Rajendra was born to Lt. Smt. Kamla and Lt. Smn. Sunderlal Mittal in Indore, India. The youngest of five brothers and the favorite of five sisters.

He lived larger than life, surrounded by friends and family who loved him dearly. He married Suman at the age of 26. Together, they have a son, Sandeep, and a daughter, Shilpa.

He revolutionized traditional Indian pickles with Mittal Fruit Products (INDIA).