Chetan Sharma is an Indian digital marketing executive. He came into limelight on 3 July 2022 when he married his gay partner Abhishek Ray (fashion designer) in Kolkata, India. According to Indian media sources, their marriage was considered the first same-sex marriage to be celebrated publicly in Kolkata as per all Hindu customs and traditional ceremonies. As soon as the celebrations were over, their wedding pictures went viral on many social media platforms.
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Wiki/Biography
Chetan Sharma celebrates his birthday on 22nd May every year and was born in Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Soon after completing his schooling, he joined Rajasthan Technical University, India in 2012 to pursue a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Computer Science. In 2014, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing and HR from Mewar University, India. In the same year, he joined the Digital Marketing Institute in Ireland and earned a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is JP Sharma and mother’s name is Renu Sharma.
Chetan Sharma with his parents
He has two sisters named Akanksha and Neha.
Chetan Sharma on video call with his two sisters
spouse
Chetan Sharma married Abhishek Ray on 3 July 2022. Abhishek is an Indian fashion designer.
Chetan Sharma with his gay partner (left)
sexual orientation
Gay
relationships/affairs
Chetan Sharma was in a relationship with Abhishek Ray for two years before marrying him on July 3, 2022.
Chetan Sharma with Abhishek Ray
livelihood
In August 2012, Chetan Sharma joined Global Space Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as an Android Application Developer Trainee. He trained there until December 2012. He then joined Mewar University as Training and Placement Officer in December 2012 and served in this position till February 2015. From February 2015 to July 2015, he served in the organization Return on Web (ROW). A digital marketing analyst. In July 2015, Chetan Sharma joined SRV Media Pvt. Ltd. Ltd. as Digital Media Marketing Manager and held this position till November 2015. Chetan Sharma started working as a team leader at Google Ads Optimization in Gurugram, Haryana, India in November 2015 and held the position until February 2016. After this Chetan Sharma got promotion. He was appointed to a higher position in the same organization and was appointed as a Quality Specialist in June 2016. The following month he left the organization and joined Accenture in Gurugram, India as a digital media marketing manager. Chetan Sharma remained on this post till February 2021. In February 2021, Chetan Sharma joined Google Operations Center as a Training Delivery Senior Specialist in Digital Marketing and Research.
In a gay relationship with Abhishek Ray
On June 3, 2022, her name was floating on Google with the headline that she had married Kolkata fashion designer Abhishek Ray.
Abhishek Ray (left) with his gay partner (right)
During a media interview, Chetan Sharma talked about his relationship with Abhishek Ray. He said that he met Abhishek Ray in person in 2020 after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted in India. They were friends on Facebook for a long time before meeting each other in person. In the same conversation, her gay partner, Abhishek Ray, said that they planned to visit Agra after the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted in India. Ray said that Chetan Sharma proposed her for marriage in front of Taj Mahal and this proposal was in a very filmy style, which was like a dream come true for her. Ray said,
We traveled to Agra, where he proposed to me filmy Way, right in front of Taj Mahal. Because, by the way, I told him that I am a very Bollywood lover and it was my dream to see Taj Mahal with my partner.
Chaitanya proposed Abhishek in front of Taj Mahal
The couple’s wedding was held publicly on 3 July 2022 in Kolkata. Many media houses covered their wedding story. On the wedding day, Chetan Sharma wore sherwani while Abhishek Ray wore dhoti-kurta. He looked exactly like a Bengali groom. Only his near and dear ones attended the wedding ceremony.
This couple at their wedding ceremony
Speaking to a media house, Chetan Sharma’s gay partner Abhishek Ray said on their wedding night that both of them were fully aware that their marriage would not get legal status and recognition in India and they did not consider themselves legally married. Will say. He said,
I like to call it a wedding ceremony. I can’t call myself legally married but yes, I am forenoon Married and Chaitanya Is my husband.”
In the same interview, Chetan Sharma said that he feels lucky and blessed after marrying Abhishek Ray. In the same discussion, Chetan Sharma urged all members of the LGBTQ+ community in India to face the challenges with enthusiasm and fight for their rights and desires. Chetan Sharma said,
I feel blessed and fortunate to have Abhishek as my husband, life partner and best friend. He is a very kind and wonderful person. What else could I expect from a partner?”
The couple after their wedding ceremony in Kolkata
In a media interview after their wedding on 3 July 2022, Chetan Sharma and his gay partner said that finding suitable priests from the Bengali and Marwari communities was the biggest challenge they faced during their wedding arrangements. He further stated that his requests were rejected by many priests; However, their family priest, who performed their wedding rituals, immediately agreed.
Wedding card of Abhishek Ray and his partner
bike collection
Chetan Sharma has a Bourget bike.
Chetan Sharma with his bike
Facts/General Knowledge
- His name is also spelled Chaitanya Sharma.
- While he was studying in college, he received an education scholarship for higher studies.
Chetan Sharma receiving scholarship award
- According to Chetan Sharma, he likes to travel to far-flung places in his leisure time. Listening to music is his favorite pastime activity.
Chetan Sharma enjoying the tour
- Many renowned software enterprises often invite Chetan Sharma to deliver public lectures in various seminars and workshops based on Digital Marketing. He regularly appears at these occasions as a speaker.
- Chetan Sharma is an ardent animal lover. He regularly shares pictures of his pet rabbit on various social media platforms.
Chetan Sharma with his pet rabbit
- His employer, Google Operations Center in Gurugram, India, honored Chetan Sharma with “The Star Award” in June 2022.
- Chaitanya Sharma often posts his pictures and videos on various social media platforms. His Facebook account is followed by more than 2k people and his Instagram handle is followed by more than 1k people. He is also an active Twitter user.
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