Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, daughter of billionaire industrialist Viren Merchant, are making headlines again with their second pre-wedding bash planned between May 28 and 30 on a cruise off the coast of South France. This leads up to their wedding, which is scheduled to take place from July 10 to 12.
The couple has been in the spotlight since their engagement. The first pre-wedding celebration generated significant media attention, with their photos quickly going viral on social media platforms. Anant, born on April 10, 1995, is almost a year younger than Radhika, who was born on December 18, 1994. This age difference has not affected their strong bond, which has developed over years of friendship.
Radhika Merchant, known for her academic and artistic achievements, completed her education at Mumbai’s Ecole Mondiale World School and BD Somani International School. She graduated with a degree in Political Science from New York University in 2017. Additionally, she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, having studied for eight years under Guru Bhavana Thakkar at Shree Nibha Arts Academy in Mumbai. Her Arangetram ceremony, hosted by Mukesh and Nita Ambani in May 2022, marked a significant milestone in her dance career.
The couple’s engagement took place at the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, in December 2022, followed by a grand celebration at Antilia, the Ambani residence, in January 2023. Their pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar from March 1 to 3 featured a star-studded guest list, including global tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, and musical performances by Rihanna and Diljit Dosanjh.
The next round of pre-wedding festivities is set to continue on a luxurious cruise in the South of France, demonstrating the grandeur and scale of the celebrations planned for Anant and Radhika's union. The wedding itself promises to be a grand affair, reflecting the stature and influence of both the Ambani and Merchant families.