Charu Sharma

Sports Commentator, Compère, Quizmaster

Indian Uttar Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Commentator, Compère, Quizmaster
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceUttar Pradesh, India

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the director of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League and India's most respected multisport television commentator

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

GraduateSt. Stephens College, Delhi; Davidson College, North Carolina
One-year scholarship programDavidson College, North Carolina
SchoolMayo College, Ajmer, Rajasthan

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherN. C. Sharma (Educationist)
MotherName Not Known
SiblingsHe has a younger sister
SpouseAnuja Sharma

Career

Controversies
  • In 2008, Sharma was let down from the position of CEO of the Royal Challengers Bangalore Twenty20 cricket team for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • During the IPL auction in 2022, sold Khaleel Ahmed to Delhi Capitals instead of Mumbai Indians.
Some Highlights
  • Co-founded Pro Kabaddi League in 2014
  • Worked with popular Indian broadcasters like Sony, MAX, ESPN, Star Sports, and Doordarshan
  • Started sportscasting career in 1982 at the IX Asian Games
  • Director of Marshal Sports; Star India acquired 74% stake in Mashal Sports

Favourites

Pastimes
  • Travelling
  • Playing Golf

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Qualified for Commonwealth Games in 1978.
2. Represented India in swimming at the 1982 Asian Games.
3. Married to Anuja Sharma, sister of Anand Mahindra.
4. Chose sports over job offer in academics.
5. Started career in sports broadcasting after working in tea and cigarette companies in India.
6. Gave guest lectures on sports commentary.
7. Hosted Bahrain Premier League Quiz in 2018.
8. Acted as auctioneer, filling in for Hugh Edmeades at the 2022 IPL auction.
9. Six-time junior national springboard diving champion; became national junior diving champion at 11, retired at 17
10. Nominated as 'All-Southern Conference' Diver, USA in 1980
11. Participated in diving, swimming, water polo, and gymnastics; also interested in first division league cricket, tennis, badminton, rugby, squash, basketball, rifle shooting, athletics, rock climbing, and mountaineering
12. Credited with making Kabaddi the second most watched sport on Indian television
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