Raj kundra (born 9 September 1975) is a British-Indian businessman currently residing in London. He is a big name in the field of business and the entertainment industry. He also used to own an IPL Rajasthan Royals team.
The famous Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is his second wife. Very few people know that Kundra dropped out of college. He dropped out of college to work as a businessman.
He has also produced some shows and movies. Karan is the father of 3 children and was recently blessed with a baby girl through surrogacy. On February 15th a girl was born in his house and her name is Samisha Shetty Kundra.
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Childhood, parents, siblings and education
Businessman Raj Kundra was born into a Hindu family in 1975 ( age 44 years old, as on 2019 ) in London, UK. His father’s name is Bal Krishan Kundra and his mother is Usha Rani Kundra.
He has no siblings and is the only child of his parents. Last year Raj celebrated his birthday in Mumbai on the 9th of September.
Raj Kundra’s father Bal Krishan Kundra and mother Usha Rani Kundra.
He spent most of his childhood in London. Living in his birthplace, she attended a local school and did her studies. When he was in college she went on tour to Nepal.
There he was inspired to start his own business. After that, he dropped out of college and started his career as an entrepreneur.
Physical statistics, height, weight and appearance
Kundra is the husband of a famous actress and so he tries to support himself very well. He has changed a lot after his marriage.
Raj Kundra is a gym goer with a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm). His weight is estimated at 82 kg or (180 pounds) by his gym coach.
Raj Kundra’s physical stats.
On his Instagram account, in many videos, he can be seen doing the training. The celebrity spouse is a heavy user of accessories like chains and glasses. He wears designer clothes and fancy outfits. Kundra has black eyes and black hair. The man follows a strict routine with his physical trainer.
Personal life, spouse and children
In the year 2003 he married a lady named Kavita Kundra. Many people don’t even know that Shilpa is his second wife and Kavita is his first wife. Kundra even has a daughter named Deleena Kundra from his first marriage.
In 2005 the news came that he and his wife began to have some problems living together. Later in the year 2006, both of them separated after the divorce. After the separation from his first wife, he began to spend time with actress Shilpa Shetty. Both were seen many times together.
Actress Shilpa Shetty with her husband Raj Kundra.
Shilpa and Raj dated for a period of 3 years and then in the year 2009 they both got married.
The wedding was held in a lavish style and many Bollywood stars were present at their wedding. They both have a son named Viaan Raj Kundra and news recently came that they both welcomed a daughter named Samisha Shetty Kundra on the 15th of February.
Some hidden facts about Raj Kundra
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Raj Kundra. |
| famous as | Shilpa Shetty’s husband. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 44 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | September 9, 1975. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | Asian. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Religion | Hindu. |
| Sun sign (zodiac birth sign) | Virgo. |
| house location | Kyoto. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5’10” . Centimeters: 178cm . Meters: 178 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 82kg . Pounds: 180 pounds . |
| eye color | Black. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Bal Krishan Kundra. Mom : Usha Rani Kundra. |
| Brothers | Nope. |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Wife | 1. Kavita Kundra (2003-2006). 2. Shilpa Shetty (2009-present). |
| Kids | 1. Deleena Kundra. 2. Viaan Raj kundra. 3.Samisha Raj Kundra. |
| Social networks | Instagram : rajkundra9 (629k followers). Twitter : @TheRajKundra (816.5k followers). |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | High school. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Career | |
| Profession | Entrepreneur. |
| filmography | 1. It Could Be You (2005). 2. Punjab Rang (2018). 3.Nanak. |
| Heritage | $400 million USD (Same as 2020). |
Controversy
When he separated from his first wife, Shilpa Shetty was blamed for being a marriage broker. Kavita, Raj Kundra’s first wife, blamed Shilpa for taking her husband from her.
The Raj said that Shilpa is just his business partner and they are just friends. He even said that his decision to divorce is due to some very personal reasons that he doesn’t want to share with people.
Career, business, IPL team and heritage
After leaving school, he began importing Pashmina Shawls from Nepal to London. In the UK, Raj Kundra sold these shawls to big fashion houses and made a huge profit. After this, he tried his hand at other businesses such as real estate, mining, and the entertainment industry.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL) he used to be the owner of the team called Rajasthan Royals. The team even won the league. Later some problems were created when his name got involved in match fixing and the team was suspended.
Kundra has also worked as a producer and has produced films like ‘Could It Be You’, ‘Rang Punjab’ and ‘Nanak’.
Apart from being a businessman, he has also done a lot of charity work. He has given his contribution to the movement for a clean India, drug free India and is trying to spread AIDS awareness.
He has properties all over the world in places like Dubai, Mumbai, London, Los Angeles, etc. Raj Kundra has a net worth of $400 million US dollars, as in the year 2020.
Trivia
- He first met Shilpa Shetty as a business partner.
- Sources say that their new daughter was born via surrogacy.
- Raj Kundra is a huge WWE fan just like his son.
- Kundra owns many luxury cars and his fleet includes Range Rover Vogue and Bentley Continental GT.
- He is very good friends with Bollywood actor R. Madhavan.
- When his IPL team got involved in some unwarranted activities, he was questioned by the police and admitted to betting on his own team.
- You are prohibited from engaging in any commercial activities related to cricket.
- After his ban from the IPL, he had to sell his team’s stakes.
- Raj came from a middle class family but did everything by himself.