Vasundhara and Ridi Oswal: Social Media’s New Favourite Sister-Duo
Having a sister is a blessing, and seeing a powerful duo of sisters is nothing short of delightful. The Olsen Twins, Hadid sisters, Miley and Noah Cyrus… the list goes on and on, and the newest addition here are the Oswal sisters - Vasundhara and Ridi Oswal.
Vasundhara and Ridi Oswal are the daughters of billionaire couple Pankaj and Radhika Oswal of Oswal Group Global. They currently reside in the family estate located in Switzerland - Villa Vari. Villa Vari is named after the girls’ initials and has a rich history of its own. It is valued at over USD 200 Million and is considered to be one of the world’s most expensive houses. The home overlooks the famous Mt. Blanc mountains of Switzerland and was designed by world famous interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes - who designed the iconic Oberoi Rajvilas, Oberoi Udaivilas and the Leela Hotels. Villa Vari was previously owned by Aristotle Onasis, the famous shipping business magnate.
Vasundhara and Ridi regularly share glimpses into their life and just with a quick look one finds more to them than just private jets, supercars and luxurious yachts.
Vasundhara, 24 is a pioneer for women in Africa’s petrochemical industry and Ridi, 18 is making a name for herself as a singer-songwriter. Both of them share the commitment of social service and philanthropy and founded an anti-bullying campaign together.
Vasundhara, the older of the two, stepped into the management and administration of the family’s business empire after completing her bachelor’s. She is currently the Executive Director of the largest ethanol plant in East Africa ‘PRO Industries’, and sees to the company’s investment strategy and overall plant development. She is also the Director General of the largest bauxite mine in West Africa - Axis Mineral- where she oversees finance and government liaisoning. The heiress surprised many with her hands-on approach, when she first started spending time at the company’s sites. It has now become a usual occurrence to spot Vasundhara at the mines and development plants, getting her hands dirty and interacting with workers.
She is passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability, and has integrated a profitable ZLD scheme to ensure 100% wastewater recycling, and has set up a CO2 capturing plant at PRO Industries. The water is sold into the beverage industry and alleviates the pressure on freshwater sources. She also looks over the corporate social responsibilities of Oswal Group Global, and has installed drinking water facilities and accessible roadways in East Africa.
Vasundhara has a never-ending zeal for entrepreneurial ventures. Apart from her responsibilities at PRO Industries, Axis Minerals and Oswal Group Global, she launched the entertainment label PROTunes to help nurture Ridi’s musical career and provide a platform to upcoming young Indo-Western popstars.
Ridi Oswal is an upcoming singer-songwriter. She has collaborated with acclaimed artists like Mousse T and Sky Adams, and has been compared to musicians like Lorde, Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish. Ridhhi’s music is an eclectic mix of eastern sounds with western influences and is a favourite in the south asian diaspora. She is not afraid to experiment with her music and continues to refine her discography with hit singles like ‘Top Guy’ and ‘Merry Go Round’.
Music is her first love, but since she is currently studying chemical engineering in London, she has to split her time between music and studies. But hey! She doesn’t complain and finds the worlds of science and arts equally fascinating.
Ridi was the target of bullies in her early teen years. To help combat the prevalence of bullying among the youth, the sisters had the idea to build a space dedicated to spreading the message of anti-bullying. Ridi and Vasundhara launched a non-profit, anti-bullying campaign called “‘Stop The B”.
It was the world’s first youth-led anti-bullying platform and has earned endorsements from international footballer Ronaldinho Gaúcho, world-renowned academics from New York and Switzerland, and the United Nations. Ridhhi was the youngest ever panellist to have ever spoken at the UNESCO World Anti-Bullying Forum. In her speech she addressed a room full of politicians, scientists and policymakers and she urged them that social media giants must implement changes on their platforms to safeguard teenage mental health.
The sisters have kept up with their fast-paced life by maintaining a positive attitude, and being each other’s support system. Their achievements and optimism has made them a favourite on social media and a role model for young women around the globe.
