Radhika Merchant said, “For Anant and I, Jamnagar is where our hearts are. This is where we grew up, became friends, fell in love and built relationships. Now we start our future together , I will do it here, and I am so grateful to see the beginning. This place has been part of our most precious memories, my deepest secrets, our biggest laughs, and our happiest times together as a family. We go through all the ups and downs. “I saw it.”
Sharing a little-known detail about their relationship, Radhika said, “In March 2020, Anant and I were stuck here and couldn't go back to see our families for months. Although it was difficult to be apart, we enjoyed the little joys in life. But the little joys we have with Jamnagar and Anant are once-in-a-lifetime experiences. One day we got a call that one of our rescued elephants was giving birth. That's where she grew up. So I saw Anant standing there with Mahavat and calmly talking to her through the eight-hour labor process. Now we have a beautiful baby boy, Hanuman, who is almost four years old. As naughty as always.”
Talking about Anant's ambitious project Bantara Radhika says, “People ask me when Anant started Vantara. There doesn't seem to be a start date. It was always just in his mind. He was able to formulate it. “I want Anant and his team to make this vision a reality. I have had the privilege of watching them pour their heart and soul into their cause. Anant, words cannot express how proud I am of you.”
Radhika then expressed her love for Anant, with whom she plans to get married on July 12, 2024. Talking about love and marriage, Radhika said, “Someone once told me that what you actually find when you look for a partner is that you have someone to witness your life. There are over a billion people on this planet. There are people, what does single life really mean? But when you find someone, you meet someone who promises to care about everything: the good, the bad, the beautiful, the bold, the sad, and the mundane. You. says, ‘See you every day. Your life will not go unnoticed because I will witness it.’ Anant, I am so blessed to be a witness to your beautiful life.”
She said, “Anant and I are so blessed to have you all here in Jamnagar. This is an example of how vast Indian industry can be and how vast the human heart can be. Anant's grandfather Shri D. Shri Dhirubhai Ambani dreamed of opening up a global market, the largest oil refinery here, Uncle Mukesh did exactly this dream, Aunty Nita built vibrant townships and once barren greenbelts, through which Anant has the best canvas in the world to realize his passion. Three generations of our family have worked together. We have dedicated ourselves to Jamnagar and we are very humbled to be able to share this with all of you today. Thank you again for joining our celebration. Thank you. We hope that the elegance, beauty and magic of Bantara reaches your hearts as it did before: ours.”
Anant and Radhika officially got engaged in January 2023 after knowing each other for several years. Radhika Merchant is the youngest daughter of Encore Pharmaceuticals CEO Viren Merchant and his wife Shaila Merchant.
On the first day of her lavish three-day pre-wedding celebrations at Jamnagar, bride-to-be and Ambani bahu, Radhika Merchant expressed her love and gratitude for every member of the Ambani family. Calling Nita Ambani her inspiration, she said Mukesh Ambani was like a father figure to her. She also shared her love for her own life partner Anant Ambani and how they built their relationship over the years in Jamnagar.
Radhika Merchant said, “For Anant and I, Jamnagar is where our hearts are. This is where we grew up, became friends, fell in love and built relationships. Now we start our future together , I will do it here, and I am so grateful to see the beginning. This place has been part of our most precious memories, my deepest secrets, our biggest laughs, and our happiest times together as a family. We go through all the ups and downs. “I saw it.”
Sharing a little-known detail about their relationship, Radhika said, “In March 2020, Anant and I were stuck here and couldn't go back to see our family for months. Although it was difficult to be apart, we were grateful for the little joys in life. I learned how to do it. But the little joys of Jamnagar and Anant are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One day we got a call that one of our rescued elephants was giving birth. She had grown up there, so I “I saw Anant standing there with Mahavat and calmly talking to her through the eight-hour labor process. Now we have a beautiful baby boy, Hanuman, who is almost four years old. Naughty as always.”
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani during the pre-wedding celebrations of his sons Anant Ambani and Radhika in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 2, 2024. Wife Nita Ambani hugs Radhika Merchant, daughter of entrepreneur Viren Merchant. INDUSTRY/HANDOUT via REUTERS This image is provided by a third party. There is no resale. No archive
Talking about Anant's ambitious project Vantara and how she shaped it over the years, Radhika said, “People ask when Anant started Vantara. There doesn't seem to be a start date. It was always in his mind. “He said. He was able to further formalize this institution over the years. I have had the privilege of watching Anant and his team pour their heart and soul into making this vision a reality. Anant, I can't express in words how proud I am. you.”
Radhika then expressed her love for Anant, with whom she plans to get married on July 12, 2024. Talking about love and marriage, Radhika said, “Someone once told me that what you actually find when you look for a partner is that you have someone to witness your life. There are over a billion people on this planet. There are people, what does single life really mean? But when you find someone, you meet someone who promises to care about everything: the good, the bad, the beautiful, the bold, the sad, and the mundane. You. says, ‘I see you every day. Your life will not go unnoticed because I will witness it.’ Anant, I am so blessed to be a witness to your beautiful life.”
She said, “Anant and I are so blessed to have you all here in Jamnagar. This is an example of how vast Indian industry can be and how vast the human heart can be. Anant's grandfather Shri D. Shri Dhirubhai Ambani dreamed of opening up a global market, the largest oil refinery here, Uncle Mukesh did exactly this dream, Aunty Nita built vibrant townships and once barren greenbelts, through which Anant has the best canvas in the world to realize his passion. Three generations of our family have worked together. We have dedicated ourselves to Jamnagar and we are very humbled to be able to share this with you all today. Thank you again for joining our celebration. Thank you, Vern. We hope the elegance, beauty and magic of Bantara reaches your hearts as it did before: ours.”
Anant and Radhika officially got engaged in January 2023 after knowing each other for several years. Radhika Merchant is the youngest daughter of Encore Pharmaceuticals CEO Viren Merchant and his wife Shaila Merchant.
Amitabh Bachchan, Manushi Chhillar and other celebrities flocked to Anant Ambani and Radhika's pre-wedding gala held in Jamnagar, Gujarat.