This man introduced Nita Ambani to Mukesh Ambani after watching her Bharatnatyam performance, he is Mukesh Ambani’s…

Dhirubhai Ambani personally contacted Nita Ambani (then Nita Dalal) and arranged a meeting between her and Mukesh Ambani, lighting the spark for an iconic love story that is still going strong even after four decades of marital bliss.

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani, the unequivocal power couple of the Indian business space, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today, March 8, 2025. Mukesh and Nita’s wedding was an arranged affair, and the couple were were this day in 1985.

But did you who introduced Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani? Well, it was none other than Mukesh’s father, Dhirubhai Ambani, the legendary founder of Reliance Industries, who was mesmerized by Nita’s graceful Bharatnatyam performance at a cultural event, and decided that she was perfect for his eldest son, Mukesh Ambani.

Dhirubhai played matchmaker for Mukesh and Nita

As the story goes, after being awestruck by her Bharatnatyam performance, Dhirubhai Ambani personally contacted Nita and arranged a meeting between her and Mukesh, lighting the spark for an iconic love story that is still going strong even after four decades of marital bliss.

Mukesh and Nita were quite taken with each other after their very first meeting, and gradually fell in love as they began to spend more time together. Ultimately, one fine day, when the couple were out on a ride, Mukesh Ambani spontaneously proposed to Nita Ambani (then Nita Dalal), and the rest, as they say, is history.

How Mukesh Ambani proposed to Nita Dalal

According to various media reports, Mukesh and Nita were driving around one day, when Mukesh pulled up at a traffic light, faced Nita, and proposed to her. Taken aback by the spontaneous proposal, Nita Dalal, and hesitated, and Mukesh Ambani jested that he won’t start the car until she gave a response.

Mukesh’s happy-go-lucky attitude, and sincere romantic gesture won Nita’s heart, and she said yes, marking the beginning of a beautiful relationship that is still going strong after 40 years even as the lovebirds are now proud grandparents.

Partners in every sphere

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani are not just partners in marriage, but in every sphere of life. The doting wife has been the ultimate source of support and inspiration for Mukesh Ambani, leading major projects sports, healthcare, and education after he took charge of Reliance Industries following the split with his brother, Anil Ambani.

Nita Ambani played a key role in the forming the popular IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, and also heads the Dhirubhai Ambani International School as its Chairperson.

Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s is an inspiration for every couple who value family and relationships, and want a partner who is their better half in every sphere of life, including business.