Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Moradabad, UP |
Latest News about Robert Vadra
18/05/2026
Robert Vadra withdrew his petition from the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that summoned him for questioning in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana. The businessman and spouse of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi made this decision on Monday, ending his legal challenge against the summons [1].
15/04/2026
A Delhi court took cognisance of an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet filed against Robert Vadra in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a controversial land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. Special Judge Sushant Changotra ordered Vadra and other accused to appear before the court on May 16, 2026 [5].
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Rajendra Vadra |
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| Nickname | Rob |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| 12th Pass |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Punjabi Khatri |
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| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriend | Priyanka Gandhi (Politician) (1991-1997) |
| Marriage Date | 18/02/1997 |
Family
| Father | Rajendra Vadra (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Maureen Vadra (Teacher, Scottish Woman) |
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| Spouse | Priyanka Gandhi (Politician) |
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Career
| Founded Artex in 1997, a handicrafts and fashion accessories business, later expanded into hospitality and real estate. | |
| Between November 2007 and June 2008, established companies including Sky Light Realty, Sky Light Hospitality, Real Earth Estates, Blue Breeze Trading, and North India IT Parks. | |
| Sky Light Hospitality is a partner in a firm owning Hilton Garden Inn in Saket, Delhi. | |
| Involved in real estate investments and other sectors. | |
| Partnered with DLF in real estate and hospitality ventures. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Robert Vadra is an Indian businessman known for his marriage into the Nehru-Gandhi family. | |
| 2. His father moved to India after the Partition in 1947 and started a handicraft business. | |
| 3. Vadra left college to work in his family's brassware and artificial jewelry business. | |
| 4. He first met Priyanka Gandhi in 1985 through his sister Michelle Vadra when Priyanka was 13 years old. | |
| 5. Robert and Priyanka got married in 1997 after dating for six years. | |
| 6. In 1997, Vadra began Artex, a handicraft business, and later expanded into hospitality and real estate. | |
| 7. His mother, Maureen Vadra, serves as the Director of his companies. | |
| 8. During 2000-2010, Vadra faced multiple family tragedies, including the loss of his sister and father. | |
| 9. Between 2007-2008, Vadra founded several companies with paid-up capital ranging from ₹5 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs. | |
| 10. Vadra owns Hilton hotels and has investments in DLF and DLF IPL. | |
| 11. In 2010, Vadra faced allegations of involvement in the CWG scam but they were unproven. | |
| 12. In 2014, Vadra received criticism for his response to media questions about a land deal. | |
| 13. Vadra and Rahul Gandhi bond over their shared passion for fitness and gym workouts. | |
| 14. His father moved to India after the Partition in 1947 from Sialkot, Pakistan and started a handicraft business. | |
| 15. In 2012, activist Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Vadra purchased at least 31 properties worth over ₹300 crore using unsecured interest-free loans from DLF Ltd. | |
| 16. An FIR was filed on 01/09/2018 at Kherki Daula Police Station in Gurugram against Vadra and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda over alleged irregularities in land deals in Gurgaon. |