Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma spotted travelling on Mumbai metro. Commuter shares encounter: 'So polite'

Partha later clarified that the picture had been taken around 3 pm on the Aqua Line, explaining that off-peak hours often see lighter crowds.

A Mumbai commuter’s casual encounter with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma on the city’s Metro Line 3 turned into a viral moment online. The passenger, Partha, uploaded a photograph of the meeting to X, describing the short conversation he had with the entrepreneur.

In his post, Partha wrote, “Bumped into Vijay Shekhar Sharma sir in Metro today. So polite and humble. Spoke a word or two about government not opening APIs for the metro line 3 – felt cool.”

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— Partha (@partha0799) October 8, 2025

The post quickly drew attention, with many users commending Sharma’s unassuming behaviour despite his high-profile status. One user remarked, “Always inspiring to see founders like @vijayshekhar stay grounded and curious. True leadership shows in humility.”

Another X user expressed surprise at the near-empty coach, asking, “How is the metro so empty? Is this the Aqua line? Something doesn’t feel right. How did you just casually bump into him?”

Partha later clarified that the picture had been taken around 3 pm on the Aqua Line,explaining that off-peak hours often see lighter crowds.

The thread invited both admiration and humour from the online community. One commenter joked, “You should have grabbed him and refused to let go until he shared some founder’s equity. Missed a trick there, Partha.”

Several others praised the Paytm CEO’s grounded personality. “Amazing personality, Vijay sir,” one comment read, while another added, “He is really a common but extraordinary man.”

Other reactions included, “Nothing flashy, everything remarkable — that’s him,” and “Metro par, Paytm founder prapt hue.” A user summed up the general sentiment with, “This is so cool.”