Who Is Raghav Chadha?

Raghav Chadha is an Indian politician and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha — the upper house of India's Parliament. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha by the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 2022, becoming the youngest Rajya Sabha MP ever at the age of 33. Wikipedia He is also a practising Chartered Accountant, making him one of the rare Indian politicians with a dual identity in both finance and public service.


Quick Bio Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Raghav Chadha
Date of Birth 11 November 1988
Birthplace Central Delhi, India
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Profession Politician, Chartered Accountant
Party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Wife Parineeti Chopra (married 24 Sep 2023)
Net Worth ₹36.99 Lakhs (declared)

Raghav Chadha Family Tree

Father: Sunil Chadha

Raghav Chadha was born in Delhi to Sunil and Alka Chadha. His father Sunil Chadha is a businessman, and Raghav shares a strong bond with his parents. BollywoodLife Sunil Chadha has maintained a low public profile throughout his son's political rise, preferring to stay away from the limelight.

Mother: Alka Chadha

Raghav Chadha's mother, Alka Chadha, is a homemaker. BollywoodShaadis Raghav has often spoken warmly about his mother. In an early interview, he famously said: "There is only one girl who understands my schedule, and that's my mother."

Sister (Name Not Publicly Disclosed)

Raghav Chadha is extremely possessive about his family. There are reports which state that he has a younger sister who is also a Chartered Accountant. BollywoodLife The family, by all accounts, leads a private and grounded life away from media attention.

 


Education & Early Career

Raghav Chadha received his school education from Modern School, New Delhi, and graduated from the University of Delhi. He then pursued Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Wikipedia He also went to the London School of Economics (LSE) to pursue a few programmes. WikiBio

Before his political career, Chadha worked with renowned accountancy firms such as Deloitte, Shyam Malpani, and Grant Thornton, honing his financial skills. Despite his political commitments, he remains a qualified Chartered Accountant. OneIndia


Political Career Highlights

Chadha has been a part of the Aam Aadmi Party since its inception. When AAP won the 2015 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, Chadha, at the age of 26, was appointed AAP's national treasurer. Wikipedia

In February 2020, Chadha contested from Rajinder Nagar in the Delhi Legislative Assembly election and won against BJP's candidate RP Singh with a margin of 20,058 votes, polling a massive 57.06% of the total votes. Wikipedia

On 21 March 2022, it was announced that Chadha was nominated by AAP for the post of Rajya Sabha member from Punjab for a six-year term — making him the youngest Indian Rajya Sabha MP ever at the age of 33. Wikipedia


Wife: Parineeti Chopra

Who Is Parineeti Chopra?

Parineeti Chopra was born on 22 October 1988 in Ambala, Haryana, into a Punjabi Hindu family. She obtained a triple honours degree in business, finance and economics from Alliance Manchester Business School. Wikipedia She is a celebrated Bollywood actress and a National Film Award recipient.

Their Marriage

Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary in the Maldives. The couple tied the knot on 24 September 2023 at the Leela Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Business Standard

They made their post-marriage debut together on the TV show Aap Ki Adalat, hosted by Rajat Sharma, in December 2024. OneIndia


Parineeti Chopra's Family (In-Laws of Raghav Chadha)

Father-in-Law: Pawan Chopra

Parineeti's father, Pawan Chopra, is a businessman and supplier to the Indian Army at Ambala Cantonment. Wikipedia Pawan Chopra and his brother Ashok Chopra had a musical band named Chopra Brothers, and they used to perform in various cultural events across India. StarsUnfolded

Mother-in-Law: Reena Chopra (née Malhotra)

Parineeti Chopra's mother, Reena Malhotra Chopra, is an artist who is quite popular for her paintings and art exhibitions. BollywoodLife She was raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and relocated to India for her education.

Brothers-in-Law: Shivang and Sahaj Chopra

Parineeti has two brothers, Shivang and Sahaj. Wikipedia Both brothers prefer to maintain a low public profile.

Famous Cousin: Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra are first cousins — their fathers are brothers. Quora Priyanka Chopra was born on 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur to Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both physicians in the Indian Army. Wikipedia She is one of India's most globally recognised actresses and a former Miss World (2000).


Hobbies & Personal Life

Raghav Chadha has a keen interest in badminton and cricket. He actively participates in debates and public speaking, and enjoys reading books, travelling, and exploring new places, cultures, and cuisines in his leisure time. OneIndia He is also a pet lover and is often seen walking his dog.


Key Milestones Timeline

Year Milestone
1988 Born on 11 November in New Delhi
2011 Joined the India Against Corruption movement; met Arvind Kejriwal
2012 Became a founding member of AAP
2015 Appointed AAP national treasurer at age 26
2020 Won Rajinder Nagar Delhi Assembly seat
2022 Elected to Rajya Sabha from Punjab — youngest ever at 33
May 2023 Engaged to Parineeti Chopra
Sep 2023 Married Parineeti Chopra in Udaipur
2024 Underwent vitrectomy eye surgery in London

Summary

Raghav Chadha represents a new generation of Indian politicians — finance-trained, articulate, and reform-focused. His family story is one of middle-class values, academic discipline, and public service. His marriage to Parineeti Chopra in 2023 connected the Chadha and Chopra families, bringing together two very different but equally accomplished worlds — politics and Bollywood.

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