Juhi Chawla Celebrates Son's Graduation from Columbia University
Juhi Chawla's Joyful Celebration of Son's Achievement
Juhi Chawla is overjoyed as her son, Arjun Mehta, has successfully graduated from Columbia University in New York, a prestigious Ivy League school. Juhi traveled to New York to witness the graduation ceremony alongside her husband, Jay Mehta. She later shared moments from the event on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her typically private family life.
Juhi Chawla's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Son's Graduation
On Instagram, Juhi Chawla posted a touching message celebrating her son's milestone. Along with a heartfelt note, she included a delightful video of Arjun celebrating with his classmates by tossing his graduation cap into the air. Juhi's pride extended beyond just the graduation; Arjun was also welcomed into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the oldest and most esteemed academic honor society in the U.S., established in 1776. Her Instagram post expressed her joy, stating, "Columbia '26 anddd initiated into the elite Phi Beta Kappa Society… many congratulationsssss Arjunnn!! Chalo… ab chutti." Fans and followers quickly filled the comments with congratulatory messages for both Juhi and her son.
Celebrating Another Columbia Graduate in the Family
This marks the second graduation celebration for the Mehta family at Columbia. In 2023, Arjun's elder sister, Jahnavi Mehta, also graduated from the same institution. Juhi has often praised Jahnavi, noting her strong passion for cricket, which she pursued with great commitment. Jahnavi has chosen to stay away from the film industry.
Insights into Juhi Chawla's Family
Juhi Chawla has been married to businessman Jay Mehta since 1995, and they have two children: Jahnavi, born in 2001, and Arjun, born in 2003. Arjun's graduation from Columbia holds special significance as Jay Mehta is also an alumnus, having graduated with an engineering degree in 1983. Jay leads the Mehta Group, a vast business conglomerate with interests in Africa, India, Canada, and the U.S. Alongside Jay and Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi co-owns the IPL cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Although Juhi has kept her children away from the media spotlight, she once mentioned that Arjun finds it 'strange' to watch her earlier romantic films, preferring instead the movies Main Krishna Hoon and Chalk n Duster.