Rina Dhaka Wiki, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Rina Dhaka was born on Saturday, 9 March 1968 (aged 55 years; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She grew up in Chandigarh and Shimla. After completing her schooling, Rina did her graduation from Government College for Girls in Chandigarh. She got enrolled in a fashion design course after she moved to Delhi with her family. At the age of 18, Rina did a training project with ‘Intercraft’ which is one of the biggest garment supporters of India.

Rina Dhaka in her youth

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Weight (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Rina Dhaka Standing

Family

Parents & Siblings

Rina Dhaka belongs to a conservative household in Rajasthan. Her father was an organic cotton farmer. She has a younger brother.

Husband & Children

Rina is married to her longtime partner Ajay. The couple is blessed with two sons, Kaith, and Jai.

Rina Dhaka's Sons, Kaith and Jai

Rina Dhaka’s Sons, Kaith and Jai

Relationships/Affairs

Rina Dhaka was in a long-term relationship with Ajay. Soon after, the couple got married.

Religion

Rina follows Buddhism.

Career

Fashion Designer

Rina Dhaka joined the fashion industry by taking up a few modeling assignments. Later, she launched her fashion design career by founding a small boutique with the assistance of designer Rohit Khosla. Rina emerged in the fashion industry in the late 80s and quickly gained recognition for creating churidar made of synthetic fibers in the 90s. Her work has been observed for its intricate detailing, innovative use of fabrics, and exquisite craftsmanship. She was part of a group of designers in 2009, who designed female beachwear that was criticized for being improper in Indian culture. In July 2010, she launched a collection inspired by a spider’s web and was featured by Indian actresses Lara Dutta.

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Lara Dutta in Rina Dhaka's collection inspired by spiderweb

Lara Dutta in Rina Dhaka’s collection inspired by Spiderweb

Rina Dhaka displays her collection under the label ‘Rina Dhaka’ and has stores in India and abroad. Rina says,

This is how my journey began – starting up from small boutiques such as Mutiny and Ensemble to Carma – Hauz Khas to coming up in big malls and doing various fashion shows and making my label, a brand, internationally.”

Television

In 2015, Rina Dhaka was part of a television show ‘Style and the City,’ that focused on fashion across Indian cities.

Rina Dhaka in 'Style and the City'

Rina Dhaka in ‘Style and the City’

She also made an appearance as ‘herself’ in the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021).

Fashion Shows

In 2018, Rina showcased the ‘Explorer Spring Summer 2018’ collection with Bollywood actress Nidhi Agerwal as the showstopper.

YouTube video

In 2015, she came up with her bridal collection in Indian Bridal Fashion Week with Bollywood actress Akshara Hasaan.

Rina Dhaka with Akshara Hasaan

Rina Dhaka with Akshara Hasaan

Collaborations

Rina Dhaka has collaborated with many brands such as a plus-size store called ‘aLL,’ where she launched a collection of maternity wear. In 2020, she launched her 2020 collection named ‘Sustainable Romanticism,’ in collaboration with the brand ‘LIVA.’. In 2021, Rina associated with Ruma Devu for promoting a tribal fashion show.

Awards & Honors

  • Rina Dhaka won the Yuva Ratan award in 1993.
  • In 2004, she won the ‘Best Designer’ award at the Miami Fashion Week.
  • She was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award in 2019.
  • She was honored with the title ‘Best Women Entrepreneur’ in 2014 by the state government of Delhi.
    Rina Dhaka recieving an award

    Rina Dhaka recieving an award

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Favorites

  • Food: Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian
  • Restaurant: Imperial Garden

Facts/Trivia

  •  Dhaka represented India at Lakme Fashion Week in London in 2008.

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