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Who is fashion designer Tamara Ralph's partner Bhanu Choudhrie? The entrepreneur and philanthropist is the son of controversial Indian billionaire Sudhir Choudhrie, and his divorce cost him millions

Who is fashion designer Tamara Ralph's partner Bhanu Choudhrie? The entrepreneur and philanthropist is the son of controversial Indian billionaire Sudhir Choudhrie, and his divorce cost him millions

Australian designer Tamara Ralph, the visionary behind Meghan Markle's engagement photo dress, captivated the audience once again at
Paris Haute Couture Week by dressing
Hailee Steinfeld in a dazzling cut-out gown.
Beyond her beloved designs, Ralph shares her life with UK-based Indian entrepreneur Bhanu Choudhrie, the founder of C&C Alpha Group and Alpha Aviation Group, and son of pioneering businessman Sudhir Choudhrie.
Tamara Ralph often shares photos of Bhanu Choudhrie and her family on her Instagram. Photo: @tamararalphprivee/Instagram
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Here's what to know about Bhanu Choudhrie, who was spotted in Paris supporting Ralph.
His divorce in 2020 cost US$80 million
Bhanu Choudhrie and Tamara Ralph have been dating since 2020 and have two daughters. Photo: @tamararalphprivee/Instagram
In May 2020, the
billionaire was ordered to pay a staggering £60 million (US$80 million) divorce settlement to his ex-wife, Simrin Bakshi, a former star of the reality show The Secret Millionaire. The news came just a week before Choudhrie's relationship with Ralph became public.
Ralph and Choudhrie met at a networking event in Bordeaux organised by the Young Presidents' Organisation, which brings top executives and entrepreneurs together from around the world. The spark was immediate, and the couple soon welcomed their daughter, Haliya Choudhrie. By 2023, they were expecting another daughter.
What does he do?
Alpha Aviation Group Philippines, founded by Bhanu Choudhrie, and Avion Express Philippines are collaborating on comprehensive training and support for the Philippines' aviation sector. Photo: @aag.aero/Instagram
Choudhrie has a lot of responsibilities – he is the founder of the Choudhrie family's C&C Alpha Group, a London-based investment firm with interests in healthcare, aviation and hospitality. He also serves as the founder and director of its aviation-focused subsidiary, Alpha Aviation Group Ltd.
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