The story of a personal journey that is seldom discussed behind the business empire of Mukesh Ambani is his journey with Nita Ambani. Their association, which started many decades ago, has developed into one of the most familiar alliances in India, with a mix of tradition, destiny and a bit of movie magic.
Instead of the typical stories about money and business success, theirs is a history of a simple cultural phenomenon that happened to two lives out of the blue.
An encounter that transformed all things
The initial meeting between Mukesh and Nita Ambani was not conducted in the circles or through any introduction, but in a cultural programme. Nita Ambani, being a lifelong admirer of classical dance, was on stage when she attracted the attention of Dhirubhai Ambani.
Dhirubhai Ambani was impressed by her acting and character, and according to him, she would be the right kind of partner that his son would have. This was the beginning of what was to become a life long relationship.
That evening was a turning point to Nita Ambani. What started as a normal act, slowly resulted in her meeting Mukesh Ambani and with time, their friendship developed to be a serious affair.
Out of friendship to marriage
Their friendship was not made in a day. The two took time to know one another, a relationship that was strengthened as days went by. At last, Mukesh Ambani proposed to Nita in a way that has since become a popular anecdote.
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As Nita Ambani, in her accounts, explained, the offer occurred at one of the traffic lights in Mumbai. Mukesh Ambani allegedly requested her to provide her response there and that very moment, when cars were waiting behind them. Their story was given a personal and memorable touch by the unusual setting.
The couple proceeded to get married on March 8, 1985, in a traditional ceremony that was attended by family and close associates. Their marriage that can be said to be a combination of tradition and respect to each other has already taken more than forty years.
Creating a family and a life communally
The couple did not only create a family when they got married, but also another presence in the life of the society. They have three children Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani; all of them are now actively engaged in the business and philanthropic activities of the family.
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Nita Ambani has made a name of her own over the years, even though she has been a child of a business family. Through her spearheading educational and charitable projects and being a central figure in sports management with Mumbai Indians, she has been a well-known figure in the public.
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Mukesh Ambani, has on the other hand, been able to build on the business legacy of Reliance to make it one of the biggest conglomerates in India.
More than a story about money and news
Their journey is not only remarkable due to their status but the ease with which it commenced. A cultural act, an accidental observation and a slow friendship finally resulted in a marriage that has withstood the test of time.
In such a world where the main characters are largely characterized by their professional success, such stories provide a peek into the darker aspects of them the aspect that most people can identify with.
Their relationship is, even nowadays, regarded as a model of personal life and the social duty balance. Although, their lives are continuously in the limelight, the basis of their relationship still has the same simplicity it started with.
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