Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani's wedding anniversary today: Throwback to what she wore on her big day 40 years ago

Updated on: Mar 8, 2025, 09:49:58 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi

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Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani got married on March 18, 1985.

Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani celebrate their 40th marriage anniversary today. Let's take a look at what Nita Ambani wore on her big day.

Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani are celebrating their marriage anniversary today. The power couple tied the knot on March 8, 1985. As Nita and Mukesh celebrate 40 years of their marriage, let's take a look at what Nita wore on her big day.

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What Nita Ambani wore on her wedding

Nita Ambani was a vision to behold on her wedding day. The bride blended tradition and modernity with her simple yet elegant ensemble that held regional and cultural significance. Nita wore two sarees decked with intricate tie-and-dye bandhani work – a Panetar saree symbolising respect for her maternal family and a Gharchola to honour her husband's family. Let's decode her wedding outfit.

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Both Gharchola and Panetar form an intrinsic part of a Gujarati wedding. While the panetar is a white or ivory silk saree with a red or maroon border, the gharchola is a red and gold saree. The Panetar is gifted by the bride’s family and Gharchola comes from the groom’s side of the family, signifying the bride's welcome into her new home.

To further beautify her wedding look, Nita Ambani dainty bangles and kadhas, a haath phool, a half-moon mang tika, and a nath. For makeup, she decorated her forehead with traditional peer bindis, mascara-adorned lashes, feathered brows, and minimal glam. Lastly, she tied her hair in a centre-parted sleek bun.

Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani's love story

Nita Ambani is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and it was during her dance performance in 1984 that she was noticed by Kokilaben Ambani and the late Dhirubhai Ambani. They then arranged her meeting with Mukesh Ambani.

The couple had a courtship period of 3 weeks when Mukesh Ambani finally popped the question while they were driving on Pedder Road, Mumbai. During an interview with Simi Garewal, he revealed that they were driving on Mumbai's Pedder Road. He stopped the car at the traffic signal and refused to move even when there were cars waiting behind them, till she said yes to his marriage proposal.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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