How Are Shweta Bachchan, Navya Nanda Related To Ranbir Kapoor And Kareena Kapoor?

The Kapoor family is among Bollywood’s most renowned, with a legacy that spans multiple generations. From legendary names like Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor to stars like Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, their contributions to Indian cinema are unparalleled. But did you know that Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda are also connected to the Kapoor family? Let’s unravel the connection!

Shweta Bachchan Nanda is married to Nikhil Nanda, the son of Ritu Nanda and Rajan Nanda. Ritu Nanda was the daughter of Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor. Raj Kapoor had five children: Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. This connection makes Nikhil Nanda the first cousin of Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor. Consequently, Navya Nanda and Agastya Nanda are distant cousins of Taimur Ali Khan, Jeh Ali Khan, Raha Kapoor and other kids of the current Kapoor generation.

Ritu Nanda passed away at the age of 71 after suffering from cancer. Ritu was an entrepreneur and had a career in the insurance industry. She reportedly held the record for selling 17,000 pension insurance in one day. Being Ritu: The Unforgettable Story of Ritu Nanda, written by renowned author and editor Sathya Saran and published by HarperCollins, delves into her life and the various roles she played, including a celebrated insurance advisor and the creator of the popular Niki Tasha kitchenette range.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda has made her mark as a columnist for Daily News and Analysis and Vogue India, and her novel Paradise Towers has received widespread acclaim. In 2018, she ventured into fashion with her label, MXS. Her husband, Nikhil Nanda, serves as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Escorts Kubota Limited.

Their daughter, Navya Nanda, graduated from Fordham University in 2020 and co-founded Aara Health the same year—a health-tech platform addressing women’s issues like menstruation. She also hosts the popular podcast What the Hell Navya. Meanwhile, her brother, Agastya Nanda, entered Bollywood last year with The Archies. He will next appear in Ikkis, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Dharmendra, and others.