Hey there, folks! If you’ve been wondering about the enchanting lady who recently tied the knot with Jay Kotak, son of Uday Kotak of Kotak Bank fame, you’re in for a treat. Aditi Arya is not just another face in the crowd. Let’s dive into the juicy details about this former Miss India turned Bollywood sensation and her journey into the Kotak family.
The Grand Affair: A Wedding Fit for Royalty
First things first, let’s talk about the wedding that had everyone talking. On November 7, 2023, Jay Kotak and Aditi Arya sealed the deal at Mukesh Ambani’s swanky Jio World Centre in Mumbai. Yep, you heard it right, the marriage bells rang in the house of Ambani. Even Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita were on the guest list. According to the grapevine, the couple had a glamorous engagement back in August 2022, and other festivities unfolded in the beautiful city of Udaipur.
A Brainy Beauty: Aditi Arya’s Academic Journey
Now, let’s shift gears to Aditi’s brainy side. Hailing from Chandigarh, this beauty queen takes education seriously. Her LinkedIn spills the beans, revealing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Delhi’s Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies. And if that’s not impressive enough, she recently bagged an MBA from the prestigious Yale University in Connecticut. Jay Kotak, her now-hubby, even took to Twitter to shower his then-fiancée with congratulations on this incredible academic achievement. On the flip side, Jay holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s from Columbia University, both Ivy League giants.
Beauty with Brains Hits the World Stage
Aditi, my fiancée, completed her MBA from Yale University today. Immensely proud of you @AryaAditi pic.twitter.com/xAdcRUFB0C
— Jay Kotak (@jay_kotakone) May 24, 2023
Did you know Aditi Arya graced the Miss World stage in 2015? Crowned Miss India, she represented the country at the global extravaganza held in China, making it to the Top 30. Beauty and brains, indeed!
Lights, Camera, Action: Aditi Arya in Bollywood
But hold your horses; Aditi isn’t just about crowns and degrees. She’s also set foot in the glitzy world of Bollywood. From Telugu and Tamil to Kannada and Hindi, she’s showcased her acting chops. Bollywood welcomed her in the Ranveer Singh-starrer ’83, where she played Inderjit Bhardwaj, the wife of Indian cricketer Mohinder “Jimmy” Amarnath, aka Jimpa.
The Corporate Stint: Aditi Arya Professional Journey
Before the glamour of the entertainment industry, Aditi Arya delved into the corporate world. Her LinkedIn history reveals a stint as an associate analyst at Ernst & Young (EY) Global Consulting Services from August 2014 to January 2016. She also dipped her toes into internships at big names like Adidas, Unilever, Deloitte, and L.E.K. Consulting.
There you have it, folks! Aditi Arya, the former Miss India, the academic achiever, the Bollywood diva, and now, Mrs. Jay Kotak. Quite the journey, isn’t it? Stay tuned for more on this power couple and the fascinating life they’re weaving together.