Who is Raj Mantena, the pharma billionaire behind Udaipur wedding?
India
Raj Ramalinga Mantena, an Indian-born US pharma billionaire, just grabbed everyone's attention with his daughter Netra's lavish Udaipur wedding.
The guest list was wild—think Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, and even Donald Trump Jr.—making it one of the year's most talked-about celebrations.
Why is Mantena in the spotlight?
Beyond the glitz, Mantena has quietly shaped US healthcare. His companies—like Integra Connect and Ingenus Pharmaceuticals—have made big strides in cancer care and affordable generic drugs.
He started out studying computer science and pharmacy before launching several successful ventures (many later acquired by major firms), and recently scored FDA approval for a new generic drug aimed at lowering treatment costs.