Robert Rajendra Vadra is an Indian businessman and belongs to the famous Nehru-Gandhi family. He is the son-in-law of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
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Physical Appearance
She is approximately 5 feet 5 inches or 167 cm tall and weighs approximately 70 kg or 154 pounds. The color of his eyes and hair is black.
Wiki/Biography
Robert Vadra was born on 18 May 1969 (age: 54 years, as of 2023) in a Christian family in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. His family is originally from Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. His father came to India during the partition of India. His father, Rajendra Vadra, ran a brass and wooden handicraft business in Moradabad. His mother Maureen was of Scottish origin. Robert did his schooling from the British School, New Delhi.
Family, Caste and Wife
Robert Vadra was born to Rajendra Vadra and Maureen Vadra. His father is a Punjabi Khatri while his mother is a Christian.
Robert Vadra with his mother
He has two siblings; A brother-Richard Vadra and a sister-Michelle Vadra. However, both his siblings have passed away.
Richard Vadra, brother of Robert Vadra
He married Priyanka Gandhi, daughter of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on 18 February 1997. To marry Priyanka, Robert had to convert to Hinduism. Robert and Priyanka were classmates and met for the first time at a friend’s house. They fell in love with each other and got married. Initially both the families were not ready for this marriage, but due to Priyanka Gandhi’s insistence they had to agree.
Robert Vadra and Priyanka Gandhi at their wedding
The couple have two children: a son, Rehaan (born in 2000) and a daughter, Miraya (born in 2002).
Robert Vadra with his son and daughter
Congress President Rahul Gandhi is his brother-in-law.
Robert Vadra with Rahul Gandhi
livelihood
He is a businessman, however, his business career has been controversial in the media. He, along with his mother, is the director of Sky Light Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., a group company that deals in bars, restaurants, canteens, etc.
controversies
- He has been accused of misusing his connections with the Gandhi family to gain advantage inside and outside the Congress party.
- During the anti-corruption movement in 2012, then activist Arvind Kejriwal had accused him of illegal deals between real estate giant DLF and Vadra. Taking aim at DLF, he said that it has given a gift of interest free loan of Rs 20 lakh to Vadra. 65 Crores as well as discounted apartments in Gurgaon.
- On 1 September 2018, an FIR was lodged against Robert Vadra and Bhupinder Singh Hooda (former Chief Minister of Haryana) at Khedki Daula police station in Gurgaon over alleged irregularities in land deals in Gurgaon.
FIR against Robert Vadra
- Vadra has also been accused of having links with controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.
- In 2010, Robert Vandra was accused by several Indian politicians of being linked to the CWG (Commonwealth Games) scam of approximately ₹10,000 crore; Which was hosted by India.
style quotient
He has many cars; Mercedes, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche Panamera, etc.
Robert Vadra in his Porsche
He also has many bikes like Suzuki Intruder, Suzuki Boulevard etc.
Robert Vadra on his bike
Assets/Net Worth
His net worth is $2.1 billion.
fact
- Vadra left college and joined his family business of brassware and artificial jewellery.
- In 1985, he first met Priyanka Gandhi through her sister Michelle Vadra; At that time Priyanka was only 13 years old. He supported Priyanka in difficult times after the assassination of her father Rajiv Gandhi.
- In 1997 he started Artex (a handicraft business). Later, he became involved in other businesses including hospitality and real estate. His mother Maureen Vadra is the director of all his companies.
- In 2001, he lost his sister Michelle in a car accident. In 2003, his brother Richard Vadra committed suicide and in 2009, his father’s body was found in a Delhi motel.
- Between November 2007 and June 2008, he founded several companies; Sky Light Hospitality, Sky Light Realty, Real Earth Estates, North India IT Park, Blue Breeze Trading, and others. All these businesses started with paid-up capital ranging between ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
- Vadra is the owner of several Hilton hotels including Hilton Garden in New Delhi. He also has stake in DLF (real estate company) and DLF IPL (Indian Premier League).
- In 2014 his statement “Are you serious?” He was trolled a lot for this. Media reporter’s response to asking questions about the land deal.
- He is a fitness freak. He is fond of doing exhausting workouts in the gym.
Robert Vadra working out in the gym
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