Mumbai, August 8: Billionaire industrialist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife Michelle Poonawalla are reportedly said to have bought a mansion for over INR 500 crore in South Mumbai’s Cuffe Parade. The mansion spread over 30,000 sq ft is likely to be couple's second home and will be dubbed "Poonawalla Mansion". While the couple have been in news for the high profile purchase, its important to know who Yohan Poonawalla and Michelle Poonawalla are?

Who Is Yohan Poonawalla?

Born on January 15, 1972, Yohan Poonawalla is the Chairman of Poonawalla Engineering Group which includes the Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd, El-O- Matic India Pvt Ltd and Chairman of Poonawalla Financials Pvt Ltd. The 52-year-old industrialist is also a shareholder in the Serum Institute of India besides being the Director of the Poonawalla Stud Farms and Poonawalla Racing and Breeding. He is also a car collector and recently added another royal car to his royal collection of cars. Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla Buys London Mansion: Report.

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Born in an industrialist family i.e. the Poonawallas, Yohan is the son of Zavaray Poonawalla, who is the President of the Poonawalla Group. Yohan's father is also the co-founder of the Serum Institute of India, founded in 1966. On his website, Yohan Poonawalla describes himself as a family man. Yohan is also related to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of SII. Yohan's father Zavaray Poonawalla and Adar's dad Cyrus Poonawalla are brothers.

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Who Is Michelle Poonawalla?

Yohan Poonawalla is married to Michelle Poonawalla. The couple have two children. Michelle Poonawalla is an artist, entrepreneur and socialite who lives and works between London and Pune. She also heads the MYP Design Studio, which is all set to undertake the transformation of the newly bought mansion in Cuffe Parade. Michelle is well known for her work in the fields of art and philanthropy. Cervical Cancer Vaccine to Be Launched in Few Months at Affordable Price, Says SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.

The couple are often spotted at Gala events, fundraisers and charity events. She is also the Managing Director of the Poonawalla Engineering Companies. Billionaire Yohan Poonawalla was recently in news for acquiring the Queen’s royal Range Rover. On Wednesday, Yohan and his wife Michelle Poonawalla were spotted at a private airport after the two arrived in Mumbai.

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