Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani, has been making headlines not only for his family's legacy but also for his recent marriage to Radhika Merchant, daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO and Vice Chairman of Encore Healthcare.

This article delves into the life of Anant Ambani, his upbringing in one of India's wealthiest families, his involvement in the family business, his struggle with weight gain, and his recent high-profile wedding.

Five facts about Anant Ambani

1. Early life and upbringing

Anant Ambani is the youngest son of Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, one of the largest conglomerates in India. Anant is known for his philanthropic work and active involvement in the family business.

Born on April 10, 1995, Anant Ambani grew up in a family that is considered one of the wealthiest in India. He has two siblings who are twins, Akash and Isha. Anant is regarded as one of the successors of the Reliance Industries enterprise owned by Mukesh Ambani.

Anant completed his graduation from Brown University in Rhode Island after attending Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. Thus far, Anant has participated in some sports, such as the Indian Premier League. Anant is not active on social media.

He has been the most interested in social events with his mother, Nita Ambani and has spent the most time at the company's Jamnagar campus out of the three children. It is currently believed that he is becoming more involved with the company.

Despite his privileged upbringing, Anant has always been known for his humility and down-to-earth nature. He is often seen accompanying his father at various public events and business meetings.

2. Involvement in the family's business

Anant has been actively involved in the operations of Reliance Industries and has shown a keen interest in the business from a young age. He is currently serving as a director on the board of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, the telecom arm of Reliance Industries.

3. Struggle with health and weight gain

In a 2017 interview, Nita Ambani, the mother of Anant, revealed that her son was suffering from obesity, was highly asthmatic, and, due to that, was put on a lot of steroids.

Their quest to treat his asthma resulted in Anant gaining more weight. According to reports, Anant used to weigh around 208 kg.

4. Marriage to Radhika Merchant

Recently, Anant Ambani made headlines when he tied the knot with Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Viren Merchant, CEO and Vice Chairman of Encore Healthcare. The grand wedding ceremony was attended by several prominent personalities from the business and entertainment industries.

Anant's marriage to Radhika Merchant was a lavish affair, with multiple events held over several days. The couple's wedding was widely covered by the media, and their pictures went viral on social media platforms.

Prior to the wedding ceremony, there was a three-day pre-wedding party in the Western Indian seaside town of Jamnagar in March. This featured a private concert by Rihanna.

Among the international personalities invited were Kim and Khloe Kardashian, actor and WWE star John Cena, retired boxer Mike Tyson, Nigerian singer Rema, and Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

The guest list also included former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, former British Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, and World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

5. Philanthropic activities

Despite his high-profile status, Anant Ambani prefers to keep a low profile and is known for his reserved nature. He is often seen participating in various social initiatives and charity events organized by the Ambani family.

Anant Ambani initiated a grand 40-day Bhandara in Mumbai. The charitable event fed an astounding 9,000 people daily. According to a video that went viral online, the last day of the Bhandara is July 15.

As the son of one of India's most influential business tycoons, Anant Ambani is expected to play a significant role in the future of Reliance Industries. With his strong business acumen and dedication to the family business, Anant is poised to continue the legacy of the Ambani family and make a mark in the business world.

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