New Delhi, Jnn. Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has an old relationship with controversies. But recently he has been caught in a big controversy. Because of which he has been arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch. Raj Kundra has been accused of making obscene films and telecasting them through some apps. After which Raj Kundra’s name has once again come into the limelight. So let us tell you who is Raj Kundra?
Raj Kundra was born on 9 September 1975 in London. Raj is an Indian by origin but holds British citizenship. Raj is a well known businessman. Raj’s father had moved from Ludhiana to London years ago. He first worked as a bus conductor in London, after which he started his own small business. Raj’s mother was also an assistant in a shop. Raj Kundra belonged to a middle class family. He was barely raised by his parents. Seeing the condition of the family, Raj had understood the value of money in his childhood. So he started working from the age of 18.
When Raj turned 18, his father told him ‘Either take over our restaurant or start your own business.’ Raj also took his father’s word seriously and chose his path. After this, Raj went to Dubai with some money, here he talked to some diamond merchants, but things did not work out. After this, Raj went to Nepal from there and bought Pashmina shawls and started selling them in some branded stores in Britain. Seeing his business growing, Raj again went to Dubai to do diamond business and after that he never looked back. In 2004, at the age of just 29, he became the 198th richest Asian person in Britain.
Raj Kundra’s name is included in the list of top businessman. At present, Raj holds ownership and stake in about 10 companies in different sectors. According to many media reports, the net worth of Raj Kundra has increased by 80% in the last 10 years. Raj earns more than Rs 100 crore per month. His net worth is more than $ 400 million i.e. 2700 crores.
Talking about Raj Kundra’s personal life, Raj married Kavita in the year 2005. However, after about three years, both of them got divorced. Raj and Kavita also have a daughter, whose custody is with her mother. After his divorce with Kavita, Raj married Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in the year 2009. Raj and Shilpa have two children, son Viaan and one-year-old daughter Samisha.
