Raj Shamani
Indian podcaster (born 1997)
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Raj Shamani (born 29 July 1997)[2] is an Indian entrepreneur and podcaster. He is primarily known for hosting the business podcast Figuring Out with Raj Shamani.[3]
- Podcaster
- entrepreneur
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| Born | 29 July 1997[1] Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Known for | Figuring Out with Raj Shamani |
Early life and education
Shamani was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Sindhi family. His father, Suresh Shamani, was involved in textile and chemical trading.[4] Following his father’s health issues and a period of financial difficulty, he began assisting in the family business at the age of 16.[5] He attended the Emerald Heights International School and later Prestige Institute of Management in Indore.[citation needed]
Career
Business activities
In 2013, Shamani launched a dishwashing liquid product named "Jadugar Drop."[5] 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.[6]
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.[7][6]
Podcast and media
In 2021, he launched his podcast, Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, which focuses on entrepreneurship and personal development.[7]
In 2024, he was a speaker at the National Creators Award where he addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[7]
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.[8][9][10] Other guests on the podcast have included Emmanuel Macron and Bill Gates.[5]
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.[11]
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.[12] 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,[13][14] where commentators argued that the platform allowed controversial individuals to present their narratives without sufficient challenge.[15][16]
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.[17][18]