Dr. Raunaque Sidana

Dr. Raunaque Sidana
	Dr. Raunaque Sidana in 2025
Born	12 August 1967 (age 58); Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Campion School, Bhopal
Alma mater	Daly College, Indore ; Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur
Occupation	Artist, Model, Actor, Singer, Writer, Rider, Yoga Grandmaster, Motivator
Years active	1990 – present
Known for	Artistic excellence, Yoga Grandmastery, Conscious Riding Campaigns
Notable works	Yoga & Life – 21 Days · 21 Poems · 21 Lines ; Mahakal Mystic Chants ; Psycho Thriller (OTT) ; Yoga Everyday – Relax Your Body, Relax Your Mind
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Religion	Spiritual-Humanist
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Dr. Raunaque Sidana is a public figure, widely recognized as an artist, model, actor, singer, writer, rider, yoga grandmaster, and holistic healer. Known as a "man of many talents," he has combined soulful expression, wellness, and art to create a distinctive identity. Dr. Sidana uses creativity and mindfulness to inspire transformation in everything from acting, singing, and writing to world-record-breaking yoga and conscious riding campaigns. He is the editor of YogSandesh magazine and the creator of "Dr. Raunaque's Yoga."

Early Life & Education

Dr. Raunaque Sidana was born on 12 August 1967 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Alongside his studies, he grew up to have a strong interest in art, music, and performance, all of which served as the cornerstones of his diverse career.

He started his early schooling at Campion School in Bhopal, where he was involved in extracurricular activities like sports, music, and theater. Later, he relocated to the esteemed Daly College in Indore, which is among the oldest public schools in India. There, his artistic and leadership abilities flourished even more.

In order to further his education, he enrolled at Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering in Nagpur, where he was able to complement his artistic endeavors with technical knowledge and discipline. He eventually achieved academic success and earned a Doctorate in Performing Arts & Social Service as a result of his passion for creativity and his quest for knowledge. He had the exceptional ability to incorporate education, art, and social commitment into his life's work because of his distinctive academic background.

Career

A Career in Modeling

Due to his unique salt-and-pepper beard style, Dr. Raunaque Sidana has become a well-known international model. In addition to working on print, video, and e-commerce campaigns, he has walked the catwalk at many high-profile fashion shows over the years. He has received honors like the Rajasthan Sanskriti Sammaan and the Indian Ramp King for his contributions to the modeling industry.

Among the well-known companies he has worked with as a professional model are Hide & Seek Biscuits, Nerolac Paint, Bubbaloo Chewing Gum, State Bank of India, Reliance Digital, and Ramco. These connections have strengthened his standing as a well-known and adaptable personality in the fashion and advertising industries.

Acting Career

Dr. Sidana has worked as a versatile character artist and performer in Indian cinema. Taal, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Ready, Bodyguard, Jab We Met, and Bhool Chook Maaf are just a few of the well-known movies in which he starred. Increasing his online visibility, he appeared in the over-the-top series Psycho Thriller. With the release of WhatsUp Romeo, he also established himself in Telugu cinema. He has won various awards for his acting career, including the IMPPA Film Artist Association's Actor Award (2025), the International Artist IIFA Award (2024), and the Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award (2024).

Singing Career

As a devotional and thematic vocalist, Dr. Sidana has blended spirituality with creativity through his music. His compositions include devotional songs like Ganesh Vandana and the album Mahakal Mystic Chants, which was published by Crescendo Music. Additionally, he has provided his voice to modern works such as the inspirational ballad Always With You, the fusion anthem Dancing on the Gorai Beach, and the OST I Am A Psycho for the television series Psycho Thriller.

Social Campaigns and Riding

Dr. Sidana, also known as "The Soul Rider," advocates for conscious riding as a way to raise social consciousness. He has driven his Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark more than one million kilometers throughout India since 2010. He broke records with long-distance campaigns like the Beach Warrior challenge, which involved cleaning seven beaches in seven days, and the Pirate Rider ride (10,077 km), which raised awareness of eye care. Along with famous rides like the Jyotirlinga Yatra, One Ride, Motoverse, and the Spirit of Independence Ride, his travels have taken him through Leh-Ladakh, the Spiti Valley, coastal India, the Rajasthani deserts, and the Maharashtra forts.

Publications and Writing

As a writer, Dr. Sidana has promoted yoga and mindfulness in his works. His book, Yoga & Life – 21 Days · 21 Poems · 21 Lines (2023), was released on International Yoga Day and is a poetic journey that commemorates 21 years of his yoga practice. His next book, Yoga Everyday – Relax Your Body, Relax Your Mind, is a practical manual that aims to incorporate yoga, mindfulness, and lifestyle transformation into everyday life.

Yoga and Wellness Work

Dr. Sidana is the founder of Dr. Raunaque’s Yoga, with centers in Mumbai and Bhopal. Having taught yoga for more than 20 years, he has trained thousands of students and set multiple world records. He has received notable accolades for his work, including the Yoga Shastri Award (2025), the Holistic Healer Excellence Award (2024), and the Yoga Vajra Award (2023, 2024, and 2025). With international certification in a variety of fields, such as corporate yoga, aerial yoga, face yoga, chair yoga, chakra healing, medical yoga therapy, sound healing, and prenatal yoga, he never stops inspiring with his all-encompassing style. Notably, he has also broken records by leading more than 1,000 students in a mass yoga session on International Yoga Day 2025 at Aksa Beach in Mumbai and completing 16 asanas in 20 minutes during Yoga on the Boat at Dana Pani Beach in Mumbai.

Notable Works

Dr. Raunaque Sidana's artistic development demonstrates his adaptability in performance, music, and literature. He is currently working on Yoga Everyday – Relax Your Body, Relax Your Mind, an upcoming guidebook for contemporary seekers. As a writer, he wrote Yoga & Life – 21 Days · 21 Poems · 21 Lines (2023), a poetic celebration of yoga and mindfulness. His spiritual composition Ganesh Vandana and the critically acclaimed album Mahakal Mystic Chants are examples of his devotional and thematic musical expressions. His versatility as an actor and performer was further demonstrated when he ventured into the realm of film, appearing in the OTT series Psycho Thriller (2024). Together, these pieces demonstrate his dedication to fusing creativity, spirituality, and the arts.

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. Raunaque Sidana has been honored with numerous awards, achievements, and world records across yoga, performing arts, and social campaigns, reflecting his versatile contributions to art and wellness.

Awards

Rajasthan Sanskriti Sammaan

Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award (2024)

International Artist IIFA Award (2024)

Actor Award – IMPPA Film Artist Association (2025)

Yoga Vajra Award (2023–2025)

Holistic Healer Excellence Award (2024)

Yoga Shastri Award (2025)

Competitions

Winner of 36 National & International Yoga Competitions (2023)

World Records

Pirate Rider Awareness Ride – 10,077 km journey for “Take Care of Your Eyes” campaign

Beach Warrior Ride – 7 beaches in 7 days for “Keep Your Beach Clean” campaign

Yoga on the Boat – 16 asanas in 20 minutes at Dana Pani Beach, Mumbai

Yoga by the Beach – Led over 1,000 students on International Yoga Day (2025) at Aksa Beach, Mumbai