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Dabboo Ratnani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 2 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth24 December 1971

Age53 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionPhotographer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseManisha Ratnani

FamilySon - Shivaan; Daughters - Kiara, Myrah; Brother - Vicky Ratnani

Dabboo Ratnani Biography

Dabboo Ratnani is an Indian fashion and celebrity photographer from Mumbai, best known for launching a collectible annual celebrity calendar. Active since

Early life and background

Dabboo Ratnani was born on 24 December 1971 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the city that would later become the base for his career in commercial and celebrity photography. Ratnani is Indian by nationality and follows Zoroastrianism. He lists travelling among his hobbies.

Career

Ratnani began working in photography in the early 2000s, with his professional debut recorded in 2004. Over the years he established himself as a prominent photographer within India’s fashion and entertainment industries. He is widely recognized for creating an annual celebrity calendar that became a collectible trend in the country, modeled on the idea of iconic calendars produced elsewhere.

His work spans editorial shoots and advertising campaigns. Ratnani has shot for many of India’s leading print titles, including fashion and film magazines. Among the publications he has contributed to are Elle, Cosmopolitan, Filmfare, Femina, Stardust and Verve, as well as lifestyle and photography magazines such as Better Photography and Good Housekeeping. He has also worked on assignments for various major brands.

In addition to his still photography, Ratnani has appeared on television: he served as one of the panelists on MTV’s reality series India’s Next Top Model, bringing his industry experience to the show’s judging panel.

Professional relationships and notable details

Earlier in his career Ratnani assisted photographer Sumit Chopra for a period of four years, an experience that contributed to his development as a commercial photographer. He maintains a visible personal touch in his public image; for example, he has a tattoo on his left hand that bears the names of his children.

Public profile

Ratnani is frequently associated with high-profile celebrity portraiture and editorial imagery, and his calendar is often highlighted as a signature project that helped popularize collectible celebrity calendars in India. He is known within industry circles for both magazine editorials and advertising work.

Personal life

Dabboo Ratnani is married to Manisha Ratnani. The couple has three children: a son, Shivaan, and two daughters, Kiara and Myrah. His brother Vicky Ratnani is a professional chef.

Physical attributes

Publicly available details note his height at approximately 175 cm (about 5 feet 9 inches) and weight around 75 kg (165 lbs). Other measurements listed include a 41-inch chest, 32-inch waist and 13-inch biceps; he has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Latest updates

Ratnani’s calendar project and continued magazine and advertising commissions remain the central elements of his public work. He continues to be identified as a leading Indian photographer known for celebrity and editorial imagery.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Annual Calendar

A collectible celebrity calendar that Ratnani is best known for producing each year.

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Career Highlights

  1. Creator of a signature annual celebrity calendar that became a collectible trend in India
  2. Photographer for leading Indian magazines and major brand advertising campaigns
  3. Panelist on MTV’s India’s Next Top Model
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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