| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Physics Wallah [1]Twitter – PhysicsWallah – Alakh Pandey |
| Profession(s) | Educator, Motivational Speaker |
| Famous For | Being the founder and CEO of CEO of Physics Wallah, an online ed-tech platform |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet & inches– 5’ 6” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • 2021: Rising EdTech Startup of India’ at ZEE Rise Startup by Piyush Goyal • 2022: Received an Award from Arvind Kejriwal for his contribution in the field of education • 2022: Times 40 Under 40 North -2022 Leaders • 2022: e4m D2C Revolution Summit and Awards 2022 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 2 October 1991 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| School | Bishop Johnson School & College, Allahabad (2010) |
| College/University | Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification | BTech in Mechanical Engineering (dropped out in 3rd year) (2011-2014) [2]LinkedIn – Alakh Pandey [3]Outlook India |
| Controversy | Accused of Poaching Aman Dhattarwal’s Teachers and Students On 30 October 2022, the Indian YouTuber Aman Dhattarwal uploaded a video on his YouTube channel in which he accused Alakh of poaching Dhattarwal’s teachers and students. He even presented a few proofs to support his allegations. As soon as the video was uploaded, a comments war started between the fans of Aman Dhattarwal and Alakh Pandey. [4]The Sports Grail |
| Tattoo(s) | • On his right bicep- π (Pi) • On his left bicep- h (Planck constant) • On his Right forearm- m=e/c² • On his left hand- A picture of Albert Einstein |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 22 February 2023 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shivani Dubey |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Shivani Dubey (freelance journalist) |
| Parents | Father– Satish Pandey (private contractor) Mother– Rajat Pandey (teacher in Vishnu Bhagwan Public School, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Aditi Pandey (works in a software company) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Hyundai I20 • Ford EcoSport |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 4000 crore (as of 2022) [5]Live Hindustan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Alakh Pandey
- Alakh Pandey, also known as Physics Wallah, is a renowned online educator and motivational speaker hailing from India. He has gained recognition for his distinctive approach in teaching physics methodologies.
- During his childhood, his family faced financial difficulties. By the time he reached third grade, his father had to sell half of their house in order to cover expenses. Eventually, the entire house was sold, and they had to move to a rented apartment in a slum area. In sixth grade, he began giving tuition and would travel five kilometers on a cycle every day to earn Rs. 200 for his family. [6] The Times of India
- He began providing tuition to students in class 5 when he was in 8th grade, and later, during his 11th grade, he taught class 9 students at a local academy called Achievers Academy.
- began during his 10th grade, sparking his interest in acting. He actively engaged in numerous street plays and theatrical productions. Alakh Pandey’s involvement in the world of acting initially took off with his participation in street plays.
- realized that engineering was not his true passion, leading him to make the bold decision to drop out of college in his third year of BTech. Another contributing factor to his decision was his dissatisfaction with the teaching style employed by his college professors. Throughout his time in college, Alakh Pandey’s introspection helped him come to these conclusions.
- After working as a tutor at a training institute in Allahabad for a meager salary of Rs 5000, he dedicated almost four years to this job. During his time there, he came to realize that the reach of offline classes was limited for students. As a result, in 2016, he took the initiative to start a YouTube channel called Physics Wallah – Alakh Pandey, where he uploaded free physics lecture videos. Initially, his videos struggled to gain popularity. However, he decided to travel to Kota, Rajasthan, to purchase study materials, which he then incorporated into his YouTube videos. Over time, his videos began to gain traction, and Alakh Pandey’s YouTube channel, Physics Wallah, became well-known for its educational content.
- Alakh Pandey launched his own YouTube channel in 2021, featuring videos that showcase his personal life.
- As of December 2022, Alakh Pandey’s YouTube channel Physics Wallah has amassed over 9.25 million subscribers, while his self-titled channel has garnered more than 2.3 million subscribers. Alakh Pandey takes great pride in showcasing his assortment of YouTube play buttons.
- In Kota, Rajasthan, Alakh has additionally established an educational institute.
- was launched in 2018, offering study materials for class 10, class 11, class 12, as well as preparatory materials for IIT JEE/NEET exams. Within just four days of its release, approximately 35,000 individuals signed up for the courses offered on the Physics Wallah mobile app.
- Physics Wallah, his start-up, achieved a notable milestone in 2022 by joining the prestigious group of Indian companies known as the Unicorn list as the 101st entrant.
- In addition to offering study material and Physics videos, he has expanded his horizons by creating content on various subjects. On his channel, you can find videos such as MBA Wallah, GATE Wallah, and Teaching Wallah.
- The web series ‘Physics Wallah’ was released on 15 December 2022 on the OTT platform Amazon Mini TV. The character of Physics Wallah was played by Shreedhar Dubey, an Indian actor.
- During an interview, he revealed that he turned down a job offer of Rs 75 crore salary as his priority was to offer affordable education to students rather than focusing on earning more money.
- Alakh Pandey, renowned for his accomplishments, has been prominently featured on the covers of Outlook (Hindi) and Entrepreneur’s Startups magazines. In fact, Entrepreneur’s Startups magazine proudly showcases Alakh Pandey on its cover.
- He has received invitations to share his motivational insights at a range of events, including TEDx Talks.
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