‘Even 1-2% is enough’: Navya Naveli Nanda reveals the biggest lesson she hopes to learn from grandfather Amitabh Bachchan

Navya Naveli Nanda is the granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, who instead of choosing to follow them into into the industry, has chose entrepreneurship. While she comes from a family full of stars- which also includes Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, she has cemented her own place, but continues to put values above everything else. So, it naturally makes one wonder, what has the young woman learned from her her superstar nanu?

Navya Naveli Nanda on learning from grandfather Amitabh Bachchan

For Navya, learning from her grandfather, Amitabh Bachchan, is more about observing him closely than receiving his advice. In a conversation with India Today, she opened up about the veteran star's influence on her life, explaining why she prefers to observe and listen as much as possible. "I'm always learning from him," Navya said, describing Big B as someone with immense knowledge and experience. Rather than expecting him to teach her directly, she wants to make the most of what he has to offer by listening to him.

She believes that even absorbing a small fraction of his wisdom could make a significant difference. "If I can take in even one or two percent of that and apply it to my life," she said, she could do "half or even a quarter" of what Amitabh Bachchan has managed to achieve. For Navya, the process is continuous. "I'm always listening and observing him," she added, highlighting how watching her grandfather navigate life and his career offers lessons that go beyond formal advice.

Navya Nanda reveals whether she argues with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan

Despite differences in age, experiences and perspectives, Navya has described her equation with her grandparents as one built on open conversations and mutual understanding. During a chat with Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story, Navya was asked whether disagreements arise when her opinions differ from those of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. She explained that she has spent a great deal of time with her grandparents while growing up and continues to live with them. "We don't fight but we have a healthy debate all the time," she said, offering a glimpse into the family dynamic.

So, does the dinner-table conversations in the Bachchan household get heated? Well, as per Navya, the discussions are relevant and she believes its great to get a perspective from those more experienced than her. She added that every episode of What The Hell Navya podcast was a clash. But the differences in the conversation did not translate into a conflict.

Navya Naveli Nanda's career update

Navya Naveli Nanda recently completed her MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and is further building her professional identity. She announced a new venture focused on supporting businesses and emerging technologies. Taking to social media, the young entrepreneur introduced Naveli Ventures, describing it as the "strategic venture arm of the Nanda Family Office."

The venture plans to back businesses across several sectors, including deep tech, space, clean energy, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and healthcare. Navya said the aim is to support emerging technologies and work alongside founders building for India's future. Navya emphasised that the venture's role would extend beyond providing capital. She said it would bring relationships, expertise and patience to help promising companies grow. "This is just the beginning," she wrote while announcing the initiative, signalling the start of a new chapter in her professional journey.