Ella Wadia, MA Jinnah's great-great-granddaughter attends Le Bal des Débutantes 2025 in Paris

Ella, who traces her family history back to Dina, the daughter of Pakistan's founder, wore an Elie Saab gown to Le Bal

Ella Wadia made her Le Bal des Débutantes debut at the 2025 edition of the Parisian event, becoming one of the most discussed participants due to her family lineage.

She is the daughter of Jehangir Wadia, MD of Bombay Dyeing, Go First, and Bombay Realty, and Celina Wadia, a fashion designer.

Photo: Le Bal

Ella’s appearance drew particular interest because she is the great-great-granddaughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Her family line traces back through Jinnah’s daughter Dina, who married Neville Wadia.

Their son Nusli Wadia became chairman of the Wadia Group, and his son Jehangir Wadia is Ella’s father. 

At Le Bal des Débutantes 2025, Ella wore an Elie Saab gown featuring intricate embellishments and a structured strapless silhouette. Her look stood out in the traditional setting of the ball, which has showcased debutantes from notable families since 1958.

The event’s 2025 roster included Carolina Lansing, Isabelle d'Orleans, Lady Araminta Spencer-Churchill, Jillian Chan, Eulalia de Orleans-Borbon, Almudena Dailly de Orleans, Isabelle von Perfall, Ruby Kemper, Carolina Lansing, Alice Wang, Sarah Bae, Eugenia of Hohenzollern, Bronwyn Vance, Reagan Sacks, Josephine Haas, Eliza Lindroth, Alexandra Moxey, and Eirini Zarifi.