All accessories by Cartier: Santos Dumont Watch and Juste un Clou Hoop; Jacket by Rkive City Photo by Tarun Vishwa
Sawai Padmanabh Singh is not just royalty—he’s reinvention in motion.
Known to us all as Pacho, the 26-year-old titular Maharaja of Jaipur has rewritten the idea of Indian nobility for a new generation. He’s a professional polo player with international titles under his belt, a fashion insider who’s walked for Dolce & Gabbana, and a heritage conservationist who’d rather be on horseback or hosting cultural salons in a 300-year-old palace than posturing for likes.
Educated across India, the UK, and Italy, Pacho’s world is a rare intersection of lineage and modernity. He’s fluent in the language of legacy—but he’s also co-designed a capsule collection that pays homage to Marwari horses, shot with Mario Testino for Vogue, and been handpicked for Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Whether he’s opening up the City Palace to host art evenings or fronting luxury campaigns, Pacho wears his multifaceted identity elegantly and effortlessly.
That’s exactly why he’s on our radar.
For decades, Esquire has spotlighted men who redefine culture while staying rooted in where they come from. Pacho is doing just that—on the polo field, in the front row, and everywhere in between.
Now, here’s the full shoot.
Here are all the images from our Pacho cover shoot!
Style and Creative Direction: Vijendra Bhardwaj
Editorial Mentor: Saira Menezes
Managing Editor: Sonal Nerurkar
Interviewed by: Bandana Tewari
Bookings & Production: Varun Shah
Chief Assistant Stylist: Mehak Khanna
Fashion Team: Komal Shetty
Artist Reputation Management: C&C Talent