Radhika Merchant’s father hands her money for donation at Lalbaugcha Raja: ‘Very cute moment’
A video showed Radhika Merchant receiving money from her father Viren Merchant for donation at Lalbaugcha Raja.
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani embraced the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi as they recently visited Mumbai’s renowned Lalbaugcha Raja to seek Bappa’s blessings. Dressed in traditional attire, the couple was accompanied by Radhika’s father, Viren Merchant. A short video from their visit has since been widely shared on social media, quickly drawing attention online.

A heartwarming gesture
The clip shows Radhika receiving a currency note from her father and placing it into a small donation box kept at Lord Ganesha’s feet. This tender moment between father and daughter has struck a chord online. The video was shared by an Ambani family fanpage with the caption, “Radhika is truly a Daddy’s girl.” Within one hour, it amassed more than 65k views and sparked several reactions.
Take a look here at the clip:
Social media reactions
Many viewers praised the simplicity and emotion captured in the moment. One user wrote that it reflected “Good Sanskar,” while another described it as a “Very cute moment.” A third viewer commented that “That’s called a dad who even after daughters grow up and marry still gives them money as if they are small.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with one writing, “This is so heartwarming,” and another adding, “Beautiful moment.”
About the couple
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, is a business executive at Reliance Industries. In July 2024, he married Radhika Merchant, the youngest daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant. Their extravagant three-day wedding drew global attention, bringing together Hollywood actors, international celebrities, leading political figures, and dignitaries from across the world. The celebrations were described as one of the most opulent weddings of the decade.
ABOUT THE AUTHORMahipal Singh ChouhanMahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.Read More

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