Raj Bisram was born on 1 November 1956 in London, England. He is of Indian heritage, though detailed information about his parents is not widely publicised.

Before entering the antiques trade, Bisram had a career as a teacher. He later retrained in antiques and became a specialist in jewellery and decorative arts, building a successful career in auctioneering and valuation.

He gained television recognition as an expert on BBC antiques programmes, including Bargain Hunt, broadcast on BBC One, where he advises contestants on purchases at auctions and fairs.

Bisram has also appeared on Antiques Road Trip and Flog It!, becoming a familiar face to daytime television audiences.

He lives in the UK and continues working in antiques, television, and consultancy while maintaining a relatively private personal life.