Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding: How did the lovely couple meet?

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding ceremonies have started ahead of their wedding. Ever wonder how the lovely couple met? Keep reading to find out.

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Shruti Chopra
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Anant Ambani, the younger son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, became engaged to Radhika Merchant in December of last year. Currently, their pre-wedding ceremonies have begun and they are all set to tie the knot on July 12.

Following the announcement of their engagement, many began to ponder Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's romance and how they initially came to be. 

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About the couple

Anant Ambani is the youngest child of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani. The CEO of Encore Healthcare and a rich businessman, Viren Merchant, is the father of Radhika Merchant. Her mother is Shaila Viren Merchant who is an established businesswoman and fashionista. 

How it all started 

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant reportedly became pals as children but didn't begin dating until much later. Because they used to hang around in the same circles, reports state that Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant spent a lot of time together when they were younger.

After finishing school, Radhika Merchant attended New York University and Anant Ambani attended Brown University in Rhode Island to continue his study.

Love in the air?

When a photo of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wearing identical olive green robes went viral, rumors about their relationship began.

Radhika was seen attending Prithvi Ambani's first birthday celebration. He is the son of Shloka Mehta and Akash Ambani and is the first grandchild of Mukesh and Nita Ambani. 

After Radhika Merchant attended Isha and Akash Ambani's weddings, the rumors gained further traction. Radhika Merchant posed for pictures with Nita and Mukesh Ambani while attending the Ambani rituals. Radhika Merchant attended Isha Ambani's engagement at Lake Como in Italy alongside Anant Ambani, who was wearing a red outfit.

Finally betrothed

In front of close family members, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were eventually engaged in a roka ceremony at the Srinathji temple in Nathdwara. Big names from the Indian film and business circles attended the extravagant engagement party held by the Ambanis.