
Bikram Choudhury Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 63 kg |
Date of Birth | February 10, 1944 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Bikram Choudhury is an Indian-American yoga guru and entrepreneur who is best known for being the founder of Bikram Yoga. In the 1990s, he also used to offer nine-week teacher certification courses, training thousands of instructors. He has taught yoga to several popular celebrities like Madonna, David Beckham, and Lady Gaga. In May 2016, after facing several lawsuits alleging s*xual harassment, racism, assault, and homophobia, Bikram returned to India, where he started opening yoga studios.
Born Name
Bikram Choudhury
Nick Name
Bikram
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Nationality
Education
By the age of 5, Bikram Choudhury had started taking yoga classes from Bishnu Ghosh at his College of Physical Education in Calcutta.
Occupation
Yoga teacher and entrepreneur
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm (Approx)
Weight
63 kg or 139 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bikram Choudhury has dated
- Rajashree Choudhury (1984-2016) – Bikram got married to yoga therapist Rajashree Choudhury in the 80s. Rahashree, who is the founder of the United States Yoga Federation, filed for divorce in December 2015 citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was eventually finalized in May 2016 and she was given houses in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. She was also given possession of luxury cars such as Ferrari, Mercedes 550 and a Bentley, which earlier belonged to her husband. As part of the settlement, she was also given protection against any financial compensation Choudhury might have to pay for any running or future lawsuits. During the course of their marriage, they became parents of two children – Laju Choudhury (daughter) and Anurag Choudhury (son).
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
He has Bengali ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long hair at the back of head
- Often wears hat or cap while making public appearances
Brand Endorsements
Bikram Choudhury hasn’t done endorsement work for any brand apart from his yoga studios.
Religion
Hinduism
Best Known For
- Being the founder of the hot yoga. He also played a lead role in making it popular all over the world.
- His legal troubles as he was accused of sexual assault and discrimination amongst other things.
Personal Trainer
Bikram relies on his yoga practice to keep himself fit and healthy even in the advancing age. Even, while he was embroiled in legal troubles, he didn’t give up his yoga practice.
And, after fleeing from the United States to India, he has continued practicing yoga in his newly started yoga studios.
Bikram Choudhury Facts
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