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India’s wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, has commenced a grand celebration for the forthcoming wedding of his youngest son, Anant Ambani, and soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Radhika Merchant. The event, taking place in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has attracted a plethora of notable figures, ranging from global tech CEOs to prominent industry leaders and celebrities from both Bollywood and the music industry.
Anant and Radhika’s Relationship
Anant Ambani, aged 28, who holds directorial positions on several boards of Reliance-owned companies, is set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, aged 29, on July 12th. The couple has been engaged since January last year, marking the beginning of their journey towards marriage.
Radhika Merchant’s Background
Radhika Merchant, the younger daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant, founders of Encore Healthcare, hails from a prestigious family. Her father serves as the CEO of Encore Healthcare and is a board member of APL Apollo Tubes, while her mother holds a directorial position at Encore Healthcare. Additionally, Radhika’s elder sister, Anjali Merchant, is married to Akash Mehta, a businessman and partner at EY.
Radhika’s Education and Career
Radhika pursued her schooling at esteemed institutions such as Cathedral and John Connon School, Ecole Mondiale World School, and obtained an International Baccalaureate diploma from BD Somani International School. Later, she pursued a degree in Political Science from New York University. Upon returning to India, Radhika embarked on a career journey, initially joining Isprava, a luxury real estate company, before transitioning to Encore Healthcare.
Radhika’s Talents and Interests
In addition to her academic and professional achievements, Radhika is also trained in the Bharatnatyam dance form. Notably, in June 2022, she showcased her talents by performing her ‘Arangetram’ at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre. Beyond her career pursuits, Radhika is deeply passionate about various social causes, including animal welfare, civil rights, economic empowerment, education, health, and human rights.
Childhood Friends to Life Partners
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani share a long-standing friendship, having known each other since childhood. Media reports indicate Radhika’s frequent presence in the Ambani household, and she has previously attended significant family events such as Isha Ambani’s wedding with Anand Piramal in 2018 and Akash-Shloka’s marriage in 2019.
As the celebrations unfold, the union of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant symbolizes not only the coming together of two families but also the continuation of a cherished bond between childhood friends blossoming into a lifelong partnership.
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