Bio/Wiki
| Known for | His alleged role in delivering anti-national speeches during the anti-CAA protests in Delhi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | PhD |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Syed Akbar Imam | ||
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| Mother | Afshan Rahim | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Syed Akbar Imam contested Bihar Assembly Elections in 2005 but lost by 447 votes to S N Yadav (RJD) before passing away due to bone cancer in 2014. | |
| Sharjeel Imam's younger brother, Muzzammil Imam, is a social activist and former State President of Rashtriya Yuva Samta Party who participated in Anti-CAA protests. | |
| Sharjeel has a deep interest in Islamic theories. | |
| In his writings, Sharjeel mentioned facing prejudice as the sole Muslim among 200 students at IIT Bombay. | |
| During his final year at IIT Bombay, Sharjeel worked as a teaching assistant. | |
| Sharjeel switched from a software developer to JNU in 2013 due to its reputation for secularism and fighting against oppressive forces. | |
| A former member of AISA at JNU, Sharjeel left the party after a spat with ABVP members post Najeeb Ahmad's disappearance. | |
| Sharjeel is highly regarded by his former teachers for his intelligence and deep knowledge of Indian history. | |
| Sharjeel organized protests against CAA at Shaheen Bagh and other locations, starting the movement called "Chakka Jam." | |
| According to the Delhi Police charge sheet for the December 15 Jamia Milia violence, Sharjeel Imam was named as the prime suspect who incited the riots. |