Quick Info
| Profession | Philanthropist, Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Natasha Poonawalla
Natasha Poonawalla's rare pink diamond ring, historically known as the Marie-Thérèse Pink and once owned by French queen Marie Antoinette, was sold for $13.98 million (approximately ₹126 crore) at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The 43-year-old Indian businesswoman and philanthropist is recognized for her influence in both the fashion world and her leadership at the Serum Institute of India.
Natasha Poonawalla attended the 2025 Met Gala in New York, celebrating 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' where she was noted for bringing Indian gara embroidery to the event. At age 43, she is recognized as a businesswoman, philanthropist, and fashion icon married to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Mary's School, Pune |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Zoroastrianism (Parsi) |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Adar Poonawalla (CEO of Serum Institute of India) |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Adar Poonawalla (CEO of Serum Institute of India) |
| Marriage Date | 2006 |
Family
| Father | Pramesh |
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| Mother | Minnie Aurora |
| Spouse | Adar Poonawalla (CEO of Serum Institute of India) |
| Children | Cyrus (born-2009), Darius (born-2015) |
Career
| Executive Director of Serum Institute of India | |
| Chairperson of Villoo Poonawalla Foundation | |
| Chairperson of Serum Life Sciences | |
| Director of Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands | |
| Director of Villoo Poonawalla Racing and Breeding Pvt Ltd | |
| Founder of Phinity | |
| Leadership roles with the British Asian Trust, including chairperson for the Children’s Protection Fund for India appointed by Prince Charles |
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Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | $8.5 billion |
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| Net Worth | ₹660 crores ($6.6 billion) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/natasha.poonawalla/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-poonawalla-serum-institute |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India and Chairperson of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation. | |
| 2. Also serves as the Director of Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands and Villoo Poonawalla Racing and Breeding Pvt Ltd. | |
| 3. Attended summer programs at Cornell, Stanford, and Harvard Universities during graduation. | |
| 4. Has a passion for fashion and keeps up with new trends. | |
| 5. Met her husband Adar at Vijay Mallya’s New Year's Eve party. | |
| 6. Aspires to establish additional educational institutions and healthcare centers. | |
| 7. Collaborates on social welfare initiatives with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. | |
| 8. Manages five schools with 2,000 students through the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation. | |
| 9. Spearheads the Adar Poonawalla Clean City initiatives. | |
| 10. Resides in Lincoln House, a ₹750 crore heritage mansion in Mumbai. | |
| 11. Attended the 2025 Met Gala in New York wearing Indian gara embroidery, earning recognition as a fashion icon. | |
| 12. Owned the rare Marie-Thérèse Pink diamond ring, once belonging to Marie Antoinette, which sold for $13.98 million at Christie’s in June 2025. |