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Is Anant Ambani – son of Mukesh Ambani – India’s most eligible bachelor?

Rumours abound that the son of India’s wealthiest man is dating Radhika Merchant, the daughter of a business tycoon, and could soon follow in the footsteps of his older brother and sister

Anant Ambani (left) with his mother, Nita Ambani (centre), and father, Mukesh Ambani, who is chairman of Reliance Industries, India’s largest private sector company. Photo: AP

The Ambani twins Isha and Akash recently had lavish weddings that featured stunning decorations, beautiful outfits and plenty of celebrity guests. But Isha and Akash aren’t the only children of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. Their younger brother Anant is starting up his courtship process. Here’s why he might just be the most eligible bachelor in India.

Like his siblings, Anant very well-educated. The Ambanis place a premium on high-quality education, and Anant is no exception. As a child, he studied at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai – a school named after his grandfather.

 
 
 
 

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Then it was off to Brown University, an Ivy League university in the United States that his brother Akash also attended. Anant only graduated in 2017, so he probably hasn’t made up his mind about pursuing graduate school. But if his siblings are any indication, he is likely to pursue a business degree at a top institution.

As a child, Anant struggled with asthma, and the medication caused him to gain weight. By the time he was in his late teens, he weighed 178kg – and became a victim of bullying on social media.

Siblings (from left) Akash, Anant and Isha with their parents, Nita and Mukesh Ambani
Siblings (from left) Akash, Anant and Isha with their parents, Nita and Mukesh Ambani

It all changed a few years ago when Anant lost 108kg in roughly 18 months, thanks to dietary changes, walking and yoga. To acknowledge his remarkable journey, celebrities like Bollywood actor Salman Khan took to Twitter with congratulatory messages. Since then, Anant has managed to keep the weight off and remain healthy.

We love that he’s a total mama’s boy. As the “baby” of the family, Anant Ambani has a sweet relationship with his famous mother Nita. When Anant was struggling with his weight, she supported him unflinchingly and even joined him as he exercised and changed his diet. She also inspired her son, having lost almost 58kg herself a few years earlier.

Anant is close to his influential father and is believed to be preparing to join the family business. “Going forward, you will see Anant also taking some key responsibilities,” said Arun Kejriwal, the founder of KRIS, an investment advisory firm. Anant even gave a keynote at the company’s 40th-anniversary celebration and said that serving Reliance is “the most important mission” of his life.

So the question on everyone’s mind: is Anant single?

Rumours abound that he is dating Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Encore Healthcare Private CEO Viren Merchant. Not much is known about her, but the rumours started up when she was seen dancing at Isha’s wedding. Then during Akash’s engagement party, a friend teased Anant about Radhika during some onstage festivities. This raised plenty of eyebrows!

So are they together? Well, this romantic photo that surfaced on the internet seemed to confirm that Radhika and Anant have a special bond:

It’s clear that Anant’s courtship is in full swing. If he’s planning on following in the footsteps of his older brother and sister, a stunning engagement and wedding ceremony could be on the cards. But will it be Radhika standing across from him at the altar?

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