Dabboo Ratnani
Dabboo Ratnani | |
|---|---|
 Dabboo in 2012 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M. M. K. College |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion photography, Celebrity Photography |
| Known for | Dabboo Ratnani Annual Calender |
| Spouse |
Manisha D. Ratnani (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
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.
Early Life
[edit]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]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Personal Life
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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
[edit]- ^ "Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani". Deccan Herald. 3 February 2006. Archived from the original on 14 March 2007. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- ^ "24 frames make a year". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 6 January 2006. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved 10 March 2007.
- ^ "Splashing stars". Calcutta, India: The Telegraph. 20 January 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Dasgupta, Piyali (1 November 2006). "Kaun banegi Miss India?". Delhi Times. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.
- ^ "Better Homes and Gardens now in India". Agency FAQs. 14 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
- ^ "Dabboo Ratnani, photographer". Femina Miss India. 2004. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- ^ 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.
- ^ I can't not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Dabboo Ratnani celebrates wedding anniversary in Jaipur". The Times of India. 25 August 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Dabboo Ratnani, Kiara Ratnani, Shivaan Ratnani, Myrah Ratnani". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
