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Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Girl overcomes debilitatingdisease to make it to IIT-K
Lucknow: She was denied admissions into mainstream schools in her early years. But, now 19-year-old Riddhima Paul, daughter of a policeman from Malda city in West Bengal, has secured a berth at the premier IIT-Kanpur. Admitted under the persons with disabilities (PwD) quota for the academic session 2025-26, she will pursue BS in Mathematics and Scientific Computing. Born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a debilitating condition that affects voluntary muscle movement, wheelchair-confined Riddhima defied all odds to become a beacon of hope for many. "I am delighted to be part of IIT-K. My admissions prove that 'where there is a will, there's a way," said Riddhima, sitting in her hostel room at IIT-K. Citing Riddhima's journey through higher education as a powerful testament to her resilience, extraordinary courage, and determination, IIT-K's dean of student affairs Prof Pratik Sen said, "Riddhima has not just faced challenges, she has embraced and mastered them. Her remarkable strength inspires those around her." Riddhima took JEE in 2024 and had a PwD rank of 12, but was one mark short for admissions to formal courses at IITs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Thereafter, she undertook a mandatory one-year preparatory course at IIT-Indore. At the course, she cracked the qualifying esam to make it to IIT-K's BS course this year. "My parents never wanted me to go to a special school. After many denials, I got through one mainstream pre-school where I topped the nursery exams. The teachers were astonished at my performance and told my parents that I was fit for class 1. Every year till class 4, I stood as class topper," recalled Riddhima. Despite her whole body, right from the limbs, digestive system, respiratory system and spine, being affected, Riddhima had extraordinary cognitive abilities. When she was in class 8, she watched the Bollywood movie Super-30 starring Hrithik Roshan, which inspired her for IITs. In her class 10 and 12, she performed brilliantly, securing 94.8% and 90.8% respectively. "Her dedication and positive attitude were truly inspiring. Seeing her succeed in such a prestigious exam reaffirms my belief that with the right support and perseverance, no limitation is insurmountable," said Dipanka Shekhar Sanyal, who guided Riddhima in her JEE preparations. The Pauls first noticed indications of the disease when Riddhima, like other kids, could not crawl or roll. They consulted local doctors who hardly knew about the malady. With the suspicion of a genetic component, the Pauls were advised to take Riddhima to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, when she was barely three years old, the time to go to school. The NIMHANS report confirmed SMA. "Doctors told us that Riddhima would not live longer than 10 years. But we believed that there is hope as long as she breathes (saans hai to aas hai)," said Riddhima's mother Arunita Paul, who is her biggest pillar of support and stays with her on the IIT-K campus. Growing up to be an attractive, intelligent, and articulate baby, Riddhima could already sing in tune when she was 18 months old and showed interest in chess at five. A year before, at four, she could raise herself from a sitting position. "With limited resources, we could organise physiotherapy sessions for her weekly. When she was eight years old, the first symptoms of scoliosis (spine bending) began to appear," said Riddhima's father, Rajib Paul, ASI, Malda police. Despite her mental stamina, she could not walk, which attracted insensitive remarks from relatives and neighbours — an irritant Arunita learnt to live with. "There was not a single day without struggle. People mocked her and us for making her study. Many even told us to get rid of her, which made us stronger, and we rose to the challenge, keeping our morale high," said Arunita. Finally, in 2022, a team of doctors in Bengaluru performed a scoliosis surgery that lasted for almost 10 hours. "The surgery gave me strength to pursue higher studies. My love for mathematics is from an early age of three. I used to sit with my uncle when he took tuitions for elder students, and that helped me learn numbers quickly," said Riddhima.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Celebrates Her ‘Doll' Samara's Class 10 Milestone
Last Updated: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is beaming with pride as her daughter Samara steps into class 10. She shared a sweet selfie with her daughter to mark the milestone. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, is on cloud nine as her daughter, Samara, has officially entered Class 10. The fashion designer-turned-actor is celebrating this milestone with love and immense happiness. Taking to Instagram Stories, Riddhima shared a cheerful mirror selfie with her daughter, marking the emotional moment for the Kapoor family. Both dressed casually and flashing smiles, fashion designer and budding actor Riddhima's happiness is clearly visible in the selfie. 'Congratulations, my doll! Year 10," wrote proud mom Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's Previous Post Riddhima was earlier in the spotlight after she treated fans with a rare throwback photo from her childhood. The debutant actress tugged at fans' hearts as the picture featured her legendary parents—the late Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. In the black-and-white snapshot, Rishi Kapoor is seen lovingly kissing a young Riddhima on the forehead. Neetu Kapoor, on the other hand, was seen leaning on her husband's shoulder while looking towards Riddhima and Rishi with warmth and affection. The touching image was originally shared by one of her parents' ardent fan, Rajeev Deshmukh. The note above the 'rare and nostalgic" picture read, 'Love only gets deeper each day," a sentiment Riddhima echoed by reposting the photo on her Instagram story. Riddhima Kapoor's Journey Despite being born into a Bollywood family, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni spent most of her career outside the film industry. She carved a niche for herself as a successful fashion designer. Her entry into entertainment came only recently, with her debut in Netflix's reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, where she appeared in a guest capacity. Following this, Riddhima will next be seen in the television series, Dining with the Kapoors. It is a family-style reality-meets-fiction format that offers viewers a peek into the famed Kapoor household. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's Bollywood Debut The fashion designer is now looking forward to the release of her much-anticipated Bollywood debut film, titled film is shot in Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, and marks Riddhima's official transition to the big screen. Although plot details remain under wraps, DKS is already generating buzz. Sharing her thoughts on social media a month ago, she wrote, 'Firsts are always very special. Because it's those very 'firsts' that form the blueprint of learnings we will carry for the rest of our lives." First Published: July 24, 2025, 18:14 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Neetu Kapoor shares old pic of Rishi kissing baby Riddhima
Bollywood icon Neetu Kapoor offered fans a glimpse into a treasured family moment by sharing a rare black-and-white throwback photograph featuring her late husband, actor Rishi Kapoor, and their daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni as a posted by a fan, the photo was reposted by Neetu on her Instagram Stories, captioned 'rare and nostalgic'. The touching image captures a young Rishi tenderly kissing baby Riddhima on the head, while Neetu looks at them a look at the photo: (Photo: Instagram/neetu54) advertisementRecently, Riddhima paid a heartfelt tribute to her parents with two new tattoos on her forearm, inked with the affectionate nicknames 'Kuks' and 'Mushk', her personal terms of endearment for her mother and late father. Sharing the tattoos on Instagram, she wrote: 'Inked with the deepest link. Har janam main same parents (I want the same parents at every birth). A prayer in writing. #kuksmushkforever.'Riddhima revealed she got her first tattoo on Neetu's 66th birthday, July 8, writing on her Instagram Stories: 'I was stung by a tattoo bee on my mum's birthday and loved it. She calls me 'Kuks'.'On the work front, Neetu Kapoor was last seen with Riddhima in Netflix's reality series 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. She made a celebrated return to cinema in 2022 with 'Jugjugg Jeeyo', earning acclaim for her heartfelt recently, Neetu has been in Shimla for the filming of Riddhima's debut film, which wrapped up in May. Tentatively titled 'Dadi Ki Shaadi', the project also stars comedian and actor Kapil Sharma in a prominent up, Neetu will feature in 'Dining With The Kapoors', a forthcoming Netflix documentary series exploring the Kapoor family's rich cinematic and culinary heritage. The show will also include Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Armaan Jain, and Aadar Jain. A release date is yet to be confirmed.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neetu Kapoor shares cherished 'Rare and nostalgic' throwback of Rishi Kapoor kissing baby Riddhima
Neetu Kapoor shared a rare black-and-white photo of her late husband, Rishi Kapoor, kissing their baby daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, celebrating a nostalgic family moment. Riddhima recently honored them with tattoos of their nicknames, 'Kuks' and 'Mushk.' Neetu also finished shooting Riddhima's debut film, 'Dadi Ki Shaadi', and will appear in Netflix's 'Dining With The Kapoors'. Neetu Kapoor shared a heartfelt moment from the past by posting a rare black-and-white photo that captures her late husband, actor Rishi Kapoor , tenderly holding their infant daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. This nostalgic family snapshot offers fans a touching glimpse into their early days together. The photo, first shared by a social media user, was later posted again by Neetu on her Instagram Stories with the words 'Rare and nostalgic.' In the image, a young Rishi Kapoor is seen kissing his daughter Riddhima on her head, while Neetu gazes at them with affection. In a touching gesture, Riddhima recently paid tribute to her parents by getting tattoos dedicated to them. She shared on Instagram two fresh tattoos on her forearm bearing the names 'Kuks' and 'Mushk,' the loving nicknames she uses for her mother and late father. Accompanying the post, she wrote, 'Inked with the deepest link. Har janam main same parents. A prayer in writing. #kuksmushkforever.' On July 8, Neetu's 66th birthday, Riddhima marked the occasion by getting her first tattoo. She shared on Instagram Stories, 'I was Stung by a tattoo bee on my mom's birthday and loved it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo She calls me 'Kuks'.' On the work front, Neetu recently wrapped up filming in Shimla for her daughter Riddhima's first movie, tentatively called 'Dadi Ki Shaadi', completing the shoot by May. The film also stars comedian Kapil Sharma in an important role. Next, Neetu is set to feature in 'Dining With The Kapoors', a Netflix documentary series highlighting the Kapoor family's cinematic journey and love for food. Alongside Neetu, the series includes Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Armaan Jain, and Aadar Jain. The release date has not been announced yet.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's ‘Rare' Throwback With Parents, Rishi And Neetu Kapoor
Last Updated: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reposted a picture featuring her parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni recently surprised her fans with an unseen photograph from her childhood. The fashion designer, who shares a profound bond with her parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, was seen having an adorable moment with them in the picture. Alongside the photo, Riddhima shared a lovely note that talked about their relationship. On her Instagram stories, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reposted a picture shared by one of her parents' ardent fans, Rajeev Deshmukh. In the photo, the fashion designer was seen dressed in a cute frock adorned with floral appliques. Late actor Rishi Kapoor had his hands wrapped around Riddhima and was giving a peck on her forehead. Neetu Kapoor was seen leaning on her husband's shoulder while looking towards Riddhima and Rishi. A note above the 'rare and nostalgic" picture read, 'Love only gets deeper each day," and we totally agree with it. On the professional front, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni initially kept herself away from the film industry for quite a number of years. Despite hailing from a film family, she chose to pursue a career as a fashion designer. It wasn't until recently that she made an appearance in the entertainment world with her stint in Netflix' reality television series – Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. Following this, she will be seen in the television series titled Dining with the Kapoors. Currently, Riddhima is prepping for her much-anticipated debut in Bollywood with the film, titled DKS. A month back, reminiscing about the shoot schedule of her first film, the fashion designer wrote, 'Firsts are always very special. Because it's those very 'firsts' that form the blueprint of learnings we will carry for the rest of our lives." 'For 52 days, over 200 people came together to tell this heartwarming, funny, and beautiful film. We plotted, we danced, we laugh-cried and cried-laughed, and I cannot wait for you to join in the celebrations when this film hits your screens," she added without divulging much details of the film in the caption. On the personal front, Riddhima is married to businessman Bharat Sahni. The couple share a daughter- Samara Sahni. First Published: July 23, 2025, 17:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
