Raj Kundra is a successful British-Indian businessman and actor, known for his many investments in cricket and mixed martial arts.
He is recognized as the 198th richest British Asian by Success magazine. Kundra has been married to Indian actress Shilpa Shetty since 2009.
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- Full name: Raj Kundra
- Stage name: Raj Kundra
- Date of birth: September 9, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: London, UK
- Nationality: British-Indian
- Occupation: Indian-British businessman and actor
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Bal Krishan Kundra and Usha Rani Kundra
- Siblings: 1, Reena Kundra
- Spouse: Shilpa Shetty (m. 2009), Kavita Kundra (m. 2003–2006)
- Children: 3, Deleena Kundra, Viaan Raj Kundra
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: 400 million USD
Early life and education
Raj Kundra is a British-Indian businessman born on 9 September 1975 in London, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Bal Krishan Kundra and Usha Rani Kundra, and has a younger sister, Reena Kundra. Kundra comes from a Punjabi Hindu background and shares the same faith.
He attended a school in London and at the age of 18, his father gave him an ultimatum to achieve something or join the family firm.
Career
Raj Kundra is a successful British-Indian businessman who has made a name for himself in various industries. Born into a middle-class family in London, Kundra’s entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age.
He started his first business at age 18, selling pashmina scarves from Nepal to fashion retailers in the UK, which helped him make his first millions.
In 2007, he moved to Dubai and founded Essential General Trading LLC, a company involved in various industries such as precious metals, construction, mining and renewable energy projects. Kundra’s career has been marked by determination, ambition and the ability to adapt to different markets and industries.
Raj Kundra is a self-made businessman with diverse interests in various industries, including cricket, mixed martial arts and Bollywood film production.
In 2014, he founded Viaan Industries, which has multiple ventures under its umbrella, and JL Stream Pvt Ltd, which specializes in live streaming services for social media sites. Kundra is also involved in real estate and other business ventures.
However, in recent years, he has faced legal troubles, including being arrested in 2021 in connection with an alleged pornography production case.
Kundra is married to Indian actress Shilpa Shetty and the couple has been in the spotlight for their personal and professional lives. Despite the controversies, Kundra’s success as a self-made businessman remains the pivotal point in his career.
Awards and nominations
- Champion of Change Award 2019: Awarded for his participation in Swachh Bharat Mission. This award was given by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @onlyrajkundra
- Twitter name: @onlyrajkundra
Personal life
Raj Kundra, a British businessman of Indian origin, has been married twice. His first marriage was to Kavita Kundra, with whom he had a daughter named Deleena Kundra.
The couple later divorced. His second marriage was to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in 2009. The couple has two children together: a son named Viaan Raj Kundra and a daughter born through surrogacy.
Cinema
- Welcome to Karachi (2015)
- Handa Ka Funda (2016)
Net worth
Raj Kundra is known for his successful business ventures, including his involvement with the Indian Premier League cricket team, Rajasthan Royals.
He is also an accomplished actor, having appeared in several Bollywood films. With an estimated net worth of $400 million, Kundra is considered one of the richest people in the UK and India.
