Quick Info
| Profession | Photographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Fashion and celebrity photographer known for pioneering collectible celebrity calendars in India since 1999 | |
| Started his career in the 1980s when photography was not recognized as a respectable profession in India | |
| Began practicing photography as a young man in Mumbai and started working independently in 1994 | |
| Self-taught photographer who started photography at age 17 | |
| Became India's leading celebrity and fashion photographer in the late 1990s | |
| Founded Bling Entertainment Solutions, a talent management company handling Bollywood stars | |
| Transitioned into film production, producing the Bollywood movie Neerja (2016) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Commerce degree from M.M.K. College |
Personal Life
| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
| Interests | Technology and gadgets |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Spouse | Manisha Ratnani |
| Children |
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| Marriage Year | 2004 |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Vicky Ratnani (Chef) |
Career
| First calendar released 21 years before 2020 (approximately 1999), establishing him as a trendsetter for collectible celebrity calendars in India | |
| Cover photographer for major publications including Cosmopolitan, Better Homes and Gardens, Elle, OK India, Marie Claire, Maxim, Filmfare, and Femina | |
| Worked with photographer Sumit Chopra from 2010 to 2014 | |
| Judge for Miss India pageant in 2006 | |
| Shot for major brand advertisements | |
| Photographed for numerous renowned magazines across fashion and entertainment sectors | |
| Worked as assistant photographer with Sumit Chopra for approximately 3 years | |
| Started independent work in 1995, initially shooting commercial products | |
| Launched the Dabboo Ratnani Calendar in 1999, featuring 24 Bollywood celebrities annually | |
| Calendar features consistent appearances from celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Abhishek Bachchan | |
| Cover photographer for major publications including GQ, Filmfare, Hello, Stardust, Femina, Cosmopolitan, Better Homes and Gardens, Elle, OK India, Marie Claire, Maxim, and others | |
| Mentor for India's Next Top Model on MTV India | |
| Featured in N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India in 2020 | |
| Founded Bling Entertainment Solutions talent management company | |
| Produced Bollywood film Neerja (2016) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dabbooratnani/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dabboo Ratnani's smoking habits: Not Known. | |
| 2. Dabboo Ratnani's alcohol consumption: Yes. | |
| 3. In 2014, he worked with photographer Sumit Chopra for four years. | |
| 4. His famous 'Annual Calendar' work popularized collectible celebrity calendars in India. | |
| 5. He has created advertisements for major brands. | |
| 6. Dabboo Ratnani has photographed for numerous renowned magazines. | |
| 7. He is a panelist on India’s Next Top Model show on MTV. | |
| 8. He has a tattoo on his left hand with his children's names inscribed. | |
| 9. Passionate about technology and gadgets since the beginning of his career | |
| 10. Born with the name Dhaporshankh Ratnani |