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{{Short description|Indian podcaster (born 1997)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Raj Shamani
| image = Raj Shamani.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|07|29|df=y}}<ref name="TOI">{{cite web |title=Who is Raj Shamani? The Indian podcaster who hosted international names like Bill Gates, Vijay Mallya, and more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/who-is-raj-shamani-the-indian-podcaster-who-hosted-international-names-like-bill-gates-vijay-mallya-and-more/articleshow/121742198.cms |website=The Times of India |date=10 June 2025}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Indore, Madhya Pradesh]], India
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| occupation = {{hlist|[[Podcaster]]|entrepreneur}}
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| known_for = Figuring Out with Raj Shamani
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'''Raj Shamani''' (born 29 July 1997)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soap seller to 15 million followers - The Raj Shamani story |url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/india/the-soap-seller-from-indore-who-just-interviewed-the-president-of-france-3019002 |access-date=2026-03-07 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> is an Indian [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] and [[Podcast|podcaster]]. He is primarily known for hosting the business podcast ''Figuring Out with Raj Shamani.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-08 |title=Raj Shamani beats Joe Rogan to become India’s no.1 podcaster in Spotify Wrapped 2025; full list inside |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-raj-shamani-beats-joe-rogan-to-become-indias-no-1-podcaster-in-spotify-wrapped-2025-full-list-inside-4069811/ |access-date=2026-03-07 |website=The Financial Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Shamani was born in [[Indore]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], into a [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] family. His father, Suresh Shamani, was involved in textile and chemical trading.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-19 |title=Raj Shamani Net Worth 2026: Income, Business Empire & Success Story |url=https://iconichonors.com/raj-shamani-net-worth/ |access-date=2026-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Following his father’s health issues and a period of financial difficulty, he began assisting in the family business at the age of 16.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2025-06-10 |title=Who is Raj Shamani? The Indian podcaster who hosted international names like Bill Gates, Vijay Mallya, and more |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/who-is-raj-shamani-the-indian-podcaster-who-hosted-international-names-like-bill-gates-vijay-mallya-and-more/articleshow/121742198.cms |access-date=2026-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He attended the Emerald Heights International School and later Prestige Institute of Management in Indore.{{Citation needed|date=March 2026}}

==Career==

=== Business activities ===
In 2013, Shamani launched a dishwashing liquid product named "Jadugar Drop."<ref name=":0" /> In 2015, the venture was integrated with his family’s chemical trading business to form Shamani Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of household cleaning products.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-10 |title=Raj Shamani’s rise as leading podcaster in India: The young, dashing YouTuber behind the hit show ‘Figuring Out’ is also an astute entrepreneur |url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/business/news/raj-shamani-becomes-indias-top-podcaster-heres-a-sneak-peek-into-the-influencers-estimated-90-crore-to-100-crore-empire-136624481.html |access-date=2026-03-07 |website=Bhaskar English |language=en}}</ref>

Shamani also co-founded "House of X," a platform designed to help digital creators launch consumer brands, and acts as an angel investor for various Indian startups.<ref name="compromise" /><ref name=":1" />

=== Podcast and media ===
In 2021, he launched his podcast, ''Figuring Out with Raj Shamani'', which focuses on entrepreneurship and personal development.<ref name="compromise">{{cite web |last1=Mukhopadhyay |first1=Sounak |title=Raj Shamani: 'Don't compromise on what you believe is right'; YouTube podcast star on business of content creation |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/raj-shamani-don-t-compromise-on-what-you-believe-youtube-podcast-stars-mantra-for-the-business-of-content-creation-11735645567772.html |website=mint |language=en |date=31 December 2024}}</ref>

In 2024, he was a speaker at the [[National Creators Award]] where he addressed Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name="compromise"/>

In June 2025, businessman [[Vijay Mallya]] gave his first public interview in nine years on the podcast. The four-hour episode garnered 20 million views within four days.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay Mallya is 'overwhelmed, humbled' as podcast hits 20 million views |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/vijay-mallya-raj-shamani-podcast-views-sbi-bank-fraud-fugitive-kingfisher-125061000226_1.html |website=Business-standard.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kaul |first1=Vivek |title=Vijay Mallya's 4.3 hour spin job: From king of good times to podcast prince of excuses |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/vijay-mallyas-43-hour-spin-job-from-king-of-good-times-to-podcast-prince-of-excuses |website=The News Minute |language=en |date=12 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Raj Shamani opens up about controversial Vijay Mallya podcast, reveals how he approached him: 'Do you know who I am?' |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/raj-shamani-opens-up-about-controversial-vijay-mallya-podcast-reveals-how-he-approached-him-do-you-know-who-i-am/articleshow/122883851.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=24 July 2025}}</ref> Other guests on the podcast have included [[Emmanuel Macron]] and [[Bill Gates]].<ref name=":0" />

== Controversies ==

=== Editing and representation concerns ===
Actor [[Anupam Kher]] publicly criticized Shamani in 2025, alleging that parts of his interview were edited in a way that removed key remarks, leading to questions about authenticity and editorial practices.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-08-23 |title=Anupam Kher calls Raj Shamani ‘fake’ for cutting out his advice on humility: ‘You should always research your guests' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anupam-kher-calls-raj-shamani-fake-for-cutting-out-his-advice-on-humility-you-should-always-research-your-guests/articleshow/123462030.cms |access-date=2026-04-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Podcast guest selection ===
In 2025, Shamani faced backlash after hosting self proclaimed forex trader Umar Punjabi on his podcast, with several viewers alleging that the guest had been involved in scams.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Raj Shamani faces backlash for hosting self-proclaimed millionaire Umar Punjabi on podcast |url=https://www.buzzincontent.com/news/raj-shamani-faces-backlash-for-hosting-self-proclaimed-millionaire-umar-punjabi-on-podcast-10520558 |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=www.buzzincontent.com |language=en}}</ref> He later deleted the podcast. Critics accused Shamani of giving a platform to questionable figures, raising concerns about credibility and responsibility in content creation. Similar criticism had earlier emerged following his interview with [[Vijay Mallya]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 11, 2025 |title=Raj Shamani ‘Whitewash’ Memes Go Viral After Vijay Mallya Podcast: Why YouTuber Is Facing Heat |url=https://www.news18.com/viral/raj-shamani-whitewash-memes-go-viral-after-vijay-mallya-podcast-why-youtuber-is-facing-heat-9379160.html |access-date=23 April 2026 |work=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Mallya 'humbled', 'overwhelmed' after podcast goes viral; some users call it 'image laundering' |url=https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-makers/vijay-mallya-humbled-overwhelmed-after-podcast-goes-viral-some-users-call-it-image-laundering-69672.htm |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=www.storyboard18.com |language=en}}</ref> where commentators argued that the platform allowed controversial individuals to present their narratives without sufficient challenge.<ref>{{cite web |title=Raj Shamani 'Whitewash' Memes Go Viral After Vijay Mallya Podcast: Why YouTuber Is Facing Heat |url=https://www.news18.com/viral/raj-shamani-whitewash-memes-go-viral-after-vijay-mallya-podcast-why-youtuber-is-facing-heat-9379160.html |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-06-11 |title=Sonam Raghuvanshi, Voldemort memes erupt after Vijay Mallya’s ‘image-cleansing’ podcast with Raj Shamani |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/memes-erupt-after-fugitive-vijay-mallya-s-image-cleansing-podcast-with-raj-shamani-101749630988206.html |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

=== Legal disputes ===
In 2025, Shamani was involved in a legal matter before the [[Delhi High Court]], where he agreed to edit and remove portions of a podcast episode after concerns were raised about allegedly disparaging claims made during the discussion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thapliyal |first=Nupur |date=2025-04-08 |title=YouTuber Raj Shamani Agrees Before Delhi High Court To Cut Dr Manjot Marwah's 'Disparaging' Claims On Dettol From His Podcast Video |url=https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/delhi-high-court/delhi-high-court-dettol-defamation-dr-manjot-marwah-rajshamani-podcast-288815 |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Influencers agree to take down content critical of Dettol, Delhi High Court informed |url=https://www.storyboard18.com/digital/influencers-agree-to-take-down-content-critical-of-dettol-delhi-high-court-informed-61877.htm |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=www.storyboard18.com |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:1997 births]]
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[[Category:Indian podcasters]]
[[Category:People from Indore]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian writers]]

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