Nupur Shikhare is a Indian popular fitness coach, athlete & wellness expert; who has national level in health and fitness. He came into national prominence after he married Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. Nupur has trained numerous Bollywood celebrities like Aamir Khan and has been instrumental in propagating the importance of discipline in training for a functional body. He is a devoted runner and has run numerous marathons and endurance events. After years of experience, Nupur Shikhare has established himself as a committed fitness coach and motivational speaker.
Nupur Shikhare (Fitness Coach): Biography
Nupur Shikhare is an Indian fitness trainer, entrepreneur, athlete who is best known as the husband of Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan. He was born on 17 October 1985 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. He was born under the zodiac sign of Libra, and holds Indian nationality. Nupur is a certified fitness coach who owns Popeye’s Gym in Mumbai. he is active in endurance sports including marathons and triathlons. In January 2024, he married to Ira Khan.
| Attribute | Details |
| Name | Nupur Shikhare |
| Nick Name | Popeye |
| Date of Birth | 17 October 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Profession | Fitness Trainer |
| Key Skills | Mobility, Calisthenics, Triathlons, Capoeira |
| Known For | Training Sushmita Sen, Amir Khan |
| Popularity | Husband of Popular Bollywood Actor Amir Khan’s Daughter Ira Khan |
| Net worth (2026) | Rs 2.6 Crore – Rs 3.0 Crore |
Nupur Shikhare Age (As of 2026)
| Attribute | Details |
| Date of Birth | 17 October 1985 |
| Age (As of 2026) | 40 Years Old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Nupur Shikhare Height, Weight and Physical Appearance
| Attribute | Details |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches 1.78 m 178 cm |
| Weight | 72 Kg (Approx.) |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 46 Inches Waist – 32 Inches Biceps – 17 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Tattoo | Capoeira Tattoo (Right Leg) IAM Tattoo (Right Wrist) Anchor Tattoo (Left Forearm) Turtle Tattoo (Right Bicep) Back tattoo |
Nupur maintains fitness by working on the strength, conditioning and endurance of his body in a functional training form. He will perform isotonic exercises such as weight lifting, aerobics, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and stretching. He also runs, swims and cycles for exercise – actually doing marathons and triathlons. As a pro personal trainer, he stresses consistency, well-rounded eating and mental toughness more so than freaky bodybuilding methods.
Nupur Shikhare Family Members
| Attribute | Details | Profession |
| Father Name | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mother Name | Pritam Shikhare | Dance Teacher |
| Wife Name | Ira Khan | Mental Health Advocate Theatre Director Agatsu Foundation (Founder) |
| Father In Law | Amir Khan | Indian Actor Filmmaker |
| Mother In Law | Reena Dutta | Former Film Producer |
| Brother In Law | Junaid Khan | Indian Actor |
Nupur has been private about his family details, and media reports only involve him in relation to his professional career or his nuptials into the Khan household.
Educational Qualifications
| Educational Qualifications | From |
| Schooling | S. D. Katariya High School, Pune |
| Higher education | R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Mumbai) |
| Profession | fitness coach, athlete & wellness expert |
Nupur Shikhare Wife and Marital Status
| Attribute | Details |
| Wife Name | Ira Khan |
| Wife Profession | Mental Health Advocate Theatre Director Founder of the Agatsu foundation |
| Marriage Date | 3 January 2024 |
| Marriage Venue | Civil Marriage Registration at Taj Lands End, Mumbai |
| Christian Wedding Ceremony | 10 January, 2024 (Udaipur, Rajasthan) |
| Grand Reception | 13 January, 2024 ( Mumbai) |
About Nupur Shikhare Wife “Ira Khan”
Ira Khan is an Indian mental health advocate, theater director and social influencer who is best known as the daughter of superstar Aamir Khan and filmmaker Reena Dutta. Ira was born on 17 August 1997 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Ira went to the Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai and subsequently went for further studies abroad. Maxime graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht, Netherlands.
Ira as the woman behind the Agatsu Foundation – a non-profit organization that strives to bring about mental health awareness, emotional education and psychological support. Ira has ventured into the creative line of theatre direction. “(Directing) is how I got started because it’s hard for me to just be in front of the camera,” she said, noting she directed Medea by Euripides as her debut show. Ira got married to fitness trainer and entrepreneur Nupur Shikhare in January 2024.
Nupur Shikhare Professional Career
Nupur Shikhare is an entrepreneur, certified fitness trainer and endurance athlete. After working as a personal trainer and opening up Popeye’s Gym in Mumbai – which became known for functional and strength training. Nupur became a household name after she trained Aamir Khan – during the preparation for his film Dangal – as his personal fitness coach; the actor underwent significant body transformation.
Aside from her celeb training, Nupur is all about holistic health which involves strength training, cardio, mobility and mental discipline. He is a regular in the marathon, triathlon, open water swimming and cycling scenes as befits his passion for endurance sport.
Nupur Shikhare Net Worth (2021-2026)
| Year | Net Worth |
| 2021 | ₹1.5 – ₹1.7 Crore |
| 2022 | ₹1.7 – ₹2.0 Crore |
| 2023 | ₹2.0 – ₹2.3 Crore |
| 2024 | ₹2.3 – ₹2.6 Crore |
| 2025 | ₹2.6 – ₹3.0 Crore |
| 2026 | ₹2.6 – ₹3.0 Crore |
Source of Income –
- Personal Training
- Consultations
- Endurance Events
- Brand Collaborations
Social Media Presence
| Social Media Platform | Profile Name | Followers/ Subscribers |
| nupur.shikhare | 161K | |
| Nupur Shikhare | 1.4 K |
