Entertainment News Desk – Born on 9 September 1975 in London, Raj Kundra has been in the headlines for his work as well as controversies. Raj Kundra, who gained fame as the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has had a very turbulent life. In Birthday Special, we are introducing you to some stories from Raj Kundra’s life.
Raj Kundra belongs to Ludhiana
You will be surprised to know that Raj Kundra, born in London, actually belongs to Ludhiana in Punjab. Actually, his father went to London from Ludhiana and started working there as a contractor. At the same time, his mother also worked as an assistant at a shop. Raj did his schooling in London, but at the age of just 18, he left his studies and entered the world of business.
did wonders by going to Nepal
Let us tell you that after leaving his studies, Raj Kundra first went to Dubai and then from there he headed towards Nepal. Nepal is the place that turned Raj Kundra’s life upside down. Actually, he started buying pashmina shawls from Nepal and selling them in London, which earned him a lot of profit. After this, Raj formed Agency General Trading Company in Dubai, which slowly started moving on the path of success. When Raj Kundra’s work started going on, he started investing money in the production of Bollywood films. Apart from this, he invested in Satyug Gold, Basian Hospitality Restaurant Chain and Super Fight League. Today Raj Kundra is the owner of assets worth billions.
The first marriage was not successful
Let us tell you that Raj Kundra married Kavita Kundra, daughter of a businessman, in the year 2003. Both have a daughter Delina, but this relationship could not last long. They got divorced in the year 2006. According to media reports, when there was a rift in their relationship, Kavita was pregnant. Apart from this, it is also claimed that Shilpa Shetty was the reason for the breakdown of their marriage. Kavita had also made many serious allegations against Shilpa Shetty.
The deal brought hearts together
Talking about the love story of Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty, both of them met during a deal. Actually, Raj Kundra helped Shilpa in the promotion of a perfume brand. After this, both of them came close to each other. After getting divorced from Kavita, Raj Kundra proposed to Shilpa in a filmy style, which she could not refuse. Both of them got married during November 2009. Both have two children, Viaan and Samisha.
