Mira Rajput Kapoor was born in Delhi into a Punjabi family.[11] She completed her schooling at Indus Valley School, New Delhi, and graduated from Lady Shri Ram College for Women with an English Honours degree.[11] During her youth, Mira initially considered a career in medicine and completed internships, including one at a hospital and another in a pet-care company, where she gained early work experience.[12]
Personal life
Mira married Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor in 2015 in an arranged marriage facilitated through their families’ connections with the Radha Soami Satsang Beas spiritual community.[13][11] The couple have two children, daughter Misha (born 2016) and son Zain (born 2018).[14] Mira has spoken publicly about the challenges of marrying young, the balance of motherhood and career, and her role in parenting.[15]
Career
Entrepreneurial ventures
Akind
In June 2024, Mira co-founded Akind, a vegan, cruelty-free skincare brand in partnership with Reliance Retail’s Tira Beauty, led by Isha Ambani.[16] The brand emphasizes simple, barrier-care focused formulations designed for Indian skin.[17] Mira actively participated in product development, aiming to create inclusive skincare solutions. The brand’s tagline is “Your skin is one of a kind,” highlighting individuality.[16]
Dhun Wellness
In May 2025, Mira launched Dhun, a luxury wellness sanctuary in Bandra, Mumbai.[6] The 6,000 sq ft space combines Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, sound therapy, and other holistic treatments like cryotherapy and red-light therapy.[6] Dhun reflects Mira’s passion for music and sound healing and is positioned as a space for renewal and mindful self-care.[18]
Media appearances and features
Mira has been featured extensively in Indian and international fashion and lifestyle magazines, including:
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