All You Need To Know About Radhika Merchant

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Mohit Bisht

Anant Ambani, youngest son of Nita and Mukesh Ambani, is engaged to Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant and wife Shaila.

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Radhika, a native of Kutch in Gujurat, was born on December 18, 1994, in Mumbai.

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She attended École Mondiale World School, The Cathedral and John Connon Schools in Mumbai, and earned an International Baccalaureate diploma from BD Somani International School.

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Radhika is a New York University alumna and sits on the board of directors at Encore Healthcare.

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Radhika is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, who performed her “arangetram” in June 2022.

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Besides dance, Radhika enjoys reading, swimming, trekking, in addition to being associated with animal welfare activities.

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Anant proposed to Radhika at Moti Mahal in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, followed by a roka ceremony at Shrinathji temple on December 29, 2022.

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The roka was followed by a grand party at Antilia, which stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor attended.

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Radhika and Anant's pre-wedding festivities will take place in Jamnagar, Gujarat, between March 1-3, 2024.

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The couple will tie the knot later this year.

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