Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, recently attended an event at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. The entrepreneur shared glimpses from the day on Instagram, including pictures with Apple CEO Tim Cook. One video in particular caught fans’ attention, as it also featured singer Armaan Malik.Sharing her excitement, Navya wrote, “Day 1 with @apple” alongside a series of photos, one showing her posing with Cook. A clip also showed her and Armaan interacting with the Apple chief and other attendees.
Family and fan reactions
Navya’s mother, Shweta Bachchan, dropped a playful comment, “What fun,” while Alekha Advani congratulated her. Fans were quick to spot Armaan, with one writing, “I see @armaanmalik,” and another calling Navya a “Proud entrepreneur with beauty and brain.”Armaan Malik also posted photos and videos from the evening, calling it “an evening well spent with @apple.”
Navya’s entrepreneurial path
Daughter of Shweta Bachchan and businessman Nikhil Nanda, Navya has been clear about her professional choices. Speaking to Elle India, she said, “I never wanted to join films; I wanted to be an entrepreneur.” Growing up in Delhi, she was inspired by her father’s business discussions, especially about tractors, which sparked her interest early.
In September 2024, she enrolled in IIM Ahmedabad’s Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) for the Class of 2026, sharing her excitement on Instagram: “Dreams do come true!!!!!! The next 2 years… with the best people & faculty!”
Different paths for the Nanda siblings
While Navya continues to build her career in business and social entrepreneurship, her brother Agastya Nanda chose the movies. He made his Bollywood debut in Zoya Akhtar’s 2023 Netflix film The Archies, co-starring Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and others.
