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From working in a leading channel to organic farming: How Ankur Warikoo's wife went from earning Rs 20 LPA to Rs 2.5 LPA and reinvented herself
ET Online | March 6, 2026 12:38 AM CST

Synopsis

Ruchi Warikoo's career journey defied expectations. She left a high-paying job for organic farming and later became Ankur Warikoo's business manager. Their story shows life paths are unpredictable. Netizens found inspiration in their mutual support and the idea that careers unfold naturally. This message offers relief to young adults facing uncertainty.

Three years ago, Ankur asked Ruchi to become his business manager, and she agreed, proving once again that career paths are rarely linear.

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Ankur Warikoo’s wife, Ruchi, has followed a career path few could have predicted. She began life with no fixed goals, exploring opportunities freely after college and eventually landing her dream job at a leading, where she earned Rs 20 lakh a year. After five years, marriage and the birth of their first child prompted a break to focus on raising their child. In 2014, she embraced a completely new chapter, starting organic farming and earning far less—just Rs 20,000 a month—but found genuine happiness in the work.

Three years ago, Ankur asked Ruchi to become his business manager, and she agreed, proving once again that career paths are rarely linear. Their journey highlights that you can’t always plan where life will take you; success and fulfilment often emerge from unexpected choices and reinvention. Ruchi’s story is a testament to pursuing what feels right, embracing change, and redefining personal and professional happiness on one’s own terms.



Netizens react

Netizens expressed how Ruchi and Ankur Warikoo’s story resonated deeply with them. Many shared that it came at the perfect time, inspiring couples navigating similar phases of life. Several highlighted the importance of having the right partner and unwavering support, noting how critical it is to pursue life together with mutual encouragement. Young viewers found reassurance in the idea that careers and life paths cannot always be planned, and that things often unfold naturally.


Others praised the clarity and simplicity with which Ankur explained life lessons, emphasizing that his guidance goes beyond mere motivation, offering real direction and a lasting impact. Many reiterated that the notion of “you can’t plan, it just happens” was a profoundly relieving message, particularly for people in their early twenties navigating uncertainty.
( Originally published on Mar 04, 2026 )


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