Navya Nanda, granddaughter of Bollywood icons Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan has chosen a different path from her famous family. Instead of acting, she became an entrepreneur and social advocate making waves in the business world at just 21.
Navya joined her family business, Escorts Kubota Limited, at 21 as a junior marketing manager. Her father, Nikhil Nanda, is the Chairman of the Rs 7014 crore engineering giant. She’s been involved in multiple aspects of the company ever since.
At 26, Navya enrolled in IIM Ahmedabad’s Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP), a special online MBA for professionals. She shared her excitement on Instagram, thanking her teacher for support during her entrance exam journey.
Beyond the family business, Navya co-founded Aara Health, a company focused on providing affordable healthcare for women in India. She also founded Project Naveli, a non-profit working to end gender inequality and support victims of domestic violence.
Navya’s podcast, "What The Hell Navya," is a hit among listeners. Featuring candid conversations with her mother Shweta Bachchan and grandmother Jaya Bachchan, the show covers a wide range of engaging topics.
Navya comes from an affluent background. In 2023, her grandparents transferred their lavish Juhu mansion, Pratiksha, worth Rs 50 crore, to her mother, Shweta Bachchan. Navya is set to inherit this along with other family properties.
With successful ventures and brand endorsements, Navya Nanda’s estimated net worth is Rs 16.58 crore. She continues to build her career, combining business, social advocacy, and her family’s legacy into a remarkable journey.