The Ambani family is now the talk of the world with the dazzling and star-studded presence in Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations. From Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg to Rihanna’s concert – the spectacles at Jamnagar were one for the ages.  One might think, what is the limit for Asia’s richest man? There are several interesting facts behind the meteoric rise of Mukesh Ambani and the conglomerate Reliance is today. And the story doesn’t even start in India.  Few Lesser Known Facts About the Ambani Family  Born in a Foreign Land  Dhirubhai Ambani was working in Aden (present-day Yemen) where Mukesh was born in 1957. Dhirubhai with his family decided to move back to India in 1958 to start his own business, seeding the foundation of Reliance.  Read more: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani 'setting up family office in Singapore' A Match Made in Bharatanatyam  Contrary to popular belief, Mukesh and Nita Ambani didn’t cross paths first. Instead, it was Dhirubhai and Kokilaben who first noticed Nita during a Bharatanatyam performance. Dhirubhai later approached Nita’s father Ravindrabhai Dalal for her hand in marriage to his son.  Birthday Unlike Any Other  It is rumored that Mukesh Ambani doesn’t like to celebrate his birthdays. But when it comes to family and the love of his life, there is no one quite like him. On the 44th birthday of Nita Ambani, Mukesh reportedly gifted her an Airbus (A319) luxury private jet estimated to be worth around 240 Crore INR.  Welcoming the First Daughter-in-Law  The razzle-dazzle of a wedding in Ambani house is nothing new. Ambanis welcomed their first daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta in 2019 as Akash and Shloka tied the knot in a big fat Indian wedding. It was reported that Nita Ambani gifted the ‘Mouawad L'Incomparable’ to Shloka, the 91-diamond studded necklace estimated at 451 Crore INR.  Read more: India's Mukesh Ambani kickstarts dynastic succession A House Fit for the Ambani  Mukesh Ambani with his wife and two sons live in the luxurious Antilla, the 27-storied fabled home in Mumbai. The 4.6 billion USD building is the most expensive private residence in the world, a fitting abode for Asia’s richest family.  Family at the Heart of Everything  The Ambanis are tied by a strong sense of familial obligations. Mukesh Ambani often stated how important it is for him to spend at least a day in the week with his mother, wife, and children. The bond of family is further extrapolated by the fact that there’s at least a photo of the family or Dhirubhai Ambani in each room of Antilla.  5 Rupees Pocket Money  In an interview with iDiva, Nita Ambani revealed that she used to give Akash, Isha, and Anant only 5 rupees as pocket money for an entire week. Nita reflected that it was her way of teaching the children to value money and stay grounded no matter what. Nita draws inspiration from her middle-class background and wants to instill the same in the heirs.  Read more: India to export $500bn green energy by 2042, Ambani says Nita Ambani’s Philanthropy  Nita Ambani has been spearheading Reliance’s philanthropic activities through the Reliance Foundation. She even resigned from the board of Reliance Industries in 2003 to focus more on philanthropic projects. Under her guidance, Reliance Foundation completed the Jamnagar Township Project and Dhirubhai Ambani International School.  Humble in Gastronomy  People are often surprised by the fact that Mukesh Ambani is a vegetarian. Even before heading the Reliance Industries, Mukesh was known for his humble and modest lifestyle and behavior. It’s a trait that has carried on to the Ambani heirs as well. In addition to being a vegetarian, Mukesh is often spotted dining with his family at traditional and less pretentious restaurants. The Ties of Friendship  The value of trust and fellowship goes beyond the family for Mukesh. Mukesh’s two close friends from college days, Anand Jain and Manoj Modi became key instruments in Reliance’s growth. Today both Jain and Modi closely work with the third generation of the Ambanis to get them started in the business.  Read more: Ambani pays 22K USD a month for top govt security in India The Sports Connection  Ambanis aren’t all about industries and philanthropies. The family has been a strong patron of sports, especially Nita Ambani. The IPL franchise Mumbai Indians is owned by Nita. Reliance Group also holds the ownership of the Indian Super League. For her patronage of sports, Nita Ambani received the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award in 2017. Ivy-League Education  As the heir to the Reliance empire, the three children Akash, Isha, and Anant were expected to lead by example. And they did so splendidly. The three siblings had their early education in Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Akash and Anant both completed their bachelor’s from Brown University. Isha pursued a bachelor's in psychology at Yale University and later completed her MBA from Stanford.  Z+ Security  Being the richest man in India comes with its set of perils. In 2013, Mukesh Ambani got death threats which prompted the government to issue Z+ security for him and his family members.  Read more: India's biggest sibling rivalry between Ambani brothers to end soon? Vantara: Protecting the Wildlife  Anant Ambani is noted for being an animal lover. His concern for wildlife and nature is seen all around. Recently, the youngest of the Ambanis has taken up the ambitious project of Vantara, a 3000-acre wildlife sanctuary at Jamnagar. Vantara is expected to be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to take care of the animals and promote thriving flora and fauna in the region.  The Life of Dhirubhai in a Movie  The 2007 Mani Ratnam-directed film Guru is said to be loosely based on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani. The movie tells the beautiful tale of how a man from a village can go on to create the largest conglomerate in India by his sheer will and determination to never give up.  Final Words  Being the richest family in Asia, the Ambanis never dissociated themselves from the masses. Their philanthropic activities and large-scale industrial operations have made them a key driver in India’s economic growth. As the third generation of the Ambanis walks the precedence set by their father and grandfather, it is safe to assume that Reliance will not lose its vision.  Read more: Mukesh Ambani no longer among world's top 10 richest billionaires

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