Jay R Thakkar
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| Jay R Thakkar in 2025 | |
| Born | 25 January 1981 (age 44) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com |
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| Occupation | Business Man, Fashion Icon, International Maha Jury, Garba Runway Director and Choreographer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | International Jury, Garba and Dandia King of India, Fashion Icon |
| Notable works | Gujurati Garba Director and Choreographer, International Maha Jury, Fashion Icon |
| Awards | Mid-Day International Iconic Designer Award, Bharat Bhushan Award, APJ Abdul Kalam Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Iconic Award, Maharashtra Icon Award and Many More |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | Official Website |
Jay R Thakkar is an Indian garba specialist, numerologist, fashion designer and stylist. He is well-known for his contributions to Gujarati traditional dance, particularly Garba and Dandiya, and Indian fashion. With over 20 years of work experience, Thakkar has become a well-known cultural and artistic figure. He has been named the "Garba King of India" and has participated in international Maha juries on occasions.[1]
Early Life & Education
Jay R Thakkar was born on 25 January 1981 in Mumbai,Maharashtra, India. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree. From the very beginning he was attracted to fashion, styling, and Indian cultural art forms, especially Gujarati folk dance.
Career
Jay R. Thakkar started his career as a fashion stylist, working on weddings, beauty pageants, photo shoots, celebrity appearances, and styling assignments for models and NRI clients. Over time, he broadened his artistic horizons to include luxury fashion design, specializing in Indian ethnic clothing and high-end shawls that combine tradition and modern style.
The work of Thakkar in fashion is complemented by his work as a Garba specialist. Due to his precise choreography and profound cultural knowledge he has become one of the influential people who have made a major contribution to the revival and globalization of Gujarati Garba and Dandiya.
Besides the two talents Jay R Thakkar is a well-known numerologist also. He advises people, brands, and businesses and makes their life decisions easier, branding strategies more effective, and growth of the professional side faster. [2]
His input in the fashion industry has been boldly recognized especially after he was awarded the Mid-Day International Iconic Designer Award in 2021 and received the Best Fashion Stylist award at the Top 25 India Fame Awards 2021.
Notable Works
One of the major areas of work that made Jay R Thakkar a household name is luxury Indian ethnic fashion. Here he creates not only exclusive designer outfits but also handcrafted shawls that are a perfect blend of the traditional aesthetics and the contemporary style. Besides this, he has massively contributed to fashion as a stylist for celebrities and the elite community. He has done the styling for media appearances, photo shoots, weddings, pageants, and public events. Besides fashion, he made considerable contributions to Gujarati Garba and Dandiya by creatively choreographing with a deep cultural understanding. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Thakkar actively engages in numerology, offering consultation services to people, companies, and brands for both professional and personal development.
Achievements and Recognition
- Mid-Day International Iconic Designer Award
- Bharat Bhushan Award
- APJ Abdul Kalam Award
- Dadasaheb Phalke Iconic Award
- Maharashtra Icon Award
- Recognition as “Garba King of India”
- Served as International Maha Jury member
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See also
References
- ↑ Amalgamation of Culture and Fashion is the Way of New-Age Luxury: Designer & Stylist Jay R Thakkar . In EdTimes . Retrieved 17 December 2025
- ↑ Meet Jay Thakkar: From styling people to guiding their life through numerology . In Mid-Day . Retrieved 17 December 2025