Raj Kundra was born on the 9th September 1975, in London, England, and is a businessman and entrepreneur, who is probably best recognized for being one of the richest Asians in Britain. He is also known as the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. His career has been active since the 1990s.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Raj Kundra is, as of early 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Raj counts the total size of his net worth at the impressive amount of $80 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the business industry. Another source is coming from the sales of his book, entitled “How Not To Make Money” (2013). As his current income is assessed at over $20 million per year, it seems very likely that his wealth will continue to rise.
Raj Kundra Net Worth $80 Million
Raj Kundra was brought up in a Punjabi family by his father, Bal Krishan Kundra, who was a bus conductor, and his mother, Usha Rani Kundra, who worked as a shop assistant. Information about his education is unknown in the media, except that he didn’t bother to progress past high school.
Speaking about his professional career, Raj became an active member of the business industry when he visited Nepal during the 1990s, and started the sales of Pashmina shawls exported from Nepal, in several leading stores in the UK, which marked the establishment of his net worth. He eventually moved to Antwerp, Belgium in order to invest in the trading of diamonds, adding a considerable amount to his wealth. Moreover, Raj became the founder and CEO of Essential General Trading, LLC, an international trading company based in Dubai, in 2009. During the same time, he started financing production of various Bollywood film titles.
To speak further about his career, Raj is in charge of such companies as Ashwini Steel, TMT Global and Groupco Developers, a real estate company. He is also the owner of the Gold Gate Trading Company, which is also based in Dubai, and the co-owner of the cricket team Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition, his interest in sport was further expanded when in 2012 Raj co-founded the first professional league for mixed martial arts in India, called the Super Fight League, alongside actor Sanjay Dutt. All of these business ventures have increased his net worth by a large margin, and made him one of the richest Asians in Britain.
When it comes to speak about his personal life, Raj Kundra has been married to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty since 2009; the couple has a son together. He was previously married to Kavita Kundra, with whom he has a daughter. He is also known for founding the charitable organization called the Shilpa Shetty Foundation. In his spare time, Raj is active on his official Twitter and Instagram accounts. His current residence is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, but he has a residence in London too.
