Robert Vadra is an Indian businessman known for his marriage into the Nehru-Gandhi family. |
His father moved to India after the Partition in 1947 and started a handicraft business. |
Vadra left college to work in his family's brassware and artificial jewelry business. |
He first met Priyanka Gandhi in 1985 through his sister Michelle Vadra when Priyanka was 13 years old. |
Robert and Priyanka got married in 1997 after dating for six years. |
In 1997, Vadra began Artex, a handicraft business, and later expanded into hospitality and real estate. |
His mother, Maureen Vadra, serves as the Director of his companies. |
During 2000-2010, Vadra faced multiple family tragedies, including the loss of his sister and father. |
Between 2007-2008, Vadra founded several companies with paid-up capital ranging from ₹5 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs. |
Vadra owns Hilton hotels and has investments in DLF and DLF IPL. |
In 2010, Vadra faced allegations of involvement in the CWG scam but they were unproven. |
In 2014, Vadra received criticism for his response to media questions about a land deal. |
Vadra and Rahul Gandhi bond over their shared passion for fitness and gym workouts. |