Kavya Maran is a prominent Indian businesswoman and the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad, a renowned franchise cricket team. She hails from a highly influential family deeply rooted in media and business.
Wiki/Biography
Kaviya Kalanithi Maran was born on Thursday, August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2023, she is 31 years old. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Stella Maris College, Chennai in 2012, followed by an MBA from Warwick Business School, Coventry, England in 2016.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
- Weight (approx.): 55 kg
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
- Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Kavya comes from a prominent South Indian family with a history in both business and politics.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Kalanithi Maran, is the chairman and founder of the Sun Group, a highly successful media conglomerate. Her mother, Kaveri Maran, serves as the joint managing director of the same group. Both parents are counted among India’s wealthiest individuals.
Husband & Children
Kavya Maran is currently unmarried and does not have any children.
Other Relatives
Her paternal grandfather was Murasoli Maran, a former Union Minister of India. Her paternal uncle, Dayanidhi Maran, is a well-known politician affiliated with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party. She also has aunts, Priya Maran and Anbukarasi Maran (a cardiologist), and cousins, Karan and Divya Dayanidhi Maran, who co-founded K-kix Sneakers.
Religion
She practices Hinduism.
Career
Beyond her role as CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad (a position she assumed in 2018), Kavya also serves as an executive director at Sun TV Network, overseeing operations for its music and radio channels. Her contributions extend to co-owning the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise alongside her father.
Award
In January 2024, she was honored with the “Face and Force Behind Sunrisers Hyderabad” award at the Devi Awards.
Net Worth
In 2023, Kavya Maran’s net worth was estimated to be around Rs. 409 crore.
Facts/Trivia
- She is also known as Kaviya Maran.
- She enjoys traveling and listening to music in her free time.
- Her expressive demeanor during matches has garnered her a dedicated fan following.
- Media speculation has often linked her with cricketer Rishabh Pant, although no romantic relationship has been confirmed.
Family Details Summary
Relationship | Name | Profession/Role |
---|---|---|
Father | Kalanithi Maran | Chairman and Founder, Sun Group |
Mother | Kaveri Maran | Joint Managing Director, Sun Group |
Paternal Grandfather | Murasoli Maran | Former Union Minister of India |
Paternal Uncle | Dayanidhi Maran | Politician (DMK) |
Cousins | Karan & Divya Dayanidhi Maran | Co-founders, K-kix Sneakers |