Ambani family’s new daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant is a classical dancer too.
Amidst the grandeur of pre-wedding festivities celebrating the union of Anant Ambani, scion of billionaire magnate Mukesh Ambani, all eyes are now fixated on Radhika Merchant, the soon-to-be bride and accomplished businesswoman, according to a report by Forbes.
Radhika emerges from a lineage deeply entrenched in the pharmaceutical domain.
She is the offspring of Viren and Shaila Merchant, esteemed founders of Encore Healthcare, a global pharmaceutical giant.
Having attained her bachelor’s degree in political science from New York University in 2017, Radhika, now 29, has traversed a diverse spectrum of experiences during her academic tenure.
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Presently, Radhika Merchant assumes an active role within Encore Healthcare, occupying a seat on the board of directors alongside her sister Anjali.
Within the familial hierarchy, her father commands the position of CEO and vice-chair, while her mother holds the mantle of managing director.
Beyond her corporate aptitude, Radhika Merchant is also a seasoned classical dancer, dedicating eight years to mastering Bharatanatyam at the esteemed Shree Nibha Arts Dance Academy in Mumbai, culminating her formal training in 2022.
The saga of Radhika and Anant Ambani, reportedly childhood sweethearts, solidified with their engagement formalized in January 2023, paving the path for their impending nuptials slated for July 12.
As Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest individual boasting an estimated net worth of $113.8 billion, extends a warm embrace to Radhika within the family fold, the extravagant pre-wedding revelries have seized global attention, with luminaries including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg gracing the occasion.
