Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant Love Story: How It All Began

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

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Here's looking back at the beautiful love story of the duo.

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Radhika Merchant is the daughter of billionaire businessman Viren Merchant, CEO of Encore Healthcare.

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant spent a lot of time together as kids as they were in the same circles.

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The two were childhood friends long before they started dating.

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The rumours of Anant dating Radhika began when a picture of the two wearing matching olive green robes went viral.

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The rumours only got stronger after Radhika attended the weddings of Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani.

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She was also spotted at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s son, Prithvi’s first birthday bash.

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant finally got engaged in a roka ceremony at Srinathji temple in Nathdwara.

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They had a star-studded post-engagement party in Mumbai. The couple will finally tie the knot later in 2024.

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