Nita Ambani visits chaat shop in Varanasi, tries local delicacies: ‘Mukesh would have loved it’

Nita Ambani offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi ahead of the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

Updated on: Jun 25, 2024, 10:05:15 IST

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Nita Ambani, who was in Varanasi on Monday, visited a local chaat shop in the holy city and tried out local delicacies at the shop. The Reliance Foundation chairperson and wife of billionaire Mukesh Ambani offered prayers at the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple ahead of her younger son Anant Ambani's wedding next month.

Nita Ambani visited a chaat shop in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. (X/@ANI)

She also carried Anant Ambani and fiancée Radhika Merchant’s wedding invite to present it at the feet of Lord Shiva.

Nita Ambani was seen interacting with the shopkeepers at the chaat shop in the Uttar Pradesh city as they served her the choicest dishes from their menu. One of the dishes they served her was aloo chaat.

Watch the video of Nita Ambani at the chaat shop in Varanasi:

“Mukesh would have loved it,” she said, referring to her husband's love for chaats. Mukesh Ambani is famously known to be a patron of Mumbai's Swati Snacks, from where he reportedly orders food once a week.

“Today I am here with the invitation for the wedding of Anant and Radhika to offer it to the almighty,” she told news agency ANI ahead of offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Nita Ambani was accompanied by designer Manish Malhotra in Varanasi.

She also attended the Ganga Aarti, a daily evening ritual that takes place by the banks of the river Ganga.

(Also Read: ‘Shree ke charno me’: Nita Ambani takes Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding invite to Kashi Vishwanath Temple)

When is Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant wedding?

Anant Amban and Radhika Merchant will tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai at the Jio World Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Merchant is the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant and Shaila Merchant. The celebrations will take place over three days.

Recently, Ambanis hosted an extravagant pre-wedding celebration for their friends and family on a luxury cruise in the Mediterranean. The biggest Bollywood celebrities were in attendance at the four -day gala in Italy and France. The billionaire family had hosted the first round of pre-wedding festivities for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in March in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

(Also Read: Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding gown has Anant Ambani's love letter printed on it: ‘Want to show it to my kids')

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Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More