Zainab Ravdjee Age, Wikipedia, Family, Career, Net Worth In 2025
In the arena of abstract and contemporary art, which is very much a Western-dominated space, Indian artists who have won great respect in recent years include Zainab Ravdjee. What sets her apart is her dynamic art, which is very expressive and, at the same time, deeply content-rich, developed over the years through intense engagement with the art form. Also in the news recently is her relationship with Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni, which has put her in the public eye and made her a sought-after personality in 2025.
Early Life and Education
Zainab Ravdjee was born in 1985 in Hyderabad, Telangana, to a very supportive and established family. From a very young age, it was noted that she had a natural affinity for colors, forms, and creativity. At the age of seven, she began to engage with painting seriously. Her talent in art grew under the mentorship of the great Indian painter M.F. Husain, which turned out to be a very key influence in the development of her art.
For education, Zainab attended Gitanjali School and later enrolled at Nasr School in Hyderabad. She then went on to study fine arts at Hamstech College of Creative Education, which is where she developed her art skills and professional approach to her passion.
Career in Art and Performance
At the age of 21, Zainab went to Dubai to grow her art career on an international stage. Also in London, which was a base for many of her projects, she took part in a number of shows and collaborations. What marks out Zainab’s art is how she combines the past with present classic ideas in a contemporary abstract style, which is very much a signature of her work.
One of her largest audiences was seen at Kalakriti Art Gallery in Hyderabad, which displayed 18 of her acrylic works that which which present themes of life balance, the seasons, and nature. Also, a performance artist, Zainab, has had success in the field of performing arts. In 2004, she starred in the Hindi musical drama “Tale of Three Cities”, which is what brought her to public attention.
She also has had a hand in social welfare, which for some time now has included support of many charitable causes.
Family Background
Zainab hails from a very business-oriented family. Her father, Mr. Zulfi Ravdjee, is a well-known industrialist, also her mother, Amina Ravdjee, has been a rock for her in terms of emotional support. Also, she has a brother, Zain Ravdjee, who is the Chairman and Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Relationship with Akhil Akkineni
Zainab Ravdjee found herself in the public eye after she tied the knot with actor Akhil Akkineni on 24th November 2024. The news of the union was reported by Akhil’s father, superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, who gave his warm welcome to her into the family. Although in the media spotlight, Zainab prefers to keep her private life to herself.
Age, Appearance, and Net Worth
As of 2025, Zainab Ravdjee is at the age of 40. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs in at 60 kg, and has brown eyes and brown hair.
Her exact net worth is not known to the public, but what she does earn is from art shows, commissioned portraits, and creative projects. Also, given her background and international recognition, it is thought that she is doing very well for herself.
Social Media Presence
Zainab is a private person in the digital space and has a large presence mainly on Instagram @zainabravdjee) which is a place she shares some of her personal and professional moments with over 54,000 followers.
Lesser-Known Facts
- She was mentored by M.F. Husain.
- At the age of 7, she began to paint.
- She follows Islam
- She, at one time, did a Hindi musical drama.
- She also has a blog, which is named Once Upon The Skin.
