Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are close relatives of Shweta Bachchan, Navya Naveli Nanda, here’s how

Did you know, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda are linked to Kapoor family? Let’s unravel this connection.

The Kapoor family is one of Bollywood’s most influential family, with a legacy spanning generations. From legends like Prithvi Raj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor to stars such as Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, their contributions to Indian cinema are unmatched. But did you know, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda are also linked to Kapoor family? How? Let’s unravel this fascinating connection.

How Bachchans and Kapoors are related?

Shweta Bachchan is married to Nikhil Nanda, who is son of Ritu Nanda and Rajan Nanda. Ritu Nanda is the daughter of Raj Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor had 5 children: Rajiv Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Reema Jain. This makes Nikhil Nanda, the first cousin of Ranbir, Kareena and Karisma Kapoor. Nikhil Nanda serves as the Chairman and managing director (CMD) of Escorts Kubota Limited.

Ritu Nanda passed away at the age of 71 after suffering from cancer. She was a well-known businesswoman, particularly recognised for her work in the insurance industry. Ritu was the chairperson of the Nanda Group of Companies and played a significant role in the expansion of her family’s business ventures.

Shweta Bachchan is the daughter of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Jaya Bachchan. While she preferred to stay away from the world of glamour and carved a niche for herself in the fashion and business world. She worked as a columnist, authored a book and owns a fashion label, MXS.

Navya Naveli Nanda graduated from Fordham University in 2020. She is a co-founder of Aara Health, a health-tech startup aimed at providing better healthcare solutions for women. She also hosts the podcast What The Hell Navya. Meanwhile, her brother Agastya Nanda ventured into films last year. He made his Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. He will be next seen in Ikkis, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra, and others