Shweta Bachchan, daughter of Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has carved her own path as a successful columnist and entrepreneur. Though she chose not to follow in her family’s footsteps in acting, she has made a mark in her own field.

Shweta has been married to Nikhil Nanda for 27 years, and their enduring relationship is admired by many. The couple tied the knot on February 16, 1997, and are proud parents to two children, Agastya Nanda and Navya Naveli Nanda.

Who is Nikhil Nanda?

Nikhil Nanda hails from the illustrious Kapoor family of Bollywood. He is the son of Ritu Nanda, daughter of the legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, making him Raj Kapoor’s maternal grandson. He is also the nephew of Bollywood stalwarts Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, and Rajiv Kapoor, and the cousin of Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor.

This familial bond strengthens the close ties between the Bachchan and Kapoor families.

Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda’s Love Story

In a heartfelt conversation with Simi Garewal, which also featured Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta opened up about her journey with Nikhil. She revealed that she met Nikhil through renowned designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla while she was on a break from college in Mumbai.

Shweta Knew Nikhil Was the One

Recalling her initial connection with Nikhil, Shweta shared that they hit it off immediately. She revealed, “They made me meet him and we chatted and we clicked… I just knew him 10 days before he proposed to me… I thought for five minutes.” Despite their quick connection, Shweta confessed that they had never been on a date before getting engaged.

More About Nikhil Nanda

Born on March 18, 1974, Nikhil Nanda is a prominent business leader, serving as the chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited. He took over the reins of the company in 2018 after the passing of his father, Rajan Nanda. Escorts Limited, an engineering company, was founded in 1944 by his paternal grandfather, Har Prasad Nanda.

Shweta and Nikhil’s enduring love story continues to be an inspiration, blending two of Bollywood’s most iconic families while maintaining their individual legacies.

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