Kareena Kapoor's BFF at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding? Who is Natasha Poonawalla? Check her education, family and more
Natasha Poonawalla, a prominent Indian philanthropist, attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice. She is the Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India. Lauren Sanchez responded to Poonawalla's video from the pre-wedding celebration. The wedding was a three-day event with many celebrity guests. The couple officially married on June 27 after getting engaged in May 2023.
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In a sea of celebrity glitz at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's grand Venice wedding, apart from Indian-American entrepreneur Mona Patel, another Indian woman turned heads. Indian philanthropist and fashion icon Natasha Poonawalla stood out with her signature glamour and global presence. A video she posted from the pre-wedding celebration—where she dazzled in a couture look—drew a sweet reaction from the bride herself, who responded with a heart emoji. But who is Natasha Poonawalla?Natasha Poonawalla is the Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. Married to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of SII and son of industry titan Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Natasha plays a pivotal role not just in the family-run health empire but also in global philanthropic efforts. She also chairs Serum Life Sciences and leads the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, which focuses on healthcare, education, sanitation, and access to clean water in underserved Indian communities. She is also close friends with Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora.Educated at the prestigious London School of Economics, Natasha holds an M.Sc. in Organisational Behaviour. Her influence extends globally—she serves as Director of the Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands, chairs the British Asian Children's Protection Fund for India, and is a council member of the British Asian Trust's India Advisory Board.According to ANI, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez tied the knot on June 27 in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy. The three-day celebration unfolded on San Giorgio Maggiore island with a star-studded guest list, including Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian, and Orlando Bloom. The ceremony featured a special performance by Matteo Bocelli. Originally planned at a different venue, the location was changed due to protests highlighting wealth disparity. The couple got engaged in May 2023.
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