When Anant Ambani revealed the person who supported him during health issues: ‘She stood like a strong pillar’

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025, 11:38:30 IST

By Krishna Pallavi Priya

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Radhika Merchant supported Anant Ambani during his health-related struggles.

In an interview from last year, Anant Ambani expressed gratitude for Radhika Merchant, crediting her as a strong support during his health struggles.

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, has dealt with several health issues ever since his childhood, including obesity and asthma. During our difficult times, it is very important to have a near and dear one who is always there to support us. Anant, too, has a person who stood like a strong pillar of support during his difficult times.

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‘I am lucky to have her’

In an interview with India Today, ahead of his pre-wedding celebrations in Gujarat’s Jamnagar last year, Anant revealed the name of the person who always stood by him through ups and downs. It's not his parents, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, or siblings Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani. Anant called Radhika Merchant his strength.

Radhika and Anant are childhood sweethearts and dated for years before tying the knot.

Anant Ambani told India Today, “I am lucky (to have her) for sure. She is the person of my dreams. Since childhood, I had thought that I would never get married because I was always devoted to taking care of animals. But when I met Radhika, I saw her sharing the same values as me. She has this sense of giving and nurturing towards animals.”

‘A strong pillar of support’

Confessing that though his parents supported him, it was Radhika who gave him strength, Anant shared, “Beyond that, Radhika has stood like a strong pillar of support during my difficult times, as I battled with health issues. Even my parents never made me feel like I was ill. Even when doctors gave up on certain things, they never did. Additionally, Radhika gave me strength.”

About Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant

Anant and Radhika, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on July 12, 2024. Their festivities were held over a period of seven months, with multiple pre-wedding celebrations held in Jamnagar and aboard a luxury cruise in Italy's Portofino.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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