Dushyant Singh Age, Caste, Wife, Family, Biography
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Mother: Vasundhara Raje Scindia
Wife: Niharika Raje
Age: 50 Years
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Profession(s) | Politician, Businessman |
Known for | Being the Maharaja Rana of Dholpur state |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (172 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Politics | |
Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Political Journey | • Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (2003) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha Elections from Jhalawar- Baran Constituency on a ticket of the BJP, becoming a Member of Parliament (2004) • Became a Member of Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Department (2007) • Re-lected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Jhalawar- Baran Constituency for the second time on a ticket of the BJP (2009) • Served as a Member of Public Accounts Committee (2014-2016) • Won the Lok Sabha Elections from Jhalawar- Baran Constituency for the third time on a ticket of the BJP (2014) • Served as a Member of Consultative Committee under the Ministry of Labour and Employment (2014-2019) • Served as a Member of the Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Lok Sabha (2014-2019) • Served as a Member of the Committee on Violation of Protocol Norms and Contemptuous Behaviour of Government Officers with Members of Lok Sabha (2014-2019) • Re-elected the 17th Lok Sabha from Jhalawar- Baran Constituency for the fourth time on a ticket of the BJP (2019) • Became a Member of Consultative Committee under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (2019) • Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Jhalawar- Baran Constituency for the fifth time on a ticket of the BJP (2024) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 11 September 1973 (Tuesday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 50 Years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Dholpur, Rajasthan |
School | The Doon School, Dehradun |
College/University | • St. Stephen's College, Delhi • Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1999) • IHTTI School of Management, Neuchatel, Switzerland |
Educational Qualification(s) | • A Bachelor of Arts from St. Stephen's College • MBA in Hotel Administration from Johnson & Wales University • PG Diploma in Hotel Operations from the IHTTI School of Management |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Royal Maratha Kunbi clan (OBC) |
Food Habit | Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian |
Address | 197, Sitaram Colony, Ward Number-2, Dholpur, District Dholpur, Rajasthan |
Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Movies, Travelling, Seeing New Tourist Sites |
Controversy | Accused of violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) In 2015, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) disclosed that Lalit Modi's firm Ananda Heritage Hotels Private Ltd had transferred funds of Rs. 11.63 crore to M/s Niyant Heritage Pvt Ltd owned by Dushyant, Singh was accused of violating the FEMA. However, Dushyant later cleared that all the transactions made by his company were in compliance with the Companies Act and income tax rules. [1]India Today |
Social Media | • Instagram |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 11 December 2000 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Niharika Raje (the Princess of Samthar; daughter of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Judeo) |
Children | Son- Vinayak Pratap Singh Daughter- Bhairavi |
Parents | Father- Hemant Singh Mother- Vasundhara Raje Scindia (Politician) Stepmother- Bhawani Devi |
Siblings | Brother- None Step-sister- Rudrani Singh |
Other Relatives | Maternal Grandfather- Jivaji Rao Scindia (Maharaja of Gwalior) Maternal Grandmother- Vijayaraje Scindia (Rajmata of Gwalior) Paternal Grandfather- Pratap Singh Nabha (Maharaja of Nabha) Paternal Grandmother- Urmila Devi |
Style Quotient | |
Car Collection | • Mercedes Car • Inova Car • Maruti Car • Volvo Car • Honda Car |
Money Factor | |
Salary (as of 2024) | Rs 97,39,830 per annum |
Assets/Properties (as of 2024) | Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 49,500 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 8,25,760 • Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. 26,32,350 • NSS, Postal Savings: Rs. 1,00,000 • Insurance Policies: Rs. 19,20,546 • Personal Loans/Advances Given: Rs. 27,18,000 • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 1,54,03,485 • Jewellery: Rs. 1,76,43,280 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 27,50,000 • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 6,50,00,000 |
Net Worth (as of 2024) | Rs. 2,24,48,948 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dushyant Singh
- Dushyant Singh’s parents got separated a few weeks before his birth.
- Dushyant Singh was raised singlehandedly by his mother, Vasundhara Raje Scindia, who has served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan twice. She also held the Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro and Rural Industries in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.
- A few years after his birth, Dushyant’s maternal grandmother, Vijayaraje Scindia, filed a court case against Dushyant’s father, Maharaja Hemant Singh, on behalf of Dushyant to claim his share in Hemant’s property. In May 2007, a settlement agreement was made in court under which Dushyant Singh got ownership of the Dholpur Palace. Besides the Palace, he also got the ownership of a house in Shimla, a dozen vintage cars, and jewels from Dholpur’s treasury.
- Dushyant grew up in a royal family in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- After completing his formal education, Dushyant Singh did an internship at various hotels including Hyatt Regency Hilton Head, South Carolina (U.S.A.) (December 1998 – February 1999), Hotel Beau Rivage, Geneva, Switzerland (January 1997 – July 1997), J. Thomas and Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata (August 1994 – August 1995), Sheraton Hotels, U.S.A., (June 1999 to March 2002).
- From July 2002 to October 2002, Dushyant worked for Hospitality Valuation Services (HVS), Delhi, where he evaluated real estate.
- After working in various capacities at hotels, Dushyant decided to follow in his mother’s footsteps and enter politics.
- In 2003, he became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He contested the Indian General Elections for the first time in 2004.
- He has been elected as a Member of Parliament from the Jhalawar- Baran constituency in Rajasthan consecutively for five times, i.e., in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2024.
- He has been serving as a Member of the Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Department since 2007.
- In 2009, although there was a Congress wave in Rajasthan, Singh managed to retain his Lok Sabha seat. As a Member of Parliament, he worked towards getting improved roads and better infrastructure in his area.
- In 2014, Dushyant Singh won the Lok Sabha elections from the Jhalawar- Baran constituency, defeating the Indian National Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya by a margin of around 3 lakh votes. This was his third consecutive win.
- During his fourth term as the MP from Jhalawar- Baran constituency, Dushyant Singh helped establish railways in the area. He also worked towards establishing the Kolana Airport in Jhalawar.
- In 2023, when the BJP was to pick a candidate for the Chief Minister post, Dushyant Singh was accused of forcibly keeping 5 MLAs at a resort on the outskirts of Jaipur. The allegations were made by the father of MLA Lalit Meena. However, Dushyant Singh later said that the MLAs decided to stay there on their own will and it was a move to malign his image.
- According to him, his experience in the hospitality sector helps him to manage and interact with people of different backgrounds and cultures.
- Dushyant owns the Niyant Heritage Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
- Dushyant is an avid dog lover.
- Dushyant loves playing various sports including cricket, golf, squash, badminton, table tennis, and air pistol shooting. He also maintains an interest in chess.
- He loves collecting antique books and has a huge collection of it.
- A wild-life enthusiast, Dushyant works towards the conservation of wild animals, especially Tigers.
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