By Monisha G Kumar Last Updated:
Sonam Kapoor is the diva of Bollywood who never misses a chance to garner the headlines with her fashion quotient. In May 2018, the gorgeous actress tied the knot with London-based Indian businessman, Anand Ahuja. In 2022, the couple embraced parenthood with the arrival of their son, Vayu.
Sonam, who has homes in London, Mumbai, and Delhi, is reportedly all set to relocate to her new abode in London. Multiple reports stated that Sonam’s father-in-law, Harish Ahuja, recently purchased an eight-storey property in London’s Notting Hill. Spread across 20,000 square feet, it is one of the biggest residential deals in the UK.
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The luxurious property was acquired by Harish Ahuja for a whopping sum of 27 million USD, which is approximately Rs. 231.47 crores. As the reports of Harish Ahuja’s recent purchase paved its way to the headlines, people are eagerly searching for Sonam’s billionaire father-in-law, Harish Ahuja.
Sonam Kapoor’s father-in-law, Harish Ahuja, owns Shahi Exports. India’s largest apparel manufacturer and exporter, Shahi operates in multiple states. Shahi is one of the most preferred garment manufacturers in the world, supplying international brands like Decathlon, Calvin Klein, Gap Inc., Marks and Spencer, Uniqlo, Walmart, and many others. The company owns more than 50 factories in India and over 1 lakh employees.
Shahi was founded by Harish Ahuja’s mother, Sarla Ahuja back in 1974. The idea behind starting Shahi was to provide a stable income and sustenance to women through a home-grown business. Talking about the reason behind his company’s huge success, Harish Ahuja once stated:
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“For nearly five decades, right from when my mother started the company as a small home workshop, Shahi has put people and the planet at the forefront of business strategy. Sustainability has remained a key pillar of success over the years. In a fast-changing global environment, our “Responsible For” framework guides our actions in line with our values.”
Talking about Harish Ahuja’s personal life, he is married to Priya Ahuja. The couple has two sons, Anand Ahuja and Anant Ahuja. Anand is married to Bollywood actress, Sonam Kapoor, daughter of actor, Anil Kapoor and jewellery designer, Sunita Kapoor. Information about Harish Ahuja’s younger son, Anant, is not available on the internet.
Harish Ahuja has been in the headlines lately as he purchased a luxurious property in London’s Notting Hill in July 2024. According to Bloomberg, the property is close to Kensington Gardens and is 20,000 square feet. The report further stated that Harish’s son, Anand Ahuja, and his daughter-in-law, Sonam Kapoor, are planning to use a section of the property as their home, while the rest will reportedly be converted into apartments.
Other than his recent purchase, Harish Ahuja also owns a luxurious bungalow in Delhi. Spread in an area of 3170 square feet at Delhi’s Prithviraj Road, the mansion is priced at Rs. 173 crores. As per a report published in Business Insider, Harish Ahuja is considered one of the most sought-after Indian business tycoons. The London-based Indian billionaire’s net worth is reported to be Rs. 5,900 crores.
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