Dr. Rita Jairath (Indian Bodybuilder) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Bodybuilder, Writer, Bharatanatyam Dancer
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Ludhiana, Punjab

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06/07/2026

Dr. Rita Jairath continues to be recognized as a leading figure in Indian bodybuilding and fitness, with recent features highlighting her journey as an entrepreneur who started her business at age 54 and her unique status as the only female IFBB Pro-League International Judge from Asia.

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Profession(s)	Bodybuilder, Writer, and Bharatanatyam Dancer
Full Name	Dr. Rita Jairath
Known As	The Iron Lady, The Beast

Educational Qualification(s)

BA	Delhi University
MBA	Karnataka University
'O' Level in Computer Science	DOEACC
Junior Diploma in Bharatanatyam	GandharvaMahavidyalaya
Senior Diploma in Hindustani Classical music	PrayagSangeetSamiti
Diet and Nutrition	Advanced Diploma (Progressive Fitness USA)
Pilates Teachers Course	Pilates Institute of America
Certified Kettlebell Teacher	International Kettle bell and Fitness Federation
Certified Fitness Trainer	International Sports Science Association, USA
Advanced Sports Nutritionist	International Sports Science Association, USA
Post-graduate diploma	Fitness Science and Advanced Nutrition, Tamil Nadu University
Certified Personal Trainer	Gold’s Gym University

Family

Father	Air Force officer
Mother	Suffered from schizophrenia
Children	One son with autism

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements	Conferred the title as “World Peace Ambassador” by Sir Dr. Huz, Wockhardt Foundation on behalf of 'The World Peacekeepers Movement.' Conferred the title of Honorary Doctorate by American University affiliated to the United Nations University in Women and Child Empowerment. Received Femina World Women Leadership Congress Awards in February 2017 Listed first in the Forbes magazine on Women’s Day in 2020 Received the International Humanitarian Award from ELS Edification Plus, UK on 12 September 2020 Received Indian Achiever’s Award 2020 at the Constitution Club of India Awarded Iconic Independent Woman award 2020 Awarded certificate in appreciation for Outstanding, Dedication and Service to the Nation during the lockdown period Recognised as “Proud Green Indian” for supporting CSR Initiative- Birla TMT Steel on World Environment Day 2020 Won Gold’s Gym Ms. Fitness in 2011 Won National Bodybuilding Championship for three consecutive years Received Bharat Samman Award for Health and Fitness in Zurich, Switzerland Honored as World Peace Messenger at the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit in April 2022 First Indian woman to compete in Arnold Classic in Spain, Amateur Olympia in Prague, and figure division in IFBB and NPC IFBB Pro-League International Judge and only female pro-league international bodybuilding judge from Asia Founder of supplement brand PROKSHAM and Jairath Wellness clinic

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Conferred the title as “World Peace Ambassador” by Sir Dr. Huz, Wockhardt Foundation on behalf of 'The World Peacekeepers Movement.'
Conferred the title of Honorary Doctorate by American University affiliated to the United Nations University in Women and Child Empowerment.
Received Femina World Women Leadership Congress Awards in February 2017
Listed first in the Forbes magazine on Women’s Day in 2020
Received the International Humanitarian Award from ELS Edification Plus, UK on 12 September 2020
Received Indian Achiever’s Award 2020 at the Constitution Club of India
Awarded Iconic Independent Woman award 2020
Awarded certificate in appreciation for Outstanding, Dedication and Service to the Nation during the lockdown period
Recognised as “Proud Green Indian” for supporting CSR Initiative- Birla TMT Steel on World Environment Day 2020
Won Gold’s Gym Ms. Fitness in 2011
Won National Bodybuilding Championship for three consecutive years
Received Bharat Samman Award for Health and Fitness in Zurich, Switzerland
Honored as World Peace Messenger at the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce Leadership Summit in April 2022
First Indian woman to compete in Arnold Classic in Spain, Amateur Olympia in Prague, and figure division in IFBB and NPC
IFBB Pro-League International Judge and only female pro-league international bodybuilding judge from Asia
Founder of supplement brand PROKSHAM and Jairath Wellness clinic

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/ritajairath_ifbbpro/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-jairath-286676271

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. An Indian trailblazer in women’s bodybuilding
2. Achieved the esteemed Pro-Card from the International Federation of Bodybuilding
3. A skilled Bharatanatyam dancer, securing victories in numerous competitions
4. Offers guidance and support to up-and-coming athletes
5. Committed to supporting her child with autism
6. Honored with titles like World Peace Ambassador and Honorary Doctorate
7. Contributor to Krunch Today, Fitness Guru, and Bodyandstrength.com
8. Co-chairperson of UK-based women organization LOANI and Treasurer of Delhi Gym Association
9. Founder of supplement brand PROKSHAM and Jairath Wellness clinic
10. IFBB Pro-League International Judge and only female pro-league international bodybuilding judge from Asia
11. Pursuing higher studies in Bharatanatyam from Tamil Nadu University
12. Performed Bharatanatyam at Sahara Star Fitness and Health Superstar awards 2019 and Tamil Nadu Statehouse Pongal celebration in January 2020
13. Won second place in Bharatanatyam competition at Tamil Nadu State Bhawan on 05/01/2020
14. Started her entrepreneurial journey at age 54
15. First Indian woman to compete in the figure division in the IFBB and National Physique Committee (NPC)

Dr. Rita Jairath Bodybuilder, Writer, Bharatanatyam Dancer Indian Ludhiana, Punjab