Ruby Bhatia: India's First VJ, From Stardom to Spirituality, A Journey of Self-Discovery

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Ruby Bhatia: India's First VJ, From Stardom to Spirituality, A Journey of Self-Discovery
- •Ruby Bhatia, India's first VJ and a prominent TV anchor, defined youth culture in the late 90s and early 2000s, interviewing everyone from common people to Amitabh Bachchan.
- •A former Miss India Canada, she unexpectedly moved to Mumbai and became the face of Channel V after auditioning for MTV, despite no prior entertainment industry plans.
- •Ruby shocked many by leaving her successful career at 30, choosing spirituality and a quiet life over fame, driven by an emotional breakdown and a search for meaning.
- •She clarified misconceptions about competing with Aishwarya Rai or Sushmita Sen and shared anecdotes like mistaking Anil Ambani for Mukesh Ambani and not recognizing Rekha.
- •Today, Ruby helps with weight loss, personality development, and personal issues, homeschools her sons, creates motivational content, and lives a grounded life in Mumbai, happy out of the limelight.
Why It Matters: Ruby Bhatia, India's pioneering VJ, left fame at 30 for spirituality, finding happiness in a quiet, purposeful life.
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