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Russian cab driver refused money from Raj Kapoor’s grandson Nikhil Nanda amid snow storm: ‘Realised his impact’

Russian cab driver refused money from Raj Kapoor’s grandson Nikhil Nanda amid snow storm: ‘Realised his impact’

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Raj Kapoor’s fame knew no boundaries. Apart from being a superstar in India, the legendary actor-filmmaker enjoyed immense popularity in Russia, something that his grandson experienced during his time in the United States. Recently, Nikhil Nanda, son of Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda, spoke about the moment he realised his maternal grandfather’s popularity overseas. Nikhil Nanda recalled his memories of grandfather Raj Kapoor. Nikhil on bond with Raj Kapoor Speaking on Shrishti Sahu’s podcast, Nikhil recalled his bond with Raj Kapoor and how his mother would take him to Mumbai during summer breaks to meet his maternal side of the family. Nikhil admitted that while growing up, he never saw Raj Kapoor as a star, but simply as his grandfather. Raj Kapoor fan refused to take cab fare Nikhil Nanda recalled that he truly understood the magnitude of Raj Kapoor’s popularity when he was studying at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. Recalling the incident, he said, “I realised who Raj Kapoor was when I was in college. When I went to the …

Nikhil Nanda on daughter Navya Naveli joining family business: ‘Last name doesn’t give her the right to a position’

Nikhil Nanda on daughter Navya Naveli joining family business: ‘Last name doesn’t give her the right to a position’

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Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan’s granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, has chosen a career in business away from the limelight despite belonging to one of India’s most famous film families. While she has inspirations such as her aunt Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and uncle Abhishek Bachchan within the family, Navya has carved a different path for herself. She is currently working with her father, Nikhil Nanda, at their family-run company, Escorts Kubota Limited. Amitabh Bachchan with his son-in-law Nikhil Nanda and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda. (HT Photo) ‘Last name doesn’t give her the right to get a position’ In a recent conversation, Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited, discussed Navya’s future in the company and explained how carrying the Nanda surname does not automatically make her eligible to run the business. For the unversed, the listed engineering and agri-machinery company has a market capitalisation of around ₹31,000 crore. Speaking on Shrishti Sahu’s podcast, Nikhil said, “Navya is now showing willingness to participate more and more into EKL. But just because her last name …

Nikhil Nanda on Navya Naveli’s future at Escorts Kubota: ‘Last name doesn’t give her right’ | Bollywood News

Nikhil Nanda on Navya Naveli’s future at Escorts Kubota: ‘Last name doesn’t give her right’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 9, 2026 04:09 PM IST Nikhil Nanda, Chairman and Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited and husband of Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda, has made it clear that family legacy alone will not secure a leadership role for his daughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, in the company. Speaking on Shrishti Sahu’s podcast, the industrialist said that any position within the organisation must be earned through merit, regardless of surname or lineage. Nikhil Nanda on Navya Naveli’s future at Escorts Kubota During the conversation, Nikhil Nanda discussed succession planning, corporate governance and the future of Escorts Kubota, a listed engineering and agri-machinery company with a market capitalisation of around Rs 31,000 crore. Nikhil explained that while his children will eventually represent the Nanda family’s shareholder interests alongside Kubota, that does not automatically entitle them to operational roles within the company. “Navya is now showing willingness to participate more and more into EKL. But just because her last name is Nanda does not give her the right to get a position. She has …

Navya Naveli Nanda admits she receives ‘fair share of hate’ on social media, reveals how she deals with it

Navya Naveli Nanda admits she receives ‘fair share of hate’ on social media, reveals how she deals with it

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Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of veteran stars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, recently opened up about the darker side of social media, admitting that she is no stranger to online hate. However, instead of letting the negativity get to her, she revealed that she has learned to navigate it. Navya Naveli Nanda is granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Navya Naveli Nanda on facing online hate During an interview with Variety India, Navya confessed to facing hate on social media, adding that she doesn’t let social media shape her self-perception. “I try not to give in to what I see on social media. I have faced my fair share of hate on social media as well, but I try not to let it get to me because my belief is that I actively chose to be on social media as a public figure because of the work that I do,” Navya said. She continued, “And especially in the work that I’m involved in, which is development work and non-profit work. It’s things that I’m …

Navya Nanda’s IIM Ahmedabad diaries: From posing with friends, giving speeches, to feasting on simple food

Navya Nanda’s IIM Ahmedabad diaries: From posing with friends, giving speeches, to feasting on simple food

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Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of actor-couple Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has shared a bunch of photos giving a glimpse of her life at the IIM Ahmedabad. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, she posted the pictures as she spent time with her classmates. Navya Nanda shared several pictures from the IIM-A campus. Navya Naveli Nanda gives peek of her life inside IIM-A In a photo, Navya was seen posing with her friend as they sat on a wall with the institute building behind them. Navya, in several other photos, smiled and posed with her friends inside the campus. She also shared a photo of their simple meal at the institute. A few photos showed Navya speaking while her classmates listened to her. Navya says it’s her happiest time at the institute, fans react Sharing the pictures, Navya captioned the post, “Happiest of times with the happiest people (house with garden emoji).” Reacting to the post, a fan said, “Sooooo prettyyyyyyy Navs!” A person wrote, “You look happy there. Feels like you’re at home.” A comment …

Navya Naveli Nanda’s Stunning Ethnic Look Gets A ‘Wow’ Comment From Suhana Khan | Bollywood News

Navya Naveli Nanda’s Stunning Ethnic Look Gets A ‘Wow’ Comment From Suhana Khan | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 18:55 IST Navya Naveli Nanda stuns in a brown lehenga, with her BFFs being the first to approve her look. Navya subtly promotes Agastya’s film Ikkis.(Photo Credit: Instagram) As filmmaker Sriram Raghavan’s much-anticipated biographical war drama Ikkis gears up for its theatrical release on January 1, Navya Naveli Nanda has set social media buzzing with her latest Instagram post. Sharing a series of stunning pictures, Navya offered a glimpse of her graceful ethnic style while subtly celebrating her brother Agastya Nanda’s upcoming film. Navya Naveli Nanda’s Shimmering Lehenga Look Wins Hearts For the special moment, Navya opted for a shimmering light-brown lehenga. The ensemble was elevated by a striking dupatta featuring a bold pink border adorned with intricate gold embroidery. She paired it with a deep V-neck blouse crafted from a rich, multi-toned brocade fabric in hues of blue, purple and green, adding a vibrant contrast to the muted lehenga base. Her jewellery choices further enhanced the regal aesthetic. Keeping things soft and elegant, her makeup featured glowing skin, defined brows, …

Jaya Bachchan talks marriage with Amitabh Bachchan, jokes ‘he might call it the biggest mistake of his life’

Jaya Bachchan talks marriage with Amitabh Bachchan, jokes ‘he might call it the biggest mistake of his life’

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Published on: Dec 02, 2025 06:06 pm IST Jaya Bachchan reflects on her 52-year marriage to Amitabh, emphasising that legality doesn’t define love and advising her granddaughter against rushing into it. Jaya Bachchan has never shied away from speaking her mind, and her latest conversation on Mojo Story was no exception. Reflecting on how relationships have evolved across generations, the veteran actor shared candid thoughts on her decades-long marriage to Amitabh Bachchan, even joking that he might call it “the biggest mistake of his life.” Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan at their wedding in 1973. Jaya’s thoughts on marriage Her remarks weren’t bitter or dramatic; instead, they offered an honest perspective on how she views marriage today, how her own understanding has evolved over 52 years, and why she doesn’t want her granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, to rush into the institution. Jaya emphasised that legality doesn’t define a relationship. “Delhi ka ladoo hai, khao toh mushkil, na khao toh mushkil. (It is Delhi’s laddoo, either you eat or not, you are in trouble) Just enjoy …

A lowdown on her recent TOP 8 comments

A lowdown on her recent TOP 8 comments

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I am the product of media. Jaya Bachchan talked about her relationship with media and paps and said, “My relationship with media is fantastic; I am the product of media. But my relationship with paparazzi is zero. Who are these people? Are they trained to be representing the people of this country? You call them media? I come from media; my father was a journalist. I have immense, tremendous respect for such people. He does not speak Talking about Amitabh Bachchan, she said, He does not speak. He is not free with his opinion like I am. He keeps it to himself, but he knows how to convey what he wants, at the right time, in the right way… which I don’t! That’s the difference. He is a different personality; maybe that’s why I married him! I don’t want Navya to get married When she was asked if she would be okay if her granddaughter followed her footsteps and left her career after marriage, she said, “I don’t want Navya to get married.” When Barkha …

Jaya Bachchan says she does not want granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda to get married: ‘It is an outdated institution’

Jaya Bachchan says she does not want granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda to get married: ‘It is an outdated institution’

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Published on: Nov 30, 2025 09:23 pm IST Jaya Bachchan candidly reflected that she cannot advise the younger generation on marriage and would rather say to enjoy their life. Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan is known for speaking her mind, whether about the film industry, the paparazzi, or politics. At the We the Women event, where she was one of the speakers, Jaya admitted that she thinks marriage is an outdated institution and would not want her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda to get married. (Also read: Angry Jaya Bachchan lashes out at paparazzi again, asks whether they are trained to represent media: ‘Kaha se aatey he?’) Navya Naveli Nanda with her grandmother Jaya Bachchan. What Jaya said During the chat, Jaya said, “I don’t want Navya to get married. (When the host asked if she thinks marriage is an outdated institution, she agreed) Yes, absolutely. I am a grandmother now. Navya turns 28 in a few days. I am too old to advise young girls on how to bring up children. Things have changed so much …

‘Cousin hai tu meri’: Ranbir Kapoor and niece Navya Naveli Nanda decode their relation on Dining With the Kapoors

‘Cousin hai tu meri’: Ranbir Kapoor and niece Navya Naveli Nanda decode their relation on Dining With the Kapoors

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When the trailer of Dining With the Kapoors released, fans were quite excited to get a sneak peek into one of Hindi cinema’s oldest and most adored families. And of course, their love for food! What better way than a grand lunch, prepared by the creator of the Netflix special and actor-turned-chef Armaan Jain, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor. But many wondered why Amitabh Bachchan’s grandchildren Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda were a part of it. Doubts were cleared when the special released yesterday, where Ranbir Kapoor and Navya decoded their relationship for the audience, once and for all. Ranbir Kapoor and Navya Naveli Nanda In the documentary, speaking to the camera, Raj Kapoor’s great-granddaughter and Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s daughter, Navya Naveli Nanda opened up about the Kapoor Khandaan. She shared, “I don’t think it’s common to see five generations in a room together. And I’m really glad that we got that opportunity from so many of the elders in this family for as long as we did.” Later while …