Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, soon-to-be-married, had a lavish pre-wedding event in Jamnagar from March 1 to March 3, 2024. The celebration is anticipated to welcome over 1000 guests, including Indian and international artists.
The Ambani family has organized extravagant arrangements for the three-day event at the vast Reliance Greens Complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Anant Called Radhika The ‘Person Of His Dreams’
Before their wedding, Anant Ambani shared some personal stories about his relationship with Radhika Merchant on an episode of Jab We Met with India Today’s Rahul Kanwal. Anant revealed that he was initially focused on his love for animals and never considered marriage. However, after meeting Radhika he realized they shared similar values. Calling her the ‘person of his dreams’, Anant said:
“I am lucky (to have her) for sure. She is the person of my dreams. Since childhood, I had thought that I would never get married because I was always devoted to taking care of animals. But when I met Radhika, I saw her sharing the same values as me. She has this sense of giving and nurturing towards animals.”
Anant also discussed his struggles with severe health issues. Nita Ambani previously mentioned in an interview that Anant has asthma, which contributed to his weight gain. Anant shared that his family has always supported him, but Radhika’s support was especially meaningful during his weight loss journey. Expressing how Radhika became his strength, Anant said:
“Beyond that, Radhika has stood like a strong pillar of support during my difficult times, as I battled with health issues. Even my parents never made me feel like I was ill. Even when doctors gave up on certain things, they never did. Additionally, Radhika gave me strength. They always told me to not give up and keep fighting, especially for someone who has battled health issues since childhood. There are many people in more pain than me, hence I am grateful to God for everything. I have never paid attention to anything anyone says. It’s their job to gossip but for me, my family and their support is of the utmost importance.”
Anand Ambani Revealed How His Ideal Date With Radhika Merchant Would Be Like
In another part of the interview, Anant was questioned about why he picked Jamnagar, Gujarat for his pre-wedding festivities. He explained that he was influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ initiative, encouraging affluent families to host weddings in India. Anant chose Jamnagar as it’s his hometown and holds sentimental value to him. He also mentioned how Radhika also has a deep affection for his birthplace, even more than he does, he revealed:
“She is more happy in Jamnagar than anywhere else. She loves it here, even more than I do.”
Anant’s fondness for Jamnagar was evident when he established a center for rescuing and caring for animals, called Vantara, in the city. When talking about their personal moments, he described their ideal date as visiting Jamnagar and enjoying nature and animals together. He said:
“A date in Jamnagar would be walking in the forest, feeding my elephants. Or going in a small paddle boat with the elephants in the lake. Everything would be nature-oriented only.”