Quick Info
| Profession | VJ, Actor, Television Show Host |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Ajax, Toronto, Canada |
Latest News about Ruby Bhatia
15/01/2025
Ruby Bhatia, India's first VJ and former Miss India Canada, resurfaced online after two decades away from the spotlight by offering life coaching sessions for ₹1,000 with unlimited access. She addresses issues like personality development, weight loss, personal problems, fear, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks via direct contact shared in her viral videos. This move sparked nostalgia among fans who remembered her commanding ₹1 lakh per show during her 1990s peak on Indian television.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Ruby Dutta |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School, Ajax |
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Personal Life
| Ruby was adopted at age three by her aunt and uncle | |
| She grew up in Ajax, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto | |
| She studied ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance from the Toronto branch of The Royal Academy of Dance, London, achieving Level 4 certification | |
| At age 16, she was selected as Youth Delegate to the Liberal Leadership Convention in Calgary, Alberta, where she voted for Jean Chrétien | |
| She met Pierre Trudeau at the convention | |
| She homeschools her two sons and creates motivational content online |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Harbans Bhatia |
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| Mother | Premlata Bhatia |
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Career
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| Overview | Ruby Bhatia began her career in the entertainment industry as India's first video jockey in the mid-1990s and quickly made a name for herself by hosting popular television shows, including the Filmfare Awards and music shows on MTV India and Channel V. She interviewed celebrities ranging from everyday people to Amitabh Bachchan. Her acting journey started with 'Yeh Hai Raaz,' and although she left midway through, she went on to appear in various Hindi television serials like 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay.' During her peak in the 1990s, she reportedly charged close to ₹1 lakh per show for appearances and anchoring events. After two decades away from the spotlight to focus on family and spirituality, she re-emerged in 2025 offering life coaching services. | ||||||
| Peak Earnings | ₹1 lakh per show (1990s) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rubybhatia123/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@rubybhatia123 |
| Official Website | https://rubybhatia.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ruby Bhatia was born to Canadian parents and was adopted at three years old by her uncle and aunt. | |
| 2. Her paternal roots trace back to Uttar Pradesh, India. | |
| 3. She has a rich family background with her maternal grandmother excelling in various artistic endeavors. | |
| 4. Ruby is an avid animal lover and has a pet parrot named Cuckoo. | |
| 5. She was crowned Miss India Canada in 1993 before moving to India for further opportunities. | |
| 6. In 1996, Ruby co-hosted the Miss World pageant held in Bangalore. | |
| 7. She faced racism and bullying during her childhood in a predominantly white school, especially when wearing ethnic clothes for cultural celebrations | |
| 8. Despite her academic interest in philosophy and spirituality, she entered the entertainment industry almost by chance through the Miss India Canada pageant | |
| 9. She became India's first video jockey at Channel V with little prior knowledge of what the role entailed |