Who is Radhika Merchant? The soon to be bride of Anant Ambani

Notable people from India and around the world have started flying into Gujarat’s Jamnagar from March 1 to 3 to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani with Radhika Merchant, Live Mint reported.

Radhika Merchant is the younger daughter of Viren and Shaila Merchant, the founders and owners of Encore Healthcare. 

Radhika's father is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Encore Healthcare and a board member of APL Apollo Tubes, a steel production firm, while her mother, Shaila, is the director of Encore Healthcare.

Anjali Merchant, Radhika's older sister, is married to businessman and Ernst & Young partner Akash Mehta.

Radhika did her schooling at the Cathedral, John Connon School, and Ecole Mondiale World School. She also obtained an International Baccalaureate diploma from BD Somani International School.

Furthermore, she has a graduate in political science from New York University.

After returning to India, Radhika joined Isprava, a luxury real estate company. After working for a year, she moved to Encore Healthcare.

She has also received training in the Bharatnatyam dance form. In June 2022, Radhika Merchant performed her "Arangetram" — first stage performance — at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre.

Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are childhood friends. 

According to media reports, Radhika was a frequent guest at Ambani's abode. She also attended Isha Ambani's wedding with Anand Piramal in 2018 and Akash-Shloka's marriage in 2019.