Raghavendra Rathore Age, Wiki and Bio

Raghavendra Rathore

Quick Info

ProfessionLifestyle Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/10/1967
Age57 years
BirthplaceJodhpur

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRaghavendra Singh Rathore
Nickname(s)
  • Prince Raghu
  • Raghu
  • King of Bandhgala
Famous ForHaving patents on Bandhgala Jackets and Jodhpuris

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5’ 10”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMayo College boarding school, Ajmer (1976-1986)
College/University
  • Parsons School of Design - The New School, New York
  • Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
  • Marlboro College, Vermont
Educational Qualification
  • B.F.A. in Design
  • Graduation in Electronics and Robotics
  • Bachelor's degree in Arts and Philosophy

Personal Life

Zodiac SignLibra
HometownJodhpur, Rajasthan
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party
HobbyPainting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affair/GirlfriendMehr Jesia (Arjun Rampal’s Ex-wife)
Marriage DateFebruary 2001

Family

FatherLate Maharaja Swaroop Singh (MLA from Luni in Jodhpur)
MotherRani Usha Singh Rathore of Alelal-Bijapur
Siblings
BrotherSuryaveer Singh Rathore (Collector, renowned hotelier)
SisterNone
SpouseKavita Rathore
Children
SonAmar
DaughterDevyani

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2011: Honoured with the Chief Minister’s award for excellence by the state of Rajasthan
  • 2014: Designer Of The Year award at the GQ Men of the year awards
  • 2020: Won the 'Exquisite Art and Fashion Award' at the 21st Century UK's Icon Awards

Favourites

FoodPenne Arrabiata
Role ModelOscar de la Renta
DestinationNarlai
Colour(s)
  • Black
  • White
  • Grey
  • Beige
  • Navy Blue
  • Burgundy

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raghavendra is a member of the former royal family of Jodhpur and is Maharaja Gaj Singh's cousin.
He is the great-grandson of Maharaja Sardar Singh who popularized Achkan and Jodhpur style Safa.
Rathore's grandfather is Major General Maharaj Dhiraj Ajit Singh.
In 1994, he founded his bespoke brand 'Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur (RR)' that specializes in men's wear.
Raghavendra has created clothing for films such as Eklavya and Khoobsurat.
The Raghavendra Rathore Foundation supports underprivileged communities by utilizing local resources, arts, and crafts.