Who is Kumar Mangalam Birla? Meet ‘KBC 17’ contestant, wife Neerja, & children
Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla recently graced 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17,' highlighting his influential family. His wife, Neerja, is a dedicated philanthropist and education trust chairperson. Their children, musician Ananya, psychology student Advaitesha championing women's health, and former cricketer Aryaman now managing businesses, have all carved their own successful paths, earning their father's immense pride.
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Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla recently graced 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 17,' highlighting his influential family. His wife, Neerja, is a dedicated philanthropist and education trust chairperson. Their children, musician Ananya, psychology student Advaitesha championing women's health, and former cricketer Aryaman now managing businesses, have all carved their own successful paths, earning their father's immense pride.
Kumar Mangalam Birla is a famed Indian billionaire who has been making headlines recently after appearing on the latest episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17.’ He has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in various industries.
Other than his business, he has a family of 4, all of whom have made their own names amongst the masses. Here is all you need to know about the businessman’s family.
His wife, Neerja Birla
Kumar Mangalam Birla has been married to philanthropist Neerja Birla, who also comes from a similar business family as him. The couple has been married for almost three decades now, and while Neerja stays away from the limelight for the most part, she is heavily involved in the business.
Birla is the founder and chairperson of the education trust under her husband’s company name. She is also a part of a famed global organization that is comprised of a group of women who collectively work towards a better future with regard to mental health issues amongst the masses.
She and Kumar share three children: Ananya Birla, Advaitesha Birla, and a son named Aryaman Birla.
About the eldest daughter, Ananya Birla
The eldest daughter of the Birla family, Ananya Birla, is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
While she is also a major handler in her father’s business and manages a number of businesses under the group’s name, she is also a musician who has worked on and released a number of songs over the years. She is also well-versed in songwriting. Her debut single, ‘Livin’ the Life’, was produced by JimBeanz, who has also worked with huge names in the industry, including Nelly Furtado, Cheryl Tweedy, and Demi Lovato, to name a few.