In the echelons of India’s elite, all eyes are now on Anant Ambani, the youngest scion of Reliance Industries billionaire patriarch Mukesh Ambani.
The 28-year-old is set to tie the knot with professional dancer and CEO daughter Radhika Merchant. Alongside a lavish pre-celebration guest list that included luminaries Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and an exclusive performance by Rihanna, the world’s curiosity has been piqued about the groom behind the extravaganza. Below, see the essential facts about the much-buzzed-about Indian heir in this quick fact sheet.
1. Anant Ambani was born on April 10, 1995.
Anant is the youngest child of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in oil and gas, telecom, petrochemicals, retail, and financial services. According to Forbes, Mukesh’s net worth is $117 billion, making him the 9th richest man globally and the first in Asia.
Anant has two older siblings, Akash and Isha, who also have a hand in their family business.
2. Anant Ambani graduated from an Ivy League school.
Like his brother Akash, Anant earned his bachelor’s degree at the prestigious Brown University. Prior to that, he studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai, India.
3. Anant Ambani is passionate about green energy and animals.
At a young age, Anant already displayed an affinity for animal welfare. This furthered into a passion for green energy, manifested in his tenure as a businessman. At Reliance Industries, Anant is the head of the energy business, alongside its global operations in renewable and green energy.
The youngest son of the Ambani family launched Vantara or the Star of the Forest program, an initiative of the conglomerate that focuses on the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of mistreated and threatened animals. This expansive animal shelter takes up 3000 acres of the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex's "Green Belt."
4. Anant Ambani had a remarkable weight loss journey.
Originally weighing around 208 kilograms reportedly due to his severe asthma, steroids, and medication, Anant’s weight loss journey became the subject of buzz in recent years. He tapped Indian celebrity fitness coach Vinod Channa, who helped him adhere to a low-fat, low-carb, high-protein, and zero-sugar diet. On top of this, Anant followed a rigorous workout regimen for five to six hours daily, which involved a mix of cardio, functional training, yoga, and a 21-kilometer walk. According to reports, the result was a total loss of 108 kilograms in just 18 months.
5. Anant Ambani will wed Radhika Merchant.
The Ambani son made waves on the internet once again after the extravagant celebrations before his official nuptials in July. Anant is set to tie the knot with the 29-year-old Radhika Merchant, a professional classical dancer and the daughter of Encore Healthcare’s CEO.
Their three-day pre-wedding celebration boasted a multimillion budget and a star-studded guest list, including the likes of Bollywood glitterati, billionaires Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, and Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump.
The couple’s guest performers were also in a league of their own, as headlined by musician and fellow billionaire Rihanna. The singer, who last publicly performed on a grand scale during the 2023 Super Bowl, was rumored to have been paid around $7 million for the exclusive performance–that’s approximately P391 million!
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