As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez prepare to tie the knot in a grand celebration in Venice this weekend, the guest list for the billionaire wedding is drawing as much attention as the event itself. With fewer than 200 guests, the ceremony is reserved for close family and a handful of global elites. Among the high-profile names invited are Ivanka Trump, Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and Orlando Bloom. But when it comes to Indian representation, it’s not the usual business leaders like the Ambanis or Adanis. Instead, the sole Indian invitee is Natasha Poonawalla.

Who Is Natasha Poonawalla?

Natasha Poonawalla, 43, is a well-known fashion icon, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born on November 26, 1981, in Pune, Mumbai, she is the daughter of Pramesh and Minnie Aurora. She married Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII), in 2006. The two reportedly met at a New Year’s Eve party hosted by Vijay Mallya in Goa. They now have two sons, Cyrus and Darius. Natasha holds several key positions within the Poonawalla empire. She serves as Chairperson of the Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, Executive Director of the Serum Institute of India, Director of the Poonawalla Science Park in the Netherlands, Director of Villoo Poonawalla Racing and Breeding Pvt Ltd.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University and completed her master’s at the London School of Economics in 2004. According to reports, Natasha Poonawalla has an estimated net worth of ₹660 crore. She and her family reside in the iconic Lincoln House in Mumbai, valued at ₹750 crore.

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Part of Sánchez’s star-studded bachelorette

Natasha was also among the 14 guests invited to Lauren Sánchez’s exclusive bachelorette party in Paris, an event that made headlines across the globe. Other attendees included Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry, and Eva Longoria. Photos from the glamorous celebration were widely shared, with Poonawalla standing out in the high-fashion crowd. With her presence at both the bachelorette party and the wedding, Natasha Poonawalla has cemented her place among the global elite and proved once again that style, philanthropy, and influence can earn you a seat at one of the world’s most exclusive events.