Why Navya Naveli Nanda Chose Education Over Acting: Her Journey to IIM Ahmedabad
Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of superstar Amitabh Bachchan and daughter of Shweta Bachchan, has achieved a significant milestone in her life. Contrary to popular belief, her dream wasn’t to enter the film industry, but to pursue education at one of India’s premier business schools, IIM Ahmedabad. Navya recently shared her excitement about this achievement on Instagram, where she posted several photos and revealed her admission into the Blended Post Graduate Program (BPGP) at IIM Ahmedabad.
Navya Shares Her Joy on Instagram
Navya posted ten pictures on Instagram, expressing her happiness about joining IIM Ahmedabad. She captioned her post, "Dreams do come true!!!!!! Next 2 years... with the best people and faculty! Blended Post Graduate Program (BPGP) Class of 2026." The post received a lot of attention, not just from fans but also from celebrities like Karisma Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Suhana Khan, who congratulated her.
Shweta Bachchan's Pride in Navya
Navya's mother, Shweta Bachchan, couldn’t hold back her pride and commented on the post, "You have made us proud, baby." The heartwarming messages from friends and family members poured in, with Shanaya Kapoor sharing multiple heart emojis, and others like Sonali Bendre, Zoya Akhtar, and Bhavana Pandey also sending their best wishes.
No Bollywood Plans for Navya
Despite her family’s strong connection to Bollywood, Navya has no plans to enter the film industry. Instead, she remains focused on her education and other ventures. She is also active on social media and runs a YouTube show where she often appears with her mother and grandmother. Meanwhile, her brother, Agastya Nanda, is stepping into acting with the film "The Archies."