What It’s Like Being Royalty in Modern India: Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Tells Us | Karishma Mehta | Ep 27
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มิ.ย. 2024
- “Because we’re royalty, there’s that negative perception of us. In the 60s, a few years after India gained Independence, my grand father thought of starting a hotel business. But he was met with a lot of criticism-people thought we’d fallen on hard times, to have to resort to the hospitality business… But he stood strong on his beliefs and his wishes, and that I think is more telling of our lineage than any lessons we learn…”
Imagine a man who is a descendant of the legendary warrior king Maharana Pratap; a man who successfully spearheads business ventures, and is a passionate philanthropist holding seven Guinness World Records for his work-that’s Maharaj Kumar Sahib Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar for you, the Prince of Udaipur.
There’s a certain perception we have of royals-Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is nothing like that. He holds a PhD in management, runs a legendary hotel empire, is a vocal advocate for social change and plants trees like nobody's business! Behind the royal title is a modern-day changemaker, driven by a vision for a brighter tomorrow.
Join us as he gives us a sneak peek into the life of a modern-day royal in India-from what it’s like growing up in a palace, to a day in the life of a Maharaja; and from the Raja-Praja sessions that still happen to encounter challenges unique to his status. To add to the sneak peek, the episode also gives us a peek into the mind of a modern-day changemaker-you don’t want to miss this!
We also spoke about:
His ancestral history
The concept of normalcy for a royal
Keeping his children grounded
Maintaining the balance between parampara and modernity
HRH chain of hotels
What drives Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
#humansofbombay #podcast #princeofudaipur
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00- Precap
00:55- Introducing Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
01:07- Welcome
01:28- A Prince on the show!
01:52- Mewar family history
03:20- What was his childhood like?
04:06- When others know more about you
05:39- Was normalcy difficult?
05:51- What did he want to be when he grew up?
05:57- The humorous side of Dr. Lakshyaraj
07:03- The formula Dr. Lakshyaraj follows in life
07:35- A day in the life of a Maharaja
07:56- Wrong perceptions of Kings in pop culture
08:50- A typical day in the life of the Prince of Udaipur
10:28- Do the raja-praja sessions still happen?
12:57- How does he keep his children grounded?
14:54- The balance between ‘parampara’ and modernity
17:23- How did he identify real people in his life?
19:01- What experiences shaped Dr. Lakshyaraj?
20:15- What’s growing up in a palace like?
22:02- How much staff does the Royal family have?
22:48- The impact of his ancestral history & lineage on life
27:12- The hardest challenge he’s faced?
27:40- Running the HRH chain of hotels
28:09- The history of Lake Palace Hotel
30:52- A unique marketing idea for the hotel!
31:03- A James Bond film was shot at Lake Palace Hotel!
31:31- Running the HRH chain of hotels
33:00- Maintaining the heritage and beauty of the hotel
33:31- Carrying forward the legacy of HRH
34:40- Weddings at the Lake Palace Hotel
35:38- The funniest wedding requirement?
37:11- What drives Dr. Lakshyaraj?
37:22- The philanthropic side of Dr. Lakshyaraj
38:36- Educating girls since the last 150 years!
40:27- Advice to the youth
42:21- Thank you
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What an insightful episode. Completely moved my perception on what it’s like inside a palace! Thank you for the interview 👑
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Same mindset dear Kari 👑💫✨
Grateful for having HOB
I've been to Udaipur. He changed my perspective, his humbleness touched the soul the person who had everything.
Ofcourse, I wasn't able to stay in Lake Palace, bt now whenever can will definitely go just in a hope to know him a bit more.
Amazing human being he is.
You can interview Begum Noor Bano of Rampur.
Is it only me or someone else also feels that he looks like a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Bassi..
Vindu Dara singh ka bhai lagta hai ..
@@HanoomanAI exactly... I felt that as well.... 20% Vindu dara singh mix....
I had the same thoughts since last 4-5 years.
Come out of Bollywood and cricket.
@@Chen-gl9hm come out of this stupid critique world in everythng...
Take it easy...
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The balance between PARAMPARA & MODERNITY ⭐🙏
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May God Almighty continue to bless the Mewar Royals 🙏
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Your show helped me to know a Royal like Dr.Singh in a right prospective. He is candid n straightforward..highly educated...this reflects how noble his lineage is.First school for girls in India patronised by his forefathers is what touch my heart.Simply,a human Dr.Saheb
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻❤️
HH Dr. @lakshyarajsinghmewar has been extremely kind to the people's of Mewar. Whenever we visit the city plalace to greet him, he treats us well, listen our hearts and always try to give time. Their family have a huge number of well wishers, if they do cross paths everyone walking on the road will lean their head towards him as a gesture of respect for all the monuments, artificial lakes & all the things they have given to make udaipur reach global. Hat's off to the great lineage ♥️
We are blessed to have such a intelligent, persevering, dexterous, eloquent, energetic, bold, brave king. He's truly carrying the legacy of Veer Maharana pratap singh ji in every possible ways. He's able to endure adversities and firm in loyalty. He's amicable and not excite hatred or enmity in others..such a gentleman. This is how a King should be. It's hard to find such a generous people nowadays. Still people hate many rajput royal families without knowing anything about them. People should look into our real history and not the myths where our people are criticized by haters. Jai Maharana pratap singh ji ki , Jai mewar 🚩🚩
He is such a great speaker ❤
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I'm curious and certainly would like to get public opinion on...
His command on his speech with a distinct narrative, polite yet authoritative, pompous yet very humble, wit with elegance.. is a result of...
A) His rich culture n heritage with immaculate upbringing OR
B) His extensive education with a world of experience n vast exposure.
The reason to ask is if one wants to aspire to be as good ... Only option B) is worth a shot...😅
People like him should be in the CM or PM post working for the public.
What a wonderful outfit worn by anchor karishma, so refreshing and soothing to the eyes.Congratulations.!! There would hardly be a Bhartiya worth his salt who would not bow to the patriotism and valour of Maharana Pratap and Rana Sanga.
Wow! Interesting to see this humorous side of a Modern day Royal!!
Absolutely! ❤️
What an insightful episode. Completely moved my perception on what's like inside a palace! Thank you for the interview👑
I'm his huge fan.. he is so grounded and so wonderful human being.. I follow him on insta and what a great human he is..
Learnt so much about the royal family. Great episode with laksharaj ji. Thanks humans of Bombay
Great human being. Great interview, insights and perspectives
Very impressive and fantastic oratory, down to earth with positive energy
Amazing interaction ❤
HEY HEY I did receive an Award from him... From Maharana Mewar Foundation
Omg he is so cool. We meet educated ppl but gyani ppl are rare he is one of the gyani ppl i would like to look up to.
Respectful of what history he carries about india but more bowed to the person he is ❤
The manly voice if maharaja is just amazing ...........
Good Laksharaj singh ji for your good narration and speech.
Great.. Mevaar..King..Warriors..and great Conversion..Legendary..
What a different world. What a different life. What a different vibe!
Thoroughly enjoyed this one! 🫶
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻❤️
Real King by heart and his. Work for humanity 🙏🙏 khamma Ghani
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Great speaker
Great podcast ❤
Royalty with humbleness 🎉
Our prince is great and very grounded personality 🙏🏻 we have respect for royal family from bottom of our heart , after the god we believe in them 🙌🏻
Visited Udaipur last week. Beautiful place
Blessings always
What an episode 😍
Love from udaipur
वीर शिरोमणि परम पूज्य श्री महाराणा प्रताप की जय
amazinly conducted podcast
Thanks..A lot can be learnt from Lakshyaraj ji. Thanks again.
Thank you for watching! ❤️
What an insightful episode! 🙏🏼♥️
Thank you! ❤️
Karishma Mehta is the Royalty of talk shows !!!! 🌟⭐✨💯🥇🇮🇳☀️🌕
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Your comment made my day ♥️
Lovedd the episodee! Such a genuine conversation and so much to learn ❤
Thank you for watching! ❤️
Down to earth guy maharaja🔥😍❤❤❤❤❤
One of the best
Very inspiring and genuine advice from heart.he is really a king 👑👑👑👑 of heart
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Biggest fan of sir from raipur ❤
Ma'am if they come next time that what is the history of BAPPA RAWAL SWORD.
JAI MAA BHARTI 🇮🇳
What an interesting episode! Loved the conversation ❤️
So glad! ❤️
No such titles/privileges/post/authority such as prince or king exists by law in today's indeed modern but also democratic India. I'm proud of the sacrifices and rich heritage of our ancient and mediaeval king and queens. We Indian, as a society have evolved and progressed where everyone is equal. In Today's India, there's no one above the CONSTITUTION be it any President, PM, CM or any progeny of respected ancient Dynasty(today assumed as prince). Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
Very true, very diplomatic 😂😂😂, samajhdar ko issara hi kafi hai
You could have said something original for a change.
Wow! Really interesting perspective into royalty
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Agreed
Was it really necessary such a low cut top....any ways intresting insight on Maharaja Lifestyle
I really liked the confidence of the guest.
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I would love to know about their daughters in a royal family. The traditions they follow . How they are treated etc.
Coming soon
Very impressive personality,he had come to IIM Ahmedabad for Ted Talks last year...
this has to go trending .....i will give u some credit too to bring him on this podcast
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Very insightful ❤
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#Humansofbombay thanks for inviting experts. Your programs are driving reforms through making people aware about social, political, economic, health. In the current era Obesity is a growing pandemic in India. Obesity is an underrated issue and needs attention. I will request your team to invite Dr Manish Khaitan (Ahmedabad) to your Podcast. He is a Bariatric surgeon. He is treating Obesity in India. He is a Pioneer in the field of Obesity treatment.
Thank you for your words and your input! 🙏🏻❤️
Lovely episode ❤
Thank you for watching! ❤️
Intresting Episode ❤
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I met him as a club cricketer in udaipur
Wow what an episode
Thank you for watching! ❤️
What an interesting perspective 🙌🏻
Glad you think so! ❤️
The most humble king ever
This was such an interesting interview 💗
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Such an interesting perspective! Loved the episode. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
People of India
Wow ❤
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1 million soon
People like him should be in the CM or PM post working for the public.
Jai shree ram
Jai maharana pratap...
Jai Eklingji, Jai Mewad. His father's name is Arvind Singh Ji Mewad.
But nobody takes his name out of respect.
He's called _Shriji Hukam_ in Mewad.
Nice and good hearted cool Maharaja. Sooch ko itni gahri mat karo ki faislay kamzoor honay lgay.. Very Nice Sir.
he is so good
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Jai rajputana 🚩
People don't know about three young men from calcutta city, who assassinated british Inspector General of kolkata and dhaka . They didn't have royal blood. Not even have warriors blood. But they still did this heroic act for this ungrateful society. They were Benoy Badol Dinesh. No body knows them. They knew nobody would know them. Because whole martial races (rajput, jatt, khatri) in india were working in british army. As here Lakhsyaraj said ki apki niyat aachhi honi chahiye. Yes he is right. Upper caste north indian ki niyat achhi nhi thi, they were ok with the fact that britishers were subjugating other indians. They faught for british army and police.
Nobody takes Bengali seriously these days. Kolkata was British capital for long time the movement they moved to North they are bad time started. The amount of work udaipur royal has gone for local it is beyond your understanding. Till today what ever lakes they constructed is give water and employment to people.
Humans of 'bombay' includes udaipur?
Its MUMBAI ❤
I always wonder why these royal lineage don't form a party on its own and come forward and serve the public as a CM. It would be far far better than the existing system. It would be apt for a state like Rajasthan to start with.
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what's his watch ? looks like Cartier
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Yuvraj Singh Expensive Edition
Host ki dress .....kitni achi h
Wonderful ........
Anchor shud not use thecword 'story' again and again....when the Rajkumar is speaking of real episodes
Hukkum his highness the would be 77th Rana sa. In short rana means dewan of the king and the king is lord Shiva.
All are equal because of the constitution, skill is paramount not ancestry
There are millions of Indians who claim royal ancestry
Arey Maharaja sahab !
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He looks like yuvraj
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the royal family present in india now who accept british salvery
He is not maharaj.. his father is
Ye wo deshDrohi ha Jinhone 1857 me Angreez ka saath diya apna Rajye bacha ke dash ghulaam krwadiya
Yuvraj singh is a good crickter 😂
If Badshah & Yuvraj had a baby... 😂
He is right and wrong. His lineage comes from the first Aryan Manu; the Manus of the Germans. Indeed he as a Kshatriya (Rajput) has maintained his pure lineage. With his solid background it is certain his progeny should never break this pure lineage. According to the genuine Bhagwad Gita marriage outside caste is blasphemy. I am a Jat-Sikh and we Jats never tend to marry outside our clan (we do marry Hindu Jats) and also never in the same Gotra. Few persons who have broken this scared law had their progeny become rootless. Some foreigners (we know who they are) are via goodies, materialism or weakness in a family are busy trying to mix Indians since this serves their future agenda in India. India is the most diverse nation on planet earth and its strength is diversity with an ancient culture, democracy, secularism, glued by the thought of Gandhiji. Diversity is there to stay also on this planet since God has made the planet diverse to make it colorful and not monotonous. This family has the blood of one of the greatest genuine warrior on planet earth Maharana Pratap. His spirit has aided India in maintaining a genuinely great civilization. Besides Maharana Pratap was a great Hindu as well no fanatic and his beloved general was the great Hakim Khan Sur.
Ru u stupid or just act like that?
Where does it written in gita. You are gullible enough to believe aryan manu. Our ancestors has lives here for thousands of years.
Why no one knows in the world ?? About hindus
HOBOMBAY....miss Bal Thackeray ji!!! This channel anyways a copy....would have been brought down...Fake intentions
Ladki tu jaadu chalti hai
His grandfather is fraud he has not given share of property to his elder brother
Liar...
Always respect for maharaja 🙏🙏