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Chirag Batliwalla Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1990

Age33 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionNavigator, Sailor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKrishna Mukherjee

FamilyMother - Delna Batliwalla; Father - Name not known

Chirag Batliwalla Biography

Chirag Rumi Batliwalla is an Indian merchant navy officer from Mumbai who serves as a first officer with Cordelia Cruises. Known publicly for his marriagé

Early life and background

Chirag Rumi Batliwalla was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 1990 and raised in the same city. He comes from a family with a maritime background; several of his forebears worked at sea, and that tradition influenced his own career choice. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science and Maritime Studies at the Vishwakarma Maritime Institute in Pune around 2011–2012.

Career

Chirag entered the merchant navy and began building his seafaring career in the early 2010s. In August 2013 he joined Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement as a second officer and worked there until March 2020. Afterward he moved to Cordelia Cruises, initially serving as a second officer and later advancing to the role of first officer.

His professional profile identifies him as a navigator and sailor; public records and professional listings note his association with the Directorate General of Shipping and other maritime sources. As an officer on commercial cruise vessels, his duties would include navigation and bridge management as part of the ship’s officer team.

Personal life and interests

Off duty, Chirag enjoys a variety of recreational pursuits. He plays the guitar, likes listening to music and playing football, and takes part in adventurous activities such as skydiving and cliff jumping. He also keeps a dog and is described as an animal lover. Casual social posts have shown him enjoying a cappuccino and occasions that include alcohol.

Public profile

Chirag became publicly known beyond maritime circles through his relationship with television actress Krishna Mukherjee. The couple met through mutual friends in December 2021 and entered a formal engagement ceremony on 8 September 2020 that was styled with naval elements in Manali; at the ceremony Chirag wore his naval uniform. They married on 13 March 2023.

Friends and family sometimes refer to the pair by the portmanteau “KrishRag.” Public summaries list Chirag’s mother as Delna Batliwalla; his father’s name is not publicly listed in the available material.

Latest updates

As of 2023, Chirag Batliwalla is married to Krishna Mukherjee and continues his career in the merchant navy, holding the position of first officer with Cordelia Cruises. He remains active on social media where aspects of his personal interests and life at sea are occasionally shared.
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Recent Work

First Officer, Cordelia Cruises

Serving as a first officer aboard Cordelia Cruises after earlier roles as a second officer with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement and Cordelia.

2020–present
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Career Highlights

  1. Completed BSc in Nautical Science and Maritime Studies from Vishwakarma Maritime Institute (2011–2012).
  2. Served as second officer at Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (August 2013–March 2020).
  3. Joined Cordelia Cruises and promoted to first officer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chirag Batliwalla born?

1990

What is Chirag Batliwalla known for?

Navigator, Sailor

What is Chirag Batliwalla’s marital status?

Married

Who is Chirag Batliwalla married to?

Krishna Mukherjee