Padmavati Dua also known as ‘Chinna Dua‘ (born in 1960 – died June 11, 2021) was an Indian-born doctor, singer, saree weaver, radiologist, vlogger, and social media star from Delhi. She was famously known for her saree collection and handcrafted bindi designs.
Moreover, she was the wife of Vinod Dua, who is a well-known Indian journalist. Padmavati was passed away on 11 June 2021 (Friday) due to coronavirus. She was fighting against the virus since May 2021.
She left her beautiful memories behind for her family and friends. The news of her death is shared by her husband through his social media.
Padmavati Dua’s Biography
Padmavati was born in 1960 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. She was brought up in Delhi, India. Her family shifts to Delhi when she was just 3-4 years old. Her family affectionately called her Chinna.
She had completed her schooling at Lady Irwin School. She had attended a medical college to complete her Bachelor’s in Doctor. She wanted to be a gynecologist but due to some family issue, she has to give up her dream.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Padmavati Dua. |
| Other Name | Chinna Dua. |
| Date of Birth | 1960. |
| Date of Death | June 11, 2021. |
| Age (at the time of Death) | 61 years old. |
| Place of Birth | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. |
| Place of Death | Medanta -The Medicity, Gurugram. |
| Cause of Death | Coronavirus. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Caste | Arora community. |
| Sub-Caste | Khatri. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo. |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″. In Meters: 1.67 m. In Centimetres: 167 cm.  |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 58-62 kg. In Pounds: 127-136 lbs. |
| Education | Graduate. |
| School/College | Lady Irwin School. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @chinnadua Facebook: @chinnadua |
| Profession | Radiologist and social media influencer. |
| Net worth | INR 2-3 Crores (approx.). |
| Hair Color | White. |
| Hair Length | Medium. |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Tattoos | None. |
Chinna Dua’s Family & Caste
Chinna had shared several images of her parents on her social media profile. The name of her father is Natarajan. As per the sources, Padmavati’s mother wanted to study after her marriage but unable to do the same due to her family.
In an interview, she said that she is the youngest in her family. She has four elder sisters. The eldest one has died many years back. As per Wikipedia, her surname, Dua, belongs to the Arora community, which is a sub-caste of the Khatri.
Journalist Vinod Dua’s Marriage with Padmavati Dua
Padmavati Dua was the wife of Vinod Dua. Vinod is a popular Indian anchor and journalist. He has worked in the Doordarshan channel and currently working in NDTV India. He was honored by the government of India with the Padma Shri award in 2008.
Daughters
Padmavati and Vinod were enjoying their lives with cheers and smiles. The two have 2 daughters named Bakul Dua and Mallika Dua. Bakul has married Nikhil Sinha and also has a cute daughter named Jahan Dua Sinha. She is also a Clinical Psychologist. Mallika is a famous actress and comedian of Bollywood.
Chinna Dua‘s Death
As per the relevant sources, Padmavati was admitted to Gurugram’s hospital on May 14, 2021. She was facing difficulty in breathing, so she consulted her doctor. After some tests, it was confirmed that she was suffering from Coronavirus.
She was hospitalized in Medanta -The Medicity, Gurugram. She was fighting for a long time against Coronavirus but lost her battle on June 11, 2021. The news of Padmavati’s death was shared by her husband Vinod Dua.
The Career of Chinna Dua
Padmavati Dua was a radiologist. She used medical imaging to rectify problems and diseases in humans and animals. She worked around 24-26 years in this field. From 1992-2016, she worked at Diwan Chand Aggarwal Imaging & Research Centre.
Besides this, she was also a social media influencer. She often posted her cooking items and different type of sarees. She used to wear Kanjeevaram, Banarsi, Chikankari, and Chanderi sarees mostly. She has also uploaded her singing videos on her social media account.
Padmavati Dua’s Net Worth
Chinna was earning a good amount of money from her job and social media. Her income from her radiologist job was around INR 20-30k (approx.) and INR 25-30k from her social media. She lives in a double-story home in Delhi. a rough calculation of Padmavati’s net worth is estimated around INR 2-3 Crores approximately.
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Padmavati Dua
- Padmavati was last posted on May 22, 2021, and tells her followers about her health.
- She put on handcraft Bindi on her forehead, which looks very designer and unique.
- In April 2021, she has given a speech on Period poverty in Sakshi Youth Program.
- Dua’s favorite saree was Shikargah, which is a Banarasi pink saree with gold organza.
- She mostly cooked delicious food for her children and husband and also shares the recipe on her Instagram account.
- Chinna often celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi and other festivals at home.
- She commercializes beauty products through her social media account.
- Vinod Dua’s wife has attended many live sessions for women.
- Her Instagram account is filled with her saree collection.
- Padmavati Dua loved to sing and often used to sing in small functions at home.
Images Source: Instagram.com/chinnadua.
