Ritu Nanda, the daughter of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor, defied conventional expectations by choosing a career outside of the film industry. Despite being part of the famous Kapoor family, Ritu opted for a business and insurance career, which was entirely different from her family’s profession. She was an entrepreneur, insurance advisor, author, and negotiator, and her biography describes her as a pioneer in her field.
Ritu’s accomplishments are impressive, to say the least. She was once the top insurance agent of LIC and even held a Guinness Book of World Records for selling 17,000 pension plans in one day. She also started her own insurance company, Escolife, despite facing initial criticism. Moreover, she had previously attempted to start a kitchen appliances business with her company Nikitasha, although it didn’t succeed.
Ritu’s success was not limited to her professional life. She was also a devoted wife to Rajan Nanda, the former chairman of Escorts Group, and a mother to her son Nikhil Nanda. Nikhil is married to Shweta Bachchan, the daughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, making Ritu an in-law of the Bachchan family.
Despite her many achievements, Ritu’s life was not without its challenges. She passed away in January 2020 after a prolonged fight with cancer at the age of 71. Her remarkable story serves as an inspiration to those who believe that success is not limited to a single field or profession.