Quick Info
| Profession | Photographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Dabboo Ratnani
01/01/2025
Dabboo Ratnani released his 27th annual celebrity calendar in January 2025, continuing his tradition of featuring top Bollywood stars. The calendar remains one of the most anticipated events in the Indian entertainment industry, with celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan making regular appearances.
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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) | |
| Born with the name Dhaporshankh Ratnani | |
| Featured in N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India in 2020 | |
| Mentor for India's Next Top Model on MTV India | |
| Judge for Miss India pageant in 2006 |
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
| Siblings | Vicky Ratnani (Chef) |
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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) | |
| First calendar released in 1999, establishing him as a trendsetter for collectible celebrity calendars in India |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dabbooratnani/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/DabbooRatnani/ | |
| https://twitter.com/DabbooRatnani | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/dabboo |
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 |