'Congrats baby': Navya Naveli makes to Fortune's Power list, mom Shweta Bachchan reacts

In a world where celebrity kids often follow the bright lights of showbiz, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda is quietly making a name for herself on her own terms. Her latest milestone? Earning a coveted spot on Fortune India’s list of the 100 Most Powerful Women, debuting at rank 59.

Navya shared the proud moment on Instagram, where a post from the Fortune feature showcased her achievement. The reactions were swift and heartwarming—her mother, Shweta Bachchan, commented, “Congratulations, baby,” while industry friends like Kunal Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, and Maheep Kapoor showered her with emojis and love. The post’s comment section quickly turned into a celebration of the young entrepreneur’s growing influence.

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Beyond the family name

Navya may come from Bollywood royalty, but she’s intentionally taken a different path. A graduate of Fordham University, she is the co-founder of Aara Health, a women-first healthcare platform tackling gaps in awareness and access. She also founded Project Naveli, an initiative championing women’s empowerment through education, economic opportunity, and healthcare.


Instead of prepping for the silver screen, Navya is more focused on boardrooms and grassroots impact. Her advocacy for menstrual health, gender equality, and women's rights has established her as a bold, young voice shaping the future of social entrepreneurship in India.

IIM-A chapter

Navya’s ambition doesn’t stop at activism and business. She has also enrolled in the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) for her MBA, further solidifying her long-term commitment to leadership and impact. She occasionally shares glimpses of her campus life, blending her real-world experience with academic rigour.