Rare, unseen photos of Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani with wife Radhika Merchant from their dating days go viral, check
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got married in a star-studded affair last year, and their wedding became a global phenomena in India's cultural history. Anant, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, and Radhika, the daughter of pharmaceutical tycoon Viren and Shaila Merchant have been friends since childhood, and been spotted in same circles from a very young age. Before tying the knot, here are some moments from their dating phase, where the couple almost confirmed their relationship. Have a look at some rare and unseen snaps of Radhika and Anant, screaming picture-perfect moments. Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's unseen photos from their dating days
While pursuing further studies, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant drifted apart, but their friendship remained strong.
Anant and Radhika were seen together, holding hands at Isha Ambani's engagement in Lake Como.
Radhika Merchant also accompanied Anant Ambani's family to actress Priyanka Chopra's wedding in Jodhpur.
One of the pictures of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant holding hands sparked rumours about their relationship.
In 2018, the couple again caught public attention when posted their mushy picture in matching olive green robs, hinting a romantic relationship between them.
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant arrived at Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's Mumbai reception with the entire Ambani family.
In December 2022, the Ambanis and the Merchant family hosted an intimate roka ceremony at Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara in Rajasthan, followed by a grand engagement in 2023, officially welcoming Radhika Merchant into the family.
Following the traditional ceremonies, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant finally tied the knot on 12 July 2024, in a mega wedding that lasted seven months, from the engagement on 29 December 2023 to the mammoth reception, or Mangal Utsav, on 14 July 2024. The Ambanis brought together some of the esteemed names at the celebrations- from Rihanna to Katy Perry and Justin Bieber to Backstreet Boys- to perform at different events, including at a four-day luxury cruise in Italy.
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