Quick Info
| Profession | Lifestyle Designer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1967 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Jodhpur |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Raghavendra Singh Rathore |
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| Famous For | Having patents on Bandhgala Jackets and Jodhpuris |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5' 10") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mayo College boarding school, Ajmer (1976-1986) |
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Personal Life
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Hobby | Painting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Mehr Jesia (Arjun Rampal's Ex-wife) |
| Marriage Date | February 2001 |
| Spouse | Kavita Singh |
Family
| Father | Late Maharaja Swaroop Singh (MLA from Luni in Jodhpur) |
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| Mother | Rani Usha Singh Rathore of Alelal-Bijapur |
| Siblings | Suryaveer Singh Rathore (Collector, renowned hotelier) |
| Spouse | Kavita Rathore |
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Career
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| Brand Founded | Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur (1994) |
| Notable Clients | Emir of Qatar, Duchess of York, Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Virat Kohli |
| Film Work | The Gray Man (Hollywood), Oh My God, Eklavya, Khoobsurat (Bollywood) |
| Professional Experience | Assistant designer at DKNY under Donna Karan; worked with Oscar de la Renta in Paris |
Favourites
| Food | Penne Arrabiata |
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| Role Model | Oscar de la Renta |
| Destination | Narlai |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raghavendra is a member of the former royal family of Jodhpur and is Maharaja Gaj Singh's cousin. | |
| 2. He is the great-grandson of Maharaja Sardar Singh who popularized Achkan and Jodhpur style Safa. | |
| 3. Rathore's grandfather is Major General Maharaj Dhiraj Ajit Singh. | |
| 4. In 1994, he founded his bespoke brand 'Raghavendra Rathore Jodhpur (RR)' that specializes in men's wear. | |
| 5. Raghavendra has created clothing for films such as Eklavya and Khoobsurat. | |
| 6. The Raghavendra Rathore Foundation supports underprivileged communities by utilizing local resources, arts, and crafts. | |
| 7. He worked as an assistant designer for Donna Karan at DKNY and with Oscar de la Renta. | |
| 8. He is also a hotel owner. | |
| 9. His royal lineage spans 1,200 years of family history. | |
| 10. He studied philosophy at Marlboro College before transitioning to design at Parsons School of Design. | |
| 11. He is recognized internationally for his contribution to global fashion and his role in reviving traditional Indian menswear. | |
| 12. His metamorphosis of the Jodhpur Bandgala jacket has given him a respectable place in Indian fashion history. |