Archive · 30 Jan 2026
India's First VJ Ruby Bhatia Quits Fame for Spirituality
Ruby Bhatia was once a famous TV host in India.
She was the first video jockey (VJ) and even won the Miss India Canada pageant.
She interviewed big stars like Amitabh Bachchan and hosted many shows.
But when she was 30, she decided to leave all that fame behind.
She felt pulled between her glamorous job and her love for spirituality.
Now, she helps people as a life coach, teaches her two sons at home, and lives a simple life in Mumbai.
She says she is much happier now, away from the spotlight.
Ruby Bhatia was India's first video jockey (VJ) and a former Miss India Canada winner.
She interviewed major celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan and hosted numerous TV shows.
At the age of 30, she left her career to pursue spirituality and became a life coach.
She faced challenges growing up, including racism in Canada and a brief, unsuccessful marriage.
Today, she lives a simple life in Mumbai, homeschooling her two sons and creating motivational content.
- Who
- Ruby Bhatia, India's first VJ and former Miss India Canada
- What
- Ruby Bhatia quit her successful career in entertainment to pursue spirituality and become a life coach
- When
- She left her career at the age of 30
- Where
- She currently resides in Mumbai, India
- Why
- She felt torn between her glamorous career and her spiritual beliefs, leading to an emotional breakdown and a desire for a more meaningful life
- Name
- Ruby Bhatia
- Profession
- Former VJ, Life Coach
- Notable Achievements
- Miss India Canada, India's First VJ
- Current Role
- Life Coach, Homeschooling Mother
- Spiritual Affiliation
- ISKCON Follower
- Residence
- Mumbai, India
- Family
- Married to Ajith, Two Sons