Cupertino, California – Navya Naveli Nanda, the entrepreneur and granddaughter of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, attends Apple’s high-profile iPhone 17 launch event at the company’s headquarters in Apple Park, where she shares a viral photo-op with CEO Tim Cook.
Nanda, 27, who is the daughter of Shweta Bachchan and Nikhil Nanda, chairman of Escorts Kubota, arrives as a special invitee for the “Awe-Dropping” event, which unveils the latest iPhone 17 series alongside updates to AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch models. The gathering draws a mix of global influencers, content creators, and celebrities, including Indian singer Armaan Malik, highlighting the blend of entertainment and technology sectors.
In photos circulating widely on social media, Nanda poses alongside Cook against the backdrop of Apple Park’s iconic rainbow stage and inner courtyard. She captions her Instagram post “Day 1 with @apple,” capturing moments from the exclusive meet-and-greet and keynote session at the Steve Jobs Theater. Her mother, Shweta Bachchan, reacts enthusiastically with the comment “What fun!” while Bollywood photographer Dabboo Ratnani also engages with the post.
Nanda, known for forging her own path outside the film industry, holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University and pursues a part-time MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. She co-founds Aara Health, a platform addressing women’s wellness issues like menstruation, menopause, and mental health in India, and leads Project Naveli, a nonprofit promoting gender equality through education, financial independence, and legal literacy. She also co-hosts the podcast “What The Hell Navya,” discussing youth and social issues.
The iPhone 17 lineup, available starting September 19, introduces advanced AI features and design enhancements, as teased in Apple’s announcements. Nanda’s attendance underscores the growing global influence of Indian entrepreneurs and influencers in tech circles, sparking online buzz about celebrity-tech crossovers. While some netizens question her invitation credentials, fans celebrate the moment as a fusion of Bollywood heritage and Silicon Valley innovation.
The event, held on September 9, 2025, marks Apple’s latest push into AI-driven mobile experiences, with the iPhone 17 series expected to redefine user interactions through enhanced intelligence and sustainability features.
