Inside Radhika Merchant's Mameru: Isha Ambani's daughter dances with joy, Nita Ambani is the happiest mom. Watch

Published on: Jul 4, 2024, 09:30:24 IST

By Soumya Srivastava

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Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at the Mameru event in Antilia.

Get an inside glimpse into Ambani family's Mameru ceremony for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

The Ambani party is just getting started. A week ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, their families came together for a special Mameru ceremony at Ambani house Antilia on Wednesday evening. The event saw all the women dressed in hues of pink, red and orange, with the men complementing them in similar outfits.

Inside the Mameru ceremony

Now, an inside video from the ceremony has landed online. It shows the family enjoying the night with someone speaking or performing on a stage. Billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani sat together and the latter looked the happiest of all. Isha Ambani's baby daughter Aadiyashakti danced joyfully as Kokilaben Ambani smiled. All members of the family and their guests had a gala time at the colourful ceremony.

Want to know what is the Gujarati mameru ceremony? Read about it here.

In the videos, the Ambani residence was seen fully decked up. It is embellished with red, pink, and orange flowers. Golden lights have also been placed throughout to enhance its splendour. A digital screen has also been installed, featuring caricatures of Anant and Radhika. "All the best," it reads.

Radhika looked stunning as always in a beautifully embroidered lehenga. She accessorised her appearance with traditional jhumkas, maang-teeka, and neckpiece.

Anant and Radhika's wedding

The much-awaited wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant is set to take place on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.

Recently, the wedding invitation went viral offering a glimpse into the preparations for the high-profile event.

The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah, or wedding function and according to sources, guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire.

The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14.

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More