Meet Kanchan Joshi, first wife of Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, whom he chased for six months, got married, divorced her after…, she is now…
GH News December 23, 2024 06:06 PM
Deepinder Goyal the visionary CEO of Zomato has lived two inspiring love stories. His first was with Kanchan Joshi whom he met during his time at IIT Delhi and his second with Grecia Muñoz years later.
Deepinder Goyal’s First Wife: Kanchan Joshi
Deepinder’s journey with Kanchan began during their student days at IIT Delhi. Both were enrolled in the Mathematics and Computing department with Kanchan pursuing her MSc. Their shared academic environment especially lab sessions became the foundation for their bond.
In an interview with Forbes India Deepinder recounted “I chased her for six months.” His determination paid off and the two eventually started dating. They tied the knot in 2007 embarking on a life together filled with love and shared aspirations.
A year after their marriage in 2008 Deepinder co-founded Zomato with his close friend Pankaj Chaddah. Their family grew in 2013 when they welcomed their daughter Sitara. Reflecting on their relationship Deepinder shared “We understand each other very well. We haven’t fought in years.”
Kanchan Joshi’s Accomplishments
Kanchan Joshi has carved her own path of success. She is now a respected Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Delhi University. Her academic journey is equally impressive with a BSc in Mathematics from Delhi University an MSc from IIT Delhi and a PhD in Mathematics from IIT Delhi.
Deepinder Goyal’s Second Wife: Grecia Muñoz
Years later Deepinder found love again with Grecia Muñoz a former Mexican model whom he met through a mutual friend during one of her visits to Delhi. Deepinder shared this chapter of his life on The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show.
“I was single for the longest time” he said. “My friends set me up on dates and often advised me not to settle down.” But when a friend introduced him to Grecia the advice changed. “He said ‘You should meet her—you’ll end up marrying her.’”
Deepinder followed the recommendation and the connection with Grecia was instantaneous. The couple later married marking a new chapter in Deepinder’s personal life.