Tehseen Poonawalla is a multifaceted personality, recognized as a political analyst, successful businessman, and a prominent social activist. His high-profile appearances and outspoken nature have made him a familiar face in both the media and public life.

Wiki/Biography

Tehseen Poonawalla was born on Sunday, May 24, 1981, in Pune, Maharashtra. As of 2023, he is 42 years old. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black

Family

Tehseen comes from a Maharashtrian Muslim family background.

Parents & Siblings

His father, Sarfaraz Poonawalla, passed away when Tehseen was young. His mother’s name is Yasmeen Poonawalla. He has a younger brother, Shehzad Poonawalla, who is also a lawyer, political analyst, and a civil rights activist. Their relationship has been publicly strained at times.

Wife & Children

Tehseen married Monicka Vadera Poonawalla, a jewelry designer and curator, on March 29, 2016. She’s a cousin of Robert Vadera, Priyanka Gandhi’s husband. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, on March 1, 2023.

Career

Tehseen’s career is diverse and engaging. He’s a regular presence on various news channels participating in debate sessions. His professional background also includes:

• A consultancy role with the organizing committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
• Participation in political debate series with his brother, including “Bhai vs Bhai” (2018) on Zee News and “2 Bhai 2 Rukh” (2019) on Zee Urdu.
• Work as a TEDx India speaker.
• Authorship of articles for prominent magazines and newspapers.
• A notable appearance as a wild card entry on Bigg Boss Season 13 in 2019.

Controversies

Tehseen’s public life has not been without its share of controversies. These include:

• A significant rift with his brother, Shehzad, in 2017, following Shehzad’s criticism of the Congress party. The disagreement led to a reported severing of family ties.
• A fine imposed by the Supreme Court of India in 2019 for remarks made about Jain guru Tarun Sagar.
• An accusation of sexist comments made against BJP leader Smriti Irani in 2016.

Facts/Trivia

Here are some interesting facts about Tehseen Poonawalla:

• He has an Indian flag tattooed on his left arm.
• Despite studying mythology in college, he identifies as an atheist.
• There were reports he was one of the highest-paid contestants on Bigg Boss 13, allegedly earning around ₹21 lakhs per week.

Physical Stats