Romi Bhatia is an Indian businesswoman who is married to Kapil Dev, a former Indian cricketer, and coach.
Romi Bhatia was born in Delhi in 1960 (around age 59 as of 2019). She completed her primary and secondary education in Delhi.
Early Life
Romi Bhatia is a sociable and courteous individual. Little is known about her early life and family history.
Family
Her father is an entrepreneur. Her mother is a domestic woman. In 1979, Romi met Kapil Dev through their mutual friend Sunil Bhatia at a party. Soon after becoming acquainted, Kapil fell in love with her.
While traveling to Mumbai by train, Kapil popped the question to Romi. He proposed to her in a very dramatic manner. He said, Would you like to take photographs of this stunning location? In the future, we can present the photograph to our children.”
His simplicity and humility also drew Romi’s attention. In 1980, she accepted his proposal and they wed. On 16 January 1994, a baby girl named Amiya Dev was born to the couple.
Marriage
Romi Bhatia is married to the former captain and commentator of the Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev. In 1979, Kapil Dev and Romi Bhatia met through Kapil’s buddy Sunil Bhatia. On a local train, Kapil Dev proposed to Romi Bhatia, to which she agreed.
They tied the knot in 1980 while they were both extremely young. Romi Bhatia was present in 1979 when Kapil Dev scored his first Test Cricket century against West Indies.
Romi Bhatia reported that after returning home, Kapil Dev never mentioned cricket. His family was never affected by his labor, which he always left on the field. When he also won the World Cup, he held his wife for an extended period of time in front of everyone without uttering a word. After 14 years of marriage, the couple gave birth to a daughter, Amiya Dev.
Career
She manages her family’s Chandigarh hotel, Kapil Hotel (formerly known as Kaptain’s Retreat). She also oversees a number of her husband’s other businesses.
Facts
- She said in an interview that she had a tough time conceiving her child, and after 14 years of marriage, she became pregnant.
- In 1979, during a match versus West Indies, Kapil invited Romi to watch the game. In the match, Kapil scored his first century in Test cricket.
- In 1995, Romi appeared on the popular Indian chat show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal alongside Kapil Dev and her daughter.
- She is frequently observed consuming alcohol at events.
- In 2020, the Indian film director Kabir Khan released the biopic “83” on Kapil Dev’s life, starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as Romi Bhatia.
FAQs
What age does Romi Bhatia have?
She will be approximately 55 years old in 2020. There are no exact birthdate details available for her.
What is Romi’s line of work?
Romi is an entrepreneur and interior designer who operates the gift-wrapping company ‘This and That’
What is Kapil Dev’s wife’s name?
The name of Kapil Dev’s wife is Romi Bhatia.
When did Romi and Kapil marry?
Kapil proposed to Romi in 1979, and the couple wed the following year.
What is Romi and Kapil’s daughter’s name?
The name of Romi and Kapil’s daughter is Amiya Dev.
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