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The Founders Powering India’s Fashion Skill Movement : Priya MG & Mohit Gadhiya

In today’s startup ecosystem, partnerships are common — but partnerships driven by shared purpose are rare.Priya MG and Mohit Gadhiya, founders of Raja Rani Coaching, represent a new kind of entrepreneurial power couple: one built not on glamour or hype, but on impact, execution, and trust. Together, they have built India’s fastest-growing fashion education platform, empowering over 2,00,000 women and youth to earn through practical, job-ready skills.

A Partnership Rooted in Ground Reality

The story of Raja Rani Coaching didn’t begin with investors or startup jargon. It began with lived experience. Priya MG started her journey as a home-based tailor, facing the same challenges as millions of women across India — lack of proper guidance, complicated teaching methods, and limited income opportunities. Mohit Gadhiya, on the other hand, worked across multiple sectors including retail and telecom, where he observed a deep gap between education and employable skills. What connected them was clarity.

They believed that India’s real problem isn’t unemployment, but unemployable education — and that skills like stitching could become powerful livelihood tools if taught correctly.

Priya MG: Building the Education System

Priya MG, a self-made fashion educator, turned her real-life struggle into a powerful teaching model that thousands follow today.

Her clarity in teaching, her ability to simplify complex fashion techniques, and her empathetic approach have redefined online skill-based learning in India.From designing unique stitching methods to developing practical modules used by lakhs of students across the country, Priya’s contribution has become the backbone of Raja Rani Coaching’s success.

Mohit Gadhiya: Scaling the Vision

While Priya built the learning system, Mohit focused on building the organisation.With strong operational instincts and a long-term vision, Mohit structured Raja Rani Coaching for scale — from digital platforms and community building to offline infrastructure and team systems. His philosophy is straightforward: “Skills should create income, not certificates.” Under his leadership, Raja Rani Coaching grew from a single video initiative into a nationwide skill-education platform with both online and offline reach.

The Faculty Collective: Powering the Learning Experience

The strength of Raja Rani Coaching lies in its dedicated faculty team — a group of skilled mentors who bring real industry experience into every classroom.With a shared commitment to practical learning and student growth, the faculty ensures that every learner receives structured guidance, hands-on knowledge, and the confidence to build a sustainable career. Together, they form the backbone of Raja Rani Coaching’s learning ecosystem.

From One Video to a National Platform

Raja Rani Coaching began with one simple stitching video. The response was organic but powerful — students started applying the learning, generating income, and sharing results. That momentum revealed a larger truth: India’s fashion education system was broken, and there was massive demand for affordable, practical skill training. Instead of spending on marketing gimmicks, the founders focused on outcomes. Student success stories became their biggest growth driver.

Shark Tank India: National Recognition

The founders’ appearance on Shark Tank India Season 3 brought nationwide visibility to their mission. Their pitch focused on one message: stitching is not a small skill — it is a livelihood. While they chose not to take funding, the exposure gave Raja Rani Coaching immense credibility and accelerated community growth across the country. For Priya and Mohit, the platform was not about investment — it was about changing perception.

Building a People-First Organisation

Beyond numbers and recognition, Raja Rani Coaching stands out for its internal culture. The company operates with a family-like environment where employees are valued, mentored, and encouraged to grow.This culture of trust and ownership has played a key role in the company’s consistent growth and strong team loyalty.

The Road Ahead

Looking forward, the founders have a clear roadmap:

  • Making FDFC (Fashion Designing Full Course) India’s leading fashion program
  • Expanding offline workshops to Multiple Cities
  • Launching product lines including kits and tools
  • Introducing regional-language courses
  • Expanding internationally to the UAE, UK, and USA
  • Empowering 10 lakh+ people through skill education
  • Introducing diverse skill-based workshops across creative and professional fields, enabling multiple income opportunities for learners.

Impact at Scale

Today, Raja Rani Coaching has achieved remarkable milestones:

  • 2,00,000+ students trained across India
  • India’s largest online stitching & fashion education platform
  • 33 Lakh+ Instagram Followers
  • 25 Lakh+ YouTube Subscriber
  • 75+ team members & 15+ Faculties
  • ₹15 crore revenue in the last financial year
  • ₹100 crore revenue target in two years
  • Guinness World Record holder for the largest fashion show attendance & Most viewers of a textiles lesson

Priya MG and Mohit Gadhiya exemplify what happens when love, leadership, and long-term thinking come together. Their journey shows that businesses built on genuine impact can scale sustainably — without losing purpose. In an era driven by hype, their story stands out for its simplicity:teach real skills, create real income, and build real change.

That is the true power of this entrepreneurial partnership.

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