Kunal Ross is a notable Indian entrepreneur, widely recognized for his familial ties as Jaya Bachchan's nephew and his role as the founder of 'The Indian Bean.' He was born on September 10, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and as of 2023, he is 43 years old. His religious affiliation is Christianity, and his mother tongue is Bengali. Under the astrological sign of Virgo, Kunal stands at a height of 175 centimeters (1.75 meters) or 5 feet 9 inches. He has striking black eyes and hair.

Family and Personal Life

Kunal Ross is happily married to Tillotama Shome, a talented figure in the entertainment industry. The couple exchanged vows on March 29, 2015, in a picturesque destination wedding held in Goa. Their union has been blessed with the presence of prominent members of the Bachchan family, including Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Shweta, and little Aaradhya.

Kunal's family includes his father, Howard Ross, and his mother, Neeta Ross, who is the sister of the renowned actress Jaya Bachchan. Among his close relatives are cousins Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Shiladitya Verma, and Thathaghat Verma. Additionally, Kunal is an affectionate uncle to Agastya Nanda, and doting nephew to Amitabh Bachchan, Rajeev Verma, Jaya Bachchan, Rita Verma, and grandson to Bengali writer Taroon Kumar Bhaduri and Indira Bhaduri.

Further extending the familial ties, Kunal shares a warm connection with his brother-in-law Gaurav Shome and Nikhil Nanda, and his sister-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Poorvi Karanwar, and Darshika Mahajan. His in-laws include Anupam Kumar Shome and Baishakhi Shome, contributing to a close-knit family circle.

Educational Background

Kunal pursued his early education at The Daly College in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Our Own English High School (OOEHS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His academic journey culminated in obtaining a Bachelor of Hotel Management (B.H.M) from the Welcomgroup Graduate School Of Hotel Administration in Manipal, Karnataka.

Professional Journey

Following his educational pursuits, Kunal embarked on a dynamic professional journey. In July 2006, he joined Bates PanGulf (BPG Group) in Dubai as an Account Executive. Demonstrating remarkable proficiency, he ascended to the position of Account Manager by 2009. In September 2010, Kunal transitioned to J. Walter Thompson (JWT), Mumbai, where he assumed the role of Sr. Account Director. Within this capacity, he oversaw pivotal accounts, including Star World, Star Movies, D'Decor, Ahuja Constructions, Diageo, and Taj Hotels.

Over time, Kunal diversified his portfolio, taking on roles as Vice-President (Business and Strategy) at Runtime Solutions Pvt Ltd, and later as Chief Operating Officer (CEO) for Parinaam Foundation.

Presently, Kunal Ross stands as the driving force behind 'The Indian Bean,' a thriving e-commerce venture specializing in premium coffee beans. Additionally, he serves as a Customer Success Analyst for BrandLock, based in the United States.

A Serendipitous Connection

Kunal's path to matrimonial bliss was marked by a serendipitous encounter. He met Tillotama Shome at her cousin's residence. At the time, Tillotama was unaware of Kunal's illustrious familial ties to the Bachchans. When she inquired about this, Kunal humbly acknowledged that he deemed it unimportant to mention.

This fortuitous meeting ultimately blossomed into a deeply cherished marriage, solidifying Kunal Ross's place within the illustrious Bachchan family legacy.