Abhishek Ray is an Indian fashion designer, entrepreneur and academician. In the field of fashion design, Abhishek Ray works as a teacher and mentor in reputed universities and institutions in India. As an entrepreneur, he deals in Indian ethnic wear, couture and menswear that feature special embroidery techniques, surface embellishments and a blend of fashionable silhouettes with traditional textiles. He hit the headlines after marrying his gay partner Cheitan Sharma on July 3, 2022, in Kolkata. The wedding was an intimate affair, attended by their close friends and family. The marriage is believed to be the first public same-sex marriage in Kolkata and was completed with all the Hindu rites and extravagance. Photos of the wedding celebrations went viral in the media shortly after completion.
Wiki/Biography
Abhishek Ray was born in Kolkata, India and celebrates his birthday on September 13th every year. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Soon after completing his schooling, Abhishek Ray studied at St. Subsequently, he studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata, where he obtained a Diploma in Education from July 2002 to June 2005, where he obtained a PhD in Fashion Design.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Abhishek Ray belongs to a Bengali family.
Parents and siblings
The names of his parents are unknown.
Abhishek Ray and his father
Abhishek Ray and his mother
He has a sister named Nandina Ray Sengupta.
Abhishek Ray and his sister
gay partners
Abhishek Ray married his gay partner Cheitan Sharma on July 3, 2022. Cheitan Sharma is a digital marketing professional based in Gurgaon, India.
Abhishek Ray (left) and his gay partner (right)
sexual orientation
gay
Relationships/Affairs
Abhishek Ray was in a relationship before marrying Cheitan Sharma.
Profession
Abhishek Ray started working as Creative Director at Ekru Alluring Designs in June 2005 and worked there till July 2014. In September 2010, Abhishek Ray joined the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata as a Freelance Visiting Professor and held this position till December 2010. Subsequently, he joined Ruceru Couture Private Limited, Kolkata – IndiaMART in August 2014 as Executive Design Head Bridal and Bridal and held this position till October 2016. Abhishek Ray established his own brand and showroom Abhishek Ray Creations in July 2014, starting with his business partner Abhilasha Shaw Arora as Creative Director.
Sri Nanda, Abhilasha and Abhishek
Abhishek Ray joined INIFD in May 2017 as a Freelance Visiting Professor and works in its Indore, Bhopal and Kolkata branches. He worked at INIFD until May 2018. Abhishek Ray started working as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Fashion Technology, Amity University, Kolkata in July 2019. Later, he resigned from the position and joined Gurukul Institute of Design as a freelance visiting professor in March 2021. Abhishek Ray holds the position till May 2021. He then joined NSHM Knowledge Campus in West Kolkata as a visiting professor in Bengal in January 2020 and worked there till July 2021.
in homosexual relationships
On July 3, 2022, Abhishek Ray married his gay partner Cheitan Sharma, a digital marketer and software engineer. For their wedding, Abhishek Ray donned a dhoti-kurta and dressed up like a traditional Bengali groom, while his gay partner wore a sherwani.
Abhishek Ray (right) with his gay partner (right) on their wedding day
In a media chat, Abhishek Rai spoke about his relationship with Chetan Sharma. He said they had been friends on Facebook for a long time before getting married. They met in person in 2020. He further added that soon after their first meeting, they took a short trip to Agra and his partner proposed to him in front of the Taj Mahal. Abhishek Ray went on to say that he was very excited about the cinematic proposal and it was like a dream come true moment for him. Ray described,
We took a trip to Agra and he proposed to me there, very excitedly. Movie Right in front of the Taj Mahal. Because, I casually told him that I am a very Bollywood person and it is my dream to visit the Taj Mahal with my partner. “
Chaitanya proposes to Abhishek in front of Taj Mahal
In another interview with media reporters, Abhishek Rai said on the wedding day that both of them knew that their marriage was not legally accepted and recognized in India, but he was happy that he was publicly married to Chitan Sharma . He said,
I like to call it a wedding.I can’t call myself legally married, but, I yes Marry Caitanya yes My husband. “
Couple after wedding in Kolkata
His gay partner Cheitan Sharma also took part in the discussion and called on every member of the LGBTQ+ community to fight for their rights and aspirations. Cheitan commented that Abhishek Ray is a kind man and he is lucky to have him as his husband. Chetan spoke,
I feel blessed and blessed to have Abhishek as my husband, life partner and best friend. He is a very kind and amazing man. What else can I expect from a partner? “
Facts/Trivia
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Abhishek Ray’s Instagram post reveals his eating habits
- Abhishek Ray likes to drink wine occasionally.
Abhishek Ray’s Instagram post while drinking
- Abhishek Ray often smokes at various parties and events.
Abhishek Ray smokes
- Abhishek Ray’s clothing showroom deals in ready-to-wear, luxury ready-to-wear and haute couture.
- Abhishek Ray is a fitness fanatic. He regularly goes to the gym and posts videos and photos of his workouts on social media.
Abhishek Ray while doing physical exercises
- In a media chat with a media outlet, Abhishek Ray narrated that his father’s family members are successful sports academicians, chartered accountants and lawyers, while his mother’s family members are famous zamindars of North Kolkata.
- Famous Indian actress Shreenanda Shankar is the brand ambassador for his clothing line, and she often showcases his sartorial creations at multiple fashion week shows and on social media platforms.
Sreenanda Shankar and Abhishek Ray on ramp show
- Abhishek Ray is a compassionate animal lover. His pet dog’s name is Hippie. He often posts photos of his pet dog Hippie on various social media platforms.
Abhishek Ray and his pet dog Hippie
- Abhishek Ray’s clothing collections are often showcased at prestigious fashion shows like Lakme and Wills Fashion Week. In a media chat, Abhishek Ray spoke about his childhood aspiration to become a fashion designer. He expressed his admiration for the dressing sense of veteran Indian actresses Sharmila Tagore, Helen and Bindu. Abhishek Ray said that when he was very young, he liked to help design ethnic costumes for school, family and friends. He said,
Indian film stars like Helen, Bindu and Aruna Irani fascinate me, just as Sharmila Tagore, dressed to the nines, exudes a certain elegance and chic. Suchitra Sen is another elegant actress who knows how to carry her clothes. I even used to help my school friends design their ethnic wear. “
Abhishek Ray’s childhood photos with his mother
- Abhishek Ray’s work is regularly featured in articles by several prominent Indian newspapers.
Reported by Abhishek Ray in newspaper article
- Abhishek Ray said that he likes the works of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Sabyasachi in the fashion industry.
- Speaking to the media, Abhishek Rai revealed that the biggest hurdle and challenge in arranging the wedding celebrations with gay couple Chetan Sharma was finding priests from Bengal and Marwari tribes.
Abhishek Ray and his partner’s wedding card
- Abhishek Ray is still very active on Instagram and Facebook as “abhishekraycreations”. More than 13,000 people follow his Facebook page and more than 3,000 people follow his Instagram account. Abhishek Ray often showcases pictures and videos of his clothing designs on his official social media accounts. Several famous Indian models and actors showcased his clothing line on social media.
Abhishek Ray’s clothing line gets Indian model endorsement in magazine
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