India, May 27 -- Even in the gilded world of Desi Bling with its private jets, designer fits and '40 kilos of gold', there is one cast member who operates on a different level of wealth. Rizwan Sajan is the wealthiest cast member of Netflix's latest reality show. While the show offers a glimpse into the luxury lifestyles and extravagant spending of the desi elite, Sajan's rags-to-riches journey from the slums of Mumbai to becoming one of the richest Indian-origin businessmen in the UAE has particularly drawn attention.

Rizwan Sajan is the 62-year-old founder of Dubai-based Danube Group. Born in Ghatkopar, he is today among the richest Indians in the UAE.

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