Riddhima Kapoor (also Riddhima Kapoor Sahni) is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the daughter of veteran Indian actor Rishi Kapoor and sister of Ranbir Kapoor.
Wiki/Biography
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was born on Monday, 15 September 1980 (age 39 years; as in 2019) in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni as a Child with Ranbir Kapoor and his Mother
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Marketing from the American Intercontinental University in London.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4”
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black (dyed Blonde)
Family & Caste
He is a member of the famous Kapoor family of Bollywood. He belongs to a Punjabi Khatri family.
Parents & Siblings
She is the daughter of Rishi Kapoor (died on 30 April 2020) and Neetu Singh. Her brother is Ranbir Kapoor.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with her Parents
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with her Brother
He is the grandson of veteran actors, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, and Shashi Kapoor; grandson of Randhir Kapoor, Ritu Nanda, Rajiv Kapoor and Rima Jain. He is the cousin of famous Bollywood stars Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Aadar Jain, and Armaan Jain.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with her Cousins – Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with her Cousins – Armaan Jain and Aadar Jain
Husband & Son
She is the wife of Indian businessman Bharat Sahni. The couple dated for five years before tying the knot on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.
Bharat Sahni and Riddhima Kapoor Wedding Photos
The couple has a daughter named Samara Sahni.
Riddhima Sahni with her Daughter
Career
She started her career by modeling for Notandas (a jewelery brand) with her mother, Neetu Singh, and has modeled for fashion designers like Suneet Varma and Manav Gangwani.
Riddhima Sahni with her Mother in a Jewelery Ad
When she modeled for Notandas, she was fascinated by their designs. After her contract with Notandas ended, she began designing her own jewelry. Many liked her designs, and she decided to launch her own jewelry brand. In 2016, she launched her jewelery brand ‘R Jewellery’ with her good friend, Anuj Kapoor of Punjab Jewellers.
His first jewelery design was an ‘Evil Eye’ themed bracelet.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni-Evil Eye Collection
In September 2016, she designed earrings for Goldie Hawn, a famous American actress.
Goldie Hawn wears Jewelery by Riddhima Sahni
In June 2018, she launched her clothing brand called “Sam & Friends,” named after her daughter, Samara.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Modeling for ‘Sam & Friends’ with Daughter
Awards & Achievements
- FICCI FLO Delhi Award in 2018
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Receives FICCI FLO Delhi Award
- Delhiites Lifestyle Award for Best Jewelery Designer in 2018
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with Delhiites Lifestyle Awards
- Femina Power List Award (North) in 2017
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with her Feminine Power List Award
Controversy
In November 2018, he was accused of plagiarizing the jewelry designs of renowned entrepreneur and designer Mikimoto Kōkichi. Later, through her Instagram post, she apologized for not crediting the original designer of the jewelry when advertising.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s Post on Plagiarism Controversy
Favorite Things
- Travel Destination: New York
Facts/Trivia
- She likes to travel, sing, sketch, and read.
- He likes to collect watches and wears them wherever he goes.
- She loves doing Yoga and often posts photos of herself doing Yoga on her social media accounts.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Doing Yoga
- His family members and close friends affectionately call him ‘Riddhi’.
- Riddhima and Kareena were born in the same month and year during Ganesh Chaturthi. When they both were born, his grandfather, Raj Kapoor said that his ‘Riddhi and Siddhi’ were born. That is how she became known as ‘Riddhima.’
- According to him, he was a tomboy during childhood. She used to play cricket and did wrestling matches with Ranbir.
- When he was in London, he changed the spelling of his name to ‘Ridima;’ because his friends there often say his name like that. When he returned to India after his graduation, he changed the spelling of his name back to ‘Riddhima.’
- After his graduation, he got many offers to act in Bollywood, but he chose not to become an actor.
- In October 2013, he launched Godrej Nature’s Basket flagship store in Mumbai.
- In 2017, he was named as one of the top 25 entrepreneurs in New Delhi.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Receives Award as New Delhi’s Top 25 Entrepreneur
- He’s a fan of Justin Bieber. She also designed a bracelet for Justin when he came to India for his Purpose Tour.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Design Jewelers For Justin Bieber
- He writes articles as a guest columnist for many publications, including The Free Press Journal and Delhiites Magazine.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s column in the Free Press Journal
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