Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh

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Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh
Born (1954-09-11) 11 September 1954 (age 69)
Occupation(s)Journalist and Entrepreneur
ParentSri Raja Pusapati Vishweshwar Gajapathi Raju
RelativesPusapati Vijayarama Gajapati Raju (uncle)
Ashok Gajapathi Raju (first-cousin)
Family2 children

Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh, born in the former Princely state of Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh,India,[1] is a prominent figure known for her multifaceted contributions to various fields including women's associations,[2] charitable endeavors, sports, fitness [3][4] and journalism.[5] She is also the founder of Sumyog Wedding Planners, President of the International Women's Association, and also the President of Soroptomist International.[6]

Personal life[edit]

She is Born into the Vizianagara Royal Family. Her father Sri Raja Pusapati Vishweshwar Gajapathi Raju, is the younger brother of the last coronated Maharaja of Vizianagaram Sri Maharaja Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Royal Memory Trail: Unravelling the Madras royal stories". The Times of India. 19 August 2023. Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh, the niece of the last coronated Maharaja of Vizianagaram and Nawabzada Mohammed Ali, dewan to prince of Arcot, provides us a blast about the past and talk about how their roles have adapted to the needs of today.
  2. ^ "Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singh, co- Founder of Sumyog Wedding Planners". 10 August 2018.
  3. ^ "At The summit of silver years: Nine-day journey of 16 Chennaiites in Himachal Pradesh to explore Yunam peak". November 2022.
  4. ^ "Fit at 63: Vidya Singh".
  5. ^ "The Sporting Heroine Taapsee Pannu in conversation with Vidya Singh". The Hindu. 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Vidya Gajapathi Raju Singhentrepreneur". The Hindu.
  7. ^ "Royal women straddled two worlds with ease". 30 July 2016.