Raj Kundra, also known as Ripu Sudan Kundra, is a very public figure in the UK and Indian business community, which he has risen to through his many business ventures and also due to his high-profile marriage into the Shetty family, which includes Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty. To date in 2026, he is a public personality still very much in the mix in international trade, professional sports and the Indian film industry.

Early Life and Background

Raj Kundra was born on September 9, 1975, in London, England. Being brought up in a middle-class Punjabi immigrant family instilled in him a strong work ethic. His father, Bal Krishan Kundra, had been a bus conductor who later left to start a small business. Also, his mother, Usha Rani Kundra, worked as a shop assistant.

Trading in pashmina shawls. By bringing in these luxury items to British fashion retailers, he set the base for his future financial success and, at a young age, became a self-made millionaire.

Personal Details: Age and Religion.

As of 2026, it will be Raj Kundra’s 51st year. Though he has an international background and is a citizen of Britain, he still very much identifies with his Indian heritage. He is a practising Hindu, which is tied to his Punjabi background. His lifestyle tends to balance traditional values with the fast pace of global trade.

Family and Relationships

In 2020, we had a son named Viaan Raj Kundra and a daughter, Samisha Shetty Kundra, via surrogacy.

Before entering into his marriage with Shilpa, Raj was married to Kavita Kundra, with whom he had a daughter named Deleena. As for his brothers and sisters, it is known that Raj does have sisters, but as for a brother, who is a public figure, that is a non-issue. Also in the tech world, there is a great deal of mistaken identity, which is caused by the similar surname of actor Karan Kundrra, which is true, though the two are not related.

Professional Journey and Business Ventures

Kundra has had a very diverse career. In the early 2000s, he got into precious metals, construction, and renewable energy via Essential General Trading LLC in Dubai. Also at that time, he entered the Indian market, which was very bold, as we saw in the likes of the Bastian restaurant chain in Mumbai, into sports.

In 2009, he joined the ownership group of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Also at that time, he co-founded the Super Fight League (SFL), which was to become India’s first pro mixed martial arts league with actor Sanjay Dutt. To a great extent, he has turned to the entertainment industry, which saw him make his acting debut in the 2023 film UT69, which was based on his own stories. By 2025 and 2026, he was a part of media news, which included his appearance in reality TV shows like The Traitors India.

Conclusion

Raj Kundra’s story is a story of ambition and resilience. From a young trader in Nepal to a preeminent player in the Indian economy, his journey is a study in modern celebrity and entrepreneurship. Though his career has had its fair share of great successes and public struggles, he is still a key figure in the Indian business scene in 2026.