the country had only one terrestrial channel (Doordarshan). | |
| 15. UTV went public and listed on stock exchanges in 2005. | |
| 16. The Swades Foundation aims to empower one million people in rural India every 5-7 years through a 360-degree model spanning water, sanitation, health, education, and livelihood. |