Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Paytm Founder Shares College Struggles on Kapil's Netflix Show
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, shared his college struggles on a comedy show.
He was once a top student but had trouble in engineering college because of the language used in class.
This made him feel like he was failing.
He also talked about how he got the idea for Paytm after he lost his wallet.
He said he invested a lot of money to teach people about using digital payments and that India's system is now praised worldwide.
He also joked about how much money is needed for a good life.
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared personal struggles during an appearance on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
Sharma recounted a traumatic experience in engineering college due to a language barrier, causing him to fall behind in studies.
He revealed the origin of Paytm, stemming from misplacing his wallet at an airport and the subsequent realization of the importance of phones.
Sharma discussed his investment of Rs 40,000 crore in digital payments and the success of India's payment system.
He humorously mentioned that a monthly income of Rs 1-2 lakh is sufficient for basic needs.
- Who
- Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, along with other entrepreneurs, appeared on the show.
- What
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared personal experiences and discussed the creation of Paytm on "The Great Indian Kapil Show".
- When
- The show premiered on August 23, Saturday.
- Where
- On Netflix's 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
- Why
- Sharma shared his experiences to entertain and connect with the audience.
Sharma's View
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Impact of Language
Sharma's View
Sharma believes a language barrier hindered his academic performance.
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- Show
- The Great Indian Kapil Show
- Guest
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- Sharma's Investment
- Rs 40,000 crore
- Sharma's Income Assessment
- Rs 1-2 lakh per month is sufficient for basic needs.