Vijay Crishna Passes Away At 81, Is His Wife Smita Godrej Wealthiest Woman In India?

In a piece of heartbreaking news, veteran actor, Vijay Crishna, who was known for his power-packed screen presence and contribution to the theatre, passed away. Vijay Crishna was 81 at the time of his demise, and his family has not yet released the exact cause of his demise. The news of Vijay Crishna’s death left all his fans heartbroken, and it was actress Lilete Dubey who confirmed the news of his passing away on her social media handle. Lilete had written on her Instagram about her long association with the actor and that she was devastated by his loss, as he was an important part of her family and theatre group for many decades.

Vijay Crishna had a powerful presence both on the stage and on the screen. It was on March 3, 2026, that he passed away, and now the main focus has come on his family. Vijay has left behind his wife, Smita Crishna Godrej and his two children- Nyrika Holkar and Freyan Crishna. For the unversed, Vijay Crishna’s role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Devdas (2002) has been etched in the memory of his fans. He had touched the hearts of the Indian audience with his role, and now tributes from his fans and colleagues have been pouring in for Vijay from the theatre and also the movie fraternity.

Who is Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej?

According to a report by The Indian Express, Vijay Crishna was married to Smita Crishna, a famous businesswoman and one of the most successful stock traders. Smita Crishna Godrej is known as one of the richest women in India, and she was born in Mumbai and raised there, too. Smita had attended the famous JB Petit School, where she received a quality education. After completing her schooling, Smita reportedly earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from the famous St Xavier’s College in Mumbai. It was her academic foundation that laid the groundwork for her future in the business domain.

Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej, stood like a support system for the actor both personally and professionally

For the unversed, Smita’s brother, Jamshyd Godrej, has been involved in running the consumer goods firm named, Godrej & Boyce. Smita has been a member of the Godrej clan and reportedly has a 20% stake in the family business. She has had a huge impact on the Godrej Group’s operations and has been pretty influential. Reports also reveal that Smita had always provided support to Vijay both on the professional and personal front.

What is the net worth of Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej?

Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej, is known in financial circles and has reportedly been the wealthiest woman in India. In 2024, Forbes reported that Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej, was the wealthiest woman in India. She reportedly has a net worth of USD 2.5 billion, which may have increased. Smita was also ranked among the top 25 richest individuals in India, along with the Godrej family members.

Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej, is not from the acting field, and is the mother of 2 kids

Vijay Crishna’s wife, Smita Crishna Godrej, has no connection to the acting field. She comes from the world of business and finance and was once seen with Vijay at various premieres and events. Smita had provided support to Vijay in both his movie work and his role as a strategic leader. This is because he was also one of the pillars of the Godrej empire, and their relationship was all about mutual respect and also divine understanding. Vijay Crishna and his wife, Smita, were blessed with two daughters- Nyrika Holkar and Feyan Crishna. Reportedly, Nyrika is very active in the business world and has continued her family’s legacy in the financial and economic sectors. Freyan, on the flip side, has reportedly kept a low profile, and now Vijay’s fans have paid tribute to his entire family, keeping Smita, Nyrika, and Feyan in mind.

More about Vijay Crishna

When one thinks of Vijay Crishna, one thinks of his epic role as Narayandas Mukherjee, the strict, principle-oriented dad of Devdas (Shah Rukh Khan). The cult classic movie also had Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, and Vijay, who had key roles in the tragic life of ‘Devdas’. His longtime collaborator was Lilete Dubey, who was heartbroken with the loss of her friend, Vijay, who was a part of her theatre family. In a heart-wrenching note, she offered condolences to his family and penned:

“Heartbroken..our dearest Vijay Crishna .. part of our theatre family & ‘Dance like a Man’ for over 25 years .. has passed away..a man of many parts .. a brilliant actor, handsome, charming, bright with his dry tongue in cheek trademark humour, he was much loved & cherished by us all .. so many memories flood the heart & mind & overwhelm me ..RIP my Jairaj .. you will never be forgotten..May you entertain the angels as you did us all here ..love & prayers for his lovely wife Smita, girls Nyrika & Freyan & the whole family.”

Team BollywoodShaadis offers condolences to the family of Vijay Crishna.

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