Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, is in the spotlight after her recent arrest in Bengaluru for alleged gold smuggling. The police claim Jatin frequently traveled with Ranya to Dubai. Ranya, married to Jatin in a grand wedding at Taj West End, raised eyebrows for taking four trips to Dubai in just 15 days.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore (about $1.5 million) from Ranya at Kempegowda International Airport. After that, officials searched her home, finding gold jewelry worth ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash. In total, almost ₹17.29 crore (around $2 million) was seized, marking a significant fight against organized gold smuggling.
Ranya is the stepdaughter of senior police officer Ramachandra Rao, who is currently the Chairman of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
Who is Jatin Hukkeri?
Jatin Hukkeri has a degree in Architecture & Interior Design from RV College of Engineering in Bengaluru. He also studied at the Royal College of Art in London, focusing on innovative market ideas.
According to the Della Leaders Club, Jatin started off in Bengaluru’s restaurant business with cool designs and has since made a name for himself in India and London. He is the Founder and Creative Director of WDA & DECODE LLC and established Craft CoDe.
His LinkedIn profile describes him as an experienced designer in Hospitality Architecture and planning, skilled in custom interiors and recreation design. One of his famous projects is Hangover, a cocktail bar and diner in Bengaluru. He shared that its design is unique because it allows airflow throughout the place.
His clients include popular spots in Bengaluru like Hangover, Bangalore XOOX, and Olive Beach. He has also worked on projects in Delhi and Mumbai, including Monkey Bar in Delhi and Gateway Taproom in Mumbai.
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