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Nita Ambani talks about her son Anant Ambani’s wedding, its rich Indian history, and a touching moment that moved her.
Nita Ambani discusses the splendour of her son’s wedding.
The grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was undoubtedly one of the most talked-about occasions last year. As the wedding made global headlines for its sheer grandeur, it also invited scrutiny. Many were in awe of the grandeur, but others questioned the extravagantness. Nita Ambani recently opened up to her thoughts on the festivities; how she took the criticism that came their way in a candid conversation.
In an interview with Haslinda Amin on Bloomberg Television, Nita Ambani addressed the criticism over the extravagant wedding.
“You know every parent wants to do their best for their children’s wedding. And that’s what we did in all this. I think it was a made in India brand that came out. I am happy that I was able to kind of bring to the centerstage our Indian traditions, Indian heritage, and Indian culture,” she said.
Furthermore, she explained how the wedding honoured India’s rich cultural legacy. “I am happy that I was able to kind of bring to the centerstage our Indian traditions, Indian heritage, and Indian culture.”
In the interview, Nita Ambani also talked about a poignant experience that profoundly affected her. She reflected on the battles her youngest son Anant faced with obesity as a result of his asthma and a heartwarming chat they had just before he tied the knot with his now wife, Radhika Merchant.
“My son Anant has been fighting obesity from a very young age because of his asthma and when he went up on a stage as a confident bridegroom, he told me ‘Mom, it’s not what I am physically. It’s what my heart is.’ And I saw him holding his life partner’s hand; I think that’s what was the most touching feeling,” she shared.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got married in Mumbai on the 12th of July, 2024, in the presence of dignitaries, world leaders, and Bollywood celebrities. Two lavish pre-wedding celebrations, one in Jamnagar and another on an opulent European cruise, preceded their wedding and each reflected the family’s longstanding ties to hospitality, festivity, and culture.
As the Ambani family continues to get to major milestones, Nita Ambani’s thoughts are a reminder that every big occasion conceals a deeper meaning—a celebration of love, legacy, and the ties that bind a family.
