Exclusive Images From Sawai Padmanabh Singh Cover Shoot for Esquire India

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.

Esquire India April 2025 Cover Featuring Sawai Padmanabh Singh

All accessories by Cartier: Santos de Cartier watch, Love and Juste Un Clou rings, and hoop earrings; Custom sherwani and churidaar by The City Palace tailorsTarun Vishwa

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.

You’ve seen the cover.

Now, here’s the full shoot.

All accessories by Cartier: Santos Dumont Watch and Juste un Clou Hoop; Jacket by Rkive CityTarun Vishwa

Here are all the images from our Pacho cover shoot!

All accessories by Cartier: Santos Dumont Watch, Love, Juste un Clou and Tank Francaise Rings and Juste un Clou Hoop Earrings; Corsuroy suit, custom-made by 94 the City Palace tailor; Turtleneck by Schostal Roma; Loafers by GucciTarun Vishwa

Sawai Padmanabh Singh for Esquire India Cover

Jumper by Boglioli; Trousers by Tod’s; All accessories by Cartier: Love Ring, Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch and Juste un Clou Hoop EarringsTarun Vishwa

Sawai Padmanabh Singh for Esquire India Cover Shoot

All accessories by Cartier: Santos de Cartier watch, Love and Juste Un Clou rings, and hoop earrings; Custom sherwani and churidaar by The City Palace tailorsTarun Vishwa

All accessories by Cartier: Santos Dumont Watch and Juste un Clou Hoop; Jacket by Rkive CityTarun Vishwa

T Shirt by The PDKF Store x Rkive City; All accessories by Cartier: Santos Dumont Watch, Juste un Clou Hoop Earrings and Love, Juste un Clou and Tank Francaise Rings; Trousers by Nike; Trainers by Adidas OriginalsTarun Vishwa

Jumper by Boglioli; Trousers by Tod’s; All accessories by Cartier: Love Ring, Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch and Juste un Clou Hoop EarringsTarun Vishwa