Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant, is engaged to Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani. On Thursday, the roka ceremony was held at the Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. Nathdwara is located 48 kilometres from Udaipur. Radhika, 24, has been engaged to Anant, 27, for several years, and Radhika can be seen at all Ambani family events. She attended the marriages of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal, as well as Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.
According to the statement from Reliance, the roka ceremony took place “in the presence of family members and friends and blessed by the priests of the temple. The young couple spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji’s blessings for their upcoming union and participated in the traditional Raj-bhog-shringaar ceremonies at the temple.” The statement further added that the family and friends of the soon-to-be couple will together celebrate the happy occasion later today.
“Anant and Radhika have known each other for a few years and today’s ceremony commences the formal journey of their marriage in the coming months. Both families seek the blessings and good wishes of everyone for Radhika and Anant as they start their journey of togetherness,” the statement said.
Who is Radhika Merchant?
Radhika, originally from Kutch in Gujarat, has lived in Mumbai for many years. She attended the iconic Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai, as well as École Mondiale World School in Juhu. She then graduated from BD Somani International School with an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Radhika later moved to New York for her education. She graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in politics and economics and then joined the Isprava Group, a luxury home developer backed by Nadir Godrej, Anand Piramal, and Dabur’s Burman family.
At present, Radhika is one of the directors on the Board of Encore Healthcare. She is also known to be an ardent animal lover and is actively into animal welfare.
She is also a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and has received her dance training from Guru Bhavana Thakar at Shree Nibha Arts.
