Profession(s) |
Businessman, Aviator |
Known For |
Being the former Chairman of Raymond Limited |
Physical Stats & More |
Height (approx.) |
in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
Eye Colour |
Black |
Hair Colour |
Salt & Pepper (semi-bald) |
Career |
Awards, Honours, Achievements |
• PhD from the London Institute of Technology & Research, Mumbai • Gold Medal for Around the World Air Race (1994) • Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (2001) • Padma Bhushan (2006) |
Personal Life |
Date of Birth |
4 October 1938 (Tuesday) |
Age (as of 2023) |
85 Years |
Birthplace |
Cawnpore, United Provinces, British India (now Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
Zodiac sign |
Libra |
Nationality |
Indian |
Hometown |
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
School |
G. N. K. High School, Kanpur |
College/University |
Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Commerce |
Religion |
Hinduism, a devotee of Lord Tirupati Balaji |
Food Habit |
Non-Vegetarian |
Address |
59, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400026 |
Hobby |
Cooking |
Controversy |
Family Issues Vijaypat Singhania had transferred his shares worth Rs. 1000 crores to his younger son Gautam Singhania in 2015. He was given the position of Chairman of Raymond Limited which was held by Vijaypat before. This decision caused a rivalry between their families as his elder son Madhupati Singhania filed a case against his father claiming his rights to the property according to the agreement which was made in 1988. In 2017, Vijaypat had to file a case against Gautam for not letting him stay at the J.K. House property which Vijaypat claimed was a part of the deal with Gautam.
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Relationships & More |
Marital Status |
Married |
Family |
Wife/Spouse |
Asha Devi Singhania
Note: Wife’s image in children’s section with son
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Children |
Son(s)– 2 • Madhupati Singhania (Runs a Consultancy Firm) • Gautam Singhania (Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond Limited)
Daughter– 1 • Shefali Singhania (Director at A.B. Color Private Limited)
![Gautam Singhania's sister, Shefali Singhania Ruia](https://starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gautam-Singhanias-sister-Shephali-Singhania-Ruia.jpg)
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Parents |
Father– Lala Kailashpat Singhania (1907-1969) (Industrialist)
Mother– Name Not Known (Deceased)
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Siblings |
Brother– Ajaypat Singhania |
Other Relatives |
Grandfather– Lala Kamlapat Singhania (1884-1937) (Founder of the J. K. Organisation)
![Vijaypat Singhania's grandfather, Lala Kamlapat Singhania (1884-1937)](https://starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gautam-Singhanias-great-grandfather-Lala-Kamlapat-Singhania-1884-1937.jpg) |
Favourites |
Food |
Pomfret, Caviar, Gushtaba |
Cuisine |
Kashmiri |
Dessert |
Caramel Custard |
Beverage |
Cold Coffee |