Dabboo Ratnani

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Dabboo Ratnani
Dabboo Ratnani grace Kallista Spa opening 14.jpg
Dabboo in 2012
Born
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Education M. M. K. College
Occupation(s) Fashion photography, Celebrity Photography
Known forDabboo Ratnani Annual Calender
Spouse
Manisha D. Ratnani
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(m. 2004)​
Children3

Dabboo Ratnani is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer, [1] known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999. [2] [3] He has shot cover photographs for magazines, including GQ, Filmfare, Hello, Stardust, Femina, etc.

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Early life

Ratnani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He studied Commerce, from M.M.K. College. He started practicing photography as a photographer in Mumbai. He worked as an assistant photographer with Sumit Chopra for almost 3 years. He used to shoot for commercial products and then he started his own work in 1995. [4]

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Ratnani awarded as Mid-day Iconic Photographer of the Year

Career

In 2006, he was in the jury for the Miss India contest. [5] Ratnani was a mentor for the India's Next Top Model show, which aired on MTV India. In 2020, Ratnani was featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. [6]

He has shot cover photographs for Better Homes and Gardens. [7]

Calendar

Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar. [8] [9] [10] The calendar shows 24 celebrities each year, including Bollywood stars. [11] 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Ratnani with his wife Manisha and children The-Ambani-family-arrives-at-Isha-Ambani-Anand-Piramal-wedding-reception-at-Reliance-Jio-Garden-2.jpg
Ratnani with his wife Manisha and children

Ratnani married Manisha D. Ratnani in August 2004. They have a son, and two daughters named Shivaan Ratnani, Myrah Ratnani, Kiara Ratnani. [12] [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  2. ↑ "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
  3. ↑ "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  4. ↑ "बेचने के लिए नहीं होते डब्बू रतनानी के कैलेंडर, फिर इतने तामझाम से होता क्या है?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). 18 February 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  6. ↑ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.
  7. ↑ "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
  8. ↑ "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
  9. ↑ From calendars to collectibles (by Sulekha Nair): The Financial Express, 26 November 2006 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007). Financialexpress.com (2006-11-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  10. ↑ I can't not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  11. ↑ "Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007)". screenindia.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2007.
  12. ↑ "Dabboo Ratnani celebrates wedding anniversary in Jaipur". The Times of India. 25 August 2015. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  13. ↑ "Dabboo Ratnani, Kiara Ratnani, Shivaan Ratnani, Myrah Ratnani". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
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