https://www.scmp.com/rss/518045/feed The latest news on Isha Ambani, Indian TV personality, including showbiz news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man, and his family live in a fittingly opulent 27-story tower on Mumbai’s most exclusive street. Named the most expensive private residence in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, the Ambanis’ house apparently requires a staff of 600, has three helipads, and features a cinema that can seat 50. Dubbed Antilia – the name of a mythical island off the coast of Europe – the interior of the building has been rarely photographed. With all eyes on the Ambanis’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256056/ambani-familys-billion-dollar-party-ready-mansion-antilia-mukesh-and-his-clan-hosted-light-show-27?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3256056/ambani-familys-billion-dollar-party-ready-mansion-antilia-mukesh-and-his-clan-hosted-light-show-27?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:18 +0000 Jamnagar, in western India, played host to billionaires, celebrities, Bollywood stars and politicians from across the globe as pre-wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant (whose wedding is scheduled for July 12) got under way. Anant is the son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries conglomerate, who has an estimated net worth of US$117.8 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Being one of the richest men in the world means hanging out with the likes of Bill... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3254524/6-best-dressed-stars-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-pre-wedding-bash-rihannas-royal-outfit-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3254524/6-best-dressed-stars-anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-pre-wedding-bash-rihannas-royal-outfit-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:16 +0000 When you’re pocketing a cool US$6.3 million to perform at a wedding bash, you might assume basic name recall would be part of the package. But apparently not for Rihanna, who only managed to remember half of the lovebirds’ names. During the pop star’s performance at the multimillion-dollar pre-wedding (yup, pre-wedding, not even the actual wedding) of Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man, and Radhika Merchant, she mispronounced the bride-to-be’s name while congratulating the couple. “Good... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3254179/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-ott-pre-wedding-bash-asias-richest-mans-son-and-his-wealthy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3254179/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-ott-pre-wedding-bash-asias-richest-mans-son-and-his-wealthy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:00:13 +0000 What happens when the son of Asia’s richest man is about to get married? His father throws a three-day prenuptial bash four months before the actual ceremony. Tycoons from around the world, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars on Friday descended on the small Western Indian city of Jamnagar, where billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani is kick-starting a big fat wedding celebration for his youngest son. The nearly 1,200-person guest list included pop superstar Rihanna; tech... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3254130/rihanna-mark-zuckerberg-bill-gates-shah-rukh-khan-among-stars-mukesh-ambani-sons-extravagant-pre?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3254130/rihanna-mark-zuckerberg-bill-gates-shah-rukh-khan-among-stars-mukesh-ambani-sons-extravagant-pre?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:05:20 +0000 If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the Ambanis, it’s that Asia’s richest family isn’t afraid to splurge when it comes to wedding celebrations. But if you thought Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal’s US$100 million nuptials or Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s equally extravagant bash were over the top, then think again – because Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s big day is expected to take things to a whole new level. Reports are suggesting that their budget stands north of a whopping US$120... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3253834/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-ott-pre-wedding-festivities-son-asias-richest-man-and-his-fiancee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3253834/anant-ambani-and-radhika-merchants-ott-pre-wedding-festivities-son-asias-richest-man-and-his-fiancee?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:00:10 +0000 Indian business mogul Mukesh Ambani and his family spare no expense when it comes to living a luxury life. From designer clothes to expensive cars and couture wardrobes, it only makes sense that Ambani and co have an impressive property portfolio to match. Mukesh has a net worth of around US$92.9 billion and, over the years, much of his fortune has been swept up in extravagant property purchases. Here’s a look inside the mega million-dollar collection owned by the Reliance boss and his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3248224/inside-ambani-familys-mega-million-dollar-property-portfolio-richest-man-asia-mukeshs-record?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3248224/inside-ambani-familys-mega-million-dollar-property-portfolio-richest-man-asia-mukeshs-record?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:14 +0000 Home to Bollywood films and premier cricket league matches, India’s media and entertainment industry is set for a major shake-up with up to two mega-corporate mergers next year that could spark a wave of other consolidations. Expectations have reached a fever pitch in the industry after India’s most valuable company, Reliance Industries, and The Walt Disney Company signed a non-binding agreement to merge their Indian media operations, according to a report by The Economic Times on Monday. The... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3246541/india-entertainment-industry-set-wave-mergers-us-media-giants-and-local-mncs-invest-expand-content?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3246541/india-entertainment-industry-set-wave-mergers-us-media-giants-and-local-mncs-invest-expand-content?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:32:10 +0000 Billionaire, businessman and renowned basketball star ... Magic Johnson is more than that, though. His courage in 1991 when he publicly confirmed he was HIV positive smashed stereotypes about the deadly virus. But what was it like to grow up in the shadow of such an icon? While Johnson didn’t hand his three kids free passes, he accepts them for who they are and fiercely defends their choices. Here’s how Magic and his wife Earlitha “Cookie” Johnson raised their family – and what they’re up to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3243349/who-are-magic-johnsons-3-children-billionaire-nba-legend-called-ej-lgbt-icon-worked-andre-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3243349/who-are-magic-johnsons-3-children-billionaire-nba-legend-called-ej-lgbt-icon-worked-andre-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:18 +0000 There are exactly 2,640 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes. That’s about 0.00003 per cent of the global population. Despite their scarcity, these billionaires are surprisingly easy to find. After all, birds of a feather – especially those of a small brood – flock their private jets together. At the start of the year, they descend en masse on Davos. In July, they fly to Sun Valley. In December, their yachts stop by St Barts. Here’s where billionaires mingle, wheel and deal, and relax,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3242666/where-richest-people-world-hang-out-through-year-us-event-where-billionaire-jeff-bezos-and-disney?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3242666/where-richest-people-world-hang-out-through-year-us-event-where-billionaire-jeff-bezos-and-disney?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:00:11 +0000 It’s no secret that Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband, has had his ups and downs with his children over the years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pax Jolie Pitt (@paxalbum) While it’s unclear how well the Hollywood actor gets on with them today, recent reports claim that his now 19-year-old son, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, posted an expletive-filled “rant” against his adoptive father on a private Instagram story on Father’s Day back in 2020. As... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3242588/what-has-pax-thien-jolie-pitt-been-2023-angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitts-adopted-son-helped-set-without?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3242588/what-has-pax-thien-jolie-pitt-been-2023-angelina-jolie-and-brad-pitts-adopted-son-helped-set-without?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:00:17 +0000 Late last year, Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal welcomed twins into the world. Now, as babies Krishna and Aadiya prepare to celebrate their first birthdays on November 19, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the most extravagant moments in their lives so far. The “Adventures of Aadiya and Krishna” closet View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gifts Tell All (@giftstellall) Isha is, of course, the daughter of former world’s richest person Mukesh... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241481/are-isha-ambanis-twins-luckiest-babies-planet-inside-luxury-lives-billionaire-heiress-children?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241481/are-isha-ambanis-twins-luckiest-babies-planet-inside-luxury-lives-billionaire-heiress-children?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:24 +0000 At the opening of Mumbai’s first luxury mall, almost all of Bollywood’s A-list stars turned out for the red carpet event in haute couture outfits, with photographers snapping away, reminiscent of the annual Met Gala in New York. Some 66 global luxury brands – such as Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Versace, Tiffany & Co – have set up shop in Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza, a one-stop luxury shopping centre in India’s richest city that is also home to 169 billionaires and 59,000 millionaires. With China’s... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3240384/mumbais-first-luxury-shopping-centre-taps-indias-cultural-understanding-affluence?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3240384/mumbais-first-luxury-shopping-centre-taps-indias-cultural-understanding-affluence?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:00:16 +0000 Meet Eleanor Lam, known as Elly, whose heiress life is filled with such opulence and splendour that it would leave even Barbie green with envy. The social media darling, who recently celebrated her birthday on July 11, has a whopping 162,000 (and counting) Instagram followers. With each post, she takes her global audience on a journey through jet-setting adventures, exquisite dinners, coveted luxury handbags and a wardrobe filled with designer pieces from Chanel, Jacquemus, Versace and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228108/inside-elly-lams-fabulous-life-hong-kong-heiress-and-it-girl-hangs-out-auntie-michelle-yeoh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3228108/inside-elly-lams-fabulous-life-hong-kong-heiress-and-it-girl-hangs-out-auntie-michelle-yeoh?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:00:16 +0000 With a net worth of US$87 billion (per Forbes), Reliance Industries’ 66-year-old boss Mukesh Ambani is preparing to pass the baton on to the next generation. As his children become more immersed in the family business, they too are making sure that the Ambani name and legacy live on. The latest addition to the Ambani fold? A baby girl – the fourth grandchild to Mukesh and Nita Ambani. Just a month after revealing she was pregnant, Shloka Mehta has given birth. Here’s what you need to know about... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222610/asias-richest-family-just-got-bigger-baby-joy-akash-ambani-and-wife-shloka-mehta-reliance-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222610/asias-richest-family-just-got-bigger-baby-joy-akash-ambani-and-wife-shloka-mehta-reliance-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:00:19 +0000 Kareena Kapoor-Khan has carved out an indelible career for herself over her 20 years in Bollywood. In addition to her acting talents, the mother-of-two is also one of India’s most revered fashion icons. Whether she’s making bold sartorial choices, pulling off a cosy look at the airport or kicking off maternity trends in her home country, she is always one step ahead. Any fashionista worth her salt has a handbag to match her outfits, and Kapoor-Khan is no exception. The 3 Idiots star has a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3206279/luxury-handbags-kareena-kapoor-khan-cant-live-without-monogrammed-louis-vuitton-she-takes-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3206279/luxury-handbags-kareena-kapoor-khan-cant-live-without-monogrammed-louis-vuitton-she-takes-her?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:19 +0000 Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani’s statuses as India’s wealthiest individuals may be secure for now, but no one stays on top forever. There’s a slew of up-and-coming entrepreneurs making names for themselves … and a lot of money in the process. One such individual is Kaivalya Vohra, who was featured on the IIFL Hurun India Rich List 2022. But what made him stand out from other names was his age: Vohra is just 19 years old, making him the youngest on the list, according to India’s The Economic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204913/meet-indias-youngest-millionaire-kaivalya-vohra-19-year-old-stanford-dropout-co-founded-delivery-app?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204913/meet-indias-youngest-millionaire-kaivalya-vohra-19-year-old-stanford-dropout-co-founded-delivery-app?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:11 +0000 Carl Sagan, the late American scientist and author, once described books as “proof that humans are capable of working magic” – recognising their unique ability to place a reader in the mind of a writer, possibly dead for thousands of years, breaking through the shackles of time. For Kirstin Chen, author of the recent hit novel Counterfeit, time’s connection to writing is less fanciful, more personal. “I am a slow writer. It takes me four to five years to write a book,” she says. “When I was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3204791/bestselling-author-kirstin-chen-regenerative-gift-time-her-hit-third-novel-counterfeit-explores?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3204791/bestselling-author-kirstin-chen-regenerative-gift-time-her-hit-third-novel-counterfeit-explores?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:17 +0000 CEOs don’t often conflate philosophy and business outside of Randian discourse on the benefits of self-interest and the merits of unfettered profit – a philosophy best exemplified in Gordon Gecko’s classic line that “greed is good”. Speak with Aaron Lau, founder and CEO of Gusto Collective, for any length of time and it quickly becomes apparent that he feels the need for a loftier motive. Lau talks about how his business needs “a reason to exist”. Perhaps this is unsurprising given Lau has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3204780/gusto-collective-founder-aaron-lau-business-raison-detre-meet-hong-kong-tech-ceo-who-explains-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3204780/gusto-collective-founder-aaron-lau-business-raison-detre-meet-hong-kong-tech-ceo-who-explains-why?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:11:18 +0000 Few things encapsulate time’s role as creator better than wine. And few people understand that better than James Suckling, who embarked on his career as a wine critic more than 40 years ago and is today one of the busiest and most influential critics in the world. “A bottle of great wine is a time capsule,” he says. “You open a bottle and drink it and it takes you back to the moment the grapes were harvested and when the wine was made. There’s no other consumable product that can do that, except... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204409/40-years-wine-tasting-renowned-critic-james-suckling-how-bottle-1966-chateau-lafite-rothschild-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3204409/40-years-wine-tasting-renowned-critic-james-suckling-how-bottle-1966-chateau-lafite-rothschild-his?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:15 +0000 After a near-decade in the music business, singer Rosé is thinking about the next phase of her career. In a shoot captured by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, famed for snapping Kate Moss’ iconic Calvin Klein campaign in the 1990s, the K-pop superstar from girl group Blackpink is looking ahead, dressed in head-to-toe black and draped with Tiffany & Co’s swanky HardWear collection. “I’ve always loved wearing Tiffany jewellery. To be part of an iconic brand that has been part of my life for a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:00:10 +0000 Ah, Bond … James Bond. He’s revered for his dapper looks and sleek style, his elusive spy moves, and his suave playboy ways – charming his way through women while dolling out violence with an apparent guilt-free licence to kill. To a certain generation of men, 007 is the ultimate symbol of masculinity – an unfathomably cool sex symbol who can apparently make nearly every woman he desires weak in the knees. While the misogynist overtones and post-colonial posturing of the character’s heyday may... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204354/whos-richest-james-bond-actor-net-worths-ranked-og-icon-sean-connerys-us350-million-stash-pierce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204354/whos-richest-james-bond-actor-net-worths-ranked-og-icon-sean-connerys-us350-million-stash-pierce?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 24 Dec 2022 16:10:09 +0000 The last month of the year always brings in a roster of Oscar-worthy films, and this year’s big contender is Damien Chazelle’s period dramedy Babylon – slated to release on December 23. The film revolves around a group of Hollywood stars in the late 1920s as they see the industry transition from the silent era to sound films. Babylon’s buzz also derives from its star-studded cast, which includes Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva playing the leads along with myriad supporting stars such as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204344/who-li-jun-li-chinese-american-actress-babylon-starring-opposite-brad-pitt-and-margot-robbie-she?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204344/who-li-jun-li-chinese-american-actress-babylon-starring-opposite-brad-pitt-and-margot-robbie-she?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:15:10 +0000 Michelle Yeoh is living her best life at the age of 60. The renowned Malaysian actress and former Bond girl first cut her teeth on Hong Kong action films during the city’s golden era of the 1980s and 1990s. Today, she is sitting pretty as favourite to win best actress at the 2023 Oscars for her revelatory performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once – even though the nominations have yet to be announced. The role has already won her best actress nods at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204341/michelle-yeoh-woman-behind-icon-who-oscar-tipped-actress-dating-which-millionaire-hong-kong-tycoon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204341/michelle-yeoh-woman-behind-icon-who-oscar-tipped-actress-dating-which-millionaire-hong-kong-tycoon?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Dec 2022 04:15:47 +0000 It’s been a heck of a year for one of the world’s richest families, the Ambanis. Family head Mukesh Ambani saw his wealth soar to around US$91 billion, according to Forbes. His children are getting even more involved in the family business, Reliance Industries, with big shifts that resulted in Isha, Akash and Anant taking the helm of different parts of the company. Mukesh, meanwhile, dug deep into his pockets to spend big on two properties in Dubai, with the landmark deals going viral. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204125/ambani-heirs-epic-2022-twin-baby-joy-and-prithvis-school-life-mukeshs-succession-plan-akash-isha-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204125/ambani-heirs-epic-2022-twin-baby-joy-and-prithvis-school-life-mukeshs-succession-plan-akash-isha-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:13 +0000 He dropped out of school to play chess, then he dropped chess to trade stocks … and then his life changed forever. Now Nikhil Kamath is one of India’s youngest billionaires thanks to Zerodha, the disruptive trading platform he co-founded with his brother, as well as True Beacon, an investment management firm for ultra-high net worth investors – and he is not oblivious to the impact time has had on his success. Boss babe billionaire heiress: inside Isha Ambani’s momentous 2022 “Timing is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204089/zerodhas-nikhil-kamath-becoming-self-made-billionaire-meet-chess-nerd-who-co-founded-indias-largest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204089/zerodhas-nikhil-kamath-becoming-self-made-billionaire-meet-chess-nerd-who-co-founded-indias-largest?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:11 +0000 To Netflix viewers, she is among the most famous French faces of the moment, appearing in three hits: Call My Agent, The Crown and Emily in Paris, which returns for a third season on December 21. It is quite a turnaround for Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, 59, who never expected this level of international fame. She credits Cédric Klapisch, a director on Call My Agent, with pulling her “out of the coffin” after her career stalled in her 40s. But it is her role as Sylvie Grateau, boss of a luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204130/philippine-leroy-beaulieu-her-emily-paris-comeback-returning-boss-sylvie-grateau-season-3-hit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204130/philippine-leroy-beaulieu-her-emily-paris-comeback-returning-boss-sylvie-grateau-season-3-hit?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:10:10 +0000 Ashley Lin may be the daughter of ex-celebrity couple Mimi Kung and Wei Lin, but she is making a name for herself through her own multiple creative pursuits. Dubbed the “Prettiest Second-Gen Star”, Ashley is a budding singer-songwriter, actress and fashion model with an educational background in architecture – among many other pursuits. Kung is perhaps best known for her roles in TV drama Journey to the West (1996) and film Encounters of the Spooky Kind (1980), while Wei has starred in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204075/meet-ashley-lin-talented-daughter-hong-kong-icon-mimi-kung-and-wei-lin-model-singer-and-actress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204075/meet-ashley-lin-talented-daughter-hong-kong-icon-mimi-kung-and-wei-lin-model-singer-and-actress?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:29:58 +0000 James Cameron’s much-anticipated sequel Avatar: The Way of Water was released on December 16th, and has since kicked up quite the fuss, with audiences buzzing about the film’s stunning visual effects, high octane action sequences and immersive storytelling. Aside from having the experienced Titanic director at its helm, a star-studded cast dominates the exciting US$350 million sequel, per Time, with several more big names expected to appear in the third, fourth and fifth instalments of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204014/who-richest-avatar-star-net-worths-ranked-vin-diesels-fast-and-furious-millions-and-kate-winslet-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204014/who-richest-avatar-star-net-worths-ranked-vin-diesels-fast-and-furious-millions-and-kate-winslet-who?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:10:12 +0000 The 2022 Fifa World Cup ended with a bang on December 18 after Argentina defeated France in a sensational final and took home the golden trophy after 36 years since the country’s last victory. Argentinian striker and football star Lionel Messi, 35, was the highlight of the game as he scored two goals for Argentina and led the country to its win. Afterwards, Messi was named the player of the tournament and marked his first World Cup win after taking home seven Ballon d’Ors and 38 other trophies... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203978/who-lionel-messis-gorgeous-fashionista-wife-antonela-roccuzzo-2022-world-cup-champ-and-his-love-were?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203978/who-lionel-messis-gorgeous-fashionista-wife-antonela-roccuzzo-2022-world-cup-champ-and-his-love-were?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:24 +0000 Tyler Perry has become one of the most talked-about celebrities after he appeared on the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, speaking about how he loaned the couple his US$18 million Los Angeles mansion back in 2020. This was after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from the royal family that year. At the time, Harry and Meghan had not even met Perry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) Not only did Perry loan them... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203861/how-did-harry-and-meghans-bff-tyler-perry-make-his-billions-godfather-lilibet-diana-lent-his-us18?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203861/how-did-harry-and-meghans-bff-tyler-perry-make-his-billions-godfather-lilibet-diana-lent-his-us18?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:02:26 +0000 Celebrity twin pairings like Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen or Dylan and Cole Sprouse are well-known. But you probably didn’t know that stars like Ashton Kutcher or Vin Diesel have twins, too. 1. Scarlett Johansson and Hunter Johansson Scarlett Johansson has a twin brother named Hunter Johansson, who’s an actor just like his sister. According to E! News, the Avengers star is three minutes older. 10 highest-paid actresses of 2022, ranked – from Zendaya to Lady Gaga 2. Gisele Bündchen and Patrícia... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203592/surprise-12-celebs-twins-you-probably-didnt-know-about-gisele-bundchen-ashton-kutcher-and-black?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203592/surprise-12-celebs-twins-you-probably-didnt-know-about-gisele-bundchen-ashton-kutcher-and-black?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:32:54 +0000 It’s been a year of bridging the gender gap and making money for Isha Ambani, all while carrying twins – the newest Ambani heirs. Daughter to Mukesh Ambani, whose net worth sits around US$92.5 billion (per Forbes), Isha has earned the respect of those around her since leading the retail sector for Reliance, bringing in big wins for the company. Her appointment to the leadership of Reliance has certainly elevated her standing in the business world – which is still largely dominated by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203013/billionaire-boss-babe-inside-isha-ambanis-momentous-2022-bridging-gender-gap-her-new-leadership-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3203013/billionaire-boss-babe-inside-isha-ambanis-momentous-2022-bridging-gender-gap-her-new-leadership-role?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:18 +0000 This month, Blake Lively stepped onstage at the 36th American Cinematheque Awards to present her husband, Ryan Reynolds, with his accolade. She looked glamorous as usual in a flowing floral dress … but we couldn’t help but notice the actor looked a little different this time around. Of course, celebrity fans will remember that she revealed her fourth pregnancy just two months ago, on September 15 at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit in New York, showing up with a visible baby... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200728/blake-livelys-8-best-maternity-fashion-looks-all-time-she-revealed-her-fourth-pregnancy-ryan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200728/blake-livelys-8-best-maternity-fashion-looks-all-time-she-revealed-her-fourth-pregnancy-ryan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:05:08 +0000 Ambani alert: another set of twins have joined the family! Isha Ambani and her husband Anand Piramal surprised fans after announcing that they have welcomed twins on November 19. Speculation about Ambani and Piramal expanding their family has been doing the rounds for a while, but every time fans thought Ambani might be pregnant, their hopes were dashed. Then, in the unexpected announcement, the Ambani family confirmed that the couple had not one baby, but two. Here’s everything you need to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200376/twins-alert-isha-ambani-and-anand-piramals-secret-baby-joy-following-months-pregnancy-speculation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200376/twins-alert-isha-ambani-and-anand-piramals-secret-baby-joy-following-months-pregnancy-speculation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:24:44 +0000 A Bollywood star, a billionaire businessman and a vaccine powerhouse: these are the people who can afford to own some of Mumbai’s most luxurious mansions. From helipads to infinity pools and sea views to die for, these sprawling estates seem to have it all. India’s ultra-rich all seem to choose Mumbai as their base, and in many cases have spent years (and millions of dollars) making their family pads the biggest and most magnificent in the country. So without further ado, here are five of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198321/5-most-extravagant-indian-mansions-amitabh-bachchans-family-home-and-mukesh-ambanis-us2-billion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3198321/5-most-extravagant-indian-mansions-amitabh-bachchans-family-home-and-mukesh-ambanis-us2-billion?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:11 +0000 Their husbands are constantly in the news. If it’s not because they’ve made another billion, adding to their massive wealth portfolio, then it’s because Mukesh Ambani, 65, and Gautam Adani, 60, are being pitted against each other. They’re two of the most powerful, influential and richest Indians on the planet, after all. Adani’s wealth is at an estimated US$133 billion while Ambani’s is around US$83 billion, per Bloomberg. And as they face off in the business world, they are supported by a no... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3194129/indian-billionaire-wives-compared-nita-ambani-and-priti?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3194129/indian-billionaire-wives-compared-nita-ambani-and-priti?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:26 +0000 Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has solidified his children’s future at Reliance Industries, his Mumbai-based multinational conglomerate company, detailing his succession plans at his once-a-year speech to investors. On August 29, the 65 year old addressed shareholders at the 45th annual general meeting, where he detailed his 5G roll-out, petrochemical expansion and the foray into FMCG (fast moving consumer goods). All eyes were on Mukesh as he spoke about his company and the succession of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190789/how-mukesh-ambanis-family-comes-first-indian-billionaire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3190789/how-mukesh-ambanis-family-comes-first-indian-billionaire?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:57:12 +0000 In the space of just 18 months, the mega wealthy Ambani family have come under attack not once, but twice. First it was a bomb threat that turned out to be a full blown plot to kill the family, and now the Ambanis find themselves on high alert again after several threatening phone calls. As a result, India’s richest clan – Mukesh, Nita, Isha, Akash and Anant Ambani – are once more being forced to deploy extra security to ensure their safety, according to Mint. Although Indian police seem... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189371/inside-ambanis-latest-security-nightmare-unknown-caller?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189371/inside-ambanis-latest-security-nightmare-unknown-caller?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:34 +0000 Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have both enjoyed a meteoric rise in wealth in the last decade, between them dominating India’s energy, infrastructure, retail and defence development industries. Though they operate in some of the same industries, Adani and Ambani’s gigantic multi-sector companies have perhaps quire sensibly steered clear of direct competition with one another. However, Bloomberg reported on Monday that Ambani’s aides received word in June that Adani was planning to bid for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188404/gautam-adani-vs-mukesh-ambani-their-opulent-lives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188404/gautam-adani-vs-mukesh-ambani-their-opulent-lives?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:16 +0000 One of the world’s richest families, the Ambanis, were in full celebratory mode as one of their own got married. Isheta Salgaocar is the daughter of Deepti Salgaocar, sister to Mukesh Ambani. According to Times Now, Salgaocar was previously married to jewellery designer Neeshal Modi in 2016. In May this year, she held a cocktail party for her second wedding, this time to Atulya Mittal, in Mumbai, followed by a dreamy ceremony in London, where her well-connected family was fully in attendance.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184879/big-fat-ambani-wedding-mukesh-hosted-glam-garden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184879/big-fat-ambani-wedding-mukesh-hosted-glam-garden?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:25 +0000 Shah Rukh Khan is a Bollywood legend who has cemented his name in the film industry over the past 30 years since starring in his first Bollywood hit, Deewana, in 1992. As a celebrated actor, he attends many high-profile events and is also known for his performances at celebrity weddings. But don’t think they don’t come at a cost. Khan is an astute businessman and charges high fees for lending his name to public events. Besides his performances, appearances at events cost a pretty penny too.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3182511/how-much-does-shah-rukh-khan-charge-appear-events?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3182511/how-much-does-shah-rukh-khan-charge-appear-events?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:17 +0000 She may not have the title of Mrs Ambani just yet, but there’s no doubt Radhika Merchant is considered a member of the family. The 28-year-old is engaged to “perfect son” Anant Ambani, and being part of one of the wealthiest clans in the world obviously comes with its perks … Prince of India: the baby bling life of Mukesh Ambani’s grandson Prithvi Designer clothes for one. No to mention expensive bags, insanely priced shoes and lots of diamonds. Here’s a look at some of Merchant’s most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179458/radhika-merchants-most-expensive-outfits-cute-dg-sandals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3179458/radhika-merchants-most-expensive-outfits-cute-dg-sandals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:29 +0000 As part of a billionaire family, the Ambani women are respected for their striving business mindsets – but are also known for their luxury spending habits, of course. From their designer bags to the endless amounts of shoes and expensive outfits, Nita, Shloka, Isha and Kokilaben are no strangers to the lavish lifestyle. Here’s how the Ambani women spend their billions … 1. Shloka’s extravagant fashion Shloka Mehta captured India’s attention when she married the eldest son of Mukesh and Nita... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177926/inside-ambani-womens-million-dollar-designer-wardrobes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3177926/inside-ambani-womens-million-dollar-designer-wardrobes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:25 +0000 What is it really like to be thrust into one of the most powerful families in the world? For Shloka Mehta and Radhika Merchant, that is their reality. Mehta is married to Akash Ambani – firstborn son to Mukesh Ambani – and the two have a child together, Prithvi. Meanwhile, Merchant is rumoured to be engaged to Anant Ambani. Although the two aren’t spotted out and about as much as Mehta and her husband, when Merchant does go out, her every move is analysed. Here’s what we know about Mehta and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175593/just-how-close-are-shloka-mehta-and-radhika-merchant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3175593/just-how-close-are-shloka-mehta-and-radhika-merchant?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:18 +0000 Jai Anmol Ambani and Khrisha Shah are officially married! Days of pre-wedding celebrations were followed by extravagant nuptials at his parents Anil and Tina Ambani’s luxury home in Mumbai. The happy couple got hitched on February 20 and a week later mum Tina shared intimate images of the family celebrating their love. The groom is notoriously private and the images show a celebration rooted in prayer, tradition and a small celebration (well, small by Ambani standards) to mark the next phase of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168646/inside-jai-anmol-and-krisha-shahs-big-fat-ambani-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3168646/inside-jai-anmol-and-krisha-shahs-big-fat-ambani-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:09:53 +0000 She recorded songs in more than 30 languages and lent her voice to over 1,000 films, changing the face of Bollywood and making her voice a part of India’s story. On February 6, Lata Mangeshkar, nicknamed “the nightingale of Bollywood”, died at the age of 92. She was hospitalised on January 11 after contracting Covid-19 and died of multiple organ failure at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Her death has impacted people across the whole of India, with two days of national mourning being... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166082/remembering-lata-mangeshkar-nightingale-bollywood-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3166082/remembering-lata-mangeshkar-nightingale-bollywood-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:58:01 +0000 Just over a month after the news broke that Jai Anmol Ambani, son of Anil and Tina Ambani, was engaged to be married to Krisha Shah, the couple’s lavish pre-wedding celebrations – and star-studded guest lists – are making headlines. Politician Supriya Sule posted several pictures of the event, and a family member posted video footage, too. According to Bollywood Shaadis, the festivities are in full swing ahead of the big day. The family has prepared for the celebration as only the Ambanis can,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164546/inside-jai-anmol-ambani-and-krisha-shahs-pre-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3164546/inside-jai-anmol-ambani-and-krisha-shahs-pre-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:16 +0000 This year marks tremendous change for Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita and their three children – Akash, Isha and Anant. That’s according to the billionaire himself, who at a Reliance Family Day meeting held in late December 2021 spoke for the first time about the succession plans for the family company. He said the younger generation of leaders at Reliance was now ready to take on bigger leadership roles at the company, and that the process would be accelerated in 2022. Business Standard reports... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162917/will-isha-akash-and-anant-take-over-ambani-familys-us217?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3162917/will-isha-akash-and-anant-take-over-ambani-familys-us217?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:33:31 +0000 So 2021 was a rough year for all, but for the Ambani family it’s been smoother sailing than most. From Isha Ambani getting a US$61.2 million beachfront mansion as a wedding gift from her in-laws, to Anant Ambani getting in shape once and for all with the help of an elite personal trainer. We also learned a few surprising things too. Like the fact that Mukesh Ambani had a tough childhood, sharing a single bedroom with nine others at one point. These are the STYLE stories about the Ambani family... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160276/4-biggest-ambani-headlines-2021-mukeshs-humble-childhood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3160276/4-biggest-ambani-headlines-2021-mukeshs-humble-childhood?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:28:09 +0000 It’s a month of celebrations in the Ambani household after Jai Anmol Ambani, the eldest son of Anil and Tina Ambani, popped the question to his girlfriend, Krisha Shah. The news was leaked on the same day he turned 30, prompting an internet frenzy over the news. So who is Shah, the girl who managed to capture the Ambani heir’s heart? Will there be a luxury wedding like his cousin Isha Ambani’s? Here’s everything you need to know … How the news got leaked Jai Anmol’s friend, actor Armaan Jain,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159924/inside-jai-anmol-ambanis-engagement-krisha-shah-power?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3159924/inside-jai-anmol-ambanis-engagement-krisha-shah-power?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:59:06 +0000