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'I just spoke to Nita Ambani': Red carpet host in awe after getting response from Nita Ambani
Nita Ambani attended a Mumbai event in a stunning Sabyasachi saree previously seen on her daughter, Isha Ambani.
Digital creator and gamer Sakshi Shetty recently took to Instagram to share a "pinch-me" moment from the Screen Awards 2026 in Mumbai. The viral footage captures her rare, candid exchange with Nita Ambani, who politely greets the influencer before revealing a sweet detail about her saree for the evening. The clip, which perfectly captures Shetty’s starstruck reaction, has since gone viral.
“Money better come & find me now,” Shetty jokingly wrote on Instagram while sharing a video of her interaction with Nita Ambani.
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The video opens with a text insert that reads, “Nita Ambani spoke to me.” Ambani says “Hello,” and in response, Shetty goes “Hi, soo pretty.” Nita Ambani responds with a “thank you” and adds, “I am wearing my daughter’s saree.” Shetty replies, “Ohh! It suits you.”
The video then goes on to capture Shetty’s excited reaction to her interaction with Nita Ambani. “I just spoke to Nita Ambani. What the hell??”
She also shared other videos on her profile from the event, which capture her interviewing Bollywood stars, including Arshad Warsi and Vicky Kaushal.
How did social media react?
An individual wrote, “Already made it big, now making it bigger, let's go.” Another posted, “Miss Shetty met Mrs Ambani.” A third added, “I've seen this girl starting from 10k ! Literally 10k and I'm so proud of you, shark. Keep growing.” At the time of writing this report, Shetty had over 442,000 followers on Instagram.
Nita Ambani’s saree:
The stunning Sabyasachi saree that the founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation donned on April 5 was previously worn by her daughter, Isha Ambani, in 2020 at a wedding.
Sabyasachi’s Akashtara sari, a signature piece from the designer’s Summer 2020 collection, is crafted in glittering champagne gold. It is hand-embroidered with sequins all over. Nita Ambani chose a blouse in matching muted gold. In 2020, Isha Ambani wore it for Armaan Jain and Anissa Malhotra’s wedding in Mumbai.
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About Screen Awards 2026:
The event, held in Mumbai, was hosted by actors Alia Bhatt and Sunil Grover, and comedian Zakir Khan. At the award ceremony, prizes were awarded to accomplished individuals across different categories, including Best Actor (Female), Best Actor (Male), Best Director, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male), Best Film, and more.
Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar became the biggest winner at the event, bagging 14 awards. Ranveer Singh took home the Best Actor (Male) trophy for his portrayal of an Indian spy operating in Pakistan. His award was presented by Nita Ambani.
