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Mira Rajput Kapoor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mira Rajput 7 September 1994 |
| Occupation | Business woman, entrepreneur |
| Spouse(s) | Shahid Kapoor (m.2015) |
| Children | 2 |
Mira Rajput Kapoor is an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman.[1][2][3] Mira is the co-founder of the skincare brand Akind and the founder of Dhun, a luxury wellness sanctuary in Mumbai.[4][5][6]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Mira Rajput Kapoor was born in Delhi into a Punjabi family.[7] She completed her schooling at Vasant Valley School, New Delhi, and graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women with an English Honours degree.[8][7] During her youth, Mira initially considered a career in medicine and completed internships, including one at a hospital and another in a pet-care company, where she gained early work experience.[9]
Career[edit | edit source]
In June 2024, Mira co-founded Akind, a vegan, cruelty-free skincare brand in partnership with Reliance Retail's Tira Beauty, led by Isha Ambani.[10] The brand emphasizes simple, barrier-care focused formulations designed for Indian skin.[11] Mira actively participated in product development, aiming to create inclusive skincare solutions. The brand's tagline is “Your skin is one of a kind,” highlighting individuality.[10]
In May 2025, Mira launched Dhun, a luxury wellness sanctuary in Bandra, Mumbai.[6] The 6,000 sq ft space combines ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, sound therapy, and other holistic treatments like cryotherapy and red-light therapy.[6] Dhun reflects Mira's passion for music and sound healing and is positioned as a space for renewal and mindful self-care.[12]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Mira married Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor in 2015 in an arranged marriage facilitated through their families' connections with the Radha Soami Satsang Beas spiritual community.[13][7] The couple have two children, daughter Misha (born 2016) and son Zain (born 2018).[14] Mira has spoken publicly about the challenges of marrying young, the balance of motherhood and career, and her role in parenting.[15]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Singh, Monica. "Mira Rajput turns 31: A look at her inspiring journey from homemaker to successful entrepreneur". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ↑ Khandelwal, Heena (2025-06-05). "Mira Kapoor shares the story behind Dhun, her luxury wellness retreat in Bandra". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ↑ Ahuja, Sanigdha. "The Rebranding of Mira Rajput Kapoor". www.thevoiceoffashion.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ↑ Shankar, Ananya. "Can Beauty Be Simple? Mira Rajput Kapoor Thinks So". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
- ↑ "World, Meet Mira Rajput's New Skincare Line, Akind". NDTV. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Rodgers, Barry (2025-05-29). "Dhun, a new wellness centre in Mumbai wants to rewrite the urban reset". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "#ShahidKiShaadi: Who is Mira Rajput, Shahid's wife?". India Today. 2015-07-07. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ "Shahid Kapoor to marry Delhi college girl Mira Rajput?". Hindustan Times. 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ↑ "Did you know Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput almost became a surgeon?". India Today. 2017-08-17. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Mira Rajput Kapoor launches skincare brand Akind". Archived from the original on 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ Sabhnani, Dhara Vora (2024-07-04). "Mira Kapoor wants to simplify your skincare routine". mint. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ "A sneak peek into Mira Kapoor's new wellness retreat in Bandra". Mid-day. 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ IndiaToday.in (2015-07-07). "Meet Mr and Mrs Kapoor: Shahid and Mira are finally married". India Today. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ "Mira Rajput On Husband Shahid "Spoiling" Their Kids Misha And Zain: "I Am The Bad Cop"". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-10-26.
- ↑ Kanetkar, Riddhima. "Meet star wife who got married at 20, became a mother at 21, called it 'isolating', felt jealous of single friends, has now co-founded..., her husband is." DNA India. Retrieved 2025-10-26.