| Mehul Choksi is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi, a billionaire diamond merchant, linked to an alleged fraud of over ₹11,400 crores at Punjab National Bank (PNB). |
| In 1975, he joined his father’s business Gitanjali Gems. |
| In 1985, Choksi took full control of Gitanjali Gems from his father. |
| When he took over, Gitanjali Gems had a turnover of around ₹50 crore. |
| He balanced college during the day and learned the trade from his father in the evening. |
| As a teen, he aimed to become the top luxury player in branded jewelry globally. |
| Choksi successfully entered the international market, launching brands like Nakshatra and Gili. |
| Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif have endorsed his brands. |
| Choksi served as Director in companies like Verite Co. Ltd, Gitanjali Gems Ltd, and more. |
| He acquired Samuel Jewelers Inc in 2006 and led its IPO. |
| Since October 2016, Choksi has been the Managing Director of Nakshatra World Limited. |
| The company has over 4,000 points of sale worldwide. |
| Choksi frequently hosts Bollywood actors and other high-profile guests. |
| Reports suggest his clothes are specially made in Hong Kong with his initials. |
| He aims to be the world’s biggest jewelry retailer, surpassing Tiffany. |
| In 2018, Choksi and Nirav Modi faced scrutiny over alleged fraudulent transactions at PNB. |
| Choksi’s company claims he was wrongly accused in the case. |
| Choksi has ties to three companies of Nirav Modi under investigation - 'Diamonds R Us', 'Stellar Diamonds', and 'Solar Exports'. |
