Who is Raj Shamani? The Indian podcaster who hosted international names like Bill Gates, Vijay Mallya, and more
Vijay Mallya
. With a creative approach and sheer determination, the 27-year-old content creator built a massive following like no other. Not only did the middle-class boy from Indore manage to achieve success on social media, but he also became a household name with his interviews of high-profile guests, including
Bill Gates
,
Aamir Khan
,
Karan Johar
, and many more.
Who is Raj Shamani?
Born on July 29, 1997, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Raj Shamani had his tumultuous childhood with academic struggles and financial stumbles. When he was 16, he was running a business after his father's diabetic attack. To give a helping hand in his house to cover medical bills and to meet day-to-day expenses, Raj started making soaps with the help of
YouTube
tutorials, according to DNA.
Raj's father used to trade in chemicals used in detergents and soaps.
After taking a ₹10,000 loan, Shamani started his business, Jadugar Drop, managing to balance pH levels and creating wonders with chemicals.
Raj Shamani's podcast and more
In 2021, Raj finally launched his podcast that focused on personal development from the conversations with influential figures, Figuring Out, after putting out motivational videos on
and YouTube for months.
Among Shamani's other notable achievements, he is one of the youngest Indian speakers at the United Nations Youth Assembly and a 4-time TEDx speaker. He has collaborated with top financial brands in the market and has founded a platform for creators like him.
Today, Raj Shamani is one of the successful young entrepreneurs with a turnover of more than a hundred crore rupees. He had a long way from selling soaps from door to door to getting knocked by one of the celebrities at his door.
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