Cheitan Sharma is the Head of Digital Marketing in India. On July 3, 2022, he got married to his gay partner Abhishek Ray (fashion designer) in Kolkata, India, and has been in the spotlight ever since. According to Indian media sources, their marriage is believed to be the first same-sex marriage to be celebrated publicly in Kolkata with all Hindu rites and traditional rites. Soon after the celebrations, their wedding photos went viral on multiple social media platforms.
Wiki/Biography
Cheitan Sharma was born in Delhi, India and celebrates his birthday on May 22 every year. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Soon after completing his schooling, he joined Rajasthan Technological University, India in 2012 to pursue Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science. In 2014, he received his MBA in Marketing and Human Resources from the University of Mewar, India. In the same year, he joined the Irish Digital Marketing Institute and obtained a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is JP Sharma and mother’s name is Renu Sharma.
Chetan Sharma and his parents
He has two sisters named Akanksha and Neha.
Cheitan Sharma on video call with his two sisters
spouse
Cheitan Sharma married Abhishek Ray on July 3, 2022. Abhishek is an Indian fashion designer.
Cheitan Sharma and his gay partner (left)
sexual orientation
gay
Relationships/Affairs
Cheitan Sharma dated Abhishek Ray for two years before marrying him on July 3, 2022.
Cheitan Sharma and Abhishek Ray
Profession
In August 2012, Cheitan Sharma joined Global Space Web Technologies Private Limited as an Android Application Development Intern. He trained there until December 2012. Subsequently, he joined Mewar University as Training and Placement Officer in December 2012 and held this position till February 2015. From February 2015 to July 2015, he worked as a Digital Marketing Analyst at the Return On Web (ROW) organization. In July 2015, Cheitan Sharma joined SRV Media Pvt. Ltd. as Digital Media Marketing Manager and held the position till November 2015. Cheitan Sharma started working as a team leader for Google Ads Optimization in Gurugram, Haryana, India in November 2015 and held the position until February 2016. Cheitan Sharma was subsequently promoted to higher positions in the same organization and was appointed as Quality Specialist in June 2016. The next month, he left the organization to join Accenture in Gurgaon, India, as a digital media marketing manager. Cheitan Sharma holds the position till February 2021. In February 2021, Cheitan Sharma joined Google Operations Center as a senior training specialist in digital marketing and research.
Gay relationship with Abhishek Ray
On June 3, 2022, his name appeared on Google with the headline that he was married to Kolkata-based fashion designer Abhishek Ray.
Abhishek Ray (left) and his gay partner (right)
In an interview with the media, Cheitan Sharma talked about his relationship with Abhishek Ray. He said that he met Abhishek Ray in person in 2020 after India lifted the COVID-19 lockdown. They had been friends on Facebook for a long time before meeting in person. In the same conversation, his gay partner Abhishek Ray said they plan to travel to Agra once India eases the COVID-19 lockdown. Ray added that Chetan Sharma proposed to him in front of the Taj Mahal in a movie-style proposal and it was a dream come true moment for him. Ray said,
We took a trip to Agra and he proposed to me there, very excitedly. Movie Right in front of the Taj Mahal. Because, I casually told him that I am a very Bollywood person and it is my dream to visit the Taj Mahal with my partner. “
Chaitanya proposes to Abhishek in front of Taj Mahal
The couple’s wedding took place publicly on July 3, 2022, in Kolkata. Several media outlets reported on their marriage story. On the wedding day, Cheitan Sharma wore a sherwani while Abhishek Ray wore a dhoti-kurta. They look like Bengali grooms. The wedding ceremony is attended only by their nearest and dearest.
couple at wedding
Abhishek Ray, Cheitan Sharma’s gay partner, told a media outlet that both of them were fully aware that their marriage would not have legal status and recognition in India. Nor would they call themselves a legal marriage. He said,
I like to call it a wedding.I can’t call myself legally married, but, I yes Marry Caitanya yes My husband. “
In the same interview, Cheitan Sharma said that he feels lucky and happy after marrying Abhishek Ray. In the same discussion, Cheitan Sharma urged all members of the LGBTQ+ community in India to face challenges with passion and fight for their rights and aspirations. Chetan Sharma spoke,
I feel blessed and blessed to have Abhishek as my husband, life partner and best friend. He is a very kind and amazing man. What else can I expect from a partner? “
Couple after wedding in Kolkata
Speaking to the media after their wedding on July 3, 2022, Cheitan Sharma and his gay partner said that finding suitable priests from the Bengali and Marwari communities was the challenge they faced during the wedding arrangements the biggest challenge. They added that their requests were rejected by many priests. However, the family priest who officiated at their wedding immediately agreed.
Abhishek Ray and his partner’s wedding card
bicycle collection
Cheitan Sharma owns a Bourget bicycle.
Cheitan Sharma and his bike
Facts/Trivia
- His spelled name is also written as Chaitanya Sharma.
- When he attended college, he received a scholarship for higher education.
Cheitan Sharma receives scholarship
- According to Cheitan Sharma, in his free time, he enjoys traveling to faraway places. Listening to music was his favorite pastime.
Cheitan Sharma Enjoy the tour
- Cheitan Sharma is frequently invited by several reputed software companies to deliver public lectures at various digital marketing based seminars and workshops. He often appeared as a speaker on these occasions.
- Cheitan Sharma is an avid animal lover. He often shares photos of his pet rabbit on various social media platforms.
Cheitan Sharma and his pet rabbit
- Cheitan Sharma was awarded the Star Award in June 2022 by his employer, Google Operations Center in Gurgaon, India.
- Chaitanya Sharma still regularly posts his pictures and videos on various social media platforms. More than 2,000 people follow his Facebook account and more than 1,000 people follow his Instagram account. He is also an active Twitter user.
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