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| caption           = Dabboo in 2012
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| known_for          = Dabboo Ratnani Annual Calendar
| occupation = [[Fashion photography]] Bollywood photography
| education          = [[M. M. K. College]]
| relatives     = [[Vicky Ratnani]] (brother)
| occupation         = [[Fashion photography]], Celebrity Photography
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'''Dabboo Ratnani''' (born '''Dhaporshankh Ratnani''') is an Indian fashion and commercial photographer,<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for magazines including ''[[Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)|Better Homes and Gardens]].''
'''Dabboo Ratnani'''(Born Dhaporshankh Ratnani) is an Indian [[fashion]] and commercial [[photographer]],<ref>{{cite news | title = Capturing the X-factor: Daboo Ratnani |work=Deccan Herald | date = 2006-02-03 | url = http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp | accessdate = 2007-03-10 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070314001753/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb32006/living113218200623.asp|archivedate = 2007-03-14}}</ref> known for his annual calendar, first published in 1999.<ref>{{cite news | title = 24 frames make a year | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2006-01-06 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060302002554/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060106/asp/calcutta/story_5684379.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2 March 2006 | accessdate = 2007-03-10 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Splashing stars | publisher = The Telegraph | date = 2007-01-20 | url = http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070930022322/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070120/asp/weekend/story_7284157.asp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 30 September 2007 | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> He has shot cover photographs for [[magazine]]s, including [[GQ]], [[Filmfare]], [[Hello! (magazine)|Hello]], [[Stardust (magazine)|Stardust]], [[Femina (India)|Femina]], etc.


==Biography==
== Early life ==
Born on 24 December, he practiced photography as a young man in [[Mumbai]] training together with [[Naren Sundar]].<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref> He has been working independently since 1994.
Ratnani was born in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. He studied Commerce, from [[M. M. K. College|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-02-18 |title=बेचने के लिए नहीं होते डब्बू रतनानी के कैलेंडर, फिर इतने तामझाम से होता क्या है? |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/news-from-bollywood/movie-know-everything-about-indian-fashion-photographer-dabboo-ratnani-education-career/articleshow/74202818.cms |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref>
[[File:Dabboo Ratnani.jpg|left|thumb|Ratnani awarded as [[Mid-Day|Mid-day]] Iconic Photographer of the Year]]


==Work==
==Career==
Ratnani is a [[portrait]] and celebrity photographer in Indian cinema. His induction into the world of photography came about largely by chance. Films got Ratnani editorial work, which in turn got him model portfolios, which led him to advertising. His work has been used for film advertising and publicity [[Advertising campaign|campaign]]s.
In 2006, he was in the jury for the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] contest.<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> 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.<ref>[https://news4masses.com/list-top-best-fashion-photographers-india/7/ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India]. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.</ref>


In 2006, he was in the jury for the [[Femina Miss India|Miss India]] contest.He farted very loudly by mistake embarrassing the organisers.After this he is never called for jury for any event. #<ref>{{cite news | title = Kaun banegi Miss India? | publisher = Delhi Times | date = 2006-11-01 | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/kaun-banegi-miss-india/articleshow/1368003.cms | accessdate = 2007-03-28 | first1=Piyali | last1=Dasgupta}}</ref> Ratnani was a mentor for the ''[[India's Next Top Model]]'' show, which aired on [[MTV India]]. In 2020 Ratnani also got featured in the N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India <ref>[https://news4masses.com/list-top-best-fashion-photographers-india/7/ N4M List of Top 10 fashion photographers of India]. M4M Reviews (2020-04-24). Retrieved on 2021-08-01.</ref>  
He has shot cover photographs for ''[[Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)|Better Homes and Gardens]].''<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>


===Calendar===
===Calendar===
Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india"/> He has helped create a trend of collectible celebrity calendars in India, after the fashion of the [[Pirelli Calendar]]. He is one of a number of photographers with calendars widely covered in the media.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=147334 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.</ref> Over the years [[Bollywood]] stars have appeared on his calendar. Every year the launch of the calendar features celebrities, 24 of them for each year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |title=Dabboo Ratnani’s 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007) |access-date=25 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927220913/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Bipasha Basu, Arjun Rampal and Abhishek Bachchan, are a constant feature on his calendar. For the 2012 edition, Ratnani shot a video with some behind-the-scenes moments for each celebrity, which were made available on YouTube.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120115204922/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-can-t-not-upset-people-Dabboo-Ratnani/Article1-793457.aspx I can’t not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani]. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref>
Ratnani's best known work is his annual calendar.<ref name="miss india">{{cite news|title=Dabboo Ratnani, photographer |publisher=Femina Miss India |year=2004 |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |accessdate=29 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317223216/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1681222.cms |archivedate=17 March 2007 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=147334 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.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120115204922/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/I-can-t-not-upset-people-Dabboo-Ratnani/Article1-793457.aspx I can't not upset people: Dabboo Ratnani]. Hindustan Times (2012-01-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-17.</ref> The calendar shows 24 celebrities each year, including [[Bollywood]] stars.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |title=Dabboo Ratnani's 2004 calendar launched: Screen India, 16 January 2004 (Retrieved on 26 May 2007) |access-date=25 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927220913/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=7066 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |url-status=dead |website=screenindia.com}}</ref> 18 of the 24 celebrities, including [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Aishwarya Rai Bachchan]] and [[Abhishek Bachchan]], are a constant feature on his calendar.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}}


===Film publicity===
== Personal life ==
Ratnani has taken publicity stills for films like ''[[Om Shanti Om (film)|Om Shanti Om]],'' ''[[Aatish (film)|Aatish]],'' ''[[Blackmail (2005 film)|Blackmail]],'' ''[[Fiza]],'' ''[[Hera Pheri (2000 film)|Hera Pheri]],'' ''[[Legend of Bhagat Singh]],'' ''[[Aawara Pagal Deewana]],'' ''[[Jhankaar Beats]],'' ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]],'' ''[[Jo Bole So Nihaal]],'' ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]],'' .
[[File:The-Ambani-family-arrives-at-Isha-Ambani-Anand-Piramal-wedding-reception-at-Reliance-Jio-Garden-2.jpg|thumb|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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-08-25 |title=Dabboo Ratnani celebrates wedding anniversary in Jaipur |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Dabboo-Ratnani-celebrates-wedding-anniversary-in-Jaipur/articleshow/48652323.cms |access-date=2025-04-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dabboo Ratnani, Kiara Ratnani, Shivaan Ratnani, Myrah Ratnani |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/star-kids-enjoy-at-aaradhya-bachchans-birthday-party/dabboo-ratnani-kiara-ratnani-shivaan-ratnani-myrah-ratnani/articleshow/61724963.cms |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
===Magazines===
He has shot cover photographs for magazines including ''[[Better Homes and Gardens (magazine)|Better Homes and Gardens]].''<ref>{{cite web|title=Better Homes and Gardens now in India |publisher=Agency FAQs |date=14 March 2007 |url=http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |accessdate=28 March 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317024255/http://www.agencyfaqs.com/media/media_newslets/Media/13002.html |archivedate=17 March 2007 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>
 
===Advertising industry===
He also has worked in advertising for various brands.<ref name="miss india"/>


==References==
==References==
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Dabboo Ratnani
Dabboo in 2012
Born
EducationM. M. K. College
OccupationFashion photography, Celebrity Photography
Known forDabboo Ratnani Annual Calendar
Spouse(s)
Manisha D. Ratnani
(
m. 2004)
Children3

Dabboo Ratnani(Born Dhaporshankh 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 | edit source]

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]

Ratnani awarded as Mid-day Iconic Photographer of the Year

Career[edit | edit source]

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 | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  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 हिन्दी). 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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